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 Renmark, accounting for 36.9% (1,464 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 319 people and 7.3 percentage points.
Section overview
Highest level of secondary schooling completed
Renmark - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises highest level of schooling for Renmark 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 Renmark, with comparison markers for Renmark Paringa (DC).
Year 8 Or Below
2021 count
320
% of total
8.1%
Change from 2016
-2.4pp
320
8.1%
-2.4pp
Year 9 Or Equivalent
2021 count
287
% of total
7.2%
Change from 2016
-0.2pp
287
7.2%
-0.2pp
Year 10 Or Equivalent
2021 count
781
% of total
19.7%
Change from 2016
-0.8pp
781
19.7%
-0.8pp
Year 11 Or Equivalent
2021 count
745
% of total
18.8%
Change from 2016
+0.9pp
745
18.8%
+0.9pp
Year 12 Or Equivalent
2021 count
1,464
% of total
36.9%
Change from 2016
+7.3pp
1,464
36.9%
+7.3pp
Did Not Go To School
2021 count
82
% of total
2.1%
Change from 2016
0.0pp
82
2.1%
0.0pp
Not Stated
2021 count
290
% of total
7.3%
Change from 2016
-4.6pp
290
7.3%
-4.6pp
Chart view
Highest level of secondary schooling completed change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Year 8 Or Below
-86
-2.4pp
Year 9 Or Equivalent
0
-0.2pp
Year 10 Or Equivalent
-11
-0.8pp
Year 11 Or Equivalent
+54
+0.9pp
Year 12 Or Equivalent
+319
+7.3pp
Did Not Go To School
+2
0.0pp
Not Stated
-171
-4.6pp
Data table
Highest level of schooling for Renmark. 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 | 320 | 8.1% | 7.0% | 406 | 10.5% | 8.8% | -86 | -2.4pp |
| Year 9 Or Equivalent | 287 | 7.2% | 7.3% | 287 | 7.4% | 7.8% | 0 | -0.2pp |
| Year 10 Or Equivalent | 781 | 19.7% | 19.9% | 792 | 20.5% | 20.9% | -11 | -0.8pp |
| Year 11 Or Equivalent | 745 | 18.8% | 19.8% | 691 | 17.9% | 19.8% | +54 | +0.9pp |
| Year 12 Or Equivalent | 1,464 | 36.9% | 36.3% | 1,145 | 29.6% | 30.5% | +319 | +7.3pp |
| Did Not Go To School | 82 | 2.1% | 1.5% | 80 | 2.1% | 1.6% | +2 | 0.0pp |
| Not Stated | 290 | 7.3% | 8.3% | 461 | 11.9% | 10.5% | -171 | -4.6pp |
| Total | 3,969 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 3,862 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +107 | 0.0pp |