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 Elizabeth Park, accounting for 35.8% (1,163 people). This share was lower than Playford (C) (41.6%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Year 12 or Equivalent, which increased by 1,149 people and 14.3 percentage points.
Section overview
Highest level of secondary schooling completed
Elizabeth Park - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises highest level of schooling for Elizabeth Park 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 Elizabeth Park, with comparison markers for Playford (C).
Year 8 Or Below
2021 count
244
% of total
7.5%
Change from 2016
-4.8pp
244
7.5%
-4.8pp
Year 9 Or Equivalent
2021 count
225
% of total
6.9%
Change from 2016
-2.3pp
225
6.9%
-2.3pp
Year 10 Or Equivalent
2021 count
634
% of total
19.5%
Change from 2016
-2.0pp
634
19.5%
-2.0pp
Year 11 Or Equivalent
2021 count
547
% of total
16.8%
Change from 2016
-7.8pp
547
16.8%
-7.8pp
Year 12 Or Equivalent
2021 count
1,163
% of total
35.8%
Change from 2016
+14.3pp
1,163
35.8%
+14.3pp
Did Not Go To School
2021 count
143
% of total
4.4%
Change from 2016
+4.4pp
143
4.4%
+4.4pp
Not Stated
2021 count
294
% of total
9.0%
Change from 2016
-1.8pp
294
9.0%
-1.8pp
Chart view
Highest level of secondary schooling completed change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Year 8 Or Below
+236
-4.8pp
Year 9 Or Equivalent
+219
-2.3pp
Year 10 Or Equivalent
+620
-2.0pp
Year 11 Or Equivalent
+531
-7.8pp
Year 12 Or Equivalent
+1,149
+14.3pp
Did Not Go To School
+143
+4.4pp
Not Stated
+287
-1.8pp
Data table
Highest level of schooling for Elizabeth Park. 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 | 244 | 7.5% | 5.1% | 8 | 12.3% | 5.7% | +236 | -4.8pp |
| Year 9 Or Equivalent | 225 | 6.9% | 5.9% | 6 | 9.2% | 6.8% | +219 | -2.3pp |
| Year 10 Or Equivalent | 634 | 19.5% | 19.0% | 14 | 21.5% | 20.1% | +620 | -2.0pp |
| Year 11 Or Equivalent | 547 | 16.8% | 18.9% | 16 | 24.6% | 19.8% | +531 | -7.8pp |
| Year 12 Or Equivalent | 1,163 | 35.8% | 41.6% | 14 | 21.5% | 36.6% | +1,149 | +14.3pp |
| Did Not Go To School | 143 | 4.4% | 2.2% | 0 | 0.0% | 1.6% | +143 | +4.4pp |
| Not Stated | 294 | 9.0% | 7.4% | 7 | 10.8% | 9.4% | +287 | -1.8pp |
| Total | 3,250 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 65 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +3,185 | 0.0pp |