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 43.9% (416 people). This share was higher than Regional WA (43.3%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Year 12 or Equivalent, which decreased by 33 people, while its share rose by 1.3 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.
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
4.6%
Change from 2016
-0.6pp
44
4.6%
-0.6pp
Year 9 Or Equivalent
2021 count
45
% of total
4.7%
Change from 2016
-0.5pp
45
4.7%
-0.5pp
Year 10 Or Equivalent
2021 count
249
% of total
26.3%
Change from 2016
-0.4pp
249
26.3%
-0.4pp
Year 11 Or Equivalent
2021 count
96
% of total
10.1%
Change from 2016
+1.3pp
96
10.1%
+1.3pp
Year 12 Or Equivalent
2021 count
416
% of total
43.9%
Change from 2016
+1.3pp
416
43.9%
+1.3pp
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
95
% of total
10.0%
Change from 2016
-1.5pp
95
10.0%
-1.5pp
Chart view
Highest level of secondary schooling completed change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Year 8 Or Below
-11
-0.6pp
Year 9 Or Equivalent
-10
-0.5pp
Year 10 Or Equivalent
-33
-0.4pp
Year 11 Or Equivalent
+3
+1.3pp
Year 12 Or Equivalent
-33
+1.3pp
Did Not Go To School
+3
+0.3pp
Not Stated
-26
-1.5pp
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 | 4.6% | 3.2% | 55 | 5.2% | 3.9% | -11 | -0.6pp |
| Year 9 Or Equivalent | 45 | 4.7% | 4.6% | 55 | 5.2% | 5.0% | -10 | -0.5pp |
| Year 10 Or Equivalent | 249 | 26.3% | 25.4% | 282 | 26.7% | 26.3% | -33 | -0.4pp |
| Year 11 Or Equivalent | 96 | 10.1% | 11.1% | 93 | 8.8% | 11.4% | +3 | +1.3pp |
| Year 12 Or Equivalent | 416 | 43.9% | 43.3% | 449 | 42.6% | 39.9% | -33 | +1.3pp |
| Did Not Go To School | 3 | 0.3% | 0.5% | 0 | 0.0% | 0.5% | +3 | +0.3pp |
| Not Stated | 95 | 10.0% | 11.9% | 121 | 11.5% | 13.2% | -26 | -1.5pp |
| Total | 948 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 1,055 | 100.0% | 100.0% | -107 | 0.0pp |