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 Leonora (S), accounting for 31.2% (411 people). This share was lower than Regional WA (43.3%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Year 11 or Equivalent, which decreased by 13 people and 2.2 percentage points.
Section overview
Highest level of secondary schooling completed
Leonora (S) - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises highest level of schooling for Leonora (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 Leonora (S), with comparison markers for Regional WA.
Year 8 Or Below
2021 count
36
% of total
2.7%
Change from 2016
+0.2pp
36
2.7%
+0.2pp
Year 9 Or Equivalent
2021 count
50
% of total
3.8%
Change from 2016
-0.6pp
50
3.8%
-0.6pp
Year 10 Or Equivalent
2021 count
222
% of total
16.8%
Change from 2016
-2.4pp
222
16.8%
-2.4pp
Year 11 Or Equivalent
2021 count
117
% of total
8.9%
Change from 2016
-2.2pp
117
8.9%
-2.2pp
Year 12 Or Equivalent
2021 count
411
% of total
31.2%
Change from 2016
-4.1pp
411
31.2%
-4.1pp
Did Not Go To School
2021 count
7
% of total
0.5%
Change from 2016
-0.3pp
7
0.5%
-0.3pp
Not Stated
2021 count
475
% of total
36.0%
Change from 2016
+9.2pp
475
36.0%
+9.2pp
Chart view
Highest level of secondary schooling completed change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Year 8 Or Below
+7
+0.2pp
Year 9 Or Equivalent
-1
-0.6pp
Year 10 Or Equivalent
-3
-2.4pp
Year 11 Or Equivalent
-13
-2.2pp
Year 12 Or Equivalent
-2
-4.1pp
Did Not Go To School
-2
-0.3pp
Not Stated
+162
+9.2pp
Data table
Highest level of schooling for Leonora (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 | 36 | 2.7% | 3.2% | 29 | 2.5% | 3.9% | +7 | +0.2pp |
| Year 9 Or Equivalent | 50 | 3.8% | 4.6% | 51 | 4.4% | 5.0% | -1 | -0.6pp |
| Year 10 Or Equivalent | 222 | 16.8% | 25.4% | 225 | 19.2% | 26.3% | -3 | -2.4pp |
| Year 11 Or Equivalent | 117 | 8.9% | 11.1% | 130 | 11.1% | 11.4% | -13 | -2.2pp |
| Year 12 Or Equivalent | 411 | 31.2% | 43.3% | 413 | 35.3% | 39.9% | -2 | -4.1pp |
| Did Not Go To School | 7 | 0.5% | 0.5% | 9 | 0.8% | 0.5% | -2 | -0.3pp |
| Not Stated | 475 | 36.0% | 11.9% | 313 | 26.8% | 13.2% | +162 | +9.2pp |
| Total | 1,318 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 1,170 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +148 | 0.0pp |