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 Pilbara (S), accounting for 40.2% (3,233 people). This share was lower than Regional WA (43.3%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Year 10 or Equivalent, which decreased by 561 people and 5 percentage points.
Section overview
Highest level of secondary schooling completed
East Pilbara (S) - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises highest level of schooling for East Pilbara (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 East Pilbara (S), with comparison markers for Regional WA.
Year 8 Or Below
2021 count
151
% of total
1.9%
Change from 2016
-0.2pp
151
1.9%
-0.2pp
Year 9 Or Equivalent
2021 count
232
% of total
2.9%
Change from 2016
-0.1pp
232
2.9%
-0.1pp
Year 10 Or Equivalent
2021 count
1,315
% of total
16.3%
Change from 2016
-5.0pp
1,315
16.3%
-5.0pp
Year 11 Or Equivalent
2021 count
831
% of total
10.3%
Change from 2016
-1.9pp
831
10.3%
-1.9pp
Year 12 Or Equivalent
2021 count
3,233
% of total
40.2%
Change from 2016
+2.6pp
3,233
40.2%
+2.6pp
Did Not Go To School
2021 count
55
% of total
0.7%
Change from 2016
0.0pp
55
0.7%
0.0pp
Not Stated
2021 count
2,230
% of total
27.7%
Change from 2016
+4.6pp
2,230
27.7%
+4.6pp
Chart view
Highest level of secondary schooling completed change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Year 8 Or Below
-38
-0.2pp
Year 9 Or Equivalent
-31
-0.1pp
Year 10 Or Equivalent
-561
-5.0pp
Year 11 Or Equivalent
-245
-1.9pp
Year 12 Or Equivalent
-78
+2.6pp
Did Not Go To School
-8
0.0pp
Not Stated
+191
+4.6pp
Data table
Highest level of schooling for East Pilbara (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 | 151 | 1.9% | 3.2% | 189 | 2.1% | 3.9% | -38 | -0.2pp |
| Year 9 Or Equivalent | 232 | 2.9% | 4.6% | 263 | 3.0% | 5.0% | -31 | -0.1pp |
| Year 10 Or Equivalent | 1,315 | 16.3% | 25.4% | 1,876 | 21.3% | 26.3% | -561 | -5.0pp |
| Year 11 Or Equivalent | 831 | 10.3% | 11.1% | 1,076 | 12.2% | 11.4% | -245 | -1.9pp |
| Year 12 Or Equivalent | 3,233 | 40.2% | 43.3% | 3,311 | 37.6% | 39.9% | -78 | +2.6pp |
| Did Not Go To School | 55 | 0.7% | 0.5% | 63 | 0.7% | 0.5% | -8 | 0.0pp |
| Not Stated | 2,230 | 27.7% | 11.9% | 2,039 | 23.1% | 13.2% | +191 | +4.6pp |
| Total | 8,047 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 8,817 | 100.0% | 100.0% | -770 | 0.0pp |