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 Macdonald Park, accounting for 40.7% (176 people). This share was higher than Playford (C) (40%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Year 10 or Equivalent, which decreased by 20 people and 4 percentage points.
Section overview
Highest level of secondary schooling completed
Macdonald Park - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises highest level of schooling for Macdonald 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 Macdonald Park, with comparison markers for Playford (C).
Year 8 Or Below
2021 count
27
% of total
6.3%
Change from 2016
-0.7pp
27
6.3%
-0.7pp
Year 9 Or Equivalent
2021 count
35
% of total
8.1%
Change from 2016
+2.5pp
35
8.1%
+2.5pp
Year 10 Or Equivalent
2021 count
71
% of total
16.4%
Change from 2016
-4.0pp
71
16.4%
-4.0pp
Year 11 Or Equivalent
2021 count
84
% of total
19.4%
Change from 2016
+0.6pp
84
19.4%
+0.6pp
Year 12 Or Equivalent
2021 count
176
% of total
40.7%
Change from 2016
+2.8pp
176
40.7%
+2.8pp
Did Not Go To School
2021 count
12
% of total
2.8%
Change from 2016
+2.8pp
12
2.8%
+2.8pp
Not Stated
2021 count
27
% of total
6.3%
Change from 2016
-4.0pp
27
6.3%
-4.0pp
Chart view
Highest level of secondary schooling completed change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Year 8 Or Below
-4
-0.7pp
Year 9 Or Equivalent
+10
+2.5pp
Year 10 Or Equivalent
-20
-4.0pp
Year 11 Or Equivalent
0
+0.6pp
Year 12 Or Equivalent
+7
+2.8pp
Did Not Go To School
+12
+2.8pp
Not Stated
-19
-4.0pp
Data table
Highest level of schooling for Macdonald 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 | 27 | 6.3% | 5.2% | 31 | 7.0% | 5.8% | -4 | -0.7pp |
| Year 9 Or Equivalent | 35 | 8.1% | 6.8% | 25 | 5.6% | 7.5% | +10 | +2.5pp |
| Year 10 Or Equivalent | 71 | 16.4% | 19.5% | 91 | 20.4% | 20.5% | -20 | -4.0pp |
| Year 11 Or Equivalent | 84 | 19.4% | 19.3% | 84 | 18.8% | 20.2% | 0 | +0.6pp |
| Year 12 Or Equivalent | 176 | 40.7% | 40.0% | 169 | 37.9% | 35.4% | +7 | +2.8pp |
| Did Not Go To School | 12 | 2.8% | 2.1% | 0 | 0.0% | 1.5% | +12 | +2.8pp |
| Not Stated | 27 | 6.3% | 7.1% | 46 | 10.3% | 9.1% | -19 | -4.0pp |
| Total | 432 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 446 | 100.0% | 100.0% | -14 | 0.0pp |