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 Roper Gulf (R), accounting for 22% (1,062 people). This share was lower than Regional NT (37.9%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Year 12 or Equivalent, which increased by 224 people and 3 percentage points.
Section overview
Highest level of secondary schooling completed
Roper Gulf (R) - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises highest level of schooling for Roper Gulf (R) in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Regional NT and change since 2016.
Highest level of secondary schooling completed snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Roper Gulf (R), with comparison markers for Regional NT.
Year 8 Or Below
2021 count
462
% of total
9.6%
Change from 2016
-4.8pp
462
9.6%
-4.8pp
Year 9 Or Equivalent
2021 count
551
% of total
11.4%
Change from 2016
-1.2pp
551
11.4%
-1.2pp
Year 10 Or Equivalent
2021 count
1,061
% of total
22.0%
Change from 2016
+0.5pp
1,061
22.0%
+0.5pp
Year 11 Or Equivalent
2021 count
833
% of total
17.3%
Change from 2016
+3.4pp
833
17.3%
+3.4pp
Year 12 Or Equivalent
2021 count
1,062
% of total
22.0%
Change from 2016
+3.0pp
1,062
22.0%
+3.0pp
Did Not Go To School
2021 count
149
% of total
3.1%
Change from 2016
-0.5pp
149
3.1%
-0.5pp
Not Stated
2021 count
706
% of total
14.6%
Change from 2016
-0.5pp
706
14.6%
-0.5pp
Chart view
Highest level of secondary schooling completed change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Year 8 Or Below
-173
-4.8pp
Year 9 Or Equivalent
-3
-1.2pp
Year 10 Or Equivalent
+111
+0.5pp
Year 11 Or Equivalent
+222
+3.4pp
Year 12 Or Equivalent
+224
+3.0pp
Did Not Go To School
-8
-0.5pp
Not Stated
+40
-0.5pp
Data table
Highest level of schooling for Roper Gulf (R). Highest level of secondary schooling completed. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Regional NT.
| Category | 2021 | 2016 | Change | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | % | Regional NT% | Count | % | Regional NT% | Count | pp | |
| Year 8 Or Below | 462 | 9.6% | 8.3% | 635 | 14.4% | 10.3% | -173 | -4.8pp |
| Year 9 Or Equivalent | 551 | 11.4% | 7.6% | 554 | 12.6% | 7.2% | -3 | -1.2pp |
| Year 10 Or Equivalent | 1,061 | 22.0% | 19.5% | 950 | 21.5% | 18.2% | +111 | +0.5pp |
| Year 11 Or Equivalent | 833 | 17.3% | 12.2% | 611 | 13.9% | 11.1% | +222 | +3.4pp |
| Year 12 Or Equivalent | 1,062 | 22.0% | 37.9% | 838 | 19.0% | 32.6% | +224 | +3.0pp |
| Did Not Go To School | 149 | 3.1% | 2.2% | 157 | 3.6% | 2.3% | -8 | -0.5pp |
| Not Stated | 706 | 14.6% | 12.3% | 666 | 15.1% | 18.2% | +40 | -0.5pp |
| Total | 4,824 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 4,411 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +413 | 0.0pp |