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 Hawker (SA), accounting for 39.3% (99 people). This share was higher than Flinders Ranges (DC) (33.4%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Year 12 or Equivalent, which increased by 25 people and 12.9 percentage points.
Section overview
Highest level of secondary schooling completed
Hawker (SA) - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises highest level of schooling for Hawker (SA) in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Flinders Ranges (DC) and change since 2016.
Highest level of secondary schooling completed snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Hawker (SA), with comparison markers for Flinders Ranges (DC).
Year 8 Or Below
2021 count
15
% of total
6.0%
Change from 2016
-1.1pp
15
6.0%
-1.1pp
Year 9 Or Equivalent
2021 count
25
% of total
9.9%
Change from 2016
+3.5pp
25
9.9%
+3.5pp
Year 10 Or Equivalent
2021 count
50
% of total
19.8%
Change from 2016
+1.6pp
50
19.8%
+1.6pp
Year 11 Or Equivalent
2021 count
42
% of total
16.7%
Change from 2016
-2.6pp
42
16.7%
-2.6pp
Year 12 Or Equivalent
2021 count
99
% of total
39.3%
Change from 2016
+12.9pp
99
39.3%
+12.9pp
Did Not Go To School
2021 count
0
% of total
0.0%
Change from 2016
0.0pp
0
0.0%
0.0pp
Not Stated
2021 count
21
% of total
8.3%
Change from 2016
-14.2pp
21
8.3%
-14.2pp
Chart view
Highest level of secondary schooling completed change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Year 8 Or Below
-5
-1.1pp
Year 9 Or Equivalent
+7
+3.5pp
Year 10 Or Equivalent
-1
+1.6pp
Year 11 Or Equivalent
-12
-2.6pp
Year 12 Or Equivalent
+25
+12.9pp
Did Not Go To School
0
0.0pp
Not Stated
-42
-14.2pp
Data table
Highest level of schooling for Hawker (SA). Highest level of secondary schooling completed. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Flinders Ranges (DC).
| Category | 2021 | 2016 | Change | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | % | Flinders Ranges (DC)% | Count | % | Flinders Ranges (DC)% | Count | pp | |
| Year 8 Or Below | 15 | 6.0% | 6.4% | 20 | 7.1% | 8.5% | -5 | -1.1pp |
| Year 9 Or Equivalent | 25 | 9.9% | 7.4% | 18 | 6.4% | 7.0% | +7 | +3.5pp |
| Year 10 Or Equivalent | 50 | 19.8% | 18.8% | 51 | 18.2% | 21.2% | -1 | +1.6pp |
| Year 11 Or Equivalent | 42 | 16.7% | 21.9% | 54 | 19.3% | 22.0% | -12 | -2.6pp |
| Year 12 Or Equivalent | 99 | 39.3% | 33.4% | 74 | 26.4% | 29.8% | +25 | +12.9pp |
| Did Not Go To School | 0 | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0 | 0.0% | 0.8% | 0 | 0.0pp |
| Not Stated | 21 | 8.3% | 12.1% | 63 | 22.5% | 10.6% | -42 | -14.2pp |
| Total | 252 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 280 | 100.0% | 100.0% | -28 | 0.0pp |