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 Roebourne, accounting for 41.4% (341 people). This share was higher than Karratha (C) (19.5%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Year 10 or Equivalent, which increased by 168 people and 19.7 percentage points.
Section overview
Highest level of secondary schooling completed
Roebourne - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises highest level of schooling for Roebourne 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 Roebourne, with comparison markers for Karratha (C).
Year 8 Or Below
2021 count
80
% of total
9.7%
Change from 2016
+0.2pp
80
9.7%
+0.2pp
Year 9 Or Equivalent
2021 count
66
% of total
8.0%
Change from 2016
-3.2pp
66
8.0%
-3.2pp
Year 10 Or Equivalent
2021 count
341
% of total
41.4%
Change from 2016
+19.7pp
341
41.4%
+19.7pp
Year 11 Or Equivalent
2021 count
81
% of total
9.8%
Change from 2016
+1.1pp
81
9.8%
+1.1pp
Year 12 Or Equivalent
2021 count
165
% of total
20.0%
Change from 2016
+8.1pp
165
20.0%
+8.1pp
Did Not Go To School
2021 count
17
% of total
2.1%
Change from 2016
+1.1pp
17
2.1%
+1.1pp
Not Stated
2021 count
74
% of total
9.0%
Change from 2016
-26.9pp
74
9.0%
-26.9pp
Chart view
Highest level of secondary schooling completed change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Year 8 Or Below
+4
+0.2pp
Year 9 Or Equivalent
-23
-3.2pp
Year 10 Or Equivalent
+168
+19.7pp
Year 11 Or Equivalent
+12
+1.1pp
Year 12 Or Equivalent
+70
+8.1pp
Did Not Go To School
+9
+1.1pp
Not Stated
-212
-26.9pp
Data table
Highest level of schooling for Roebourne. 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 | 80 | 9.7% | 1.6% | 76 | 9.5% | 1.8% | +4 | +0.2pp |
| Year 9 Or Equivalent | 66 | 8.0% | 3.6% | 89 | 11.2% | 3.7% | -23 | -3.2pp |
| Year 10 Or Equivalent | 341 | 41.4% | 19.5% | 173 | 21.7% | 21.2% | +168 | +19.7pp |
| Year 11 Or Equivalent | 81 | 9.8% | 11.3% | 69 | 8.7% | 12.4% | +12 | +1.1pp |
| Year 12 Or Equivalent | 165 | 20.0% | 46.1% | 95 | 11.9% | 44.5% | +70 | +8.1pp |
| Did Not Go To School | 17 | 2.1% | 0.4% | 8 | 1.0% | 0.3% | +9 | +1.1pp |
| Not Stated | 74 | 9.0% | 17.5% | 286 | 35.9% | 16.1% | -212 | -26.9pp |
| Total | 824 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 796 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +28 | 0.0pp |