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 Halls Head, accounting for 48.6% (5,525 people). This share was higher than Mandurah (C) (44%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Year 12 or Equivalent, which increased by 5,509 people and 2.9 percentage points.
Section overview
Highest level of secondary schooling completed
Halls Head - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises highest level of schooling for Halls Head in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Mandurah (C) and change since 2016.
Highest level of secondary schooling completed snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Halls Head, with comparison markers for Mandurah (C).
Year 8 Or Below
2021 count
249
% of total
2.2%
Change from 2016
+2.2pp
249
2.2%
+2.2pp
Year 9 Or Equivalent
2021 count
484
% of total
4.3%
Change from 2016
+4.3pp
484
4.3%
+4.3pp
Year 10 Or Equivalent
2021 count
3,061
% of total
26.9%
Change from 2016
-1.7pp
3,061
26.9%
-1.7pp
Year 11 Or Equivalent
2021 count
1,301
% of total
11.4%
Change from 2016
-2.9pp
1,301
11.4%
-2.9pp
Year 12 Or Equivalent
2021 count
5,525
% of total
48.6%
Change from 2016
+2.9pp
5,525
48.6%
+2.9pp
Did Not Go To School
2021 count
19
% of total
0.2%
Change from 2016
+0.2pp
19
0.2%
+0.2pp
Not Stated
2021 count
724
% of total
6.4%
Change from 2016
-5.0pp
724
6.4%
-5.0pp
Chart view
Highest level of secondary schooling completed change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Year 8 Or Below
+249
+2.2pp
Year 9 Or Equivalent
+484
+4.3pp
Year 10 Or Equivalent
+3,051
-1.7pp
Year 11 Or Equivalent
+1,296
-2.9pp
Year 12 Or Equivalent
+5,509
+2.9pp
Did Not Go To School
+19
+0.2pp
Not Stated
+720
-5.0pp
Data table
Highest level of schooling for Halls Head. Highest level of secondary schooling completed. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Mandurah (C).
| Category | 2021 | 2016 | Change | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | % | Mandurah (C)% | Count | % | Mandurah (C)% | Count | pp | |
| Year 8 Or Below | 249 | 2.2% | 3.4% | 0 | 0.0% | 4.1% | +249 | +2.2pp |
| Year 9 Or Equivalent | 484 | 4.3% | 5.5% | 0 | 0.0% | 6.0% | +484 | +4.3pp |
| Year 10 Or Equivalent | 3,061 | 26.9% | 28.0% | 10 | 28.6% | 28.2% | +3,051 | -1.7pp |
| Year 11 Or Equivalent | 1,301 | 11.4% | 11.2% | 5 | 14.3% | 11.6% | +1,296 | -2.9pp |
| Year 12 Or Equivalent | 5,525 | 48.6% | 44.0% | 16 | 45.7% | 40.6% | +5,509 | +2.9pp |
| Did Not Go To School | 19 | 0.2% | 0.3% | 0 | 0.0% | 0.3% | +19 | +0.2pp |
| Not Stated | 724 | 6.4% | 7.6% | 4 | 11.4% | 9.3% | +720 | -5.0pp |
| Total | 11,363 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 35 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +11,328 | 0.0pp |