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 Paringa, accounting for 37.7% (355 people). This share was higher than Renmark Paringa (DC) (36.3%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Year 12 or Equivalent, which increased by 54 people and 4.8 percentage points.
Section overview
Highest level of secondary schooling completed
Paringa - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises highest level of schooling for Paringa 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 Paringa, with comparison markers for Renmark Paringa (DC).
Year 8 Or Below
2021 count
45
% of total
4.8%
Change from 2016
-0.9pp
45
4.8%
-0.9pp
Year 9 Or Equivalent
2021 count
63
% of total
6.7%
Change from 2016
-1.3pp
63
6.7%
-1.3pp
Year 10 Or Equivalent
2021 count
200
% of total
21.2%
Change from 2016
-1.7pp
200
21.2%
-1.7pp
Year 11 Or Equivalent
2021 count
176
% of total
18.7%
Change from 2016
-0.3pp
176
18.7%
-0.3pp
Year 12 Or Equivalent
2021 count
355
% of total
37.7%
Change from 2016
+4.8pp
355
37.7%
+4.8pp
Did Not Go To School
2021 count
3
% of total
0.3%
Change from 2016
-0.6pp
3
0.3%
-0.6pp
Not Stated
2021 count
100
% of total
10.6%
Change from 2016
0.0pp
100
10.6%
0.0pp
Chart view
Highest level of secondary schooling completed change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Year 8 Or Below
-7
-0.9pp
Year 9 Or Equivalent
-10
-1.3pp
Year 10 Or Equivalent
-9
-1.7pp
Year 11 Or Equivalent
+2
-0.3pp
Year 12 Or Equivalent
+54
+4.8pp
Did Not Go To School
-5
-0.6pp
Not Stated
+3
0.0pp
Data table
Highest level of schooling for Paringa. 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 | 45 | 4.8% | 7.0% | 52 | 5.7% | 8.8% | -7 | -0.9pp |
| Year 9 Or Equivalent | 63 | 6.7% | 7.3% | 73 | 8.0% | 7.8% | -10 | -1.3pp |
| Year 10 Or Equivalent | 200 | 21.2% | 19.9% | 209 | 22.9% | 20.9% | -9 | -1.7pp |
| Year 11 Or Equivalent | 176 | 18.7% | 19.8% | 174 | 19.0% | 19.8% | +2 | -0.3pp |
| Year 12 Or Equivalent | 355 | 37.7% | 36.3% | 301 | 32.9% | 30.5% | +54 | +4.8pp |
| Did Not Go To School | 3 | 0.3% | 1.5% | 8 | 0.9% | 1.6% | -5 | -0.6pp |
| Not Stated | 100 | 10.6% | 8.3% | 97 | 10.6% | 10.5% | +3 | 0.0pp |
| Total | 942 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 914 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +28 | 0.0pp |