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 Callington (part), accounting for 42.5% (210 people). This share was higher than Murray Bridge (RC) (36.3%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Year 12 or Equivalent, which increased by 43 people and 7.1 percentage points.
Section overview
Highest level of secondary schooling completed
Callington (part) - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises highest level of schooling for Callington (part) in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Murray Bridge (RC) and change since 2016.
Highest level of secondary schooling completed snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Callington (part), with comparison markers for Murray Bridge (RC).
Year 8 Or Below
2021 count
17
% of total
3.4%
Change from 2016
-1.7pp
17
3.4%
-1.7pp
Year 9 Or Equivalent
2021 count
29
% of total
5.9%
Change from 2016
-1.1pp
29
5.9%
-1.1pp
Year 10 Or Equivalent
2021 count
97
% of total
19.6%
Change from 2016
+0.7pp
97
19.6%
+0.7pp
Year 11 Or Equivalent
2021 count
102
% of total
20.6%
Change from 2016
-1.2pp
102
20.6%
-1.2pp
Year 12 Or Equivalent
2021 count
210
% of total
42.5%
Change from 2016
+7.1pp
210
42.5%
+7.1pp
Did Not Go To School
2021 count
0
% of total
0.0%
Change from 2016
0.0pp
0
0.0%
0.0pp
Not Stated
2021 count
39
% of total
7.9%
Change from 2016
-4.0pp
39
7.9%
-4.0pp
Chart view
Highest level of secondary schooling completed change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Year 8 Or Below
-7
-1.7pp
Year 9 Or Equivalent
-4
-1.1pp
Year 10 Or Equivalent
+8
+0.7pp
Year 11 Or Equivalent
-1
-1.2pp
Year 12 Or Equivalent
+43
+7.1pp
Did Not Go To School
0
0.0pp
Not Stated
-17
-4.0pp
Data table
Highest level of schooling for Callington (part). Highest level of secondary schooling completed. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Murray Bridge (RC).
| Category | 2021 | 2016 | Change | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | % | Murray Bridge (RC)% | Count | % | Murray Bridge (RC)% | Count | pp | |
| Year 8 Or Below | 17 | 3.4% | 7.6% | 24 | 5.1% | 8.8% | -7 | -1.7pp |
| Year 9 Or Equivalent | 29 | 5.9% | 7.1% | 33 | 7.0% | 7.4% | -4 | -1.1pp |
| Year 10 Or Equivalent | 97 | 19.6% | 22.1% | 89 | 18.9% | 20.3% | +8 | +0.7pp |
| Year 11 Or Equivalent | 102 | 20.6% | 18.5% | 103 | 21.8% | 18.9% | -1 | -1.2pp |
| Year 12 Or Equivalent | 210 | 42.5% | 36.3% | 167 | 35.4% | 33.2% | +43 | +7.1pp |
| Did Not Go To School | 0 | 0.0% | 0.6% | 0 | 0.0% | 0.7% | 0 | 0.0pp |
| Not Stated | 39 | 7.9% | 7.9% | 56 | 11.9% | 10.7% | -17 | -4.0pp |
| Total | 494 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 472 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +22 | 0.0pp |