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 Meekatharra (S), accounting for 29.8% (300 people). This share was lower than Regional WA (43.3%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Year 12 or Equivalent, which increased by 34 people, while its share fell by 1 percentage point.
Section overview
Highest level of secondary schooling completed
Meekatharra (S) - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises highest level of schooling for Meekatharra (S) in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Regional WA and change since 2016.
Highest level of secondary schooling completed snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Meekatharra (S), with comparison markers for Regional WA.
Year 8 Or Below
2021 count
52
% of total
5.2%
Change from 2016
+0.8pp
52
5.2%
+0.8pp
Year 9 Or Equivalent
2021 count
39
% of total
3.9%
Change from 2016
-1.0pp
39
3.9%
-1.0pp
Year 10 Or Equivalent
2021 count
227
% of total
22.5%
Change from 2016
-2.3pp
227
22.5%
-2.3pp
Year 11 Or Equivalent
2021 count
101
% of total
10.0%
Change from 2016
+1.9pp
101
10.0%
+1.9pp
Year 12 Or Equivalent
2021 count
300
% of total
29.8%
Change from 2016
-1.0pp
300
29.8%
-1.0pp
Did Not Go To School
2021 count
5
% of total
0.5%
Change from 2016
+0.5pp
5
0.5%
+0.5pp
Not Stated
2021 count
284
% of total
28.2%
Change from 2016
+1.2pp
284
28.2%
+1.2pp
Chart view
Highest level of secondary schooling completed change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Year 8 Or Below
+14
+0.8pp
Year 9 Or Equivalent
-3
-1.0pp
Year 10 Or Equivalent
+13
-2.3pp
Year 11 Or Equivalent
+31
+1.9pp
Year 12 Or Equivalent
+34
-1.0pp
Did Not Go To School
+5
+0.5pp
Not Stated
+51
+1.2pp
Data table
Highest level of schooling for Meekatharra (S). Highest level of secondary schooling completed. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Regional WA.
| Category | 2021 | 2016 | Change | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | % | Regional WA% | Count | % | Regional WA% | Count | pp | |
| Year 8 Or Below | 52 | 5.2% | 3.2% | 38 | 4.4% | 3.9% | +14 | +0.8pp |
| Year 9 Or Equivalent | 39 | 3.9% | 4.6% | 42 | 4.9% | 5.0% | -3 | -1.0pp |
| Year 10 Or Equivalent | 227 | 22.5% | 25.4% | 214 | 24.8% | 26.3% | +13 | -2.3pp |
| Year 11 Or Equivalent | 101 | 10.0% | 11.1% | 70 | 8.1% | 11.4% | +31 | +1.9pp |
| Year 12 Or Equivalent | 300 | 29.8% | 43.3% | 266 | 30.8% | 39.9% | +34 | -1.0pp |
| Did Not Go To School | 5 | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0 | 0.0% | 0.5% | +5 | +0.5pp |
| Not Stated | 284 | 28.2% | 11.9% | 233 | 27.0% | 13.2% | +51 | +1.2pp |
| Total | 1,008 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 863 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +145 | 0.0pp |