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 Darlington (SA) (part), accounting for 62.2% (645 people). This share was higher than Onkaparinga (C) (51.1%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Year 10 or Equivalent, which decreased by 973 people and 12.7 percentage points.
Section overview
Highest level of secondary schooling completed
Darlington (SA) (part) - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises highest level of schooling for Darlington (SA) (part) 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 Darlington (SA) (part), with comparison markers for Onkaparinga (C).
Year 8 Or Below
2021 count
45
% of total
4.3%
Change from 2016
-3.3pp
45
4.3%
-3.3pp
Year 9 Or Equivalent
2021 count
27
% of total
2.6%
Change from 2016
-7.3pp
27
2.6%
-7.3pp
Year 10 Or Equivalent
2021 count
105
% of total
10.1%
Change from 2016
-12.7pp
105
10.1%
-12.7pp
Year 11 Or Equivalent
2021 count
157
% of total
15.1%
Change from 2016
-3.0pp
157
15.1%
-3.0pp
Year 12 Or Equivalent
2021 count
645
% of total
62.2%
Change from 2016
+35.2pp
645
62.2%
+35.2pp
Did Not Go To School
2021 count
4
% of total
0.4%
Change from 2016
-1.1pp
4
0.4%
-1.1pp
Not Stated
2021 count
54
% of total
5.2%
Change from 2016
-8.0pp
54
5.2%
-8.0pp
Chart view
Highest level of secondary schooling completed change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Year 8 Or Below
-313
-3.3pp
Year 9 Or Equivalent
-443
-7.3pp
Year 10 Or Equivalent
-973
-12.7pp
Year 11 Or Equivalent
-698
-3.0pp
Year 12 Or Equivalent
-632
+35.2pp
Did Not Go To School
-66
-1.1pp
Not Stated
-572
-8.0pp
Data table
Highest level of schooling for Darlington (SA) (part). 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 | 45 | 4.3% | 2.9% | 358 | 7.6% | 3.6% | -313 | -3.3pp |
| Year 9 Or Equivalent | 27 | 2.6% | 4.2% | 470 | 9.9% | 4.7% | -443 | -7.3pp |
| Year 10 Or Equivalent | 105 | 10.1% | 17.2% | 1,078 | 22.8% | 18.2% | -973 | -12.7pp |
| Year 11 Or Equivalent | 157 | 15.1% | 19.3% | 855 | 18.1% | 20.0% | -698 | -3.0pp |
| Year 12 Or Equivalent | 645 | 62.2% | 51.1% | 1,277 | 27.0% | 46.2% | -632 | +35.2pp |
| Did Not Go To School | 4 | 0.4% | 0.3% | 70 | 1.5% | 0.2% | -66 | -1.1pp |
| Not Stated | 54 | 5.2% | 5.0% | 626 | 13.2% | 7.1% | -572 | -8.0pp |
| Total | 1,037 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 4,734 | 100.0% | 100.0% | -3,697 | 0.0pp |