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 Wilmington (part), accounting for 32.5% (180 people). This share was lower than Mount Remarkable (DC) (34.1%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Year 12 or Equivalent, which increased by 32 people and 2.5 percentage points.
Section overview
Highest level of secondary schooling completed
Wilmington (part) - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises highest level of schooling for Wilmington (part) in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Mount Remarkable (DC) and change since 2016.
Highest level of secondary schooling completed snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Wilmington (part), with comparison markers for Mount Remarkable (DC).
Year 8 Or Below
2021 count
28
% of total
5.1%
Change from 2016
-2.4pp
28
5.1%
-2.4pp
Year 9 Or Equivalent
2021 count
33
% of total
6.0%
Change from 2016
-3.1pp
33
6.0%
-3.1pp
Year 10 Or Equivalent
2021 count
95
% of total
17.2%
Change from 2016
-3.1pp
95
17.2%
-3.1pp
Year 11 Or Equivalent
2021 count
124
% of total
22.4%
Change from 2016
-1.3pp
124
22.4%
-1.3pp
Year 12 Or Equivalent
2021 count
180
% of total
32.5%
Change from 2016
+2.5pp
180
32.5%
+2.5pp
Did Not Go To School
2021 count
3
% of total
0.5%
Change from 2016
+0.5pp
3
0.5%
+0.5pp
Not Stated
2021 count
90
% of total
16.3%
Change from 2016
+7.0pp
90
16.3%
+7.0pp
Chart view
Highest level of secondary schooling completed change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Year 8 Or Below
-9
-2.4pp
Year 9 Or Equivalent
-12
-3.1pp
Year 10 Or Equivalent
-5
-3.1pp
Year 11 Or Equivalent
+7
-1.3pp
Year 12 Or Equivalent
+32
+2.5pp
Did Not Go To School
+3
+0.5pp
Not Stated
+44
+7.0pp
Data table
Highest level of schooling for Wilmington (part). Highest level of secondary schooling completed. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Mount Remarkable (DC).
| Category | 2021 | 2016 | Change | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | % | Mount Remarkable (DC)% | Count | % | Mount Remarkable (DC)% | Count | pp | |
| Year 8 Or Below | 28 | 5.1% | 6.0% | 37 | 7.5% | 8.4% | -9 | -2.4pp |
| Year 9 Or Equivalent | 33 | 6.0% | 7.8% | 45 | 9.1% | 8.1% | -12 | -3.1pp |
| Year 10 Or Equivalent | 95 | 17.2% | 18.5% | 100 | 20.3% | 20.0% | -5 | -3.1pp |
| Year 11 Or Equivalent | 124 | 22.4% | 23.4% | 117 | 23.7% | 23.4% | +7 | -1.3pp |
| Year 12 Or Equivalent | 180 | 32.5% | 34.1% | 148 | 30.0% | 30.2% | +32 | +2.5pp |
| Did Not Go To School | 3 | 0.5% | 0.4% | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% | +3 | +0.5pp |
| Not Stated | 90 | 16.3% | 9.8% | 46 | 9.3% | 9.8% | +44 | +7.0pp |
| Total | 553 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 493 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +60 | 0.0pp |