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 Andrews Farm, accounting for 47.6% (2,797 people). This share was higher than Playford (C) (41.6%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Year 12 or Equivalent, which increased by 567 people and 5.3 percentage points.
Section overview
Highest level of secondary schooling completed
Andrews Farm - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises highest level of schooling for Andrews Farm in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Playford (C) and change since 2016.
Highest level of secondary schooling completed snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Andrews Farm, with comparison markers for Playford (C).
Year 8 Or Below
2021 count
179
% of total
3.0%
Change from 2016
-0.3pp
179
3.0%
-0.3pp
Year 9 Or Equivalent
2021 count
266
% of total
4.5%
Change from 2016
-0.9pp
266
4.5%
-0.9pp
Year 10 Or Equivalent
2021 count
1,084
% of total
18.5%
Change from 2016
-0.6pp
1,084
18.5%
-0.6pp
Year 11 Or Equivalent
2021 count
1,174
% of total
20.0%
Change from 2016
-1.4pp
1,174
20.0%
-1.4pp
Year 12 Or Equivalent
2021 count
2,797
% of total
47.6%
Change from 2016
+5.3pp
2,797
47.6%
+5.3pp
Did Not Go To School
2021 count
72
% of total
1.2%
Change from 2016
+0.2pp
72
1.2%
+0.2pp
Not Stated
2021 count
298
% of total
5.1%
Change from 2016
-2.4pp
298
5.1%
-2.4pp
Chart view
Highest level of secondary schooling completed change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Year 8 Or Below
+7
-0.3pp
Year 9 Or Equivalent
-21
-0.9pp
Year 10 Or Equivalent
+77
-0.6pp
Year 11 Or Equivalent
+44
-1.4pp
Year 12 Or Equivalent
+567
+5.3pp
Did Not Go To School
+17
+0.2pp
Not Stated
-95
-2.4pp
Data table
Highest level of schooling for Andrews Farm. Highest level of secondary schooling completed. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Playford (C).
| Category | 2021 | 2016 | Change | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | % | Playford (C)% | Count | % | Playford (C)% | Count | pp | |
| Year 8 Or Below | 179 | 3.0% | 5.1% | 172 | 3.3% | 5.7% | +7 | -0.3pp |
| Year 9 Or Equivalent | 266 | 4.5% | 5.9% | 287 | 5.4% | 6.8% | -21 | -0.9pp |
| Year 10 Or Equivalent | 1,084 | 18.5% | 19.0% | 1,007 | 19.1% | 20.1% | +77 | -0.6pp |
| Year 11 Or Equivalent | 1,174 | 20.0% | 18.9% | 1,130 | 21.4% | 19.8% | +44 | -1.4pp |
| Year 12 Or Equivalent | 2,797 | 47.6% | 41.6% | 2,230 | 42.3% | 36.6% | +567 | +5.3pp |
| Did Not Go To School | 72 | 1.2% | 2.2% | 55 | 1.0% | 1.6% | +17 | +0.2pp |
| Not Stated | 298 | 5.1% | 7.4% | 393 | 7.5% | 9.4% | -95 | -2.4pp |
| Total | 5,870 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 5,274 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +596 | 0.0pp |