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 Virginia (SA), accounting for 44.2% (921 people). This share was higher than Playford (C) (41.6%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Year 12 or Equivalent, which increased by 913 people, while its share fell by 2.9 percentage points.
Section overview
Highest level of secondary schooling completed
Virginia (SA) - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises highest level of schooling for Virginia (SA) 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 Virginia (SA), with comparison markers for Playford (C).
Year 8 Or Below
2021 count
152
% of total
7.3%
Change from 2016
+7.3pp
152
7.3%
+7.3pp
Year 9 Or Equivalent
2021 count
96
% of total
4.6%
Change from 2016
+4.6pp
96
4.6%
+4.6pp
Year 10 Or Equivalent
2021 count
305
% of total
14.6%
Change from 2016
-20.7pp
305
14.6%
-20.7pp
Year 11 Or Equivalent
2021 count
351
% of total
16.8%
Change from 2016
-0.8pp
351
16.8%
-0.8pp
Year 12 Or Equivalent
2021 count
921
% of total
44.2%
Change from 2016
-2.9pp
921
44.2%
-2.9pp
Did Not Go To School
2021 count
72
% of total
3.5%
Change from 2016
+3.5pp
72
3.5%
+3.5pp
Not Stated
2021 count
187
% of total
9.0%
Change from 2016
+9.0pp
187
9.0%
+9.0pp
Chart view
Highest level of secondary schooling completed change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Year 8 Or Below
+152
+7.3pp
Year 9 Or Equivalent
+96
+4.6pp
Year 10 Or Equivalent
+299
-20.7pp
Year 11 Or Equivalent
+348
-0.8pp
Year 12 Or Equivalent
+913
-2.9pp
Did Not Go To School
+72
+3.5pp
Not Stated
+187
+9.0pp
Data table
Highest level of schooling for Virginia (SA). 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 | 152 | 7.3% | 5.1% | 0 | 0.0% | 5.7% | +152 | +7.3pp |
| Year 9 Or Equivalent | 96 | 4.6% | 5.9% | 0 | 0.0% | 6.8% | +96 | +4.6pp |
| Year 10 Or Equivalent | 305 | 14.6% | 19.0% | 6 | 35.3% | 20.1% | +299 | -20.7pp |
| Year 11 Or Equivalent | 351 | 16.8% | 18.9% | 3 | 17.6% | 19.8% | +348 | -0.8pp |
| Year 12 Or Equivalent | 921 | 44.2% | 41.6% | 8 | 47.1% | 36.6% | +913 | -2.9pp |
| Did Not Go To School | 72 | 3.5% | 2.2% | 0 | 0.0% | 1.6% | +72 | +3.5pp |
| Not Stated | 187 | 9.0% | 7.4% | 0 | 0.0% | 9.4% | +187 | +9.0pp |
| Total | 2,084 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 17 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +2,067 | 0.0pp |