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 Paralowie, accounting for 44.5% (6,141 people). This share was lower than Salisbury (C) (47.5%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Year 12 or Equivalent, which increased by 1,129 people and 5.4 percentage points.
Section overview
Highest level of secondary schooling completed
Paralowie - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises highest level of schooling for Paralowie 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 Paralowie, with comparison markers for Salisbury (C).
Year 8 Or Below
2021 count
730
% of total
5.3%
Change from 2016
-0.1pp
730
5.3%
-0.1pp
Year 9 Or Equivalent
2021 count
857
% of total
6.2%
Change from 2016
-0.6pp
857
6.2%
-0.6pp
Year 10 Or Equivalent
2021 count
2,363
% of total
17.1%
Change from 2016
-2.1pp
2,363
17.1%
-2.1pp
Year 11 Or Equivalent
2021 count
2,582
% of total
18.7%
Change from 2016
-2.6pp
2,582
18.7%
-2.6pp
Year 12 Or Equivalent
2021 count
6,141
% of total
44.5%
Change from 2016
+5.4pp
6,141
44.5%
+5.4pp
Did Not Go To School
2021 count
532
% of total
3.9%
Change from 2016
+1.2pp
532
3.9%
+1.2pp
Not Stated
2021 count
585
% of total
4.2%
Change from 2016
-1.3pp
585
4.2%
-1.3pp
Chart view
Highest level of secondary schooling completed change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Year 8 Or Below
+42
-0.1pp
Year 9 Or Equivalent
-14
-0.6pp
Year 10 Or Equivalent
-97
-2.1pp
Year 11 Or Equivalent
-148
-2.6pp
Year 12 Or Equivalent
+1,129
+5.4pp
Did Not Go To School
+182
+1.2pp
Not Stated
-117
-1.3pp
Data table
Highest level of schooling for Paralowie. 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 | 730 | 5.3% | 5.7% | 688 | 5.4% | 6.3% | +42 | -0.1pp |
| Year 9 Or Equivalent | 857 | 6.2% | 5.8% | 871 | 6.8% | 6.2% | -14 | -0.6pp |
| Year 10 Or Equivalent | 2,363 | 17.1% | 16.0% | 2,460 | 19.2% | 17.6% | -97 | -2.1pp |
| Year 11 Or Equivalent | 2,582 | 18.7% | 16.5% | 2,730 | 21.3% | 18.1% | -148 | -2.6pp |
| Year 12 Or Equivalent | 6,141 | 44.5% | 47.5% | 5,012 | 39.1% | 42.6% | +1,129 | +5.4pp |
| Did Not Go To School | 532 | 3.9% | 3.3% | 350 | 2.7% | 2.5% | +182 | +1.2pp |
| Not Stated | 585 | 4.2% | 5.3% | 702 | 5.5% | 6.8% | -117 | -1.3pp |
| Total | 13,790 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 12,813 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +977 | 0.0pp |