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.
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Key insight
In 2021, Year 12 or Equivalent was the most common schooling level among residents aged 15 and over in Pingelly (S), accounting for 38% (324 people). This share was lower than Regional WA (43.3%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Year 12 or Equivalent, which increased by 54 people and 8.5 percentage points.
Section overview
Highest level of secondary schooling completed
Pingelly (S) - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises highest level of schooling for Pingelly (S) in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Regional WA and change since 2016.
Chart view
Highest level of secondary schooling completed snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Pingelly (S), with comparison markers for Regional WA.
Year 8 Or Below
2021 count
45
% of total
5.3%
Change from 2016
-1.0pp
45
5.3%
-1.0pp
Year 9 Or Equivalent
2021 count
66
% of total
7.7%
Change from 2016
+0.4pp
66
7.7%
+0.4pp
Year 10 Or Equivalent
2021 count
246
% of total
28.9%
Change from 2016
-2.2pp
246
28.9%
-2.2pp
Year 11 Or Equivalent
2021 count
85
% of total
10.0%
Change from 2016
-0.7pp
85
10.0%
-0.7pp
Year 12 Or Equivalent
2021 count
324
% of total
38.0%
Change from 2016
+8.5pp
324
38.0%
+8.5pp
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
86
% of total
10.1%
Change from 2016
-4.9pp
86
10.1%
-4.9pp
Highest level of secondary schooling completed change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Year 8 Or Below
-13
-1.0pp
Year 9 Or Equivalent
-1
+0.4pp
Year 10 Or Equivalent
-39
-2.2pp
Year 11 Or Equivalent
-13
-0.7pp
Year 12 Or Equivalent
+54
+8.5pp
Did Not Go To School
0
0.0pp
Not Stated
-51
-4.9pp
Data table
Highest level of schooling for Pingelly (S). Highest level of secondary schooling completed. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Regional WA.
| Category | 2021 | 2016 | Change | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | % | Regional WA% | Count | % | Regional WA% | Count | pp | |
| Year 8 Or Below | 45 | 5.3% | 3.2% | 58 | 6.3% | 3.9% | -13 | -1.0pp |
| Year 9 Or Equivalent | 66 | 7.7% | 4.6% | 67 | 7.3% | 5.0% | -1 | +0.4pp |
| Year 10 Or Equivalent | 246 | 28.9% | 25.4% | 285 | 31.1% | 26.3% | -39 | -2.2pp |
| Year 11 Or Equivalent | 85 | 10.0% | 11.1% | 98 | 10.7% | 11.4% | -13 | -0.7pp |
| Year 12 Or Equivalent | 324 | 38.0% | 43.3% | 270 | 29.5% | 39.9% | +54 | +8.5pp |
| Did Not Go To School | 0 | 0.0% | 0.5% | 0 | 0.0% | 0.5% | 0 | 0.0pp |
| Not Stated | 86 | 10.1% | 11.9% | 137 | 15.0% | 13.2% | -51 | -4.9pp |
| Total | 852 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 915 | 100.0% | 100.0% | -63 | 0.0pp |