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 Tangambalanga, accounting for 46.4% (305 people). This share was higher than Indigo (S) (45.8%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Year 12 or Equivalent, which increased by 163 people and 12 percentage points.
Section overview
Highest level of secondary schooling completed
Tangambalanga - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises highest level of schooling for Tangambalanga in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Indigo (S) and change since 2016.
Highest level of secondary schooling completed snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Tangambalanga, with comparison markers for Indigo (S).
Year 8 Or Below
2021 count
23
% of total
3.5%
Change from 2016
-3.3pp
23
3.5%
-3.3pp
Year 9 Or Equivalent
2021 count
36
% of total
5.5%
Change from 2016
-2.2pp
36
5.5%
-2.2pp
Year 10 Or Equivalent
2021 count
130
% of total
19.8%
Change from 2016
-4.2pp
130
19.8%
-4.2pp
Year 11 Or Equivalent
2021 count
121
% of total
18.4%
Change from 2016
+2.4pp
121
18.4%
+2.4pp
Year 12 Or Equivalent
2021 count
305
% of total
46.4%
Change from 2016
+12.0pp
305
46.4%
+12.0pp
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
42
% of total
6.4%
Change from 2016
-4.7pp
42
6.4%
-4.7pp
Chart view
Highest level of secondary schooling completed change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Year 8 Or Below
-5
-3.3pp
Year 9 Or Equivalent
+4
-2.2pp
Year 10 Or Equivalent
+31
-4.2pp
Year 11 Or Equivalent
+55
+2.4pp
Year 12 Or Equivalent
+163
+12.0pp
Did Not Go To School
0
0.0pp
Not Stated
-4
-4.7pp
Data table
Highest level of schooling for Tangambalanga. Highest level of secondary schooling completed. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Indigo (S).
| Category | 2021 | 2016 | Change | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | % | Indigo (S)% | Count | % | Indigo (S)% | Count | pp | |
| Year 8 Or Below | 23 | 3.5% | 4.1% | 28 | 6.8% | 5.3% | -5 | -3.3pp |
| Year 9 Or Equivalent | 36 | 5.5% | 6.8% | 32 | 7.7% | 7.3% | +4 | -2.2pp |
| Year 10 Or Equivalent | 130 | 19.8% | 20.6% | 99 | 24.0% | 21.2% | +31 | -4.2pp |
| Year 11 Or Equivalent | 121 | 18.4% | 15.4% | 66 | 16.0% | 15.4% | +55 | +2.4pp |
| Year 12 Or Equivalent | 305 | 46.4% | 45.8% | 142 | 34.4% | 40.2% | +163 | +12.0pp |
| Did Not Go To School | 0 | 0.0% | 0.2% | 0 | 0.0% | 0.3% | 0 | 0.0pp |
| Not Stated | 42 | 6.4% | 7.0% | 46 | 11.1% | 10.4% | -4 | -4.7pp |
| Total | 657 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 413 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +244 | 0.0pp |