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 Cunderdin (S), accounting for 40.8% (424 people). This share was lower than Regional WA (42.1%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Year 10 or Equivalent, which decreased by 48 people and 0.8 percentage points.
Section overview
Highest level of secondary schooling completed
Cunderdin (S) - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises highest level of schooling for Cunderdin (S) in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Regional WA and change since 2016.
Chart view
Highest level of secondary schooling completed snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Cunderdin (S), with comparison markers for Regional WA.
Year 8 Or Below
2021 count
44
% of total
4.2%
Change from 2016
-0.5pp
44
4.2%
-0.5pp
Year 9 Or Equivalent
2021 count
61
% of total
5.9%
Change from 2016
+1.0pp
61
5.9%
+1.0pp
Year 10 Or Equivalent
2021 count
292
% of total
28.1%
Change from 2016
-0.8pp
292
28.1%
-0.8pp
Year 11 Or Equivalent
2021 count
125
% of total
12.0%
Change from 2016
-0.2pp
125
12.0%
-0.2pp
Year 12 Or Equivalent
2021 count
424
% of total
40.8%
Change from 2016
+2.1pp
424
40.8%
+2.1pp
Did Not Go To School
2021 count
3
% of total
0.3%
Change from 2016
+0.3pp
3
0.3%
+0.3pp
Not Stated
2021 count
90
% of total
8.7%
Change from 2016
-1.9pp
90
8.7%
-1.9pp
Highest level of secondary schooling completed change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Year 8 Or Below
-11
-0.5pp
Year 9 Or Equivalent
+3
+1.0pp
Year 10 Or Equivalent
-48
-0.8pp
Year 11 Or Equivalent
-18
-0.2pp
Year 12 Or Equivalent
-31
+2.1pp
Did Not Go To School
+3
+0.3pp
Not Stated
-34
-1.9pp
Data table
Highest level of schooling for Cunderdin (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 | 44 | 4.2% | 3.2% | 55 | 4.7% | 3.8% | -11 | -0.5pp |
| Year 9 Or Equivalent | 61 | 5.9% | 5.4% | 58 | 4.9% | 5.6% | +3 | +1.0pp |
| Year 10 Or Equivalent | 292 | 28.1% | 25.7% | 340 | 28.9% | 26.4% | -48 | -0.8pp |
| Year 11 Or Equivalent | 125 | 12.0% | 11.6% | 143 | 12.2% | 11.9% | -18 | -0.2pp |
| Year 12 Or Equivalent | 424 | 40.8% | 42.1% | 455 | 38.7% | 38.7% | -31 | +2.1pp |
| Did Not Go To School | 3 | 0.3% | 0.5% | 0 | 0.0% | 0.5% | +3 | +0.3pp |
| Not Stated | 90 | 8.7% | 11.5% | 124 | 10.6% | 12.9% | -34 | -1.9pp |
| Total | 1,039 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 1,175 | 100.0% | 100.0% | -136 | 0.0pp |