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 Salisbury (SA), accounting for 39% (2,799 people). This share was lower than Salisbury (C) (47.5%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Year 12 or Equivalent, which increased by 445 people and 4.2 percentage points.
Section overview
Highest level of secondary schooling completed
Salisbury (SA) - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises highest level of schooling for Salisbury (SA) 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 Salisbury (SA), with comparison markers for Salisbury (C).
Year 8 Or Below
2021 count
645
% of total
9.0%
Change from 2016
-1.1pp
645
9.0%
-1.1pp
Year 9 Or Equivalent
2021 count
412
% of total
5.7%
Change from 2016
-1.0pp
412
5.7%
-1.0pp
Year 10 Or Equivalent
2021 count
1,138
% of total
15.9%
Change from 2016
-1.5pp
1,138
15.9%
-1.5pp
Year 11 Or Equivalent
2021 count
1,099
% of total
15.3%
Change from 2016
-0.6pp
1,099
15.3%
-0.6pp
Year 12 Or Equivalent
2021 count
2,799
% of total
39.0%
Change from 2016
+4.2pp
2,799
39.0%
+4.2pp
Did Not Go To School
2021 count
507
% of total
7.1%
Change from 2016
+1.9pp
507
7.1%
+1.9pp
Not Stated
2021 count
576
% of total
8.0%
Change from 2016
-1.9pp
576
8.0%
-1.9pp
Chart view
Highest level of secondary schooling completed change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Year 8 Or Below
-37
-1.1pp
Year 9 Or Equivalent
-41
-1.0pp
Year 10 Or Equivalent
-39
-1.5pp
Year 11 Or Equivalent
+26
-0.6pp
Year 12 Or Equivalent
+445
+4.2pp
Did Not Go To School
+156
+1.9pp
Not Stated
-92
-1.9pp
Data table
Highest level of schooling for Salisbury (SA). 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 | 645 | 9.0% | 5.7% | 682 | 10.1% | 6.3% | -37 | -1.1pp |
| Year 9 Or Equivalent | 412 | 5.7% | 5.8% | 453 | 6.7% | 6.2% | -41 | -1.0pp |
| Year 10 Or Equivalent | 1,138 | 15.9% | 16.0% | 1,177 | 17.4% | 17.6% | -39 | -1.5pp |
| Year 11 Or Equivalent | 1,099 | 15.3% | 16.5% | 1,073 | 15.9% | 18.1% | +26 | -0.6pp |
| Year 12 Or Equivalent | 2,799 | 39.0% | 47.5% | 2,354 | 34.8% | 42.6% | +445 | +4.2pp |
| Did Not Go To School | 507 | 7.1% | 3.3% | 351 | 5.2% | 2.5% | +156 | +1.9pp |
| Not Stated | 576 | 8.0% | 5.3% | 668 | 9.9% | 6.8% | -92 | -1.9pp |
| Total | 7,176 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 6,758 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +418 | 0.0pp |