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 Kalbarri, accounting for 36% (457 people). This share was higher than Northampton (S) (34.4%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Year 12 or Equivalent, which decreased by 2,099 people and 27.2 percentage points.
Section overview
Highest level of secondary schooling completed
Kalbarri - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises highest level of schooling for Kalbarri in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Northampton (S) and change since 2016.
Highest level of secondary schooling completed snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Kalbarri, with comparison markers for Northampton (S).
Year 8 Or Below
2021 count
35
% of total
2.8%
Change from 2016
+1.2pp
35
2.8%
+1.2pp
Year 9 Or Equivalent
2021 count
64
% of total
5.0%
Change from 2016
+2.8pp
64
5.0%
+2.8pp
Year 10 Or Equivalent
2021 count
379
% of total
29.8%
Change from 2016
+12.3pp
379
29.8%
+12.3pp
Year 11 Or Equivalent
2021 count
137
% of total
10.8%
Change from 2016
+3.0pp
137
10.8%
+3.0pp
Year 12 Or Equivalent
2021 count
457
% of total
36.0%
Change from 2016
-27.2pp
457
36.0%
-27.2pp
Did Not Go To School
2021 count
7
% of total
0.6%
Change from 2016
+0.5pp
7
0.6%
+0.5pp
Not Stated
2021 count
191
% of total
15.0%
Change from 2016
+7.4pp
191
15.0%
+7.4pp
Chart view
Highest level of secondary schooling completed change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Year 8 Or Below
-30
+1.2pp
Year 9 Or Equivalent
-26
+2.8pp
Year 10 Or Equivalent
-329
+12.3pp
Year 11 Or Equivalent
-178
+3.0pp
Year 12 Or Equivalent
-2,099
-27.2pp
Did Not Go To School
+4
+0.5pp
Not Stated
-117
+7.4pp
Data table
Highest level of schooling for Kalbarri. Highest level of secondary schooling completed. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Northampton (S).
| Category | 2021 | 2016 | Change | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | % | Northampton (S)% | Count | % | Northampton (S)% | Count | pp | |
| Year 8 Or Below | 35 | 2.8% | 4.5% | 65 | 1.6% | 4.8% | -30 | +1.2pp |
| Year 9 Or Equivalent | 64 | 5.0% | 6.0% | 90 | 2.2% | 6.0% | -26 | +2.8pp |
| Year 10 Or Equivalent | 379 | 29.8% | 29.9% | 708 | 17.5% | 31.1% | -329 | +12.3pp |
| Year 11 Or Equivalent | 137 | 10.8% | 9.9% | 315 | 7.8% | 10.4% | -178 | +3.0pp |
| Year 12 Or Equivalent | 457 | 36.0% | 34.4% | 2,556 | 63.2% | 33.2% | -2,099 | -27.2pp |
| Did Not Go To School | 7 | 0.6% | 0.6% | 3 | 0.1% | 0.2% | +4 | +0.5pp |
| Not Stated | 191 | 15.0% | 14.6% | 308 | 7.6% | 14.3% | -117 | +7.4pp |
| Total | 1,270 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 4,045 | 100.0% | 100.0% | -2,775 | 0.0pp |