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 Parafield Gardens, accounting for 48.7% (7,127 people). This share was higher than Salisbury (C) (47.5%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Year 12 or Equivalent, which increased by 1,287 people and 5.3 percentage points.
Section overview
Highest level of secondary schooling completed
Parafield Gardens - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises highest level of schooling for Parafield Gardens 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 Parafield Gardens, with comparison markers for Salisbury (C).
Year 8 Or Below
2021 count
975
% of total
6.7%
Change from 2016
-0.2pp
975
6.7%
-0.2pp
Year 9 Or Equivalent
2021 count
885
% of total
6.0%
Change from 2016
-0.3pp
885
6.0%
-0.3pp
Year 10 Or Equivalent
2021 count
2,192
% of total
15.0%
Change from 2016
-2.0pp
2,192
15.0%
-2.0pp
Year 11 Or Equivalent
2021 count
2,110
% of total
14.4%
Change from 2016
-2.2pp
2,110
14.4%
-2.2pp
Year 12 Or Equivalent
2021 count
7,127
% of total
48.7%
Change from 2016
+5.3pp
7,127
48.7%
+5.3pp
Did Not Go To School
2021 count
630
% of total
4.3%
Change from 2016
+0.8pp
630
4.3%
+0.8pp
Not Stated
2021 count
721
% of total
4.9%
Change from 2016
-1.3pp
721
4.9%
-1.3pp
Chart view
Highest level of secondary schooling completed change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Year 8 Or Below
+40
-0.2pp
Year 9 Or Equivalent
+32
-0.3pp
Year 10 Or Equivalent
-98
-2.0pp
Year 11 Or Equivalent
-122
-2.2pp
Year 12 Or Equivalent
+1,287
+5.3pp
Did Not Go To School
+156
+0.8pp
Not Stated
-114
-1.3pp
Data table
Highest level of schooling for Parafield Gardens. 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 | 975 | 6.7% | 5.7% | 935 | 6.9% | 6.3% | +40 | -0.2pp |
| Year 9 Or Equivalent | 885 | 6.0% | 5.8% | 853 | 6.3% | 6.2% | +32 | -0.3pp |
| Year 10 Or Equivalent | 2,192 | 15.0% | 16.0% | 2,290 | 17.0% | 17.6% | -98 | -2.0pp |
| Year 11 Or Equivalent | 2,110 | 14.4% | 16.5% | 2,232 | 16.6% | 18.1% | -122 | -2.2pp |
| Year 12 Or Equivalent | 7,127 | 48.7% | 47.5% | 5,840 | 43.4% | 42.6% | +1,287 | +5.3pp |
| Did Not Go To School | 630 | 4.3% | 3.3% | 474 | 3.5% | 2.5% | +156 | +0.8pp |
| Not Stated | 721 | 4.9% | 5.3% | 835 | 6.2% | 6.8% | -114 | -1.3pp |
| Total | 14,640 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 13,459 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +1,181 | 0.0pp |