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 Sellicks Beach, accounting for 48% (1,023 people). This share was lower than Onkaparinga (C) (51.1%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Year 12 or Equivalent, which increased by 1,008 people and 19.2 percentage points.
Section overview
Highest level of secondary schooling completed
Sellicks Beach - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises highest level of schooling for Sellicks Beach 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 Sellicks Beach, with comparison markers for Onkaparinga (C).
Year 8 Or Below
2021 count
35
% of total
1.6%
Change from 2016
-15.7pp
35
1.6%
-15.7pp
Year 9 Or Equivalent
2021 count
102
% of total
4.8%
Change from 2016
-1.0pp
102
4.8%
-1.0pp
Year 10 Or Equivalent
2021 count
395
% of total
18.5%
Change from 2016
+1.2pp
395
18.5%
+1.2pp
Year 11 Or Equivalent
2021 count
432
% of total
20.3%
Change from 2016
-4.7pp
432
20.3%
-4.7pp
Year 12 Or Equivalent
2021 count
1,023
% of total
48.0%
Change from 2016
+19.2pp
1,023
48.0%
+19.2pp
Did Not Go To School
2021 count
0
% of total
0.0%
Change from 2016
0.0pp
0
0.0%
0.0pp
Not Stated
2021 count
143
% of total
6.7%
Change from 2016
+0.9pp
143
6.7%
+0.9pp
Chart view
Highest level of secondary schooling completed change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Year 8 Or Below
+26
-15.7pp
Year 9 Or Equivalent
+99
-1.0pp
Year 10 Or Equivalent
+386
+1.2pp
Year 11 Or Equivalent
+419
-4.7pp
Year 12 Or Equivalent
+1,008
+19.2pp
Did Not Go To School
0
0.0pp
Not Stated
+140
+0.9pp
Data table
Highest level of schooling for Sellicks Beach. 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 | 35 | 1.6% | 2.9% | 9 | 17.3% | 3.6% | +26 | -15.7pp |
| Year 9 Or Equivalent | 102 | 4.8% | 4.2% | 3 | 5.8% | 4.7% | +99 | -1.0pp |
| Year 10 Or Equivalent | 395 | 18.5% | 17.2% | 9 | 17.3% | 18.2% | +386 | +1.2pp |
| Year 11 Or Equivalent | 432 | 20.3% | 19.3% | 13 | 25.0% | 20.0% | +419 | -4.7pp |
| Year 12 Or Equivalent | 1,023 | 48.0% | 51.1% | 15 | 28.8% | 46.2% | +1,008 | +19.2pp |
| Did Not Go To School | 0 | 0.0% | 0.3% | 0 | 0.0% | 0.2% | 0 | 0.0pp |
| Not Stated | 143 | 6.7% | 5.0% | 3 | 5.8% | 7.1% | +140 | +0.9pp |
| Total | 2,130 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 52 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +2,078 | 0.0pp |