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 Sanderston, accounting for 45.2% (33 people). This share was higher than Mid Murray (DC) (31.7%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Year 12 or Equivalent, which decreased by 1,361 people, while its share rose by 5.5 percentage points.
Section overview
Highest level of secondary schooling completed
Sanderston - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises highest level of schooling for Sanderston 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 Sanderston, with comparison markers for Mid Murray (DC).
Year 8 Or Below
2021 count
3
% of total
4.1%
Change from 2016
-0.1pp
3
4.1%
-0.1pp
Year 9 Or Equivalent
2021 count
3
% of total
4.1%
Change from 2016
-1.5pp
3
4.1%
-1.5pp
Year 10 Or Equivalent
2021 count
14
% of total
19.2%
Change from 2016
-1.8pp
14
19.2%
-1.8pp
Year 11 Or Equivalent
2021 count
11
% of total
15.1%
Change from 2016
-4.6pp
11
15.1%
-4.6pp
Year 12 Or Equivalent
2021 count
33
% of total
45.2%
Change from 2016
+5.5pp
33
45.2%
+5.5pp
Did Not Go To School
2021 count
0
% of total
0.0%
Change from 2016
-0.3pp
0
0.0%
-0.3pp
Not Stated
2021 count
9
% of total
12.3%
Change from 2016
+2.8pp
9
12.3%
+2.8pp
Chart view
Highest level of secondary schooling completed change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Year 8 Or Below
-145
-0.1pp
Year 9 Or Equivalent
-192
-1.5pp
Year 10 Or Equivalent
-721
-1.8pp
Year 11 Or Equivalent
-679
-4.6pp
Year 12 Or Equivalent
-1,361
+5.5pp
Did Not Go To School
-12
-0.3pp
Not Stated
-325
+2.8pp
Data table
Highest level of schooling for Sanderston. 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 | 3 | 4.1% | 6.6% | 148 | 4.2% | 8.0% | -145 | -0.1pp |
| Year 9 Or Equivalent | 3 | 4.1% | 7.1% | 195 | 5.6% | 7.1% | -192 | -1.5pp |
| Year 10 Or Equivalent | 14 | 19.2% | 23.0% | 735 | 21.0% | 22.4% | -721 | -1.8pp |
| Year 11 Or Equivalent | 11 | 15.1% | 20.8% | 690 | 19.7% | 20.1% | -679 | -4.6pp |
| Year 12 Or Equivalent | 33 | 45.2% | 31.7% | 1,394 | 39.7% | 28.6% | -1,361 | +5.5pp |
| Did Not Go To School | 0 | 0.0% | 0.2% | 12 | 0.3% | 0.2% | -12 | -0.3pp |
| Not Stated | 9 | 12.3% | 10.4% | 334 | 9.5% | 13.5% | -325 | +2.8pp |
| Total | 73 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 3,508 | 100.0% | 100.0% | -3,435 | 0.0pp |