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 Esperance, accounting for 39.2% (694 people). This share was lower than Esperance (S) (42%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Year 12 or Equivalent, which increased by 694 people and 39.2 percentage points.
Section overview
Highest level of secondary schooling completed
Esperance - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises highest level of schooling for Esperance in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Esperance (S) and change since 2016.
Highest level of secondary schooling completed snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Esperance, with comparison markers for Esperance (S).
Year 8 Or Below
2021 count
103
% of total
5.8%
Change from 2016
+5.8pp
103
5.8%
+5.8pp
Year 9 Or Equivalent
2021 count
120
% of total
6.8%
Change from 2016
+6.8pp
120
6.8%
+6.8pp
Year 10 Or Equivalent
2021 count
427
% of total
24.1%
Change from 2016
+24.1pp
427
24.1%
+24.1pp
Year 11 Or Equivalent
2021 count
204
% of total
11.5%
Change from 2016
+11.5pp
204
11.5%
+11.5pp
Year 12 Or Equivalent
2021 count
694
% of total
39.2%
Change from 2016
+39.2pp
694
39.2%
+39.2pp
Did Not Go To School
2021 count
13
% of total
0.7%
Change from 2016
+0.7pp
13
0.7%
+0.7pp
Not Stated
2021 count
210
% of total
11.9%
Change from 2016
+11.9pp
210
11.9%
+11.9pp
Chart view
Highest level of secondary schooling completed change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Year 8 Or Below
+103
+5.8pp
Year 9 Or Equivalent
+120
+6.8pp
Year 10 Or Equivalent
+427
+24.1pp
Year 11 Or Equivalent
+204
+11.5pp
Year 12 Or Equivalent
+694
+39.2pp
Did Not Go To School
+13
+0.7pp
Not Stated
+210
+11.9pp
Data table
Highest level of schooling for Esperance. Highest level of secondary schooling completed. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Esperance (S).
| Category | 2021 | 2016 | Change | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | % | Esperance (S)% | Count | % | Esperance (S)% | Count | pp | |
| Year 8 Or Below | 103 | 5.8% | 3.4% | 0 | 0.0% | 3.9% | +103 | +5.8pp |
| Year 9 Or Equivalent | 120 | 6.8% | 5.1% | 0 | 0.0% | 5.3% | +120 | +6.8pp |
| Year 10 Or Equivalent | 427 | 24.1% | 24.5% | 0 | 0.0% | 25.7% | +427 | +24.1pp |
| Year 11 Or Equivalent | 204 | 11.5% | 12.6% | 0 | 0.0% | 12.2% | +204 | +11.5pp |
| Year 12 Or Equivalent | 694 | 39.2% | 42.0% | 0 | 0.0% | 37.9% | +694 | +39.2pp |
| Did Not Go To School | 13 | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0 | 0.0% | 0.2% | +13 | +0.7pp |
| Not Stated | 210 | 11.9% | 12.1% | 0 | 0.0% | 14.8% | +210 | +11.9pp |
| Total | 1,771 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 0 | 0.0% | 100.0% | +1,771 | +100.0pp |