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 Vista, accounting for 49.3% (1,172 people). This share was similar to Salisbury (C) (49.3%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Year 12 or Equivalent, which increased by 1,118 people and 13.5 percentage points.
Section overview
Highest level of secondary schooling completed
Para Vista - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises highest level of schooling for Para Vista 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 Vista, with comparison markers for Salisbury (C).
Year 8 Or Below
2021 count
117
% of total
4.9%
Change from 2016
-2.4pp
117
4.9%
-2.4pp
Year 9 Or Equivalent
2021 count
122
% of total
5.1%
Change from 2016
+1.8pp
122
5.1%
+1.8pp
Year 10 Or Equivalent
2021 count
414
% of total
17.4%
Change from 2016
-3.8pp
414
17.4%
-3.8pp
Year 11 Or Equivalent
2021 count
408
% of total
17.2%
Change from 2016
-8.6pp
408
17.2%
-8.6pp
Year 12 Or Equivalent
2021 count
1,172
% of total
49.3%
Change from 2016
+13.5pp
1,172
49.3%
+13.5pp
Did Not Go To School
2021 count
31
% of total
1.3%
Change from 2016
-0.7pp
31
1.3%
-0.7pp
Not Stated
2021 count
114
% of total
4.8%
Change from 2016
+0.2pp
114
4.8%
+0.2pp
Chart view
Highest level of secondary schooling completed change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Year 8 Or Below
+106
-2.4pp
Year 9 Or Equivalent
+117
+1.8pp
Year 10 Or Equivalent
+382
-3.8pp
Year 11 Or Equivalent
+369
-8.6pp
Year 12 Or Equivalent
+1,118
+13.5pp
Did Not Go To School
+28
-0.7pp
Not Stated
+107
+0.2pp
Data table
Highest level of schooling for Para Vista. 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 | 117 | 4.9% | 5.7% | 11 | 7.3% | 6.4% | +106 | -2.4pp |
| Year 9 Or Equivalent | 122 | 5.1% | 4.8% | 5 | 3.3% | 5.5% | +117 | +1.8pp |
| Year 10 Or Equivalent | 414 | 17.4% | 15.3% | 32 | 21.2% | 17.0% | +382 | -3.8pp |
| Year 11 Or Equivalent | 408 | 17.2% | 15.9% | 39 | 25.8% | 17.5% | +369 | -8.6pp |
| Year 12 Or Equivalent | 1,172 | 49.3% | 49.3% | 54 | 35.8% | 44.1% | +1,118 | +13.5pp |
| Did Not Go To School | 31 | 1.3% | 3.4% | 3 | 2.0% | 2.6% | +28 | -0.7pp |
| Not Stated | 114 | 4.8% | 5.5% | 7 | 4.6% | 7.0% | +107 | +0.2pp |
| Total | 2,378 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 151 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +2,227 | 0.0pp |