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 Burton (SA), accounting for 45.7% (2,256 people). This share was lower than Salisbury (C) (47.5%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Year 12 or Equivalent, which increased by 280 people and 3.9 percentage points.
Section overview
Highest level of secondary schooling completed
Burton (SA) - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises highest level of schooling for Burton (SA) in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Salisbury (C) and change since 2016.
Highest level of secondary schooling completed snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Burton (SA), with comparison markers for Salisbury (C).
Year 8 Or Below
2021 count
252
% of total
5.1%
Change from 2016
-0.4pp
252
5.1%
-0.4pp
Year 9 Or Equivalent
2021 count
292
% of total
5.9%
Change from 2016
-0.2pp
292
5.9%
-0.2pp
Year 10 Or Equivalent
2021 count
800
% of total
16.2%
Change from 2016
-0.8pp
800
16.2%
-0.8pp
Year 11 Or Equivalent
2021 count
839
% of total
17.0%
Change from 2016
-2.3pp
839
17.0%
-2.3pp
Year 12 Or Equivalent
2021 count
2,256
% of total
45.7%
Change from 2016
+3.9pp
2,256
45.7%
+3.9pp
Did Not Go To School
2021 count
275
% of total
5.6%
Change from 2016
+1.6pp
275
5.6%
+1.6pp
Not Stated
2021 count
223
% of total
4.5%
Change from 2016
-1.9pp
223
4.5%
-1.9pp
Chart view
Highest level of secondary schooling completed change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Year 8 Or Below
-8
-0.4pp
Year 9 Or Equivalent
+5
-0.2pp
Year 10 Or Equivalent
-4
-0.8pp
Year 11 Or Equivalent
-75
-2.3pp
Year 12 Or Equivalent
+280
+3.9pp
Did Not Go To School
+87
+1.6pp
Not Stated
-80
-1.9pp
Data table
Highest level of schooling for Burton (SA). Highest level of secondary schooling completed. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Salisbury (C).
| Category | 2021 | 2016 | Change | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | % | Salisbury (C)% | Count | % | Salisbury (C)% | Count | pp | |
| Year 8 Or Below | 252 | 5.1% | 5.7% | 260 | 5.5% | 6.3% | -8 | -0.4pp |
| Year 9 Or Equivalent | 292 | 5.9% | 5.8% | 287 | 6.1% | 6.2% | +5 | -0.2pp |
| Year 10 Or Equivalent | 800 | 16.2% | 16.0% | 804 | 17.0% | 17.6% | -4 | -0.8pp |
| Year 11 Or Equivalent | 839 | 17.0% | 16.5% | 914 | 19.3% | 18.1% | -75 | -2.3pp |
| Year 12 Or Equivalent | 2,256 | 45.7% | 47.5% | 1,976 | 41.8% | 42.6% | +280 | +3.9pp |
| Did Not Go To School | 275 | 5.6% | 3.3% | 188 | 4.0% | 2.5% | +87 | +1.6pp |
| Not Stated | 223 | 4.5% | 5.3% | 303 | 6.4% | 6.8% | -80 | -1.9pp |
| Total | 4,937 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 4,732 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +205 | 0.0pp |