Education
Highest level of schooling
About this topic
Highest level of schooling shows the highest year of primary or secondary school completed by people aged 15 years and over. It describes school attainment rather than post-school qualifications.
This topic helps indicate educational attainment and can support analysis of access to employment, training, and services. It is best read with qualifications and other socio-economic indicators, because school completion alone does not show a person's full skill profile.
Interpretation notes
- This records the highest year of primary or secondary school completed by people aged 15 years and over.
- It is not a measure of post-school qualifications, so it should be read with non-school qualifications for full attainment.
Related topics
Key insight
In 2021, Year 12 or Equivalent was the most common schooling level among residents aged 15 and over in Coober Pedy (DC), accounting for 34.1% (461 people). This share was lower than Regional SA (38.8%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Year 10 or Equivalent, which decreased by 40 people and 1.7 percentage points.
Section overview
Highest level of secondary schooling completed
Coober Pedy (DC) - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises highest level of schooling for Coober Pedy (DC) in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Regional SA and change since 2016.
Chart view
Highest level of secondary schooling completed snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Coober Pedy (DC), with comparison markers for Regional SA.
Year 8 Or Below
2021 count
101
% of total
7.5%
Change from 2016
-0.4pp
101
7.5%
-0.4pp
Year 9 Or Equivalent
2021 count
84
% of total
6.2%
Change from 2016
+1.3pp
84
6.2%
+1.3pp
Year 10 Or Equivalent
2021 count
206
% of total
15.2%
Change from 2016
-1.7pp
206
15.2%
-1.7pp
Year 11 Or Equivalent
2021 count
180
% of total
13.3%
Change from 2016
-0.5pp
180
13.3%
-0.5pp
Year 12 Or Equivalent
2021 count
461
% of total
34.1%
Change from 2016
+0.9pp
461
34.1%
+0.9pp
Did Not Go To School
2021 count
11
% of total
0.8%
Change from 2016
-0.9pp
11
0.8%
-0.9pp
Not Stated
2021 count
308
% of total
22.8%
Change from 2016
+1.2pp
308
22.8%
+1.2pp
Highest level of secondary schooling completed change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Year 8 Or Below
-14
-0.4pp
Year 9 Or Equivalent
+13
+1.3pp
Year 10 Or Equivalent
-40
-1.7pp
Year 11 Or Equivalent
-20
-0.5pp
Year 12 Or Equivalent
-21
+0.9pp
Did Not Go To School
-14
-0.9pp
Not Stated
-5
+1.2pp
Data table
Highest level of schooling for Coober Pedy (DC). Highest level of secondary schooling completed. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Regional SA.
| Category | 2021 | 2016 | Change | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | % | Regional SA% | Count | % | Regional SA% | Count | pp | |
| Year 8 Or Below | 101 | 7.5% | 5.7% | 115 | 7.9% | 7.2% | -14 | -0.4pp |
| Year 9 Or Equivalent | 84 | 6.2% | 6.1% | 71 | 4.9% | 6.6% | +13 | +1.3pp |
| Year 10 Or Equivalent | 206 | 15.2% | 19.6% | 246 | 16.9% | 19.9% | -40 | -1.7pp |
| Year 11 Or Equivalent | 180 | 13.3% | 21.0% | 200 | 13.8% | 21.1% | -20 | -0.5pp |
| Year 12 Or Equivalent | 461 | 34.1% | 38.8% | 482 | 33.2% | 34.5% | -21 | +0.9pp |
| Did Not Go To School | 11 | 0.8% | 0.5% | 25 | 1.7% | 0.4% | -14 | -0.9pp |
| Not Stated | 308 | 22.8% | 8.3% | 313 | 21.6% | 10.4% | -5 | +1.2pp |
| Total | 1,351 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 1,452 | 100.0% | 100.0% | -101 | 0.0pp |