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 Kulin (S), accounting for 52.7% (313 people). This share was higher than Regional WA (43.3%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Year 10 or Equivalent, which decreased by 18 people and 2.6 percentage points.
Section overview
Highest level of secondary schooling completed
Kulin (S) - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises highest level of schooling for Kulin (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 Kulin (S), with comparison markers for Regional WA.
Year 8 Or Below
2021 count
22
% of total
3.7%
Change from 2016
-0.4pp
22
3.7%
-0.4pp
Year 9 Or Equivalent
2021 count
17
% of total
2.9%
Change from 2016
-2.6pp
17
2.9%
-2.6pp
Year 10 Or Equivalent
2021 count
124
% of total
20.9%
Change from 2016
-2.6pp
124
20.9%
-2.6pp
Year 11 Or Equivalent
2021 count
48
% of total
8.1%
Change from 2016
+0.7pp
48
8.1%
+0.7pp
Year 12 Or Equivalent
2021 count
313
% of total
52.7%
Change from 2016
+2.5pp
313
52.7%
+2.5pp
Did Not Go To School
2021 count
0
% of total
0.0%
Change from 2016
-0.5pp
0
0.0%
-0.5pp
Not Stated
2021 count
70
% of total
11.8%
Change from 2016
+3.0pp
70
11.8%
+3.0pp
Chart view
Highest level of secondary schooling completed change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Year 8 Or Below
-3
-0.4pp
Year 9 Or Equivalent
-16
-2.6pp
Year 10 Or Equivalent
-18
-2.6pp
Year 11 Or Equivalent
+3
+0.7pp
Year 12 Or Equivalent
+9
+2.5pp
Did Not Go To School
-3
-0.5pp
Not Stated
+17
+3.0pp
Data table
Highest level of schooling for Kulin (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 | 22 | 3.7% | 3.2% | 25 | 4.1% | 3.9% | -3 | -0.4pp |
| Year 9 Or Equivalent | 17 | 2.9% | 4.6% | 33 | 5.5% | 5.0% | -16 | -2.6pp |
| Year 10 Or Equivalent | 124 | 20.9% | 25.4% | 142 | 23.5% | 26.3% | -18 | -2.6pp |
| Year 11 Or Equivalent | 48 | 8.1% | 11.1% | 45 | 7.4% | 11.4% | +3 | +0.7pp |
| Year 12 Or Equivalent | 313 | 52.7% | 43.3% | 304 | 50.2% | 39.9% | +9 | +2.5pp |
| Did Not Go To School | 0 | 0.0% | 0.5% | 3 | 0.5% | 0.5% | -3 | -0.5pp |
| Not Stated | 70 | 11.8% | 11.9% | 53 | 8.8% | 13.2% | +17 | +3.0pp |
| Total | 594 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 605 | 100.0% | 100.0% | -11 | 0.0pp |