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 10 or Equivalent was the most common schooling level among residents aged 15 and over in Dundas (S), accounting for 28.6% (169 people). This share was higher than Regional WA (25.4%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Year 10 or Equivalent, which decreased by 19 people and 0.5 percentage points.
Section overview
Highest level of secondary schooling completed
Dundas (S) - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises highest level of schooling for Dundas (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 Dundas (S), with comparison markers for Regional WA.
Year 8 Or Below
2021 count
33
% of total
5.6%
Change from 2016
+0.2pp
33
5.6%
+0.2pp
Year 9 Or Equivalent
2021 count
47
% of total
8.0%
Change from 2016
+1.0pp
47
8.0%
+1.0pp
Year 10 Or Equivalent
2021 count
169
% of total
28.6%
Change from 2016
-0.5pp
169
28.6%
-0.5pp
Year 11 Or Equivalent
2021 count
57
% of total
9.6%
Change from 2016
-1.1pp
57
9.6%
-1.1pp
Year 12 Or Equivalent
2021 count
156
% of total
26.4%
Change from 2016
+1.5pp
156
26.4%
+1.5pp
Did Not Go To School
2021 count
0
% of total
0.0%
Change from 2016
-0.5pp
0
0.0%
-0.5pp
Not Stated
2021 count
129
% of total
21.8%
Change from 2016
-0.6pp
129
21.8%
-0.6pp
Highest level of secondary schooling completed change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Year 8 Or Below
-2
+0.2pp
Year 9 Or Equivalent
+2
+1.0pp
Year 10 Or Equivalent
-19
-0.5pp
Year 11 Or Equivalent
-12
-1.1pp
Year 12 Or Equivalent
-5
+1.5pp
Did Not Go To School
-3
-0.5pp
Not Stated
-16
-0.6pp
Data table
Highest level of schooling for Dundas (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 | 33 | 5.6% | 3.2% | 35 | 5.4% | 3.9% | -2 | +0.2pp |
| Year 9 Or Equivalent | 47 | 8.0% | 4.6% | 45 | 7.0% | 5.0% | +2 | +1.0pp |
| Year 10 Or Equivalent | 169 | 28.6% | 25.4% | 188 | 29.1% | 26.3% | -19 | -0.5pp |
| Year 11 Or Equivalent | 57 | 9.6% | 11.1% | 69 | 10.7% | 11.4% | -12 | -1.1pp |
| Year 12 Or Equivalent | 156 | 26.4% | 43.3% | 161 | 24.9% | 39.9% | -5 | +1.5pp |
| Did Not Go To School | 0 | 0.0% | 0.5% | 3 | 0.5% | 0.5% | -3 | -0.5pp |
| Not Stated | 129 | 21.8% | 11.9% | 145 | 22.4% | 13.2% | -16 | -0.6pp |
| Total | 591 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 646 | 100.0% | 100.0% | -55 | 0.0pp |