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 Australind (part), accounting for 43.8% (5,373 people). This share was higher than Harvey (S) (42.5%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Year 12 or Equivalent, which increased by 1,063 people and 4.4 percentage points.
Section overview
Highest level of secondary schooling completed
Australind (part) - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises highest level of schooling for Australind (part) in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Harvey (S) and change since 2016.
Highest level of secondary schooling completed snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Australind (part), with comparison markers for Harvey (S).
Year 8 Or Below
2021 count
299
% of total
2.4%
Change from 2016
-0.3pp
299
2.4%
-0.3pp
Year 9 Or Equivalent
2021 count
685
% of total
5.6%
Change from 2016
+0.1pp
685
5.6%
+0.1pp
Year 10 Or Equivalent
2021 count
3,525
% of total
28.7%
Change from 2016
-0.6pp
3,525
28.7%
-0.6pp
Year 11 Or Equivalent
2021 count
1,681
% of total
13.7%
Change from 2016
-0.4pp
1,681
13.7%
-0.4pp
Year 12 Or Equivalent
2021 count
5,373
% of total
43.8%
Change from 2016
+4.4pp
5,373
43.8%
+4.4pp
Did Not Go To School
2021 count
22
% of total
0.2%
Change from 2016
-0.1pp
22
0.2%
-0.1pp
Not Stated
2021 count
678
% of total
5.5%
Change from 2016
-3.3pp
678
5.5%
-3.3pp
Chart view
Highest level of secondary schooling completed change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Year 8 Or Below
+8
-0.3pp
Year 9 Or Equivalent
+82
+0.1pp
Year 10 Or Equivalent
+326
-0.6pp
Year 11 Or Equivalent
+144
-0.4pp
Year 12 Or Equivalent
+1,063
+4.4pp
Did Not Go To School
-6
-0.1pp
Not Stated
-281
-3.3pp
Data table
Highest level of schooling for Australind (part). Highest level of secondary schooling completed. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Harvey (S).
| Category | 2021 | 2016 | Change | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | % | Harvey (S)% | Count | % | Harvey (S)% | Count | pp | |
| Year 8 Or Below | 299 | 2.4% | 2.9% | 291 | 2.7% | 3.5% | +8 | -0.3pp |
| Year 9 Or Equivalent | 685 | 5.6% | 5.7% | 603 | 5.5% | 5.8% | +82 | +0.1pp |
| Year 10 Or Equivalent | 3,525 | 28.7% | 29.5% | 3,199 | 29.3% | 30.0% | +326 | -0.6pp |
| Year 11 Or Equivalent | 1,681 | 13.7% | 12.9% | 1,537 | 14.1% | 13.3% | +144 | -0.4pp |
| Year 12 Or Equivalent | 5,373 | 43.8% | 42.5% | 4,310 | 39.4% | 37.6% | +1,063 | +4.4pp |
| Did Not Go To School | 22 | 0.2% | 0.2% | 28 | 0.3% | 0.3% | -6 | -0.1pp |
| Not Stated | 678 | 5.5% | 6.2% | 959 | 8.8% | 9.5% | -281 | -3.3pp |
| Total | 12,263 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 10,927 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +1,336 | 0.0pp |