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 Gulfview Heights (part), accounting for 51.9% (1,590 people). This share was higher than Salisbury (C) (47.5%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Year 12 or Equivalent, which increased by 181 people and 4.7 percentage points.
Section overview
Highest level of secondary schooling completed
Gulfview Heights (part) - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises highest level of schooling for Gulfview Heights (part) 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 Gulfview Heights (part), with comparison markers for Salisbury (C).
Year 8 Or Below
2021 count
123
% of total
4.0%
Change from 2016
-0.6pp
123
4.0%
-0.6pp
Year 9 Or Equivalent
2021 count
134
% of total
4.4%
Change from 2016
+0.1pp
134
4.4%
+0.1pp
Year 10 Or Equivalent
2021 count
489
% of total
16.0%
Change from 2016
-1.2pp
489
16.0%
-1.2pp
Year 11 Or Equivalent
2021 count
611
% of total
20.0%
Change from 2016
-1.8pp
611
20.0%
-1.8pp
Year 12 Or Equivalent
2021 count
1,590
% of total
51.9%
Change from 2016
+4.7pp
1,590
51.9%
+4.7pp
Did Not Go To School
2021 count
33
% of total
1.1%
Change from 2016
+0.4pp
33
1.1%
+0.4pp
Not Stated
2021 count
82
% of total
2.7%
Change from 2016
-1.5pp
82
2.7%
-1.5pp
Chart view
Highest level of secondary schooling completed change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Year 8 Or Below
-14
-0.6pp
Year 9 Or Equivalent
+5
+0.1pp
Year 10 Or Equivalent
-23
-1.2pp
Year 11 Or Equivalent
-38
-1.8pp
Year 12 Or Equivalent
+181
+4.7pp
Did Not Go To School
+11
+0.4pp
Not Stated
-43
-1.5pp
Data table
Highest level of schooling for Gulfview Heights (part). 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 | 123 | 4.0% | 5.7% | 137 | 4.6% | 6.3% | -14 | -0.6pp |
| Year 9 Or Equivalent | 134 | 4.4% | 5.8% | 129 | 4.3% | 6.2% | +5 | +0.1pp |
| Year 10 Or Equivalent | 489 | 16.0% | 16.0% | 512 | 17.2% | 17.6% | -23 | -1.2pp |
| Year 11 Or Equivalent | 611 | 20.0% | 16.5% | 649 | 21.8% | 18.1% | -38 | -1.8pp |
| Year 12 Or Equivalent | 1,590 | 51.9% | 47.5% | 1,409 | 47.2% | 42.6% | +181 | +4.7pp |
| Did Not Go To School | 33 | 1.1% | 3.3% | 22 | 0.7% | 2.5% | +11 | +0.4pp |
| Not Stated | 82 | 2.7% | 5.3% | 125 | 4.2% | 6.8% | -43 | -1.5pp |
| Total | 3,062 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 2,983 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +79 | 0.0pp |