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 33.8% (932 people). This share was lower than Regional WA (42.1%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Year 10 or Equivalent, which decreased by 46 people and 1 percentage point.
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
124
% of total
4.5%
Change from 2016
-0.5pp
124
4.5%
-0.5pp
Year 9 Or Equivalent
2021 count
174
% of total
6.3%
Change from 2016
-0.1pp
174
6.3%
-0.1pp
Year 10 Or Equivalent
2021 count
821
% of total
29.8%
Change from 2016
-1.0pp
821
29.8%
-1.0pp
Year 11 Or Equivalent
2021 count
277
% of total
10.1%
Change from 2016
-0.8pp
277
10.1%
-0.8pp
Year 12 Or Equivalent
2021 count
932
% of total
33.8%
Change from 2016
+1.0pp
932
33.8%
+1.0pp
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
410
% of total
14.9%
Change from 2016
+1.0pp
410
14.9%
+1.0pp
Chart view
Highest level of secondary schooling completed change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Year 8 Or Below
-16
-0.5pp
Year 9 Or Equivalent
-7
-0.1pp
Year 10 Or Equivalent
-46
-1.0pp
Year 11 Or Equivalent
-30
-0.8pp
Year 12 Or Equivalent
+11
+1.0pp
Did Not Go To School
+11
+0.4pp
Not Stated
+20
+1.0pp
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 | 124 | 4.5% | 3.2% | 140 | 5.0% | 3.8% | -16 | -0.5pp |
| Year 9 Or Equivalent | 174 | 6.3% | 5.4% | 181 | 6.4% | 5.6% | -7 | -0.1pp |
| Year 10 Or Equivalent | 821 | 29.8% | 25.7% | 867 | 30.8% | 26.4% | -46 | -1.0pp |
| Year 11 Or Equivalent | 277 | 10.1% | 11.6% | 307 | 10.9% | 11.9% | -30 | -0.8pp |
| Year 12 Or Equivalent | 932 | 33.8% | 42.1% | 921 | 32.8% | 38.7% | +11 | +1.0pp |
| Did Not Go To School | 16 | 0.6% | 0.5% | 5 | 0.2% | 0.5% | +11 | +0.4pp |
| Not Stated | 410 | 14.9% | 11.5% | 390 | 13.9% | 12.9% | +20 | +1.0pp |
| Total | 2,754 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 2,811 | 100.0% | 100.0% | -57 | 0.0pp |