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 Dalwallinu (S), accounting for 49% (518 people). This share was higher than Regional WA (43.3%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Year 10 or Equivalent, which decreased by 57 people and 4.2 percentage points.
Section overview
Highest level of secondary schooling completed
Dalwallinu (S) - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises highest level of schooling for Dalwallinu (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 Dalwallinu (S), with comparison markers for Regional WA.
Year 8 Or Below
2021 count
38
% of total
3.6%
Change from 2016
-2.2pp
38
3.6%
-2.2pp
Year 9 Or Equivalent
2021 count
31
% of total
2.9%
Change from 2016
-0.6pp
31
2.9%
-0.6pp
Year 10 Or Equivalent
2021 count
202
% of total
19.1%
Change from 2016
-4.2pp
202
19.1%
-4.2pp
Year 11 Or Equivalent
2021 count
86
% of total
8.1%
Change from 2016
-0.5pp
86
8.1%
-0.5pp
Year 12 Or Equivalent
2021 count
518
% of total
49.0%
Change from 2016
+1.9pp
518
49.0%
+1.9pp
Did Not Go To School
2021 count
5
% of total
0.5%
Change from 2016
+0.5pp
5
0.5%
+0.5pp
Not Stated
2021 count
177
% of total
16.7%
Change from 2016
+5.0pp
177
16.7%
+5.0pp
Chart view
Highest level of secondary schooling completed change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Year 8 Or Below
-26
-2.2pp
Year 9 Or Equivalent
-8
-0.6pp
Year 10 Or Equivalent
-57
-4.2pp
Year 11 Or Equivalent
-10
-0.5pp
Year 12 Or Equivalent
-5
+1.9pp
Did Not Go To School
+5
+0.5pp
Not Stated
+47
+5.0pp
Data table
Highest level of schooling for Dalwallinu (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 | 38 | 3.6% | 3.2% | 64 | 5.8% | 3.9% | -26 | -2.2pp |
| Year 9 Or Equivalent | 31 | 2.9% | 4.6% | 39 | 3.5% | 5.0% | -8 | -0.6pp |
| Year 10 Or Equivalent | 202 | 19.1% | 25.4% | 259 | 23.3% | 26.3% | -57 | -4.2pp |
| Year 11 Or Equivalent | 86 | 8.1% | 11.1% | 96 | 8.6% | 11.4% | -10 | -0.5pp |
| Year 12 Or Equivalent | 518 | 49.0% | 43.3% | 523 | 47.1% | 39.9% | -5 | +1.9pp |
| Did Not Go To School | 5 | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0 | 0.0% | 0.5% | +5 | +0.5pp |
| Not Stated | 177 | 16.7% | 11.9% | 130 | 11.7% | 13.2% | +47 | +5.0pp |
| Total | 1,057 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 1,111 | 100.0% | 100.0% | -54 | 0.0pp |