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 10 or Equivalent was the most common schooling level among residents aged 15 and over in Pingelly, accounting for 30% (181 people). This share was higher than Pingelly (S) (28.9%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Year 10 or Equivalent, which increased by 147 people and 8.3 percentage points.
Section overview
Highest level of secondary schooling completed
Pingelly - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises highest level of schooling for Pingelly in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Pingelly (S) and change since 2016.
Highest level of secondary schooling completed snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Pingelly, with comparison markers for Pingelly (S).
Year 8 Or Below
2021 count
39
% of total
6.5%
Change from 2016
-2.4pp
39
6.5%
-2.4pp
Year 9 Or Equivalent
2021 count
63
% of total
10.4%
Change from 2016
+0.8pp
63
10.4%
+0.8pp
Year 10 Or Equivalent
2021 count
181
% of total
30.0%
Change from 2016
+8.3pp
181
30.0%
+8.3pp
Year 11 Or Equivalent
2021 count
65
% of total
10.8%
Change from 2016
-3.8pp
65
10.8%
-3.8pp
Year 12 Or Equivalent
2021 count
181
% of total
30.0%
Change from 2016
+0.1pp
181
30.0%
+0.1pp
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
74
% of total
12.3%
Change from 2016
-3.0pp
74
12.3%
-3.0pp
Chart view
Highest level of secondary schooling completed change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Year 8 Or Below
+25
-2.4pp
Year 9 Or Equivalent
+48
+0.8pp
Year 10 Or Equivalent
+147
+8.3pp
Year 11 Or Equivalent
+42
-3.8pp
Year 12 Or Equivalent
+134
+0.1pp
Did Not Go To School
0
0.0pp
Not Stated
+50
-3.0pp
Data table
Highest level of schooling for Pingelly. Highest level of secondary schooling completed. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Pingelly (S).
| Category | 2021 | 2016 | Change | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | % | Pingelly (S)% | Count | % | Pingelly (S)% | Count | pp | |
| Year 8 Or Below | 39 | 6.5% | 5.3% | 14 | 8.9% | 6.3% | +25 | -2.4pp |
| Year 9 Or Equivalent | 63 | 10.4% | 7.7% | 15 | 9.6% | 7.3% | +48 | +0.8pp |
| Year 10 Or Equivalent | 181 | 30.0% | 28.9% | 34 | 21.7% | 31.1% | +147 | +8.3pp |
| Year 11 Or Equivalent | 65 | 10.8% | 10.0% | 23 | 14.6% | 10.7% | +42 | -3.8pp |
| Year 12 Or Equivalent | 181 | 30.0% | 38.0% | 47 | 29.9% | 29.5% | +134 | +0.1pp |
| Did Not Go To School | 0 | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0 | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0 | 0.0pp |
| Not Stated | 74 | 12.3% | 10.1% | 24 | 15.3% | 15.0% | +50 | -3.0pp |
| Total | 603 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 157 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +446 | 0.0pp |