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 Penfield, accounting for 24% (97 people). This share was lower than Playford (C) (40%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Year 12 or Equivalent, which decreased by 44 people and 15.4 percentage points.
Section overview
Highest level of secondary schooling completed
Penfield - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises highest level of schooling for Penfield 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 Penfield, with comparison markers for Playford (C).
Year 8 Or Below
2021 count
57
% of total
14.1%
Change from 2016
+4.6pp
57
14.1%
+4.6pp
Year 9 Or Equivalent
2021 count
39
% of total
9.7%
Change from 2016
+1.3pp
39
9.7%
+1.3pp
Year 10 Or Equivalent
2021 count
95
% of total
23.5%
Change from 2016
+2.8pp
95
23.5%
+2.8pp
Year 11 Or Equivalent
2021 count
55
% of total
13.6%
Change from 2016
-1.2pp
55
13.6%
-1.2pp
Year 12 Or Equivalent
2021 count
97
% of total
24.0%
Change from 2016
-15.4pp
97
24.0%
-15.4pp
Did Not Go To School
2021 count
10
% of total
2.5%
Change from 2016
+0.3pp
10
2.5%
+0.3pp
Not Stated
2021 count
51
% of total
12.6%
Change from 2016
+7.6pp
51
12.6%
+7.6pp
Chart view
Highest level of secondary schooling completed change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Year 8 Or Below
+23
+4.6pp
Year 9 Or Equivalent
+9
+1.3pp
Year 10 Or Equivalent
+21
+2.8pp
Year 11 Or Equivalent
+2
-1.2pp
Year 12 Or Equivalent
-44
-15.4pp
Did Not Go To School
+2
+0.3pp
Not Stated
+33
+7.6pp
Data table
Highest level of schooling for Penfield. 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 | 57 | 14.1% | 5.2% | 34 | 9.5% | 5.8% | +23 | +4.6pp |
| Year 9 Or Equivalent | 39 | 9.7% | 6.8% | 30 | 8.4% | 7.5% | +9 | +1.3pp |
| Year 10 Or Equivalent | 95 | 23.5% | 19.5% | 74 | 20.7% | 20.5% | +21 | +2.8pp |
| Year 11 Or Equivalent | 55 | 13.6% | 19.3% | 53 | 14.8% | 20.2% | +2 | -1.2pp |
| Year 12 Or Equivalent | 97 | 24.0% | 40.0% | 141 | 39.4% | 35.4% | -44 | -15.4pp |
| Did Not Go To School | 10 | 2.5% | 2.1% | 8 | 2.2% | 1.5% | +2 | +0.3pp |
| Not Stated | 51 | 12.6% | 7.1% | 18 | 5.0% | 9.1% | +33 | +7.6pp |
| Total | 404 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 358 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +46 | 0.0pp |