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, accounting for 34.1% (1,003 people). This share was lower than Katanning (S) (35.9%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Year 12 or Equivalent, which increased by 112 people and 4.3 percentage points.
Section overview
Highest level of secondary schooling completed
Katanning - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises highest level of schooling for Katanning in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Katanning (S) and change since 2016.
Highest level of secondary schooling completed snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Katanning, with comparison markers for Katanning (S).
Year 8 Or Below
2021 count
211
% of total
7.2%
Change from 2016
-0.5pp
211
7.2%
-0.5pp
Year 9 Or Equivalent
2021 count
191
% of total
6.5%
Change from 2016
0.0pp
191
6.5%
0.0pp
Year 10 Or Equivalent
2021 count
689
% of total
23.5%
Change from 2016
+0.9pp
689
23.5%
+0.9pp
Year 11 Or Equivalent
2021 count
341
% of total
11.6%
Change from 2016
+1.2pp
341
11.6%
+1.2pp
Year 12 Or Equivalent
2021 count
1,003
% of total
34.1%
Change from 2016
+4.3pp
1,003
34.1%
+4.3pp
Did Not Go To School
2021 count
121
% of total
4.1%
Change from 2016
-0.9pp
121
4.1%
-0.9pp
Not Stated
2021 count
382
% of total
13.0%
Change from 2016
-5.0pp
382
13.0%
-5.0pp
Chart view
Highest level of secondary schooling completed change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Year 8 Or Below
-20
-0.5pp
Year 9 Or Equivalent
-2
0.0pp
Year 10 Or Equivalent
+12
+0.9pp
Year 11 Or Equivalent
+31
+1.2pp
Year 12 Or Equivalent
+112
+4.3pp
Did Not Go To School
-29
-0.9pp
Not Stated
-157
-5.0pp
Data table
Highest level of schooling for Katanning. Highest level of secondary schooling completed. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Katanning (S).
| Category | 2021 | 2016 | Change | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | % | Katanning (S)% | Count | % | Katanning (S)% | Count | pp | |
| Year 8 Or Below | 211 | 7.2% | 6.8% | 231 | 7.7% | 7.4% | -20 | -0.5pp |
| Year 9 Or Equivalent | 191 | 6.5% | 6.4% | 193 | 6.5% | 6.1% | -2 | 0.0pp |
| Year 10 Or Equivalent | 689 | 23.5% | 23.4% | 677 | 22.6% | 22.5% | +12 | +0.9pp |
| Year 11 Or Equivalent | 341 | 11.6% | 11.5% | 310 | 10.4% | 10.4% | +31 | +1.2pp |
| Year 12 Or Equivalent | 1,003 | 34.1% | 35.9% | 891 | 29.8% | 31.7% | +112 | +4.3pp |
| Did Not Go To School | 121 | 4.1% | 3.7% | 150 | 5.0% | 4.7% | -29 | -0.9pp |
| Not Stated | 382 | 13.0% | 12.3% | 539 | 18.0% | 17.1% | -157 | -5.0pp |
| Total | 2,938 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 2,991 | 100.0% | 100.0% | -53 | 0.0pp |