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 Nulsen, accounting for 30.4% (254 people). This share was higher than Esperance (S) (24.9%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Year 11 or Equivalent, which decreased by 30 people and 3 percentage points.
Section overview
Highest level of secondary schooling completed
Nulsen - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises highest level of schooling for Nulsen 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 Nulsen, with comparison markers for Esperance (S).
Year 8 Or Below
2021 count
39
% of total
4.7%
Change from 2016
+0.5pp
39
4.7%
+0.5pp
Year 9 Or Equivalent
2021 count
70
% of total
8.4%
Change from 2016
-0.2pp
70
8.4%
-0.2pp
Year 10 Or Equivalent
2021 count
254
% of total
30.4%
Change from 2016
+0.6pp
254
30.4%
+0.6pp
Year 11 Or Equivalent
2021 count
87
% of total
10.4%
Change from 2016
-3.0pp
87
10.4%
-3.0pp
Year 12 Or Equivalent
2021 count
243
% of total
29.1%
Change from 2016
+4.5pp
243
29.1%
+4.5pp
Did Not Go To School
2021 count
4
% of total
0.5%
Change from 2016
+0.2pp
4
0.5%
+0.2pp
Not Stated
2021 count
139
% of total
16.6%
Change from 2016
-2.5pp
139
16.6%
-2.5pp
Chart view
Highest level of secondary schooling completed change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Year 8 Or Below
+2
+0.5pp
Year 9 Or Equivalent
-5
-0.2pp
Year 10 Or Equivalent
-7
+0.6pp
Year 11 Or Equivalent
-30
-3.0pp
Year 12 Or Equivalent
+28
+4.5pp
Did Not Go To School
+1
+0.2pp
Not Stated
-28
-2.5pp
Data table
Highest level of schooling for Nulsen. 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 | 39 | 4.7% | 3.4% | 37 | 4.2% | 3.9% | +2 | +0.5pp |
| Year 9 Or Equivalent | 70 | 8.4% | 5.9% | 75 | 8.6% | 6.1% | -5 | -0.2pp |
| Year 10 Or Equivalent | 254 | 30.4% | 24.9% | 261 | 29.8% | 26.0% | -7 | +0.6pp |
| Year 11 Or Equivalent | 87 | 10.4% | 13.2% | 117 | 13.4% | 13.0% | -30 | -3.0pp |
| Year 12 Or Equivalent | 243 | 29.1% | 40.7% | 215 | 24.6% | 36.4% | +28 | +4.5pp |
| Did Not Go To School | 4 | 0.5% | 0.3% | 3 | 0.3% | 0.2% | +1 | +0.2pp |
| Not Stated | 139 | 16.6% | 11.6% | 167 | 19.1% | 14.5% | -28 | -2.5pp |
| Total | 836 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 875 | 100.0% | 100.0% | -39 | 0.0pp |