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, accounting for 35.7% (300 people). This share was lower than Playford (C) (40%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Year 9 or Equivalent, which decreased by 21 people and 2.3 percentage points.
Section overview
Highest level of secondary schooling completed
Elizabeth - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises highest level of schooling for Elizabeth 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, with comparison markers for Playford (C).
Year 8 Or Below
2021 count
56
% of total
6.7%
Change from 2016
+1.5pp
56
6.7%
+1.5pp
Year 9 Or Equivalent
2021 count
62
% of total
7.4%
Change from 2016
-2.3pp
62
7.4%
-2.3pp
Year 10 Or Equivalent
2021 count
164
% of total
19.5%
Change from 2016
-1.1pp
164
19.5%
-1.1pp
Year 11 Or Equivalent
2021 count
132
% of total
15.7%
Change from 2016
-1.4pp
132
15.7%
-1.4pp
Year 12 Or Equivalent
2021 count
300
% of total
35.7%
Change from 2016
+2.4pp
300
35.7%
+2.4pp
Did Not Go To School
2021 count
29
% of total
3.4%
Change from 2016
+1.6pp
29
3.4%
+1.6pp
Not Stated
2021 count
98
% of total
11.7%
Change from 2016
-0.7pp
98
11.7%
-0.7pp
Chart view
Highest level of secondary schooling completed change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Year 8 Or Below
+12
+1.5pp
Year 9 Or Equivalent
-21
-2.3pp
Year 10 Or Equivalent
-12
-1.1pp
Year 11 Or Equivalent
-14
-1.4pp
Year 12 Or Equivalent
+16
+2.4pp
Did Not Go To School
+14
+1.6pp
Not Stated
-8
-0.7pp
Data table
Highest level of schooling for Elizabeth. 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 | 56 | 6.7% | 5.2% | 44 | 5.2% | 5.8% | +12 | +1.5pp |
| Year 9 Or Equivalent | 62 | 7.4% | 6.8% | 83 | 9.7% | 7.5% | -21 | -2.3pp |
| Year 10 Or Equivalent | 164 | 19.5% | 19.5% | 176 | 20.6% | 20.5% | -12 | -1.1pp |
| Year 11 Or Equivalent | 132 | 15.7% | 19.3% | 146 | 17.1% | 20.2% | -14 | -1.4pp |
| Year 12 Or Equivalent | 300 | 35.7% | 40.0% | 284 | 33.3% | 35.4% | +16 | +2.4pp |
| Did Not Go To School | 29 | 3.4% | 2.1% | 15 | 1.8% | 1.5% | +14 | +1.6pp |
| Not Stated | 98 | 11.7% | 7.1% | 106 | 12.4% | 9.1% | -8 | -0.7pp |
| Total | 841 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 854 | 100.0% | 100.0% | -13 | 0.0pp |