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 Southern Mallee (DC), accounting for 40.5% (641 people). This share was higher than Regional SA (38.8%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Year 12 or Equivalent, which increased by 93 people and 6.7 percentage points.
Section overview
Highest level of secondary schooling completed
Southern Mallee (DC) - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises highest level of schooling for Southern Mallee (DC) in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Regional SA and change since 2016.
Highest level of secondary schooling completed snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Southern Mallee (DC), with comparison markers for Regional SA.
Year 8 Or Below
2021 count
84
% of total
5.3%
Change from 2016
-2.7pp
84
5.3%
-2.7pp
Year 9 Or Equivalent
2021 count
87
% of total
5.5%
Change from 2016
-2.5pp
87
5.5%
-2.5pp
Year 10 Or Equivalent
2021 count
282
% of total
17.8%
Change from 2016
-2.4pp
282
17.8%
-2.4pp
Year 11 Or Equivalent
2021 count
314
% of total
19.8%
Change from 2016
+0.5pp
314
19.8%
+0.5pp
Year 12 Or Equivalent
2021 count
641
% of total
40.5%
Change from 2016
+6.7pp
641
40.5%
+6.7pp
Did Not Go To School
2021 count
11
% of total
0.7%
Change from 2016
+0.4pp
11
0.7%
+0.4pp
Not Stated
2021 count
165
% of total
10.4%
Change from 2016
0.0pp
165
10.4%
0.0pp
Chart view
Highest level of secondary schooling completed change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Year 8 Or Below
-46
-2.7pp
Year 9 Or Equivalent
-42
-2.5pp
Year 10 Or Equivalent
-45
-2.4pp
Year 11 Or Equivalent
+2
+0.5pp
Year 12 Or Equivalent
+93
+6.7pp
Did Not Go To School
+6
+0.4pp
Not Stated
-3
0.0pp
Data table
Highest level of schooling for Southern Mallee (DC). Highest level of secondary schooling completed. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Regional SA.
| Category | 2021 | 2016 | Change | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | % | Regional SA% | Count | % | Regional SA% | Count | pp | |
| Year 8 Or Below | 84 | 5.3% | 5.7% | 130 | 8.0% | 7.2% | -46 | -2.7pp |
| Year 9 Or Equivalent | 87 | 5.5% | 6.1% | 129 | 8.0% | 6.6% | -42 | -2.5pp |
| Year 10 Or Equivalent | 282 | 17.8% | 19.6% | 327 | 20.2% | 19.9% | -45 | -2.4pp |
| Year 11 Or Equivalent | 314 | 19.8% | 21.0% | 312 | 19.3% | 21.1% | +2 | +0.5pp |
| Year 12 Or Equivalent | 641 | 40.5% | 38.8% | 548 | 33.8% | 34.5% | +93 | +6.7pp |
| Did Not Go To School | 11 | 0.7% | 0.5% | 5 | 0.3% | 0.4% | +6 | +0.4pp |
| Not Stated | 165 | 10.4% | 8.3% | 168 | 10.4% | 10.4% | -3 | 0.0pp |
| Total | 1,584 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 1,619 | 100.0% | 100.0% | -35 | 0.0pp |