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 Vale (part), accounting for 32.6% (1,060 people). This share was lower than Playford (C) (41.6%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Year 12 or Equivalent, which increased by 1,054 people and 12.6 percentage points.
Section overview
Highest level of secondary schooling completed
Elizabeth Vale (part) - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises highest level of schooling for Elizabeth Vale (part) 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 Vale (part), with comparison markers for Playford (C).
Year 8 Or Below
2021 count
333
% of total
10.2%
Change from 2016
+10.2pp
333
10.2%
+10.2pp
Year 9 Or Equivalent
2021 count
189
% of total
5.8%
Change from 2016
-4.2pp
189
5.8%
-4.2pp
Year 10 Or Equivalent
2021 count
622
% of total
19.1%
Change from 2016
-7.6pp
622
19.1%
-7.6pp
Year 11 Or Equivalent
2021 count
491
% of total
15.1%
Change from 2016
-4.9pp
491
15.1%
-4.9pp
Year 12 Or Equivalent
2021 count
1,060
% of total
32.6%
Change from 2016
+12.6pp
1,060
32.6%
+12.6pp
Did Not Go To School
2021 count
231
% of total
7.1%
Change from 2016
+7.1pp
231
7.1%
+7.1pp
Not Stated
2021 count
323
% of total
9.9%
Change from 2016
-13.4pp
323
9.9%
-13.4pp
Chart view
Highest level of secondary schooling completed change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Year 8 Or Below
+333
+10.2pp
Year 9 Or Equivalent
+186
-4.2pp
Year 10 Or Equivalent
+614
-7.6pp
Year 11 Or Equivalent
+485
-4.9pp
Year 12 Or Equivalent
+1,054
+12.6pp
Did Not Go To School
+231
+7.1pp
Not Stated
+316
-13.4pp
Data table
Highest level of schooling for Elizabeth Vale (part). 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 | 333 | 10.2% | 5.1% | 0 | 0.0% | 5.7% | +333 | +10.2pp |
| Year 9 Or Equivalent | 189 | 5.8% | 5.9% | 3 | 10.0% | 6.8% | +186 | -4.2pp |
| Year 10 Or Equivalent | 622 | 19.1% | 19.0% | 8 | 26.7% | 20.1% | +614 | -7.6pp |
| Year 11 Or Equivalent | 491 | 15.1% | 18.9% | 6 | 20.0% | 19.8% | +485 | -4.9pp |
| Year 12 Or Equivalent | 1,060 | 32.6% | 41.6% | 6 | 20.0% | 36.6% | +1,054 | +12.6pp |
| Did Not Go To School | 231 | 7.1% | 2.2% | 0 | 0.0% | 1.6% | +231 | +7.1pp |
| Not Stated | 323 | 9.9% | 7.4% | 7 | 23.3% | 9.4% | +316 | -13.4pp |
| Total | 3,249 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 30 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +3,219 | 0.0pp |