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 Coolgardie (S), accounting for 28% (761 people). This share was lower than Regional WA (43.3%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Year 10 or Equivalent, which decreased by 114 people and 4.8 percentage points.
Section overview
Highest level of secondary schooling completed
Coolgardie (S) - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises highest level of schooling for Coolgardie (S) in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Regional WA and change since 2016.
Highest level of secondary schooling completed snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Coolgardie (S), with comparison markers for Regional WA.
Year 8 Or Below
2021 count
89
% of total
3.3%
Change from 2016
-0.3pp
89
3.3%
-0.3pp
Year 9 Or Equivalent
2021 count
158
% of total
5.8%
Change from 2016
-0.6pp
158
5.8%
-0.6pp
Year 10 Or Equivalent
2021 count
713
% of total
26.2%
Change from 2016
-4.8pp
713
26.2%
-4.8pp
Year 11 Or Equivalent
2021 count
304
% of total
11.2%
Change from 2016
-2.3pp
304
11.2%
-2.3pp
Year 12 Or Equivalent
2021 count
761
% of total
28.0%
Change from 2016
-1.1pp
761
28.0%
-1.1pp
Did Not Go To School
2021 count
12
% of total
0.4%
Change from 2016
+0.1pp
12
0.4%
+0.1pp
Not Stated
2021 count
683
% of total
25.1%
Change from 2016
+9.1pp
683
25.1%
+9.1pp
Chart view
Highest level of secondary schooling completed change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Year 8 Or Below
-8
-0.3pp
Year 9 Or Equivalent
-13
-0.6pp
Year 10 Or Equivalent
-114
-4.8pp
Year 11 Or Equivalent
-56
-2.3pp
Year 12 Or Equivalent
-16
-1.1pp
Did Not Go To School
+4
+0.1pp
Not Stated
+256
+9.1pp
Data table
Highest level of schooling for Coolgardie (S). Highest level of secondary schooling completed. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Regional WA.
| Category | 2021 | 2016 | Change | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | % | Regional WA% | Count | % | Regional WA% | Count | pp | |
| Year 8 Or Below | 89 | 3.3% | 3.2% | 97 | 3.6% | 3.9% | -8 | -0.3pp |
| Year 9 Or Equivalent | 158 | 5.8% | 4.6% | 171 | 6.4% | 5.0% | -13 | -0.6pp |
| Year 10 Or Equivalent | 713 | 26.2% | 25.4% | 827 | 31.0% | 26.3% | -114 | -4.8pp |
| Year 11 Or Equivalent | 304 | 11.2% | 11.1% | 360 | 13.5% | 11.4% | -56 | -2.3pp |
| Year 12 Or Equivalent | 761 | 28.0% | 43.3% | 777 | 29.1% | 39.9% | -16 | -1.1pp |
| Did Not Go To School | 12 | 0.4% | 0.5% | 8 | 0.3% | 0.5% | +4 | +0.1pp |
| Not Stated | 683 | 25.1% | 11.9% | 427 | 16.0% | 13.2% | +256 | +9.1pp |
| Total | 2,720 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 2,667 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +53 | 0.0pp |