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 10 or Equivalent was the most common schooling level among residents aged 15 and over in Fisher (SA), accounting for 24.1% (14 people). This share was higher than Mid Murray (DC) (23.3%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Year 10 or Equivalent, which decreased by 4 people and 11.9 percentage points.

Section overview

Highest level of secondary schooling completed

Fisher (SA) - Total persons (Usual residence)

This table summarises highest level of schooling for Fisher (SA) in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Mid Murray (DC) and change since 2016.

Highest level of secondary schooling completed snapshot

2021 distribution by category for Fisher (SA), with comparison markers for Mid Murray (DC).

Fisher (SA)
Mid Murray (DC)

Year 8 Or Below

2021 count

0

% of total

0.0%

Change from 2016

0.0pp

Year 9 Or Equivalent

2021 count

3

% of total

5.2%

Change from 2016

-0.8pp

Year 10 Or Equivalent

2021 count

14

% of total

24.1%

Change from 2016

-11.9pp

Year 11 Or Equivalent

2021 count

13

% of total

22.4%

Change from 2016

-7.6pp

Year 12 Or Equivalent

2021 count

14

% of total

24.1%

Change from 2016

+0.1pp

Did Not Go To School

2021 count

0

% of total

0.0%

Change from 2016

0.0pp

Not Stated

2021 count

14

% of total

24.1%

Change from 2016

+20.1pp

Data table

Highest level of schooling for Fisher (SA). Highest level of secondary schooling completed. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Mid Murray (DC).

Highest level of schooling for Fisher (SA). Highest level of secondary schooling completed. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Mid Murray (DC).
Highest level of schooling for Fisher (SA). Highest level of secondary schooling completed. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Mid Murray (DC).
Category20212016Change
Count%Mid Murray (DC)%Count%Mid Murray (DC)%Countpp
Year 8 Or Below00.0%6.6%00.0%8.0%00.0pp
Year 9 Or Equivalent35.2%7.6%36.0%7.7%0-0.8pp
Year 10 Or Equivalent1424.1%23.3%1836.0%22.4%-4-11.9pp
Year 11 Or Equivalent1322.4%21.1%1530.0%20.4%-2-7.6pp
Year 12 Or Equivalent1424.1%31.0%1224.0%27.9%+2+0.1pp
Did Not Go To School00.0%0.2%00.0%0.2%00.0pp
Not Stated1424.1%10.2%24.0%13.4%+12+20.1pp
Total58100.0%100.0%50100.0%100.0%+80.0pp