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 Roxby Downs (M), accounting for 48.4% (1,374 people). This share was higher than Regional SA (38.8%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Year 11 or Equivalent, which decreased by 98 people and 3.9 percentage points.
Section overview
Highest level of secondary schooling completed
Roxby Downs (M) - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises highest level of schooling for Roxby Downs (M) 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 Roxby Downs (M), with comparison markers for Regional SA.
Year 8 Or Below
2021 count
34
% of total
1.2%
Change from 2016
+0.2pp
34
1.2%
+0.2pp
Year 9 Or Equivalent
2021 count
84
% of total
3.0%
Change from 2016
+0.1pp
84
3.0%
+0.1pp
Year 10 Or Equivalent
2021 count
456
% of total
16.1%
Change from 2016
-1.3pp
456
16.1%
-1.3pp
Year 11 Or Equivalent
2021 count
507
% of total
17.9%
Change from 2016
-3.9pp
507
17.9%
-3.9pp
Year 12 Or Equivalent
2021 count
1,374
% of total
48.4%
Change from 2016
+2.4pp
1,374
48.4%
+2.4pp
Did Not Go To School
2021 count
6
% of total
0.2%
Change from 2016
+0.1pp
6
0.2%
+0.1pp
Not Stated
2021 count
378
% of total
13.3%
Change from 2016
+2.5pp
378
13.3%
+2.5pp
Chart view
Highest level of secondary schooling completed change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Year 8 Or Below
+5
+0.2pp
Year 9 Or Equivalent
+3
+0.1pp
Year 10 Or Equivalent
-26
-1.3pp
Year 11 Or Equivalent
-98
-3.9pp
Year 12 Or Equivalent
+97
+2.4pp
Did Not Go To School
+3
+0.1pp
Not Stated
+77
+2.5pp
Data table
Highest level of schooling for Roxby Downs (M). 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 | 34 | 1.2% | 5.7% | 29 | 1.0% | 7.2% | +5 | +0.2pp |
| Year 9 Or Equivalent | 84 | 3.0% | 6.1% | 81 | 2.9% | 6.6% | +3 | +0.1pp |
| Year 10 Or Equivalent | 456 | 16.1% | 19.6% | 482 | 17.4% | 19.9% | -26 | -1.3pp |
| Year 11 Or Equivalent | 507 | 17.9% | 21.0% | 605 | 21.8% | 21.1% | -98 | -3.9pp |
| Year 12 Or Equivalent | 1,374 | 48.4% | 38.8% | 1,277 | 46.0% | 34.5% | +97 | +2.4pp |
| Did Not Go To School | 6 | 0.2% | 0.5% | 3 | 0.1% | 0.4% | +3 | +0.1pp |
| Not Stated | 378 | 13.3% | 8.3% | 301 | 10.8% | 10.4% | +77 | +2.5pp |
| Total | 2,839 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 2,778 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +61 | 0.0pp |