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 Munno Para West, accounting for 50.9% (2,587 people). This share was higher than Playford (C) (41.6%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Year 12 or Equivalent, which increased by 2,559 people and 25 percentage points.
Section overview
Highest level of secondary schooling completed
Munno Para West - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises highest level of schooling for Munno Para West 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 Munno Para West, with comparison markers for Playford (C).
Year 8 Or Below
2021 count
121
% of total
2.4%
Change from 2016
-10.6pp
121
2.4%
-10.6pp
Year 9 Or Equivalent
2021 count
229
% of total
4.5%
Change from 2016
-3.8pp
229
4.5%
-3.8pp
Year 10 Or Equivalent
2021 count
882
% of total
17.4%
Change from 2016
-9.5pp
882
17.4%
-9.5pp
Year 11 Or Equivalent
2021 count
1,028
% of total
20.2%
Change from 2016
+5.4pp
1,028
20.2%
+5.4pp
Year 12 Or Equivalent
2021 count
2,587
% of total
50.9%
Change from 2016
+25.0pp
2,587
50.9%
+25.0pp
Did Not Go To School
2021 count
52
% of total
1.0%
Change from 2016
+1.0pp
52
1.0%
+1.0pp
Not Stated
2021 count
183
% of total
3.6%
Change from 2016
-7.5pp
183
3.6%
-7.5pp
Chart view
Highest level of secondary schooling completed change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Year 8 Or Below
+107
-10.6pp
Year 9 Or Equivalent
+220
-3.8pp
Year 10 Or Equivalent
+853
-9.5pp
Year 11 Or Equivalent
+1,012
+5.4pp
Year 12 Or Equivalent
+2,559
+25.0pp
Did Not Go To School
+52
+1.0pp
Not Stated
+171
-7.5pp
Data table
Highest level of schooling for Munno Para West. 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 | 121 | 2.4% | 5.1% | 14 | 13.0% | 5.7% | +107 | -10.6pp |
| Year 9 Or Equivalent | 229 | 4.5% | 5.9% | 9 | 8.3% | 6.8% | +220 | -3.8pp |
| Year 10 Or Equivalent | 882 | 17.4% | 19.0% | 29 | 26.9% | 20.1% | +853 | -9.5pp |
| Year 11 Or Equivalent | 1,028 | 20.2% | 18.9% | 16 | 14.8% | 19.8% | +1,012 | +5.4pp |
| Year 12 Or Equivalent | 2,587 | 50.9% | 41.6% | 28 | 25.9% | 36.6% | +2,559 | +25.0pp |
| Did Not Go To School | 52 | 1.0% | 2.2% | 0 | 0.0% | 1.6% | +52 | +1.0pp |
| Not Stated | 183 | 3.6% | 7.4% | 12 | 11.1% | 9.4% | +171 | -7.5pp |
| Total | 5,082 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 108 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +4,974 | 0.0pp |