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 Moora (WA), accounting for 38.8% (525 people). This share was lower than Moora (S) (42.6%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Year 12 or Equivalent, which decreased by 9,071 people and 16.3 percentage points.
Section overview
Highest level of secondary schooling completed
Moora (WA) - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises highest level of schooling for Moora (WA) in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Moora (S) and change since 2016.
Highest level of secondary schooling completed snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Moora (WA), with comparison markers for Moora (S).
Year 8 Or Below
2021 count
51
% of total
3.8%
Change from 2016
-1.9pp
51
3.8%
-1.9pp
Year 9 Or Equivalent
2021 count
70
% of total
5.2%
Change from 2016
+1.4pp
70
5.2%
+1.4pp
Year 10 Or Equivalent
2021 count
329
% of total
24.3%
Change from 2016
+5.5pp
329
24.3%
+5.5pp
Year 11 Or Equivalent
2021 count
163
% of total
12.0%
Change from 2016
+4.2pp
163
12.0%
+4.2pp
Year 12 Or Equivalent
2021 count
525
% of total
38.8%
Change from 2016
-16.3pp
525
38.8%
-16.3pp
Did Not Go To School
2021 count
0
% of total
0.0%
Change from 2016
-1.5pp
0
0.0%
-1.5pp
Not Stated
2021 count
216
% of total
16.0%
Change from 2016
+8.6pp
216
16.0%
+8.6pp
Chart view
Highest level of secondary schooling completed change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Year 8 Or Below
-941
-1.9pp
Year 9 Or Equivalent
-592
+1.4pp
Year 10 Or Equivalent
-2,942
+5.5pp
Year 11 Or Equivalent
-1,190
+4.2pp
Year 12 Or Equivalent
-9,071
-16.3pp
Did Not Go To School
-255
-1.5pp
Not Stated
-1,080
+8.6pp
Data table
Highest level of schooling for Moora (WA). Highest level of secondary schooling completed. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Moora (S).
| Category | 2021 | 2016 | Change | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | % | Moora (S)% | Count | % | Moora (S)% | Count | pp | |
| Year 8 Or Below | 51 | 3.8% | 3.6% | 992 | 5.7% | 4.9% | -941 | -1.9pp |
| Year 9 Or Equivalent | 70 | 5.2% | 4.8% | 662 | 3.8% | 5.4% | -592 | +1.4pp |
| Year 10 Or Equivalent | 329 | 24.3% | 23.2% | 3,271 | 18.8% | 25.0% | -2,942 | +5.5pp |
| Year 11 Or Equivalent | 163 | 12.0% | 10.9% | 1,353 | 7.8% | 12.2% | -1,190 | +4.2pp |
| Year 12 Or Equivalent | 525 | 38.8% | 42.6% | 9,596 | 55.1% | 40.4% | -9,071 | -16.3pp |
| Did Not Go To School | 0 | 0.0% | 0.0% | 255 | 1.5% | 0.2% | -255 | -1.5pp |
| Not Stated | 216 | 16.0% | 14.9% | 1,296 | 7.4% | 12.0% | -1,080 | +8.6pp |
| Total | 1,354 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 17,425 | 100.0% | 100.0% | -16,071 | 0.0pp |