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 Craigmore, accounting for 41% (3,550 people). This share was higher than Playford (C) (40%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Year 12 or Equivalent, which increased by 250 people and 2.4 percentage points.
Section overview
Highest level of secondary schooling completed
Craigmore - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises highest level of schooling for Craigmore 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 Craigmore, with comparison markers for Playford (C).
Year 8 Or Below
2021 count
329
% of total
3.8%
Change from 2016
-0.2pp
329
3.8%
-0.2pp
Year 9 Or Equivalent
2021 count
606
% of total
7.0%
Change from 2016
+0.4pp
606
7.0%
+0.4pp
Year 10 Or Equivalent
2021 count
1,827
% of total
21.1%
Change from 2016
0.0pp
1,827
21.1%
0.0pp
Year 11 Or Equivalent
2021 count
1,875
% of total
21.6%
Change from 2016
-1.1pp
1,875
21.6%
-1.1pp
Year 12 Or Equivalent
2021 count
3,550
% of total
41.0%
Change from 2016
+2.4pp
3,550
41.0%
+2.4pp
Did Not Go To School
2021 count
121
% of total
1.4%
Change from 2016
+0.6pp
121
1.4%
+0.6pp
Not Stated
2021 count
354
% of total
4.1%
Change from 2016
-2.1pp
354
4.1%
-2.1pp
Chart view
Highest level of secondary schooling completed change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Year 8 Or Below
-16
-0.2pp
Year 9 Or Equivalent
+42
+0.4pp
Year 10 Or Equivalent
+20
0.0pp
Year 11 Or Equivalent
-62
-1.1pp
Year 12 Or Equivalent
+250
+2.4pp
Did Not Go To School
+54
+0.6pp
Not Stated
-174
-2.1pp
Data table
Highest level of schooling for Craigmore. 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 | 329 | 3.8% | 5.2% | 345 | 4.0% | 5.8% | -16 | -0.2pp |
| Year 9 Or Equivalent | 606 | 7.0% | 6.8% | 564 | 6.6% | 7.5% | +42 | +0.4pp |
| Year 10 Or Equivalent | 1,827 | 21.1% | 19.5% | 1,807 | 21.1% | 20.5% | +20 | 0.0pp |
| Year 11 Or Equivalent | 1,875 | 21.6% | 19.3% | 1,937 | 22.7% | 20.2% | -62 | -1.1pp |
| Year 12 Or Equivalent | 3,550 | 41.0% | 40.0% | 3,300 | 38.6% | 35.4% | +250 | +2.4pp |
| Did Not Go To School | 121 | 1.4% | 2.1% | 67 | 0.8% | 1.5% | +54 | +0.6pp |
| Not Stated | 354 | 4.1% | 7.1% | 528 | 6.2% | 9.1% | -174 | -2.1pp |
| Total | 8,662 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 8,548 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +114 | 0.0pp |