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 Mardie (part), accounting for 23.3% (139 people). This share was lower than Karratha (C) (46.1%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Year 12 or Equivalent, which decreased by 261 people and 18.1 percentage points.
Section overview
Highest level of secondary schooling completed
Mardie (part) - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises highest level of schooling for Mardie (part) in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Karratha (C) and change since 2016.
Highest level of secondary schooling completed snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Mardie (part), with comparison markers for Karratha (C).
Year 8 Or Below
2021 count
0
% of total
0.0%
Change from 2016
0.0pp
0
0.0%
0.0pp
Year 9 Or Equivalent
2021 count
13
% of total
2.2%
Change from 2016
+1.1pp
13
2.2%
+1.1pp
Year 10 Or Equivalent
2021 count
48
% of total
8.1%
Change from 2016
-7.6pp
48
8.1%
-7.6pp
Year 11 Or Equivalent
2021 count
29
% of total
4.9%
Change from 2016
-7.6pp
29
4.9%
-7.6pp
Year 12 Or Equivalent
2021 count
139
% of total
23.3%
Change from 2016
-18.1pp
139
23.3%
-18.1pp
Did Not Go To School
2021 count
6
% of total
1.0%
Change from 2016
+1.0pp
6
1.0%
+1.0pp
Not Stated
2021 count
361
% of total
60.6%
Change from 2016
+31.3pp
361
60.6%
+31.3pp
Chart view
Highest level of secondary schooling completed change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Year 8 Or Below
0
0.0pp
Year 9 Or Equivalent
+2
+1.1pp
Year 10 Or Equivalent
-104
-7.6pp
Year 11 Or Equivalent
-92
-7.6pp
Year 12 Or Equivalent
-261
-18.1pp
Did Not Go To School
+6
+1.0pp
Not Stated
+78
+31.3pp
Data table
Highest level of schooling for Mardie (part). Highest level of secondary schooling completed. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Karratha (C).
| Category | 2021 | 2016 | Change | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | % | Karratha (C)% | Count | % | Karratha (C)% | Count | pp | |
| Year 8 Or Below | 0 | 0.0% | 1.6% | 0 | 0.0% | 1.8% | 0 | 0.0pp |
| Year 9 Or Equivalent | 13 | 2.2% | 3.6% | 11 | 1.1% | 3.7% | +2 | +1.1pp |
| Year 10 Or Equivalent | 48 | 8.1% | 19.5% | 152 | 15.7% | 21.2% | -104 | -7.6pp |
| Year 11 Or Equivalent | 29 | 4.9% | 11.3% | 121 | 12.5% | 12.4% | -92 | -7.6pp |
| Year 12 Or Equivalent | 139 | 23.3% | 46.1% | 400 | 41.4% | 44.5% | -261 | -18.1pp |
| Did Not Go To School | 6 | 1.0% | 0.4% | 0 | 0.0% | 0.3% | +6 | +1.0pp |
| Not Stated | 361 | 60.6% | 17.5% | 283 | 29.3% | 16.1% | +78 | +31.3pp |
| Total | 596 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 967 | 100.0% | 100.0% | -371 | 0.0pp |