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 Para Hills, accounting for 49.1% (2,685 people). This share was higher than Salisbury (C) (47.5%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Year 12 or Equivalent, which increased by 393 people and 5.4 percentage points.
Section overview
Highest level of secondary schooling completed
Para Hills - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises highest level of schooling for Para Hills 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 Para Hills, with comparison markers for Salisbury (C).
Year 8 Or Below
2021 count
238
% of total
4.4%
Change from 2016
-0.5pp
238
4.4%
-0.5pp
Year 9 Or Equivalent
2021 count
295
% of total
5.4%
Change from 2016
-0.9pp
295
5.4%
-0.9pp
Year 10 Or Equivalent
2021 count
884
% of total
16.2%
Change from 2016
-1.4pp
884
16.2%
-1.4pp
Year 11 Or Equivalent
2021 count
1,026
% of total
18.8%
Change from 2016
-0.4pp
1,026
18.8%
-0.4pp
Year 12 Or Equivalent
2021 count
2,685
% of total
49.1%
Change from 2016
+5.4pp
2,685
49.1%
+5.4pp
Did Not Go To School
2021 count
94
% of total
1.7%
Change from 2016
+0.2pp
94
1.7%
+0.2pp
Not Stated
2021 count
242
% of total
4.4%
Change from 2016
-2.3pp
242
4.4%
-2.3pp
Chart view
Highest level of secondary schooling completed change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Year 8 Or Below
-18
-0.5pp
Year 9 Or Equivalent
-36
-0.9pp
Year 10 Or Equivalent
-40
-1.4pp
Year 11 Or Equivalent
+17
-0.4pp
Year 12 Or Equivalent
+393
+5.4pp
Did Not Go To School
+14
+0.2pp
Not Stated
-109
-2.3pp
Data table
Highest level of schooling for Para Hills. 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 | 238 | 4.4% | 5.7% | 256 | 4.9% | 6.3% | -18 | -0.5pp |
| Year 9 Or Equivalent | 295 | 5.4% | 5.8% | 331 | 6.3% | 6.2% | -36 | -0.9pp |
| Year 10 Or Equivalent | 884 | 16.2% | 16.0% | 924 | 17.6% | 17.6% | -40 | -1.4pp |
| Year 11 Or Equivalent | 1,026 | 18.8% | 16.5% | 1,009 | 19.2% | 18.1% | +17 | -0.4pp |
| Year 12 Or Equivalent | 2,685 | 49.1% | 47.5% | 2,292 | 43.7% | 42.6% | +393 | +5.4pp |
| Did Not Go To School | 94 | 1.7% | 3.3% | 80 | 1.5% | 2.5% | +14 | +0.2pp |
| Not Stated | 242 | 4.4% | 5.3% | 351 | 6.7% | 6.8% | -109 | -2.3pp |
| Total | 5,464 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 5,243 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +221 | 0.0pp |