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.
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Key insight
In 2021, Year 12 or Equivalent was the most common schooling level among residents aged 15 and over in Subiaco (C), accounting for 81% (11,373 people). This share was higher than Greater Perth (61.8%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Year 12 or Equivalent, which decreased by 1,204 people, while its share rose by 2.6 percentage points.
Section overview
Highest level of secondary schooling completed
Subiaco (C) - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises highest level of schooling for Subiaco (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 Subiaco (C), with comparison markers for Greater Perth.
Year 8 Or Below
2021 count
148
% of total
1.1%
Change from 2016
-0.1pp
148
1.1%
-0.1pp
Year 9 Or Equivalent
2021 count
177
% of total
1.3%
Change from 2016
+0.1pp
177
1.3%
+0.1pp
Year 10 Or Equivalent
2021 count
976
% of total
6.9%
Change from 2016
-0.1pp
976
6.9%
-0.1pp
Year 11 Or Equivalent
2021 count
486
% of total
3.5%
Change from 2016
-0.2pp
486
3.5%
-0.2pp
Year 12 Or Equivalent
2021 count
11,373
% of total
81.0%
Change from 2016
+2.6pp
11,373
81.0%
+2.6pp
Did Not Go To School
2021 count
20
% of total
0.1%
Change from 2016
-0.1pp
20
0.1%
-0.1pp
Not Stated
2021 count
867
% of total
6.2%
Change from 2016
-2.1pp
867
6.2%
-2.1pp
Highest level of secondary schooling completed change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Year 8 Or Below
-49
-0.1pp
Year 9 Or Equivalent
-20
+0.1pp
Year 10 Or Equivalent
-143
-0.1pp
Year 11 Or Equivalent
-113
-0.2pp
Year 12 Or Equivalent
-1,204
+2.6pp
Did Not Go To School
-11
-0.1pp
Not Stated
-464
-2.1pp
Data table
Highest level of schooling for Subiaco (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 | 148 | 1.1% | 2.5% | 197 | 1.2% | 3.0% | -49 | -0.1pp |
| Year 9 Or Equivalent | 177 | 1.3% | 3.0% | 197 | 1.2% | 3.3% | -20 | +0.1pp |
| Year 10 Or Equivalent | 976 | 6.9% | 17.7% | 1,119 | 7.0% | 18.5% | -143 | -0.1pp |
| Year 11 Or Equivalent | 486 | 3.5% | 8.2% | 599 | 3.7% | 8.6% | -113 | -0.2pp |
| Year 12 Or Equivalent | 11,373 | 81.0% | 61.8% | 12,577 | 78.4% | 57.3% | -1,204 | +2.6pp |
| Did Not Go To School | 20 | 0.1% | 0.8% | 31 | 0.2% | 0.7% | -11 | -0.1pp |
| Not Stated | 867 | 6.2% | 6.0% | 1,331 | 8.3% | 8.6% | -464 | -2.1pp |
| Total | 14,047 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 16,051 | 100.0% | 100.0% | -2,004 | 0.0pp |