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.

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Key insight

In 2021, Year 12 or Equivalent was the most common schooling level among residents aged 15 and over in Gurra Gurra, accounting for 33.3% (30 people). This share was lower than Renmark Paringa (DC) (36.3%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Year 11 or Equivalent, which increased by 6 people and 1.9 percentage points.

Section overview

Highest level of secondary schooling completed

Gurra Gurra - Total persons (Usual residence)

This table summarises highest level of schooling for Gurra Gurra 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 Gurra Gurra, with comparison markers for Renmark Paringa (DC).

Gurra Gurra
Renmark Paringa (DC)

Year 8 Or Below

2021 count

4

% of total

4.4%

Change from 2016

-4.2pp

Year 9 Or Equivalent

2021 count

9

% of total

10.0%

Change from 2016

+1.4pp

Year 10 Or Equivalent

2021 count

16

% of total

17.8%

Change from 2016

-3.6pp

Year 11 Or Equivalent

2021 count

21

% of total

23.3%

Change from 2016

+1.9pp

Year 12 Or Equivalent

2021 count

30

% of total

33.3%

Change from 2016

-6.7pp

Did Not Go To School

2021 count

0

% of total

0.0%

Change from 2016

0.0pp

Not Stated

2021 count

10

% of total

11.1%

Change from 2016

+11.1pp

Data table

Highest level of schooling for Gurra Gurra. Highest level of secondary schooling completed. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Renmark Paringa (DC).

Highest level of schooling for Gurra Gurra. Highest level of secondary schooling completed. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Renmark Paringa (DC).
Highest level of schooling for Gurra Gurra. Highest level of secondary schooling completed. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Renmark Paringa (DC).
Category20212016Change
Count%Renmark Paringa (DC)%Count%Renmark Paringa (DC)%Countpp
Year 8 Or Below44.4%7.0%68.6%8.8%-2-4.2pp
Year 9 Or Equivalent910.0%7.3%68.6%7.8%+3+1.4pp
Year 10 Or Equivalent1617.8%19.9%1521.4%20.9%+1-3.6pp
Year 11 Or Equivalent2123.3%19.8%1521.4%19.8%+6+1.9pp
Year 12 Or Equivalent3033.3%36.3%2840.0%30.5%+2-6.7pp
Did Not Go To School00.0%1.5%00.0%1.6%00.0pp
Not Stated1011.1%8.3%00.0%10.5%+10+11.1pp
Total90100.0%100.0%70100.0%100.0%+200.0pp