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 Smithfield Plains, accounting for 35.8% (865 people). This share was lower than Playford (C) (40%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Year 12 or Equivalent, which increased by 229 people and 5.6 percentage points.
Section overview
Highest level of secondary schooling completed
Smithfield Plains - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises highest level of schooling for Smithfield Plains 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 Smithfield Plains, with comparison markers for Playford (C).
Year 8 Or Below
2021 count
120
% of total
5.0%
Change from 2016
-0.7pp
120
5.0%
-0.7pp
Year 9 Or Equivalent
2021 count
193
% of total
8.0%
Change from 2016
-0.2pp
193
8.0%
-0.2pp
Year 10 Or Equivalent
2021 count
453
% of total
18.7%
Change from 2016
-2.6pp
453
18.7%
-2.6pp
Year 11 Or Equivalent
2021 count
471
% of total
19.5%
Change from 2016
-0.2pp
471
19.5%
-0.2pp
Year 12 Or Equivalent
2021 count
865
% of total
35.8%
Change from 2016
+5.6pp
865
35.8%
+5.6pp
Did Not Go To School
2021 count
50
% of total
2.1%
Change from 2016
+0.3pp
50
2.1%
+0.3pp
Not Stated
2021 count
266
% of total
11.0%
Change from 2016
-2.2pp
266
11.0%
-2.2pp
Chart view
Highest level of secondary schooling completed change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Year 8 Or Below
0
-0.7pp
Year 9 Or Equivalent
+21
-0.2pp
Year 10 Or Equivalent
+4
-2.6pp
Year 11 Or Equivalent
+57
-0.2pp
Year 12 Or Equivalent
+229
+5.6pp
Did Not Go To School
+13
+0.3pp
Not Stated
-11
-2.2pp
Data table
Highest level of schooling for Smithfield Plains. 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 | 120 | 5.0% | 5.2% | 120 | 5.7% | 5.8% | 0 | -0.7pp |
| Year 9 Or Equivalent | 193 | 8.0% | 6.8% | 172 | 8.2% | 7.5% | +21 | -0.2pp |
| Year 10 Or Equivalent | 453 | 18.7% | 19.5% | 449 | 21.3% | 20.5% | +4 | -2.6pp |
| Year 11 Or Equivalent | 471 | 19.5% | 19.3% | 414 | 19.7% | 20.2% | +57 | -0.2pp |
| Year 12 Or Equivalent | 865 | 35.8% | 40.0% | 636 | 30.2% | 35.4% | +229 | +5.6pp |
| Did Not Go To School | 50 | 2.1% | 2.1% | 37 | 1.8% | 1.5% | +13 | +0.3pp |
| Not Stated | 266 | 11.0% | 7.1% | 277 | 13.2% | 9.1% | -11 | -2.2pp |
| Total | 2,418 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 2,105 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +313 | 0.0pp |