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 Palmer (SA), accounting for 35.1% (67 people). This share was higher than Mid Murray (DC) (31%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Year 12 or Equivalent, which increased by 23 people and 7.4 percentage points.
Section overview
Highest level of secondary schooling completed
Palmer (SA) - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises highest level of schooling for Palmer (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 Palmer (SA), with comparison markers for Mid Murray (DC).
Year 8 Or Below
2021 count
10
% of total
5.2%
Change from 2016
-2.3pp
10
5.2%
-2.3pp
Year 9 Or Equivalent
2021 count
11
% of total
5.8%
Change from 2016
-3.0pp
11
5.8%
-3.0pp
Year 10 Or Equivalent
2021 count
34
% of total
17.8%
Change from 2016
-0.4pp
34
17.8%
-0.4pp
Year 11 Or Equivalent
2021 count
46
% of total
24.1%
Change from 2016
+0.8pp
46
24.1%
+0.8pp
Year 12 Or Equivalent
2021 count
67
% of total
35.1%
Change from 2016
+7.4pp
67
35.1%
+7.4pp
Did Not Go To School
2021 count
0
% of total
0.0%
Change from 2016
-1.9pp
0
0.0%
-1.9pp
Not Stated
2021 count
23
% of total
12.0%
Change from 2016
-0.6pp
23
12.0%
-0.6pp
Chart view
Highest level of secondary schooling completed change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Year 8 Or Below
-2
-2.3pp
Year 9 Or Equivalent
-3
-3.0pp
Year 10 Or Equivalent
+5
-0.4pp
Year 11 Or Equivalent
+9
+0.8pp
Year 12 Or Equivalent
+23
+7.4pp
Did Not Go To School
-3
-1.9pp
Not Stated
+3
-0.6pp
Data table
Highest level of schooling for Palmer (SA). Highest level of secondary schooling completed. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Mid Murray (DC).
| Category | 2021 | 2016 | Change | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | % | Mid Murray (DC)% | Count | % | Mid Murray (DC)% | Count | pp | |
| Year 8 Or Below | 10 | 5.2% | 6.6% | 12 | 7.5% | 8.0% | -2 | -2.3pp |
| Year 9 Or Equivalent | 11 | 5.8% | 7.6% | 14 | 8.8% | 7.7% | -3 | -3.0pp |
| Year 10 Or Equivalent | 34 | 17.8% | 23.3% | 29 | 18.2% | 22.4% | +5 | -0.4pp |
| Year 11 Or Equivalent | 46 | 24.1% | 21.1% | 37 | 23.3% | 20.4% | +9 | +0.8pp |
| Year 12 Or Equivalent | 67 | 35.1% | 31.0% | 44 | 27.7% | 27.9% | +23 | +7.4pp |
| Did Not Go To School | 0 | 0.0% | 0.2% | 3 | 1.9% | 0.2% | -3 | -1.9pp |
| Not Stated | 23 | 12.0% | 10.2% | 20 | 12.6% | 13.4% | +3 | -0.6pp |
| Total | 191 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 159 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +32 | 0.0pp |