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 Hackham West, accounting for 36% (1,042 people). This share was lower than Onkaparinga (C) (51.1%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Year 12 or Equivalent, which increased by 1,039 people and 23.5 percentage points.
Section overview
Highest level of secondary schooling completed
Hackham West - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises highest level of schooling for Hackham West 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 Hackham West, with comparison markers for Onkaparinga (C).
Year 8 Or Below
2021 count
121
% of total
4.2%
Change from 2016
-20.8pp
121
4.2%
-20.8pp
Year 9 Or Equivalent
2021 count
233
% of total
8.0%
Change from 2016
+8.0pp
233
8.0%
+8.0pp
Year 10 Or Equivalent
2021 count
653
% of total
22.5%
Change from 2016
+10.0pp
653
22.5%
+10.0pp
Year 11 Or Equivalent
2021 count
586
% of total
20.2%
Change from 2016
-13.1pp
586
20.2%
-13.1pp
Year 12 Or Equivalent
2021 count
1,042
% of total
36.0%
Change from 2016
+23.5pp
1,042
36.0%
+23.5pp
Did Not Go To School
2021 count
11
% of total
0.4%
Change from 2016
+0.4pp
11
0.4%
+0.4pp
Not Stated
2021 count
252
% of total
8.7%
Change from 2016
-8.0pp
252
8.7%
-8.0pp
Chart view
Highest level of secondary schooling completed change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Year 8 Or Below
+115
-20.8pp
Year 9 Or Equivalent
+233
+8.0pp
Year 10 Or Equivalent
+650
+10.0pp
Year 11 Or Equivalent
+578
-13.1pp
Year 12 Or Equivalent
+1,039
+23.5pp
Did Not Go To School
+11
+0.4pp
Not Stated
+248
-8.0pp
Data table
Highest level of schooling for Hackham West. 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 | 121 | 4.2% | 2.9% | 6 | 25.0% | 3.6% | +115 | -20.8pp |
| Year 9 Or Equivalent | 233 | 8.0% | 4.2% | 0 | 0.0% | 4.7% | +233 | +8.0pp |
| Year 10 Or Equivalent | 653 | 22.5% | 17.2% | 3 | 12.5% | 18.2% | +650 | +10.0pp |
| Year 11 Or Equivalent | 586 | 20.2% | 19.3% | 8 | 33.3% | 20.0% | +578 | -13.1pp |
| Year 12 Or Equivalent | 1,042 | 36.0% | 51.1% | 3 | 12.5% | 46.2% | +1,039 | +23.5pp |
| Did Not Go To School | 11 | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0 | 0.0% | 0.2% | +11 | +0.4pp |
| Not Stated | 252 | 8.7% | 5.0% | 4 | 16.7% | 7.1% | +248 | -8.0pp |
| Total | 2,898 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 24 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +2,874 | 0.0pp |