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.
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Key insight
In 2021, Year 12 or Equivalent was the most common schooling level among residents aged 15 and over in Grant (DC), accounting for 36% (2,471 people). This share was lower than Regional SA (38.8%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Year 12 or Equivalent, which increased by 458 people and 4.3 percentage points.
Section overview
Highest level of secondary schooling completed
Grant (DC) - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises highest level of schooling for Grant (DC) in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Regional SA and change since 2016.
Chart view
Highest level of secondary schooling completed snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Grant (DC), with comparison markers for Regional SA.
Year 8 Or Below
2021 count
316
% of total
4.6%
Change from 2016
-1.6pp
316
4.6%
-1.6pp
Year 9 Or Equivalent
2021 count
379
% of total
5.5%
Change from 2016
-0.5pp
379
5.5%
-0.5pp
Year 10 Or Equivalent
2021 count
1,565
% of total
22.8%
Change from 2016
+4.7pp
1,565
22.8%
+4.7pp
Year 11 Or Equivalent
2021 count
1,438
% of total
20.9%
Change from 2016
-1.7pp
1,438
20.9%
-1.7pp
Year 12 Or Equivalent
2021 count
2,471
% of total
36.0%
Change from 2016
+4.3pp
2,471
36.0%
+4.3pp
Did Not Go To School
2021 count
9
% of total
0.1%
Change from 2016
0.0pp
9
0.1%
0.0pp
Not Stated
2021 count
691
% of total
10.1%
Change from 2016
-5.2pp
691
10.1%
-5.2pp
Highest level of secondary schooling completed change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Year 8 Or Below
-80
-1.6pp
Year 9 Or Equivalent
0
-0.5pp
Year 10 Or Equivalent
+418
+4.7pp
Year 11 Or Equivalent
+3
-1.7pp
Year 12 Or Equivalent
+458
+4.3pp
Did Not Go To School
+4
0.0pp
Not Stated
-282
-5.2pp
Data table
Highest level of schooling for Grant (DC). Highest level of secondary schooling completed. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Regional SA.
| Category | 2021 | 2016 | Change | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | % | Regional SA% | Count | % | Regional SA% | Count | pp | |
| Year 8 Or Below | 316 | 4.6% | 5.7% | 396 | 6.2% | 7.2% | -80 | -1.6pp |
| Year 9 Or Equivalent | 379 | 5.5% | 6.1% | 379 | 6.0% | 6.6% | 0 | -0.5pp |
| Year 10 Or Equivalent | 1,565 | 22.8% | 19.6% | 1,147 | 18.1% | 19.9% | +418 | +4.7pp |
| Year 11 Or Equivalent | 1,438 | 20.9% | 21.0% | 1,435 | 22.6% | 21.1% | +3 | -1.7pp |
| Year 12 Or Equivalent | 2,471 | 36.0% | 38.8% | 2,013 | 31.7% | 34.5% | +458 | +4.3pp |
| Did Not Go To School | 9 | 0.1% | 0.5% | 5 | 0.1% | 0.4% | +4 | 0.0pp |
| Not Stated | 691 | 10.1% | 8.3% | 973 | 15.3% | 10.4% | -282 | -5.2pp |
| Total | 6,869 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 6,348 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +521 | 0.0pp |