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 Jurien Bay, accounting for 34.9% (584 people). This share was lower than Dandaragan (S) (38.5%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Year 12 or Equivalent, which increased by 584 people and 34.9 percentage points.
Section overview
Highest level of secondary schooling completed
Jurien Bay - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises highest level of schooling for Jurien Bay in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Dandaragan (S) and change since 2016.
Highest level of secondary schooling completed snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Jurien Bay, with comparison markers for Dandaragan (S).
Year 8 Or Below
2021 count
56
% of total
3.3%
Change from 2016
+3.3pp
56
3.3%
+3.3pp
Year 9 Or Equivalent
2021 count
130
% of total
7.8%
Change from 2016
+7.8pp
130
7.8%
+7.8pp
Year 10 Or Equivalent
2021 count
545
% of total
32.6%
Change from 2016
+32.6pp
545
32.6%
+32.6pp
Year 11 Or Equivalent
2021 count
180
% of total
10.8%
Change from 2016
+10.8pp
180
10.8%
+10.8pp
Year 12 Or Equivalent
2021 count
584
% of total
34.9%
Change from 2016
+34.9pp
584
34.9%
+34.9pp
Did Not Go To School
2021 count
8
% of total
0.5%
Change from 2016
+0.5pp
8
0.5%
+0.5pp
Not Stated
2021 count
171
% of total
10.2%
Change from 2016
+10.2pp
171
10.2%
+10.2pp
Chart view
Highest level of secondary schooling completed change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Year 8 Or Below
+56
+3.3pp
Year 9 Or Equivalent
+130
+7.8pp
Year 10 Or Equivalent
+545
+32.6pp
Year 11 Or Equivalent
+180
+10.8pp
Year 12 Or Equivalent
+584
+34.9pp
Did Not Go To School
+8
+0.5pp
Not Stated
+171
+10.2pp
Data table
Highest level of schooling for Jurien Bay. Highest level of secondary schooling completed. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Dandaragan (S).
| Category | 2021 | 2016 | Change | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | % | Dandaragan (S)% | Count | % | Dandaragan (S)% | Count | pp | |
| Year 8 Or Below | 56 | 3.3% | 3.0% | 0 | 0.0% | 5.4% | +56 | +3.3pp |
| Year 9 Or Equivalent | 130 | 7.8% | 6.7% | 0 | 0.0% | 6.9% | +130 | +7.8pp |
| Year 10 Or Equivalent | 545 | 32.6% | 28.9% | 0 | 0.0% | 29.5% | +545 | +32.6pp |
| Year 11 Or Equivalent | 180 | 10.8% | 10.7% | 0 | 0.0% | 11.8% | +180 | +10.8pp |
| Year 12 Or Equivalent | 584 | 34.9% | 38.5% | 0 | 0.0% | 35.6% | +584 | +34.9pp |
| Did Not Go To School | 8 | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0 | 0.0% | 0.0% | +8 | +0.5pp |
| Not Stated | 171 | 10.2% | 11.7% | 0 | 0.0% | 10.8% | +171 | +10.2pp |
| Total | 1,674 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 0 | 0.0% | 100.0% | +1,674 | +100.0pp |