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 Morphettville, accounting for 58.3% (1,841 people). This share was lower than Marion (C) (60.3%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Year 12 or Equivalent, which increased by 520 people and 10.6 percentage points.
Section overview
Highest level of secondary schooling completed
Morphettville - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises highest level of schooling for Morphettville in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Marion (C) and change since 2016.
Highest level of secondary schooling completed snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Morphettville, with comparison markers for Marion (C).
Year 8 Or Below
2021 count
179
% of total
5.7%
Change from 2016
-3.9pp
179
5.7%
-3.9pp
Year 9 Or Equivalent
2021 count
128
% of total
4.1%
Change from 2016
-1.6pp
128
4.1%
-1.6pp
Year 10 Or Equivalent
2021 count
421
% of total
13.3%
Change from 2016
-1.8pp
421
13.3%
-1.8pp
Year 11 Or Equivalent
2021 count
442
% of total
14.0%
Change from 2016
+0.7pp
442
14.0%
+0.7pp
Year 12 Or Equivalent
2021 count
1,841
% of total
58.3%
Change from 2016
+10.6pp
1,841
58.3%
+10.6pp
Did Not Go To School
2021 count
25
% of total
0.8%
Change from 2016
-0.4pp
25
0.8%
-0.4pp
Not Stated
2021 count
124
% of total
3.9%
Change from 2016
-3.5pp
124
3.9%
-3.5pp
Chart view
Highest level of secondary schooling completed change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Year 8 Or Below
-87
-3.9pp
Year 9 Or Equivalent
-31
-1.6pp
Year 10 Or Equivalent
+2
-1.8pp
Year 11 Or Equivalent
+73
+0.7pp
Year 12 Or Equivalent
+520
+10.6pp
Did Not Go To School
-7
-0.4pp
Not Stated
-81
-3.5pp
Data table
Highest level of schooling for Morphettville. Highest level of secondary schooling completed. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Marion (C).
| Category | 2021 | 2016 | Change | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | % | Marion (C)% | Count | % | Marion (C)% | Count | pp | |
| Year 8 Or Below | 179 | 5.7% | 3.4% | 266 | 9.6% | 4.5% | -87 | -3.9pp |
| Year 9 Or Equivalent | 128 | 4.1% | 4.0% | 159 | 5.7% | 4.6% | -31 | -1.6pp |
| Year 10 Or Equivalent | 421 | 13.3% | 12.8% | 419 | 15.1% | 14.1% | +2 | -1.8pp |
| Year 11 Or Equivalent | 442 | 14.0% | 14.9% | 369 | 13.3% | 15.9% | +73 | +0.7pp |
| Year 12 Or Equivalent | 1,841 | 58.3% | 60.3% | 1,321 | 47.7% | 54.2% | +520 | +10.6pp |
| Did Not Go To School | 25 | 0.8% | 0.7% | 32 | 1.2% | 0.7% | -7 | -0.4pp |
| Not Stated | 124 | 3.9% | 3.8% | 205 | 7.4% | 6.1% | -81 | -3.5pp |
| Total | 3,160 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 2,771 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +389 | 0.0pp |