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 Narrogin (S), accounting for 41.9% (1,572 people). This share was lower than Regional WA (43.3%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Year 12 or Equivalent, which increased by 119 people and 4.3 percentage points.
Section overview
Highest level of secondary schooling completed
Narrogin (S) - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises highest level of schooling for Narrogin (S) in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Regional WA and change since 2016.
Highest level of secondary schooling completed snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Narrogin (S), with comparison markers for Regional WA.
Year 8 Or Below
2021 count
153
% of total
4.1%
Change from 2016
-1.0pp
153
4.1%
-1.0pp
Year 9 Or Equivalent
2021 count
207
% of total
5.5%
Change from 2016
-1.0pp
207
5.5%
-1.0pp
Year 10 Or Equivalent
2021 count
914
% of total
24.3%
Change from 2016
-1.1pp
914
24.3%
-1.1pp
Year 11 Or Equivalent
2021 count
419
% of total
11.2%
Change from 2016
+1.0pp
419
11.2%
+1.0pp
Year 12 Or Equivalent
2021 count
1,572
% of total
41.9%
Change from 2016
+4.3pp
1,572
41.9%
+4.3pp
Did Not Go To School
2021 count
24
% of total
0.6%
Change from 2016
+0.5pp
24
0.6%
+0.5pp
Not Stated
2021 count
466
% of total
12.4%
Change from 2016
-2.7pp
466
12.4%
-2.7pp
Chart view
Highest level of secondary schooling completed change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Year 8 Or Below
-45
-1.0pp
Year 9 Or Equivalent
-44
-1.0pp
Year 10 Or Equivalent
-70
-1.1pp
Year 11 Or Equivalent
+26
+1.0pp
Year 12 Or Equivalent
+119
+4.3pp
Did Not Go To School
+19
+0.5pp
Not Stated
-117
-2.7pp
Data table
Highest level of schooling for Narrogin (S). Highest level of secondary schooling completed. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Regional WA.
| Category | 2021 | 2016 | Change | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | % | Regional WA% | Count | % | Regional WA% | Count | pp | |
| Year 8 Or Below | 153 | 4.1% | 3.2% | 198 | 5.1% | 3.9% | -45 | -1.0pp |
| Year 9 Or Equivalent | 207 | 5.5% | 4.6% | 251 | 6.5% | 5.0% | -44 | -1.0pp |
| Year 10 Or Equivalent | 914 | 24.3% | 25.4% | 984 | 25.4% | 26.3% | -70 | -1.1pp |
| Year 11 Or Equivalent | 419 | 11.2% | 11.1% | 393 | 10.2% | 11.4% | +26 | +1.0pp |
| Year 12 Or Equivalent | 1,572 | 41.9% | 43.3% | 1,453 | 37.6% | 39.9% | +119 | +4.3pp |
| Did Not Go To School | 24 | 0.6% | 0.5% | 5 | 0.1% | 0.5% | +19 | +0.5pp |
| Not Stated | 466 | 12.4% | 11.9% | 583 | 15.1% | 13.2% | -117 | -2.7pp |
| Total | 3,755 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 3,867 | 100.0% | 100.0% | -112 | 0.0pp |