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 Norseman, accounting for 30.5% (152 people). This share was higher than Dundas (S) (28.6%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Year 10 or Equivalent, which increased by 152 people and 30.5 percentage points.
Section overview
Highest level of secondary schooling completed
Norseman - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises highest level of schooling for Norseman in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Dundas (S) and change since 2016.
Highest level of secondary schooling completed snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Norseman, with comparison markers for Dundas (S).
Year 8 Or Below
2021 count
31
% of total
6.2%
Change from 2016
+6.2pp
31
6.2%
+6.2pp
Year 9 Or Equivalent
2021 count
47
% of total
9.4%
Change from 2016
+9.4pp
47
9.4%
+9.4pp
Year 10 Or Equivalent
2021 count
152
% of total
30.5%
Change from 2016
+30.5pp
152
30.5%
+30.5pp
Year 11 Or Equivalent
2021 count
48
% of total
9.6%
Change from 2016
+9.6pp
48
9.6%
+9.6pp
Year 12 Or Equivalent
2021 count
124
% of total
24.9%
Change from 2016
-5.1pp
124
24.9%
-5.1pp
Did Not Go To School
2021 count
0
% of total
0.0%
Change from 2016
0.0pp
0
0.0%
0.0pp
Not Stated
2021 count
96
% of total
19.3%
Change from 2016
-50.7pp
96
19.3%
-50.7pp
Chart view
Highest level of secondary schooling completed change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Year 8 Or Below
+31
+6.2pp
Year 9 Or Equivalent
+47
+9.4pp
Year 10 Or Equivalent
+152
+30.5pp
Year 11 Or Equivalent
+48
+9.6pp
Year 12 Or Equivalent
+121
-5.1pp
Did Not Go To School
0
0.0pp
Not Stated
+89
-50.7pp
Data table
Highest level of schooling for Norseman. Highest level of secondary schooling completed. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Dundas (S).
| Category | 2021 | 2016 | Change | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | % | Dundas (S)% | Count | % | Dundas (S)% | Count | pp | |
| Year 8 Or Below | 31 | 6.2% | 5.6% | 0 | 0.0% | 5.4% | +31 | +6.2pp |
| Year 9 Or Equivalent | 47 | 9.4% | 8.0% | 0 | 0.0% | 7.0% | +47 | +9.4pp |
| Year 10 Or Equivalent | 152 | 30.5% | 28.6% | 0 | 0.0% | 29.1% | +152 | +30.5pp |
| Year 11 Or Equivalent | 48 | 9.6% | 9.6% | 0 | 0.0% | 10.7% | +48 | +9.6pp |
| Year 12 Or Equivalent | 124 | 24.9% | 26.4% | 3 | 30.0% | 24.9% | +121 | -5.1pp |
| Did Not Go To School | 0 | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0 | 0.0% | 0.5% | 0 | 0.0pp |
| Not Stated | 96 | 19.3% | 21.8% | 7 | 70.0% | 22.4% | +89 | -50.7pp |
| Total | 498 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 10 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +488 | 0.0pp |