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 Sturt (SA), accounting for 59.9% (1,370 people). This share was lower than Marion (C) (62.4%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Year 12 or Equivalent, which increased by 1,363 people, while its share fell by 3.7 percentage points.
Section overview
Highest level of secondary schooling completed
Sturt (SA) - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises highest level of schooling for Sturt (SA) 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 Sturt (SA), with comparison markers for Marion (C).
Year 8 Or Below
2021 count
82
% of total
3.6%
Change from 2016
+3.6pp
82
3.6%
+3.6pp
Year 9 Or Equivalent
2021 count
93
% of total
4.1%
Change from 2016
+4.1pp
93
4.1%
+4.1pp
Year 10 Or Equivalent
2021 count
279
% of total
12.2%
Change from 2016
+12.2pp
279
12.2%
+12.2pp
Year 11 Or Equivalent
2021 count
330
% of total
14.4%
Change from 2016
-22.0pp
330
14.4%
-22.0pp
Year 12 Or Equivalent
2021 count
1,370
% of total
59.9%
Change from 2016
-3.7pp
1,370
59.9%
-3.7pp
Did Not Go To School
2021 count
32
% of total
1.4%
Change from 2016
+1.4pp
32
1.4%
+1.4pp
Not Stated
2021 count
101
% of total
4.4%
Change from 2016
+4.4pp
101
4.4%
+4.4pp
Chart view
Highest level of secondary schooling completed change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Year 8 Or Below
+82
+3.6pp
Year 9 Or Equivalent
+93
+4.1pp
Year 10 Or Equivalent
+279
+12.2pp
Year 11 Or Equivalent
+326
-22.0pp
Year 12 Or Equivalent
+1,363
-3.7pp
Did Not Go To School
+32
+1.4pp
Not Stated
+101
+4.4pp
Data table
Highest level of schooling for Sturt (SA). 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 | 82 | 3.6% | 3.3% | 0 | 0.0% | 4.5% | +82 | +3.6pp |
| Year 9 Or Equivalent | 93 | 4.1% | 3.2% | 0 | 0.0% | 3.8% | +93 | +4.1pp |
| Year 10 Or Equivalent | 279 | 12.2% | 12.0% | 0 | 0.0% | 13.4% | +279 | +12.2pp |
| Year 11 Or Equivalent | 330 | 14.4% | 14.4% | 4 | 36.4% | 15.4% | +326 | -22.0pp |
| Year 12 Or Equivalent | 1,370 | 59.9% | 62.4% | 7 | 63.6% | 56.2% | +1,363 | -3.7pp |
| Did Not Go To School | 32 | 1.4% | 0.7% | 0 | 0.0% | 0.7% | +32 | +1.4pp |
| Not Stated | 101 | 4.4% | 3.9% | 0 | 0.0% | 6.2% | +101 | +4.4pp |
| Total | 2,287 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 11 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +2,276 | 0.0pp |