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 Halls Creek (S), accounting for 27.6% (713 people). This share was higher than Regional WA (25.4%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Year 10 or Equivalent, which increased by 211 people and 6.1 percentage points.
Section overview
Highest level of secondary schooling completed
Halls Creek (S) - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises highest level of schooling for Halls Creek (S) in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Regional WA and change since 2016.
Highest level of secondary schooling completed snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Halls Creek (S), with comparison markers for Regional WA.
Year 8 Or Below
2021 count
240
% of total
9.3%
Change from 2016
-0.2pp
240
9.3%
-0.2pp
Year 9 Or Equivalent
2021 count
174
% of total
6.7%
Change from 2016
-0.6pp
174
6.7%
-0.6pp
Year 10 Or Equivalent
2021 count
713
% of total
27.6%
Change from 2016
+6.1pp
713
27.6%
+6.1pp
Year 11 Or Equivalent
2021 count
339
% of total
13.1%
Change from 2016
+3.4pp
339
13.1%
+3.4pp
Year 12 Or Equivalent
2021 count
638
% of total
24.7%
Change from 2016
+3.2pp
638
24.7%
+3.2pp
Did Not Go To School
2021 count
73
% of total
2.8%
Change from 2016
-0.5pp
73
2.8%
-0.5pp
Not Stated
2021 count
410
% of total
15.8%
Change from 2016
-11.3pp
410
15.8%
-11.3pp
Chart view
Highest level of secondary schooling completed change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Year 8 Or Below
+18
-0.2pp
Year 9 Or Equivalent
+3
-0.6pp
Year 10 Or Equivalent
+211
+6.1pp
Year 11 Or Equivalent
+113
+3.4pp
Year 12 Or Equivalent
+136
+3.2pp
Did Not Go To School
-4
-0.5pp
Not Stated
-223
-11.3pp
Data table
Highest level of schooling for Halls Creek (S). Highest level of secondary schooling completed. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Regional WA.
| Category | 2021 | 2016 | Change | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | % | Regional WA% | Count | % | Regional WA% | Count | pp | |
| Year 8 Or Below | 240 | 9.3% | 3.2% | 222 | 9.5% | 3.9% | +18 | -0.2pp |
| Year 9 Or Equivalent | 174 | 6.7% | 4.6% | 171 | 7.3% | 5.0% | +3 | -0.6pp |
| Year 10 Or Equivalent | 713 | 27.6% | 25.4% | 502 | 21.5% | 26.3% | +211 | +6.1pp |
| Year 11 Or Equivalent | 339 | 13.1% | 11.1% | 226 | 9.7% | 11.4% | +113 | +3.4pp |
| Year 12 Or Equivalent | 638 | 24.7% | 43.3% | 502 | 21.5% | 39.9% | +136 | +3.2pp |
| Did Not Go To School | 73 | 2.8% | 0.5% | 77 | 3.3% | 0.5% | -4 | -0.5pp |
| Not Stated | 410 | 15.8% | 11.9% | 633 | 27.1% | 13.2% | -223 | -11.3pp |
| Total | 2,587 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 2,333 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +254 | 0.0pp |