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 8 or Below was the most common schooling level among residents aged 15 and over in Areyonga, accounting for 27.2% (50 people). This share was higher than MacDonnell (R) (22.7%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Year 10 or Equivalent, which increased by 34 people and 17.5 percentage points.
Section overview
Highest level of secondary schooling completed
Areyonga - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises highest level of schooling for Areyonga in 2021 for persons, with comparison against MacDonnell (R) and change since 2016.
Highest level of secondary schooling completed snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Areyonga, with comparison markers for MacDonnell (R).
Year 8 Or Below
2021 count
50
% of total
27.2%
Change from 2016
+2.8pp
50
27.2%
+2.8pp
Year 9 Or Equivalent
2021 count
21
% of total
11.4%
Change from 2016
-4.2pp
21
11.4%
-4.2pp
Year 10 Or Equivalent
2021 count
46
% of total
25.0%
Change from 2016
+17.5pp
46
25.0%
+17.5pp
Year 11 Or Equivalent
2021 count
16
% of total
8.7%
Change from 2016
+3.1pp
16
8.7%
+3.1pp
Year 12 Or Equivalent
2021 count
32
% of total
17.4%
Change from 2016
+3.0pp
32
17.4%
+3.0pp
Did Not Go To School
2021 count
13
% of total
7.1%
Change from 2016
+7.1pp
13
7.1%
+7.1pp
Not Stated
2021 count
6
% of total
3.3%
Change from 2016
-29.2pp
6
3.3%
-29.2pp
Chart view
Highest level of secondary schooling completed change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Year 8 Or Below
+11
+2.8pp
Year 9 Or Equivalent
-4
-4.2pp
Year 10 Or Equivalent
+34
+17.5pp
Year 11 Or Equivalent
+7
+3.1pp
Year 12 Or Equivalent
+9
+3.0pp
Did Not Go To School
+13
+7.1pp
Not Stated
-46
-29.2pp
Data table
Highest level of schooling for Areyonga. Highest level of secondary schooling completed. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with MacDonnell (R).
| Category | 2021 | 2016 | Change | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | % | MacDonnell (R)% | Count | % | MacDonnell (R)% | Count | pp | |
| Year 8 Or Below | 50 | 27.2% | 22.7% | 39 | 24.4% | 18.1% | +11 | +2.8pp |
| Year 9 Or Equivalent | 21 | 11.4% | 13.0% | 25 | 15.6% | 10.5% | -4 | -4.2pp |
| Year 10 Or Equivalent | 46 | 25.0% | 25.1% | 12 | 7.5% | 12.1% | +34 | +17.5pp |
| Year 11 Or Equivalent | 16 | 8.7% | 8.8% | 9 | 5.6% | 6.5% | +7 | +3.1pp |
| Year 12 Or Equivalent | 32 | 17.4% | 16.0% | 23 | 14.4% | 13.8% | +9 | +3.0pp |
| Did Not Go To School | 13 | 7.1% | 3.6% | 0 | 0.0% | 3.8% | +13 | +7.1pp |
| Not Stated | 6 | 3.3% | 10.9% | 52 | 32.5% | 35.3% | -46 | -29.2pp |
| Total | 184 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 160 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +24 | 0.0pp |