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 East Arnhem (R), accounting for 28.2% (1,815 people). This share was lower than Regional NT (37.9%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Year 12 or Equivalent, which increased by 360 people and 3.6 percentage points.
Section overview
Highest level of secondary schooling completed
East Arnhem (R) - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises highest level of schooling for East Arnhem (R) in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Regional NT and change since 2016.
Highest level of secondary schooling completed snapshot
2021 distribution by category for East Arnhem (R), with comparison markers for Regional NT.
Year 8 Or Below
2021 count
968
% of total
15.0%
Change from 2016
-2.4pp
968
15.0%
-2.4pp
Year 9 Or Equivalent
2021 count
730
% of total
11.3%
Change from 2016
+0.4pp
730
11.3%
+0.4pp
Year 10 Or Equivalent
2021 count
1,272
% of total
19.8%
Change from 2016
+1.6pp
1,272
19.8%
+1.6pp
Year 11 Or Equivalent
2021 count
926
% of total
14.4%
Change from 2016
+1.7pp
926
14.4%
+1.7pp
Year 12 Or Equivalent
2021 count
1,815
% of total
28.2%
Change from 2016
+3.6pp
1,815
28.2%
+3.6pp
Did Not Go To School
2021 count
188
% of total
2.9%
Change from 2016
+0.9pp
188
2.9%
+0.9pp
Not Stated
2021 count
536
% of total
8.3%
Change from 2016
-5.8pp
536
8.3%
-5.8pp
Chart view
Highest level of secondary schooling completed change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Year 8 Or Below
-64
-2.4pp
Year 9 Or Equivalent
+82
+0.4pp
Year 10 Or Equivalent
+191
+1.6pp
Year 11 Or Equivalent
+174
+1.7pp
Year 12 Or Equivalent
+360
+3.6pp
Did Not Go To School
+68
+0.9pp
Not Stated
-300
-5.8pp
Data table
Highest level of schooling for East Arnhem (R). Highest level of secondary schooling completed. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Regional NT.
| Category | 2021 | 2016 | Change | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | % | Regional NT% | Count | % | Regional NT% | Count | pp | |
| Year 8 Or Below | 968 | 15.0% | 8.3% | 1,032 | 17.4% | 10.3% | -64 | -2.4pp |
| Year 9 Or Equivalent | 730 | 11.3% | 7.6% | 648 | 10.9% | 7.2% | +82 | +0.4pp |
| Year 10 Or Equivalent | 1,272 | 19.8% | 19.5% | 1,081 | 18.2% | 18.2% | +191 | +1.6pp |
| Year 11 Or Equivalent | 926 | 14.4% | 12.2% | 752 | 12.7% | 11.1% | +174 | +1.7pp |
| Year 12 Or Equivalent | 1,815 | 28.2% | 37.9% | 1,455 | 24.6% | 32.6% | +360 | +3.6pp |
| Did Not Go To School | 188 | 2.9% | 2.2% | 120 | 2.0% | 2.3% | +68 | +0.9pp |
| Not Stated | 536 | 8.3% | 12.3% | 836 | 14.1% | 18.2% | -300 | -5.8pp |
| Total | 6,435 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 5,924 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +511 | 0.0pp |