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 Mount Claremont (part), accounting for 74.4% (3,035 people). This share was lower than Nedlands (C) (79.6%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Year 12 or Equivalent, which increased by 350 people and 2.3 percentage points.
Section overview
Highest level of secondary schooling completed
Mount Claremont (part) - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises highest level of schooling for Mount Claremont (part) in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Nedlands (C) and change since 2016.
Highest level of secondary schooling completed snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Mount Claremont (part), with comparison markers for Nedlands (C).
Year 8 Or Below
2021 count
51
% of total
1.3%
Change from 2016
-0.1pp
51
1.3%
-0.1pp
Year 9 Or Equivalent
2021 count
137
% of total
3.4%
Change from 2016
+0.4pp
137
3.4%
+0.4pp
Year 10 Or Equivalent
2021 count
405
% of total
9.9%
Change from 2016
-0.8pp
405
9.9%
-0.8pp
Year 11 Or Equivalent
2021 count
238
% of total
5.8%
Change from 2016
+0.1pp
238
5.8%
+0.1pp
Year 12 Or Equivalent
2021 count
3,035
% of total
74.4%
Change from 2016
+2.3pp
3,035
74.4%
+2.3pp
Did Not Go To School
2021 count
4
% of total
0.1%
Change from 2016
-0.1pp
4
0.1%
-0.1pp
Not Stated
2021 count
209
% of total
5.1%
Change from 2016
-1.8pp
209
5.1%
-1.8pp
Chart view
Highest level of secondary schooling completed change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Year 8 Or Below
-1
-0.1pp
Year 9 Or Equivalent
+26
+0.4pp
Year 10 Or Equivalent
+7
-0.8pp
Year 11 Or Equivalent
+24
+0.1pp
Year 12 Or Equivalent
+350
+2.3pp
Did Not Go To School
-3
-0.1pp
Not Stated
-46
-1.8pp
Data table
Highest level of schooling for Mount Claremont (part). Highest level of secondary schooling completed. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Nedlands (C).
| Category | 2021 | 2016 | Change | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | % | Nedlands (C)% | Count | % | Nedlands (C)% | Count | pp | |
| Year 8 Or Below | 51 | 1.3% | 0.8% | 52 | 1.4% | 1.2% | -1 | -0.1pp |
| Year 9 Or Equivalent | 137 | 3.4% | 2.7% | 111 | 3.0% | 2.4% | +26 | +0.4pp |
| Year 10 Or Equivalent | 405 | 9.9% | 7.9% | 398 | 10.7% | 8.7% | +7 | -0.8pp |
| Year 11 Or Equivalent | 238 | 5.8% | 4.8% | 214 | 5.7% | 4.9% | +24 | +0.1pp |
| Year 12 Or Equivalent | 3,035 | 74.4% | 79.6% | 2,685 | 72.1% | 76.7% | +350 | +2.3pp |
| Did Not Go To School | 4 | 0.1% | 0.2% | 7 | 0.2% | 0.2% | -3 | -0.1pp |
| Not Stated | 209 | 5.1% | 3.9% | 255 | 6.9% | 5.8% | -46 | -1.8pp |
| Total | 4,079 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 3,722 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +357 | 0.0pp |