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 38.6% (695 people). This share was lower than Esperance (S) (40.7%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Year 12 or Equivalent, which increased by 89 people and 6 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
102
% of total
5.7%
Change from 2016
-1.7pp
102
5.7%
-1.7pp
Year 9 Or Equivalent
2021 count
121
% of total
6.7%
Change from 2016
+0.5pp
121
6.7%
+0.5pp
Year 10 Or Equivalent
2021 count
438
% of total
24.3%
Change from 2016
+0.3pp
438
24.3%
+0.3pp
Year 11 Or Equivalent
2021 count
215
% of total
11.9%
Change from 2016
+1.4pp
215
11.9%
+1.4pp
Year 12 Or Equivalent
2021 count
695
% of total
38.6%
Change from 2016
+6.0pp
695
38.6%
+6.0pp
Did Not Go To School
2021 count
13
% of total
0.7%
Change from 2016
+0.5pp
13
0.7%
+0.5pp
Not Stated
2021 count
217
% of total
12.0%
Change from 2016
-7.0pp
217
12.0%
-7.0pp
Chart view
Highest level of secondary schooling completed change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Year 8 Or Below
-35
-1.7pp
Year 9 Or Equivalent
+5
+0.5pp
Year 10 Or Equivalent
-9
+0.3pp
Year 11 Or Equivalent
+19
+1.4pp
Year 12 Or Equivalent
+89
+6.0pp
Did Not Go To School
+10
+0.5pp
Not Stated
-137
-7.0pp
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 | 102 | 5.7% | 3.4% | 137 | 7.4% | 3.9% | -35 | -1.7pp |
| Year 9 Or Equivalent | 121 | 6.7% | 5.9% | 116 | 6.2% | 6.1% | +5 | +0.5pp |
| Year 10 Or Equivalent | 438 | 24.3% | 24.9% | 447 | 24.0% | 26.0% | -9 | +0.3pp |
| Year 11 Or Equivalent | 215 | 11.9% | 13.2% | 196 | 10.5% | 13.0% | +19 | +1.4pp |
| Year 12 Or Equivalent | 695 | 38.6% | 40.7% | 606 | 32.6% | 36.4% | +89 | +6.0pp |
| Did Not Go To School | 13 | 0.7% | 0.3% | 3 | 0.2% | 0.2% | +10 | +0.5pp |
| Not Stated | 217 | 12.0% | 11.6% | 354 | 19.0% | 14.5% | -137 | -7.0pp |
| Total | 1,801 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 1,859 | 100.0% | 100.0% | -58 | 0.0pp |