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 Robe (DC), accounting for 45.7% (590 people). This share was higher than Regional SA (38.8%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Year 12 or Equivalent, which increased by 127 people and 5.6 percentage points.
Section overview
Highest level of secondary schooling completed
Robe (DC) - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises highest level of schooling for Robe (DC) in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Regional SA and change since 2016.
Highest level of secondary schooling completed snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Robe (DC), with comparison markers for Regional SA.
Year 8 Or Below
2021 count
39
% of total
3.0%
Change from 2016
-1.3pp
39
3.0%
-1.3pp
Year 9 Or Equivalent
2021 count
58
% of total
4.5%
Change from 2016
-0.9pp
58
4.5%
-0.9pp
Year 10 Or Equivalent
2021 count
229
% of total
17.8%
Change from 2016
-1.2pp
229
17.8%
-1.2pp
Year 11 Or Equivalent
2021 count
278
% of total
21.6%
Change from 2016
0.0pp
278
21.6%
0.0pp
Year 12 Or Equivalent
2021 count
590
% of total
45.7%
Change from 2016
+5.6pp
590
45.7%
+5.6pp
Did Not Go To School
2021 count
5
% of total
0.4%
Change from 2016
+0.4pp
5
0.4%
+0.4pp
Not Stated
2021 count
91
% of total
7.1%
Change from 2016
-2.6pp
91
7.1%
-2.6pp
Chart view
Highest level of secondary schooling completed change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Year 8 Or Below
-11
-1.3pp
Year 9 Or Equivalent
-4
-0.9pp
Year 10 Or Equivalent
+10
-1.2pp
Year 11 Or Equivalent
+29
0.0pp
Year 12 Or Equivalent
+127
+5.6pp
Did Not Go To School
+5
+0.4pp
Not Stated
-21
-2.6pp
Data table
Highest level of schooling for Robe (DC). Highest level of secondary schooling completed. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Regional SA.
| Category | 2021 | 2016 | Change | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | % | Regional SA% | Count | % | Regional SA% | Count | pp | |
| Year 8 Or Below | 39 | 3.0% | 5.7% | 50 | 4.3% | 7.2% | -11 | -1.3pp |
| Year 9 Or Equivalent | 58 | 4.5% | 6.1% | 62 | 5.4% | 6.6% | -4 | -0.9pp |
| Year 10 Or Equivalent | 229 | 17.8% | 19.6% | 219 | 19.0% | 19.9% | +10 | -1.2pp |
| Year 11 Or Equivalent | 278 | 21.6% | 21.0% | 249 | 21.6% | 21.1% | +29 | 0.0pp |
| Year 12 Or Equivalent | 590 | 45.7% | 38.8% | 463 | 40.1% | 34.5% | +127 | +5.6pp |
| Did Not Go To School | 5 | 0.4% | 0.5% | 0 | 0.0% | 0.4% | +5 | +0.4pp |
| Not Stated | 91 | 7.1% | 8.3% | 112 | 9.7% | 10.4% | -21 | -2.6pp |
| Total | 1,290 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 1,155 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +135 | 0.0pp |