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 Pooraka, accounting for 50.3% (2,978 people). This share was higher than Salisbury (C) (49.3%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Year 12 or Equivalent, which increased by 2,973 people and 36.8 percentage points.
Section overview
Highest level of secondary schooling completed
Pooraka - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises highest level of schooling for Pooraka in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Salisbury (C) and change since 2016.
Chart view
Highest level of secondary schooling completed snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Pooraka, with comparison markers for Salisbury (C).
Year 8 Or Below
2021 count
394
% of total
6.7%
Change from 2016
-1.4pp
394
6.7%
-1.4pp
Year 9 Or Equivalent
2021 count
264
% of total
4.5%
Change from 2016
-3.6pp
264
4.5%
-3.6pp
Year 10 Or Equivalent
2021 count
871
% of total
14.7%
Change from 2016
-36.7pp
871
14.7%
-36.7pp
Year 11 Or Equivalent
2021 count
892
% of total
15.1%
Change from 2016
-3.8pp
892
15.1%
-3.8pp
Year 12 Or Equivalent
2021 count
2,978
% of total
50.3%
Change from 2016
+36.8pp
2,978
50.3%
+36.8pp
Did Not Go To School
2021 count
233
% of total
3.9%
Change from 2016
+3.9pp
233
3.9%
+3.9pp
Not Stated
2021 count
287
% of total
4.8%
Change from 2016
+4.8pp
287
4.8%
+4.8pp
Highest level of secondary schooling completed change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Year 8 Or Below
+391
-1.4pp
Year 9 Or Equivalent
+261
-3.6pp
Year 10 Or Equivalent
+852
-36.7pp
Year 11 Or Equivalent
+885
-3.8pp
Year 12 Or Equivalent
+2,973
+36.8pp
Did Not Go To School
+233
+3.9pp
Not Stated
+287
+4.8pp
Data table
Highest level of schooling for Pooraka. 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 | 394 | 6.7% | 5.7% | 3 | 8.1% | 6.4% | +391 | -1.4pp |
| Year 9 Or Equivalent | 264 | 4.5% | 4.8% | 3 | 8.1% | 5.5% | +261 | -3.6pp |
| Year 10 Or Equivalent | 871 | 14.7% | 15.3% | 19 | 51.4% | 17.0% | +852 | -36.7pp |
| Year 11 Or Equivalent | 892 | 15.1% | 15.9% | 7 | 18.9% | 17.5% | +885 | -3.8pp |
| Year 12 Or Equivalent | 2,978 | 50.3% | 49.3% | 5 | 13.5% | 44.1% | +2,973 | +36.8pp |
| Did Not Go To School | 233 | 3.9% | 3.4% | 0 | 0.0% | 2.6% | +233 | +3.9pp |
| Not Stated | 287 | 4.8% | 5.5% | 0 | 0.0% | 7.0% | +287 | +4.8pp |
| Total | 5,919 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 37 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +5,882 | 0.0pp |