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 Happy Valley (SA), accounting for 55.4% (5,025 people). This share was higher than Onkaparinga (C) (51.1%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Year 12 or Equivalent, which increased by 5,013 people and 31.9 percentage points.
Section overview
Highest level of secondary schooling completed
Happy Valley (SA) - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises highest level of schooling for Happy Valley (SA) 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 Happy Valley (SA), with comparison markers for Onkaparinga (C).
Year 8 Or Below
2021 count
220
% of total
2.4%
Change from 2016
+2.4pp
220
2.4%
+2.4pp
Year 9 Or Equivalent
2021 count
323
% of total
3.6%
Change from 2016
-2.3pp
323
3.6%
-2.3pp
Year 10 Or Equivalent
2021 count
1,399
% of total
15.4%
Change from 2016
-16.0pp
1,399
15.4%
-16.0pp
Year 11 Or Equivalent
2021 count
1,792
% of total
19.7%
Change from 2016
-7.8pp
1,792
19.7%
-7.8pp
Year 12 Or Equivalent
2021 count
5,025
% of total
55.4%
Change from 2016
+31.9pp
5,025
55.4%
+31.9pp
Did Not Go To School
2021 count
14
% of total
0.2%
Change from 2016
+0.2pp
14
0.2%
+0.2pp
Not Stated
2021 count
301
% of total
3.3%
Change from 2016
-8.5pp
301
3.3%
-8.5pp
Chart view
Highest level of secondary schooling completed change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Year 8 Or Below
+220
+2.4pp
Year 9 Or Equivalent
+320
-2.3pp
Year 10 Or Equivalent
+1,383
-16.0pp
Year 11 Or Equivalent
+1,778
-7.8pp
Year 12 Or Equivalent
+5,013
+31.9pp
Did Not Go To School
+14
+0.2pp
Not Stated
+295
-8.5pp
Data table
Highest level of schooling for Happy Valley (SA). 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 | 220 | 2.4% | 2.9% | 0 | 0.0% | 3.6% | +220 | +2.4pp |
| Year 9 Or Equivalent | 323 | 3.6% | 4.2% | 3 | 5.9% | 4.7% | +320 | -2.3pp |
| Year 10 Or Equivalent | 1,399 | 15.4% | 17.2% | 16 | 31.4% | 18.2% | +1,383 | -16.0pp |
| Year 11 Or Equivalent | 1,792 | 19.7% | 19.3% | 14 | 27.5% | 20.0% | +1,778 | -7.8pp |
| Year 12 Or Equivalent | 5,025 | 55.4% | 51.1% | 12 | 23.5% | 46.2% | +5,013 | +31.9pp |
| Did Not Go To School | 14 | 0.2% | 0.3% | 0 | 0.0% | 0.2% | +14 | +0.2pp |
| Not Stated | 301 | 3.3% | 5.0% | 6 | 11.8% | 7.1% | +295 | -8.5pp |
| Total | 9,074 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 51 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +9,023 | 0.0pp |