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 Katanning (S), accounting for 35.9% (1,175 people). This share was lower than Regional WA (42.1%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Year 12 or Equivalent, which increased by 124 people and 4.2 percentage points.
Section overview
Highest level of secondary schooling completed
Katanning (S) - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises highest level of schooling for Katanning (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 Katanning (S), with comparison markers for Regional WA.
Year 8 Or Below
2021 count
223
% of total
6.8%
Change from 2016
-0.6pp
223
6.8%
-0.6pp
Year 9 Or Equivalent
2021 count
208
% of total
6.4%
Change from 2016
+0.3pp
208
6.4%
+0.3pp
Year 10 Or Equivalent
2021 count
767
% of total
23.4%
Change from 2016
+0.9pp
767
23.4%
+0.9pp
Year 11 Or Equivalent
2021 count
377
% of total
11.5%
Change from 2016
+1.1pp
377
11.5%
+1.1pp
Year 12 Or Equivalent
2021 count
1,175
% of total
35.9%
Change from 2016
+4.2pp
1,175
35.9%
+4.2pp
Did Not Go To School
2021 count
121
% of total
3.7%
Change from 2016
-1.0pp
121
3.7%
-1.0pp
Not Stated
2021 count
402
% of total
12.3%
Change from 2016
-4.8pp
402
12.3%
-4.8pp
Chart view
Highest level of secondary schooling completed change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Year 8 Or Below
-23
-0.6pp
Year 9 Or Equivalent
+7
+0.3pp
Year 10 Or Equivalent
+20
+0.9pp
Year 11 Or Equivalent
+32
+1.1pp
Year 12 Or Equivalent
+124
+4.2pp
Did Not Go To School
-36
-1.0pp
Not Stated
-165
-4.8pp
Data table
Highest level of schooling for Katanning (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 | 223 | 6.8% | 3.2% | 246 | 7.4% | 3.8% | -23 | -0.6pp |
| Year 9 Or Equivalent | 208 | 6.4% | 5.4% | 201 | 6.1% | 5.6% | +7 | +0.3pp |
| Year 10 Or Equivalent | 767 | 23.4% | 25.7% | 747 | 22.5% | 26.4% | +20 | +0.9pp |
| Year 11 Or Equivalent | 377 | 11.5% | 11.6% | 345 | 10.4% | 11.9% | +32 | +1.1pp |
| Year 12 Or Equivalent | 1,175 | 35.9% | 42.1% | 1,051 | 31.7% | 38.7% | +124 | +4.2pp |
| Did Not Go To School | 121 | 3.7% | 0.5% | 157 | 4.7% | 0.5% | -36 | -1.0pp |
| Not Stated | 402 | 12.3% | 11.5% | 567 | 17.1% | 12.9% | -165 | -4.8pp |
| Total | 3,273 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 3,314 | 100.0% | 100.0% | -41 | 0.0pp |