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 South Perth (C), accounting for 74.4% (26,630 people). This share was higher than Greater Perth (61.8%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Year 12 or Equivalent, which increased by 2,378 people and 4.2 percentage points.
Section overview
Highest level of secondary schooling completed
South Perth (C) - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises highest level of schooling for South Perth (C) in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Greater Perth and change since 2016.
Chart view
Highest level of secondary schooling completed snapshot
2021 distribution by category for South Perth (C), with comparison markers for Greater Perth.
Year 8 Or Below
2021 count
490
% of total
1.4%
Change from 2016
-0.4pp
490
1.4%
-0.4pp
Year 9 Or Equivalent
2021 count
570
% of total
1.6%
Change from 2016
-0.4pp
570
1.6%
-0.4pp
Year 10 Or Equivalent
2021 count
3,742
% of total
10.5%
Change from 2016
-0.7pp
3,742
10.5%
-0.7pp
Year 11 Or Equivalent
2021 count
1,889
% of total
5.3%
Change from 2016
-0.1pp
1,889
5.3%
-0.1pp
Year 12 Or Equivalent
2021 count
26,630
% of total
74.4%
Change from 2016
+4.2pp
26,630
74.4%
+4.2pp
Did Not Go To School
2021 count
155
% of total
0.4%
Change from 2016
0.0pp
155
0.4%
0.0pp
Not Stated
2021 count
2,330
% of total
6.5%
Change from 2016
-2.4pp
2,330
6.5%
-2.4pp
Highest level of secondary schooling completed change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Year 8 Or Below
-116
-0.4pp
Year 9 Or Equivalent
-135
-0.4pp
Year 10 Or Equivalent
-135
-0.7pp
Year 11 Or Equivalent
+18
-0.1pp
Year 12 Or Equivalent
+2,378
+4.2pp
Did Not Go To School
+19
0.0pp
Not Stated
-759
-2.4pp
Data table
Highest level of schooling for South Perth (C). Highest level of secondary schooling completed. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Greater Perth.
| Category | 2021 | 2016 | Change | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | % | Greater Perth% | Count | % | Greater Perth% | Count | pp | |
| Year 8 Or Below | 490 | 1.4% | 2.5% | 606 | 1.8% | 3.0% | -116 | -0.4pp |
| Year 9 Or Equivalent | 570 | 1.6% | 3.0% | 705 | 2.0% | 3.3% | -135 | -0.4pp |
| Year 10 Or Equivalent | 3,742 | 10.5% | 17.7% | 3,877 | 11.2% | 18.5% | -135 | -0.7pp |
| Year 11 Or Equivalent | 1,889 | 5.3% | 8.2% | 1,871 | 5.4% | 8.6% | +18 | -0.1pp |
| Year 12 Or Equivalent | 26,630 | 74.4% | 61.8% | 24,252 | 70.2% | 57.3% | +2,378 | +4.2pp |
| Did Not Go To School | 155 | 0.4% | 0.8% | 136 | 0.4% | 0.7% | +19 | 0.0pp |
| Not Stated | 2,330 | 6.5% | 6.0% | 3,089 | 8.9% | 8.6% | -759 | -2.4pp |
| Total | 35,806 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 34,536 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +1,270 | 0.0pp |