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 Seaford Rise, accounting for 50.8% (2,321 people). This share was lower than Onkaparinga (C) (51.1%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Year 12 or Equivalent, which increased by 1,875 people, while its share fell by 4.7 percentage points.
Section overview
Highest level of secondary schooling completed
Seaford Rise - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises highest level of schooling for Seaford Rise 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 Seaford Rise, with comparison markers for Onkaparinga (C).
Year 8 Or Below
2021 count
107
% of total
2.3%
Change from 2016
-1.2pp
107
2.3%
-1.2pp
Year 9 Or Equivalent
2021 count
191
% of total
4.2%
Change from 2016
0.0pp
191
4.2%
0.0pp
Year 10 Or Equivalent
2021 count
850
% of total
18.6%
Change from 2016
+6.6pp
850
18.6%
+6.6pp
Year 11 Or Equivalent
2021 count
859
% of total
18.8%
Change from 2016
+0.6pp
859
18.8%
+0.6pp
Year 12 Or Equivalent
2021 count
2,321
% of total
50.8%
Change from 2016
-4.7pp
2,321
50.8%
-4.7pp
Did Not Go To School
2021 count
12
% of total
0.3%
Change from 2016
+0.3pp
12
0.3%
+0.3pp
Not Stated
2021 count
228
% of total
5.0%
Change from 2016
-1.6pp
228
5.0%
-1.6pp
Chart view
Highest level of secondary schooling completed change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Year 8 Or Below
+79
-1.2pp
Year 9 Or Equivalent
+157
0.0pp
Year 10 Or Equivalent
+754
+6.6pp
Year 11 Or Equivalent
+713
+0.6pp
Year 12 Or Equivalent
+1,875
-4.7pp
Did Not Go To School
+12
+0.3pp
Not Stated
+175
-1.6pp
Data table
Highest level of schooling for Seaford Rise. 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 | 107 | 2.3% | 2.9% | 28 | 3.5% | 3.6% | +79 | -1.2pp |
| Year 9 Or Equivalent | 191 | 4.2% | 4.2% | 34 | 4.2% | 4.7% | +157 | 0.0pp |
| Year 10 Or Equivalent | 850 | 18.6% | 17.2% | 96 | 12.0% | 18.2% | +754 | +6.6pp |
| Year 11 Or Equivalent | 859 | 18.8% | 19.3% | 146 | 18.2% | 20.0% | +713 | +0.6pp |
| Year 12 Or Equivalent | 2,321 | 50.8% | 51.1% | 446 | 55.5% | 46.2% | +1,875 | -4.7pp |
| Did Not Go To School | 12 | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0 | 0.0% | 0.2% | +12 | +0.3pp |
| Not Stated | 228 | 5.0% | 5.0% | 53 | 6.6% | 7.1% | +175 | -1.6pp |
| Total | 4,568 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 803 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +3,765 | 0.0pp |