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 10 or Equivalent was the most common schooling level among residents aged 15 and over in White Beach, accounting for 38% (111 people). This share was higher than Tasman (M) (30.2%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Year 12 or Equivalent, which increased by 37 people and 8.6 percentage points.
Section overview
Highest level of secondary schooling completed
White Beach - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises highest level of schooling for White Beach in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Tasman (M) and change since 2016.
Highest level of secondary schooling completed snapshot
2021 distribution by category for White Beach, with comparison markers for Tasman (M).
Year 8 Or Below
2021 count
13
% of total
4.5%
Change from 2016
-0.3pp
13
4.5%
-0.3pp
Year 9 Or Equivalent
2021 count
25
% of total
8.6%
Change from 2016
-2.7pp
25
8.6%
-2.7pp
Year 10 Or Equivalent
2021 count
111
% of total
38.0%
Change from 2016
+0.9pp
111
38.0%
+0.9pp
Year 11 Or Equivalent
2021 count
23
% of total
7.9%
Change from 2016
+1.4pp
23
7.9%
+1.4pp
Year 12 Or Equivalent
2021 count
105
% of total
36.0%
Change from 2016
+8.6pp
105
36.0%
+8.6pp
Did Not Go To School
2021 count
0
% of total
0.0%
Change from 2016
0.0pp
0
0.0%
0.0pp
Not Stated
2021 count
15
% of total
5.1%
Change from 2016
-7.8pp
15
5.1%
-7.8pp
Chart view
Highest level of secondary schooling completed change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Year 8 Or Below
+1
-0.3pp
Year 9 Or Equivalent
-3
-2.7pp
Year 10 Or Equivalent
+19
+0.9pp
Year 11 Or Equivalent
+7
+1.4pp
Year 12 Or Equivalent
+37
+8.6pp
Did Not Go To School
0
0.0pp
Not Stated
-17
-7.8pp
Data table
Highest level of schooling for White Beach. Highest level of secondary schooling completed. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Tasman (M).
| Category | 2021 | 2016 | Change | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | % | Tasman (M)% | Count | % | Tasman (M)% | Count | pp | |
| Year 8 Or Below | 13 | 4.5% | 4.3% | 12 | 4.8% | 5.5% | +1 | -0.3pp |
| Year 9 Or Equivalent | 25 | 8.6% | 9.9% | 28 | 11.3% | 11.0% | -3 | -2.7pp |
| Year 10 Or Equivalent | 111 | 38.0% | 30.2% | 92 | 37.1% | 31.8% | +19 | +0.9pp |
| Year 11 Or Equivalent | 23 | 7.9% | 7.2% | 16 | 6.5% | 6.2% | +7 | +1.4pp |
| Year 12 Or Equivalent | 105 | 36.0% | 38.7% | 68 | 27.4% | 31.5% | +37 | +8.6pp |
| Did Not Go To School | 0 | 0.0% | 0.3% | 0 | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0 | 0.0pp |
| Not Stated | 15 | 5.1% | 9.5% | 32 | 12.9% | 14.1% | -17 | -7.8pp |
| Total | 292 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 248 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +44 | 0.0pp |