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 Grass Valley, accounting for 37.9% (50 people). This share was higher than Northam (S) (35.8%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Year 12 or Equivalent, which increased by 28 people, while its share fell by 7 percentage points.
Section overview
Highest level of secondary schooling completed
Grass Valley - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises highest level of schooling for Grass Valley in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Northam (S) and change since 2016.
Highest level of secondary schooling completed snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Grass Valley, with comparison markers for Northam (S).
Year 8 Or Below
2021 count
3
% of total
2.3%
Change from 2016
+2.3pp
3
2.3%
+2.3pp
Year 9 Or Equivalent
2021 count
13
% of total
9.8%
Change from 2016
+3.7pp
13
9.8%
+3.7pp
Year 10 Or Equivalent
2021 count
35
% of total
26.5%
Change from 2016
-4.1pp
35
26.5%
-4.1pp
Year 11 Or Equivalent
2021 count
16
% of total
12.1%
Change from 2016
-0.1pp
16
12.1%
-0.1pp
Year 12 Or Equivalent
2021 count
50
% of total
37.9%
Change from 2016
-7.0pp
50
37.9%
-7.0pp
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
15
% of total
11.4%
Change from 2016
+5.3pp
15
11.4%
+5.3pp
Chart view
Highest level of secondary schooling completed change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Year 8 Or Below
+3
+2.3pp
Year 9 Or Equivalent
+10
+3.7pp
Year 10 Or Equivalent
+20
-4.1pp
Year 11 Or Equivalent
+10
-0.1pp
Year 12 Or Equivalent
+28
-7.0pp
Did Not Go To School
0
0.0pp
Not Stated
+12
+5.3pp
Data table
Highest level of schooling for Grass Valley. Highest level of secondary schooling completed. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Northam (S).
| Category | 2021 | 2016 | Change | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | % | Northam (S)% | Count | % | Northam (S)% | Count | pp | |
| Year 8 Or Below | 3 | 2.3% | 4.1% | 0 | 0.0% | 4.4% | +3 | +2.3pp |
| Year 9 Or Equivalent | 13 | 9.8% | 6.0% | 3 | 6.1% | 6.4% | +10 | +3.7pp |
| Year 10 Or Equivalent | 35 | 26.5% | 28.0% | 15 | 30.6% | 28.1% | +20 | -4.1pp |
| Year 11 Or Equivalent | 16 | 12.1% | 10.9% | 6 | 12.2% | 10.3% | +10 | -0.1pp |
| Year 12 Or Equivalent | 50 | 37.9% | 35.8% | 22 | 44.9% | 32.9% | +28 | -7.0pp |
| Did Not Go To School | 0 | 0.0% | 0.3% | 0 | 0.0% | 0.4% | 0 | 0.0pp |
| Not Stated | 15 | 11.4% | 14.9% | 3 | 6.1% | 17.5% | +12 | +5.3pp |
| Total | 132 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 49 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +83 | 0.0pp |