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 Dandaragan (S), accounting for 38.5% (1,089 people). This share was lower than Regional WA (43.3%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Year 12 or Equivalent, which increased by 145 people and 2.9 percentage points.
Section overview
Highest level of secondary schooling completed
Dandaragan (S) - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises highest level of schooling for Dandaragan (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 Dandaragan (S), with comparison markers for Regional WA.
Year 8 Or Below
2021 count
86
% of total
3.0%
Change from 2016
-2.4pp
86
3.0%
-2.4pp
Year 9 Or Equivalent
2021 count
189
% of total
6.7%
Change from 2016
-0.2pp
189
6.7%
-0.2pp
Year 10 Or Equivalent
2021 count
819
% of total
28.9%
Change from 2016
-0.6pp
819
28.9%
-0.6pp
Year 11 Or Equivalent
2021 count
304
% of total
10.7%
Change from 2016
-1.1pp
304
10.7%
-1.1pp
Year 12 Or Equivalent
2021 count
1,089
% of total
38.5%
Change from 2016
+2.9pp
1,089
38.5%
+2.9pp
Did Not Go To School
2021 count
14
% of total
0.5%
Change from 2016
+0.5pp
14
0.5%
+0.5pp
Not Stated
2021 count
331
% of total
11.7%
Change from 2016
+0.9pp
331
11.7%
+0.9pp
Chart view
Highest level of secondary schooling completed change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Year 8 Or Below
-56
-2.4pp
Year 9 Or Equivalent
+5
-0.2pp
Year 10 Or Equivalent
+37
-0.6pp
Year 11 Or Equivalent
-9
-1.1pp
Year 12 Or Equivalent
+145
+2.9pp
Did Not Go To School
+14
+0.5pp
Not Stated
+44
+0.9pp
Data table
Highest level of schooling for Dandaragan (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 | 86 | 3.0% | 3.2% | 142 | 5.4% | 3.9% | -56 | -2.4pp |
| Year 9 Or Equivalent | 189 | 6.7% | 4.6% | 184 | 6.9% | 5.0% | +5 | -0.2pp |
| Year 10 Or Equivalent | 819 | 28.9% | 25.4% | 782 | 29.5% | 26.3% | +37 | -0.6pp |
| Year 11 Or Equivalent | 304 | 10.7% | 11.1% | 313 | 11.8% | 11.4% | -9 | -1.1pp |
| Year 12 Or Equivalent | 1,089 | 38.5% | 43.3% | 944 | 35.6% | 39.9% | +145 | +2.9pp |
| Did Not Go To School | 14 | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0 | 0.0% | 0.5% | +14 | +0.5pp |
| Not Stated | 331 | 11.7% | 11.9% | 287 | 10.8% | 13.2% | +44 | +0.9pp |
| Total | 2,832 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 2,652 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +180 | 0.0pp |