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 Maralinga Tjarutja (AC), accounting for 37.3% (28 people). This share was higher than Regional SA (5.7%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Year 8 or Below, which increased by 28 people and 37.3 percentage points.
Section overview
Highest level of secondary schooling completed
Maralinga Tjarutja (AC) - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises highest level of schooling for Maralinga Tjarutja (AC) in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Regional SA and change since 2016.
Highest level of secondary schooling completed snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Maralinga Tjarutja (AC), with comparison markers for Regional SA.
Year 8 Or Below
2021 count
28
% of total
37.3%
Change from 2016
+37.3pp
28
37.3%
+37.3pp
Year 9 Or Equivalent
2021 count
0
% of total
0.0%
Change from 2016
0.0pp
0
0.0%
0.0pp
Year 10 Or Equivalent
2021 count
3
% of total
4.0%
Change from 2016
-1.8pp
3
4.0%
-1.8pp
Year 11 Or Equivalent
2021 count
3
% of total
4.0%
Change from 2016
-5.6pp
3
4.0%
-5.6pp
Year 12 Or Equivalent
2021 count
14
% of total
18.7%
Change from 2016
+1.4pp
14
18.7%
+1.4pp
Did Not Go To School
2021 count
6
% of total
8.0%
Change from 2016
+8.0pp
6
8.0%
+8.0pp
Not Stated
2021 count
21
% of total
28.0%
Change from 2016
-39.3pp
21
28.0%
-39.3pp
Chart view
Highest level of secondary schooling completed change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Year 8 Or Below
+28
+37.3pp
Year 9 Or Equivalent
0
0.0pp
Year 10 Or Equivalent
0
-1.8pp
Year 11 Or Equivalent
-2
-5.6pp
Year 12 Or Equivalent
+5
+1.4pp
Did Not Go To School
+6
+8.0pp
Not Stated
-14
-39.3pp
Data table
Highest level of schooling for Maralinga Tjarutja (AC). Highest level of secondary schooling completed. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Regional SA.
| Category | 2021 | 2016 | Change | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | % | Regional SA% | Count | % | Regional SA% | Count | pp | |
| Year 8 Or Below | 28 | 37.3% | 5.7% | 0 | 0.0% | 7.2% | +28 | +37.3pp |
| Year 9 Or Equivalent | 0 | 0.0% | 6.1% | 0 | 0.0% | 6.6% | 0 | 0.0pp |
| Year 10 Or Equivalent | 3 | 4.0% | 19.6% | 3 | 5.8% | 19.9% | 0 | -1.8pp |
| Year 11 Or Equivalent | 3 | 4.0% | 21.0% | 5 | 9.6% | 21.1% | -2 | -5.6pp |
| Year 12 Or Equivalent | 14 | 18.7% | 38.8% | 9 | 17.3% | 34.5% | +5 | +1.4pp |
| Did Not Go To School | 6 | 8.0% | 0.5% | 0 | 0.0% | 0.4% | +6 | +8.0pp |
| Not Stated | 21 | 28.0% | 8.3% | 35 | 67.3% | 10.4% | -14 | -39.3pp |
| Total | 75 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 52 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +23 | 0.0pp |