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 Coomalie (S), accounting for 28.8% (300 people). This share was lower than Regional NT (37.9%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Year 8 or Below, which decreased by 22 people and 2.1 percentage points.
Section overview
Highest level of secondary schooling completed
Coomalie (S) - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises highest level of schooling for Coomalie (S) in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Regional NT and change since 2016.
Highest level of secondary schooling completed snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Coomalie (S), with comparison markers for Regional NT.
Year 8 Or Below
2021 count
44
% of total
4.2%
Change from 2016
-2.1pp
44
4.2%
-2.1pp
Year 9 Or Equivalent
2021 count
70
% of total
6.7%
Change from 2016
-0.3pp
70
6.7%
-0.3pp
Year 10 Or Equivalent
2021 count
229
% of total
22.0%
Change from 2016
-1.0pp
229
22.0%
-1.0pp
Year 11 Or Equivalent
2021 count
116
% of total
11.2%
Change from 2016
-0.1pp
116
11.2%
-0.1pp
Year 12 Or Equivalent
2021 count
300
% of total
28.8%
Change from 2016
+2.2pp
300
28.8%
+2.2pp
Did Not Go To School
2021 count
4
% of total
0.4%
Change from 2016
0.0pp
4
0.4%
0.0pp
Not Stated
2021 count
277
% of total
26.6%
Change from 2016
+1.2pp
277
26.6%
+1.2pp
Chart view
Highest level of secondary schooling completed change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Year 8 Or Below
-22
-2.1pp
Year 9 Or Equivalent
-4
-0.3pp
Year 10 Or Equivalent
-12
-1.0pp
Year 11 Or Equivalent
-3
-0.1pp
Year 12 Or Equivalent
+21
+2.2pp
Did Not Go To School
0
0.0pp
Not Stated
+10
+1.2pp
Data table
Highest level of schooling for Coomalie (S). Highest level of secondary schooling completed. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Regional NT.
| Category | 2021 | 2016 | Change | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | % | Regional NT% | Count | % | Regional NT% | Count | pp | |
| Year 8 Or Below | 44 | 4.2% | 8.3% | 66 | 6.3% | 10.3% | -22 | -2.1pp |
| Year 9 Or Equivalent | 70 | 6.7% | 7.6% | 74 | 7.0% | 7.2% | -4 | -0.3pp |
| Year 10 Or Equivalent | 229 | 22.0% | 19.5% | 241 | 23.0% | 18.2% | -12 | -1.0pp |
| Year 11 Or Equivalent | 116 | 11.2% | 12.2% | 119 | 11.3% | 11.1% | -3 | -0.1pp |
| Year 12 Or Equivalent | 300 | 28.8% | 37.9% | 279 | 26.6% | 32.6% | +21 | +2.2pp |
| Did Not Go To School | 4 | 0.4% | 2.2% | 4 | 0.4% | 2.3% | 0 | 0.0pp |
| Not Stated | 277 | 26.6% | 12.3% | 267 | 25.4% | 18.2% | +10 | +1.2pp |
| Total | 1,040 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 1,050 | 100.0% | 100.0% | -10 | 0.0pp |