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 Seacombe Heights, accounting for 61.3% (770 people). This share was higher than Marion (C) (60.3%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Year 12 or Equivalent, which increased by 98 people and 6.1 percentage points.
Section overview
Highest level of secondary schooling completed
Seacombe Heights - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises highest level of schooling for Seacombe Heights 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 Seacombe Heights, with comparison markers for Marion (C).
Year 8 Or Below
2021 count
35
% of total
2.8%
Change from 2016
-0.5pp
35
2.8%
-0.5pp
Year 9 Or Equivalent
2021 count
52
% of total
4.1%
Change from 2016
-1.0pp
52
4.1%
-1.0pp
Year 10 Or Equivalent
2021 count
148
% of total
11.8%
Change from 2016
+0.3pp
148
11.8%
+0.3pp
Year 11 Or Equivalent
2021 count
210
% of total
16.7%
Change from 2016
-2.6pp
210
16.7%
-2.6pp
Year 12 Or Equivalent
2021 count
770
% of total
61.3%
Change from 2016
+6.1pp
770
61.3%
+6.1pp
Did Not Go To School
2021 count
3
% of total
0.2%
Change from 2016
-0.5pp
3
0.2%
-0.5pp
Not Stated
2021 count
39
% of total
3.1%
Change from 2016
-1.8pp
39
3.1%
-1.8pp
Chart view
Highest level of secondary schooling completed change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Year 8 Or Below
-5
-0.5pp
Year 9 Or Equivalent
-10
-1.0pp
Year 10 Or Equivalent
+8
+0.3pp
Year 11 Or Equivalent
-25
-2.6pp
Year 12 Or Equivalent
+98
+6.1pp
Did Not Go To School
-6
-0.5pp
Not Stated
-21
-1.8pp
Data table
Highest level of schooling for Seacombe Heights. 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 | 35 | 2.8% | 3.4% | 40 | 3.3% | 4.5% | -5 | -0.5pp |
| Year 9 Or Equivalent | 52 | 4.1% | 4.0% | 62 | 5.1% | 4.6% | -10 | -1.0pp |
| Year 10 Or Equivalent | 148 | 11.8% | 12.8% | 140 | 11.5% | 14.1% | +8 | +0.3pp |
| Year 11 Or Equivalent | 210 | 16.7% | 14.9% | 235 | 19.3% | 15.9% | -25 | -2.6pp |
| Year 12 Or Equivalent | 770 | 61.3% | 60.3% | 672 | 55.2% | 54.2% | +98 | +6.1pp |
| Did Not Go To School | 3 | 0.2% | 0.7% | 9 | 0.7% | 0.7% | -6 | -0.5pp |
| Not Stated | 39 | 3.1% | 3.8% | 60 | 4.9% | 6.1% | -21 | -1.8pp |
| Total | 1,257 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 1,218 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +39 | 0.0pp |