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 Northampton (S), accounting for 34.4% (928 people). This share was lower than Regional WA (43.3%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Year 10 or Equivalent, which decreased by 45 people and 1.2 percentage points.
Section overview
Highest level of secondary schooling completed
Northampton (S) - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises highest level of schooling for Northampton (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 Northampton (S), with comparison markers for Regional WA.
Year 8 Or Below
2021 count
122
% of total
4.5%
Change from 2016
-0.3pp
122
4.5%
-0.3pp
Year 9 Or Equivalent
2021 count
162
% of total
6.0%
Change from 2016
0.0pp
162
6.0%
0.0pp
Year 10 Or Equivalent
2021 count
807
% of total
29.9%
Change from 2016
-1.2pp
807
29.9%
-1.2pp
Year 11 Or Equivalent
2021 count
268
% of total
9.9%
Change from 2016
-0.5pp
268
9.9%
-0.5pp
Year 12 Or Equivalent
2021 count
928
% of total
34.4%
Change from 2016
+1.2pp
928
34.4%
+1.2pp
Did Not Go To School
2021 count
16
% of total
0.6%
Change from 2016
+0.4pp
16
0.6%
+0.4pp
Not Stated
2021 count
394
% of total
14.6%
Change from 2016
+0.3pp
394
14.6%
+0.3pp
Chart view
Highest level of secondary schooling completed change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Year 8 Or Below
-10
-0.3pp
Year 9 Or Equivalent
-1
0.0pp
Year 10 Or Equivalent
-45
-1.2pp
Year 11 Or Equivalent
-16
-0.5pp
Year 12 Or Equivalent
+18
+1.2pp
Did Not Go To School
+11
+0.4pp
Not Stated
+1
+0.3pp
Data table
Highest level of schooling for Northampton (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 | 122 | 4.5% | 3.2% | 132 | 4.8% | 3.9% | -10 | -0.3pp |
| Year 9 Or Equivalent | 162 | 6.0% | 4.6% | 163 | 6.0% | 5.0% | -1 | 0.0pp |
| Year 10 Or Equivalent | 807 | 29.9% | 25.4% | 852 | 31.1% | 26.3% | -45 | -1.2pp |
| Year 11 Or Equivalent | 268 | 9.9% | 11.1% | 284 | 10.4% | 11.4% | -16 | -0.5pp |
| Year 12 Or Equivalent | 928 | 34.4% | 43.3% | 910 | 33.2% | 39.9% | +18 | +1.2pp |
| Did Not Go To School | 16 | 0.6% | 0.5% | 5 | 0.2% | 0.5% | +11 | +0.4pp |
| Not Stated | 394 | 14.6% | 11.9% | 393 | 14.3% | 13.2% | +1 | +0.3pp |
| Total | 2,697 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 2,739 | 100.0% | 100.0% | -42 | 0.0pp |