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 Christie Downs, accounting for 35.3% (1,477 people). This share was lower than Onkaparinga (C) (51.1%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Year 10 or Equivalent, which increased by 730 people and 10.6 percentage points.
Section overview
Highest level of secondary schooling completed
Christie Downs - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises highest level of schooling for Christie Downs in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Onkaparinga (C) and change since 2016.
Highest level of secondary schooling completed snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Christie Downs, with comparison markers for Onkaparinga (C).
Year 8 Or Below
2021 count
208
% of total
5.0%
Change from 2016
+0.4pp
208
5.0%
+0.4pp
Year 9 Or Equivalent
2021 count
286
% of total
6.8%
Change from 2016
+5.1pp
286
6.8%
+5.1pp
Year 10 Or Equivalent
2021 count
853
% of total
20.4%
Change from 2016
+10.6pp
853
20.4%
+10.6pp
Year 11 Or Equivalent
2021 count
773
% of total
18.5%
Change from 2016
+6.3pp
773
18.5%
+6.3pp
Year 12 Or Equivalent
2021 count
1,477
% of total
35.3%
Change from 2016
-32.4pp
1,477
35.3%
-32.4pp
Did Not Go To School
2021 count
40
% of total
1.0%
Change from 2016
+0.8pp
40
1.0%
+0.8pp
Not Stated
2021 count
546
% of total
13.1%
Change from 2016
+9.3pp
546
13.1%
+9.3pp
Chart view
Highest level of secondary schooling completed change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Year 8 Or Below
+151
+0.4pp
Year 9 Or Equivalent
+265
+5.1pp
Year 10 Or Equivalent
+730
+10.6pp
Year 11 Or Equivalent
+620
+6.3pp
Year 12 Or Equivalent
+630
-32.4pp
Did Not Go To School
+37
+0.8pp
Not Stated
+498
+9.3pp
Data table
Highest level of schooling for Christie Downs. Highest level of secondary schooling completed. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Onkaparinga (C).
| Category | 2021 | 2016 | Change | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | % | Onkaparinga (C)% | Count | % | Onkaparinga (C)% | Count | pp | |
| Year 8 Or Below | 208 | 5.0% | 2.9% | 57 | 4.6% | 3.6% | +151 | +0.4pp |
| Year 9 Or Equivalent | 286 | 6.8% | 4.2% | 21 | 1.7% | 4.7% | +265 | +5.1pp |
| Year 10 Or Equivalent | 853 | 20.4% | 17.2% | 123 | 9.8% | 18.2% | +730 | +10.6pp |
| Year 11 Or Equivalent | 773 | 18.5% | 19.3% | 153 | 12.2% | 20.0% | +620 | +6.3pp |
| Year 12 Or Equivalent | 1,477 | 35.3% | 51.1% | 847 | 67.7% | 46.2% | +630 | -32.4pp |
| Did Not Go To School | 40 | 1.0% | 0.3% | 3 | 0.2% | 0.2% | +37 | +0.8pp |
| Not Stated | 546 | 13.1% | 5.0% | 48 | 3.8% | 7.1% | +498 | +9.3pp |
| Total | 4,183 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 1,252 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +2,931 | 0.0pp |