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, accounting for 32.4% (180 people). This share was higher than Leonora (S) (31.2%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Year 12 or Equivalent, which increased by 180 people and 32.4 percentage points.
Section overview
Highest level of secondary schooling completed
Leonora - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises highest level of schooling for Leonora in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Leonora (S) and change since 2016.
Highest level of secondary schooling completed snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Leonora, with comparison markers for Leonora (S).
Year 8 Or Below
2021 count
27
% of total
4.9%
Change from 2016
+4.9pp
27
4.9%
+4.9pp
Year 9 Or Equivalent
2021 count
36
% of total
6.5%
Change from 2016
-50.6pp
36
6.5%
-50.6pp
Year 10 Or Equivalent
2021 count
101
% of total
18.2%
Change from 2016
+18.2pp
101
18.2%
+18.2pp
Year 11 Or Equivalent
2021 count
56
% of total
10.1%
Change from 2016
+10.1pp
56
10.1%
+10.1pp
Year 12 Or Equivalent
2021 count
180
% of total
32.4%
Change from 2016
+32.4pp
180
32.4%
+32.4pp
Did Not Go To School
2021 count
3
% of total
0.5%
Change from 2016
+0.5pp
3
0.5%
+0.5pp
Not Stated
2021 count
152
% of total
27.4%
Change from 2016
-15.5pp
152
27.4%
-15.5pp
Chart view
Highest level of secondary schooling completed change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Year 8 Or Below
+27
+4.9pp
Year 9 Or Equivalent
+32
-50.6pp
Year 10 Or Equivalent
+101
+18.2pp
Year 11 Or Equivalent
+56
+10.1pp
Year 12 Or Equivalent
+180
+32.4pp
Did Not Go To School
+3
+0.5pp
Not Stated
+149
-15.5pp
Data table
Highest level of schooling for Leonora. Highest level of secondary schooling completed. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Leonora (S).
| Category | 2021 | 2016 | Change | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | % | Leonora (S)% | Count | % | Leonora (S)% | Count | pp | |
| Year 8 Or Below | 27 | 4.9% | 2.7% | 0 | 0.0% | 2.5% | +27 | +4.9pp |
| Year 9 Or Equivalent | 36 | 6.5% | 3.8% | 4 | 57.1% | 4.4% | +32 | -50.6pp |
| Year 10 Or Equivalent | 101 | 18.2% | 16.8% | 0 | 0.0% | 19.2% | +101 | +18.2pp |
| Year 11 Or Equivalent | 56 | 10.1% | 8.9% | 0 | 0.0% | 11.1% | +56 | +10.1pp |
| Year 12 Or Equivalent | 180 | 32.4% | 31.2% | 0 | 0.0% | 35.3% | +180 | +32.4pp |
| Did Not Go To School | 3 | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0 | 0.0% | 0.8% | +3 | +0.5pp |
| Not Stated | 152 | 27.4% | 36.0% | 3 | 42.9% | 26.8% | +149 | -15.5pp |
| Total | 555 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 7 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +548 | 0.0pp |