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 Shark Bay (S), accounting for 38.9% (335 people). This share was lower than Regional WA (42.1%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Year 12 or Equivalent, which increased by 49 people and 2.2 percentage points.
Section overview
Highest level of secondary schooling completed
Shark Bay (S) - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises highest level of schooling for Shark Bay (S) in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Regional WA and change since 2016.
Highest level of secondary schooling completed snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Shark Bay (S), with comparison markers for Regional WA.
Year 8 Or Below
2021 count
25
% of total
2.9%
Change from 2016
-0.3pp
25
2.9%
-0.3pp
Year 9 Or Equivalent
2021 count
47
% of total
5.5%
Change from 2016
-1.6pp
47
5.5%
-1.6pp
Year 10 Or Equivalent
2021 count
230
% of total
26.7%
Change from 2016
-1.8pp
230
26.7%
-1.8pp
Year 11 Or Equivalent
2021 count
90
% of total
10.5%
Change from 2016
-2.6pp
90
10.5%
-2.6pp
Year 12 Or Equivalent
2021 count
335
% of total
38.9%
Change from 2016
+2.2pp
335
38.9%
+2.2pp
Did Not Go To School
2021 count
4
% of total
0.5%
Change from 2016
+0.5pp
4
0.5%
+0.5pp
Not Stated
2021 count
130
% of total
15.1%
Change from 2016
+3.6pp
130
15.1%
+3.6pp
Chart view
Highest level of secondary schooling completed change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Year 8 Or Below
0
-0.3pp
Year 9 Or Equivalent
-8
-1.6pp
Year 10 Or Equivalent
+8
-1.8pp
Year 11 Or Equivalent
-12
-2.6pp
Year 12 Or Equivalent
+49
+2.2pp
Did Not Go To School
+4
+0.5pp
Not Stated
+40
+3.6pp
Data table
Highest level of schooling for Shark Bay (S). Highest level of secondary schooling completed. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Regional WA.
| Category | 2021 | 2016 | Change | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | % | Regional WA% | Count | % | Regional WA% | Count | pp | |
| Year 8 Or Below | 25 | 2.9% | 3.2% | 25 | 3.2% | 3.8% | 0 | -0.3pp |
| Year 9 Or Equivalent | 47 | 5.5% | 5.4% | 55 | 7.1% | 5.6% | -8 | -1.6pp |
| Year 10 Or Equivalent | 230 | 26.7% | 25.7% | 222 | 28.5% | 26.4% | +8 | -1.8pp |
| Year 11 Or Equivalent | 90 | 10.5% | 11.6% | 102 | 13.1% | 11.9% | -12 | -2.6pp |
| Year 12 Or Equivalent | 335 | 38.9% | 42.1% | 286 | 36.7% | 38.7% | +49 | +2.2pp |
| Did Not Go To School | 4 | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0 | 0.0% | 0.5% | +4 | +0.5pp |
| Not Stated | 130 | 15.1% | 11.5% | 90 | 11.5% | 12.9% | +40 | +3.6pp |
| Total | 861 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 780 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +81 | 0.0pp |