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 Cooltong, accounting for 36.4% (95 people). This share was similar to Renmark Paringa (DC) (36.3%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Year 12 or Equivalent, which increased by 8 people and 3.6 percentage points.
Section overview
Highest level of secondary schooling completed
Cooltong - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises highest level of schooling for Cooltong in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Renmark Paringa (DC) and change since 2016.
Highest level of secondary schooling completed snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Cooltong, with comparison markers for Renmark Paringa (DC).
Year 8 Or Below
2021 count
22
% of total
8.4%
Change from 2016
+0.1pp
22
8.4%
+0.1pp
Year 9 Or Equivalent
2021 count
17
% of total
6.5%
Change from 2016
-2.9pp
17
6.5%
-2.9pp
Year 10 Or Equivalent
2021 count
53
% of total
20.3%
Change from 2016
-0.8pp
53
20.3%
-0.8pp
Year 11 Or Equivalent
2021 count
56
% of total
21.5%
Change from 2016
+1.9pp
56
21.5%
+1.9pp
Year 12 Or Equivalent
2021 count
95
% of total
36.4%
Change from 2016
+3.6pp
95
36.4%
+3.6pp
Did Not Go To School
2021 count
6
% of total
2.3%
Change from 2016
0.0pp
6
2.3%
0.0pp
Not Stated
2021 count
12
% of total
4.6%
Change from 2016
-1.8pp
12
4.6%
-1.8pp
Chart view
Highest level of secondary schooling completed change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Year 8 Or Below
0
+0.1pp
Year 9 Or Equivalent
-8
-2.9pp
Year 10 Or Equivalent
-3
-0.8pp
Year 11 Or Equivalent
+4
+1.9pp
Year 12 Or Equivalent
+8
+3.6pp
Did Not Go To School
0
0.0pp
Not Stated
-5
-1.8pp
Data table
Highest level of schooling for Cooltong. Highest level of secondary schooling completed. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Renmark Paringa (DC).
| Category | 2021 | 2016 | Change | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | % | Renmark Paringa (DC)% | Count | % | Renmark Paringa (DC)% | Count | pp | |
| Year 8 Or Below | 22 | 8.4% | 7.0% | 22 | 8.3% | 8.8% | 0 | +0.1pp |
| Year 9 Or Equivalent | 17 | 6.5% | 7.3% | 25 | 9.4% | 7.8% | -8 | -2.9pp |
| Year 10 Or Equivalent | 53 | 20.3% | 19.9% | 56 | 21.1% | 20.9% | -3 | -0.8pp |
| Year 11 Or Equivalent | 56 | 21.5% | 19.8% | 52 | 19.6% | 19.8% | +4 | +1.9pp |
| Year 12 Or Equivalent | 95 | 36.4% | 36.3% | 87 | 32.8% | 30.5% | +8 | +3.6pp |
| Did Not Go To School | 6 | 2.3% | 1.5% | 6 | 2.3% | 1.6% | 0 | 0.0pp |
| Not Stated | 12 | 4.6% | 8.3% | 17 | 6.4% | 10.5% | -5 | -1.8pp |
| Total | 261 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 265 | 100.0% | 100.0% | -4 | 0.0pp |