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 Katherine South, accounting for 40.4% (481 people). This share was lower than Katherine (T) (43.4%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Year 12 or Equivalent, which increased by 121 people and 11 percentage points.
Section overview
Highest level of secondary schooling completed
Katherine South - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises highest level of schooling for Katherine South in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Katherine (T) and change since 2016.
Highest level of secondary schooling completed snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Katherine South, with comparison markers for Katherine (T).
Year 8 Or Below
2021 count
62
% of total
5.2%
Change from 2016
-2.2pp
62
5.2%
-2.2pp
Year 9 Or Equivalent
2021 count
52
% of total
4.4%
Change from 2016
-1.6pp
52
4.4%
-1.6pp
Year 10 Or Equivalent
2021 count
198
% of total
16.6%
Change from 2016
-0.1pp
198
16.6%
-0.1pp
Year 11 Or Equivalent
2021 count
113
% of total
9.5%
Change from 2016
-0.3pp
113
9.5%
-0.3pp
Year 12 Or Equivalent
2021 count
481
% of total
40.4%
Change from 2016
+11.0pp
481
40.4%
+11.0pp
Did Not Go To School
2021 count
18
% of total
1.5%
Change from 2016
+0.4pp
18
1.5%
+0.4pp
Not Stated
2021 count
266
% of total
22.4%
Change from 2016
-7.1pp
266
22.4%
-7.1pp
Chart view
Highest level of secondary schooling completed change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Year 8 Or Below
-29
-2.2pp
Year 9 Or Equivalent
-21
-1.6pp
Year 10 Or Equivalent
-7
-0.1pp
Year 11 Or Equivalent
-7
-0.3pp
Year 12 Or Equivalent
+121
+11.0pp
Did Not Go To School
+4
+0.4pp
Not Stated
-95
-7.1pp
Data table
Highest level of schooling for Katherine South. Highest level of secondary schooling completed. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Katherine (T).
| Category | 2021 | 2016 | Change | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | % | Katherine (T)% | Count | % | Katherine (T)% | Count | pp | |
| Year 8 Or Below | 62 | 5.2% | 4.0% | 91 | 7.4% | 4.5% | -29 | -2.2pp |
| Year 9 Or Equivalent | 52 | 4.4% | 5.2% | 73 | 6.0% | 5.6% | -21 | -1.6pp |
| Year 10 Or Equivalent | 198 | 16.6% | 18.2% | 205 | 16.7% | 18.7% | -7 | -0.1pp |
| Year 11 Or Equivalent | 113 | 9.5% | 10.7% | 120 | 9.8% | 10.6% | -7 | -0.3pp |
| Year 12 Or Equivalent | 481 | 40.4% | 43.4% | 360 | 29.4% | 35.6% | +121 | +11.0pp |
| Did Not Go To School | 18 | 1.5% | 1.1% | 14 | 1.1% | 1.3% | +4 | +0.4pp |
| Not Stated | 266 | 22.4% | 17.5% | 361 | 29.5% | 23.7% | -95 | -7.1pp |
| Total | 1,190 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 1,224 | 100.0% | 100.0% | -34 | 0.0pp |