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 Copper Coast (DC), accounting for 31.6% (3,963 people). This share was lower than Regional SA (38.8%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Year 12 or Equivalent, which increased by 737 people and 3.5 percentage points.
Section overview
Highest level of secondary schooling completed
Copper Coast (DC) - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises highest level of schooling for Copper Coast (DC) in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Regional SA and change since 2016.
Highest level of secondary schooling completed snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Copper Coast (DC), with comparison markers for Regional SA.
Year 8 Or Below
2021 count
815
% of total
6.5%
Change from 2016
-1.6pp
815
6.5%
-1.6pp
Year 9 Or Equivalent
2021 count
969
% of total
7.7%
Change from 2016
-0.7pp
969
7.7%
-0.7pp
Year 10 Or Equivalent
2021 count
2,894
% of total
23.1%
Change from 2016
+0.1pp
2,894
23.1%
+0.1pp
Year 11 Or Equivalent
2021 count
2,758
% of total
22.0%
Change from 2016
+1.2pp
2,758
22.0%
+1.2pp
Year 12 Or Equivalent
2021 count
3,963
% of total
31.6%
Change from 2016
+3.5pp
3,963
31.6%
+3.5pp
Did Not Go To School
2021 count
29
% of total
0.2%
Change from 2016
0.0pp
29
0.2%
0.0pp
Not Stated
2021 count
1,109
% of total
8.8%
Change from 2016
-2.6pp
1,109
8.8%
-2.6pp
Chart view
Highest level of secondary schooling completed change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Year 8 Or Below
-116
-1.6pp
Year 9 Or Equivalent
+4
-0.7pp
Year 10 Or Equivalent
+253
+0.1pp
Year 11 Or Equivalent
+361
+1.2pp
Year 12 Or Equivalent
+737
+3.5pp
Did Not Go To School
+5
0.0pp
Not Stated
-205
-2.6pp
Data table
Highest level of schooling for Copper Coast (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 | 815 | 6.5% | 5.7% | 931 | 8.1% | 7.2% | -116 | -1.6pp |
| Year 9 Or Equivalent | 969 | 7.7% | 6.1% | 965 | 8.4% | 6.6% | +4 | -0.7pp |
| Year 10 Or Equivalent | 2,894 | 23.1% | 19.6% | 2,641 | 23.0% | 19.9% | +253 | +0.1pp |
| Year 11 Or Equivalent | 2,758 | 22.0% | 21.0% | 2,397 | 20.8% | 21.1% | +361 | +1.2pp |
| Year 12 Or Equivalent | 3,963 | 31.6% | 38.8% | 3,226 | 28.1% | 34.5% | +737 | +3.5pp |
| Did Not Go To School | 29 | 0.2% | 0.5% | 24 | 0.2% | 0.4% | +5 | 0.0pp |
| Not Stated | 1,109 | 8.8% | 8.3% | 1,314 | 11.4% | 10.4% | -205 | -2.6pp |
| Total | 12,537 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 11,498 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +1,039 | 0.0pp |