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 The Coorong (DC), accounting for 33.8% (1,498 people). This share was lower than Regional SA (38.8%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Year 12 or Equivalent, which increased by 216 people and 3.4 percentage points.
Section overview
Highest level of secondary schooling completed
The Coorong (DC) - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises highest level of schooling for The Coorong (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 The Coorong (DC), with comparison markers for Regional SA.
Year 8 Or Below
2021 count
320
% of total
7.2%
Change from 2016
-1.9pp
320
7.2%
-1.9pp
Year 9 Or Equivalent
2021 count
288
% of total
6.5%
Change from 2016
-1.8pp
288
6.5%
-1.8pp
Year 10 Or Equivalent
2021 count
892
% of total
20.1%
Change from 2016
-1.7pp
892
20.1%
-1.7pp
Year 11 Or Equivalent
2021 count
923
% of total
20.8%
Change from 2016
+0.3pp
923
20.8%
+0.3pp
Year 12 Or Equivalent
2021 count
1,498
% of total
33.8%
Change from 2016
+3.4pp
1,498
33.8%
+3.4pp
Did Not Go To School
2021 count
17
% of total
0.4%
Change from 2016
+0.2pp
17
0.4%
+0.2pp
Not Stated
2021 count
500
% of total
11.3%
Change from 2016
+1.5pp
500
11.3%
+1.5pp
Chart view
Highest level of secondary schooling completed change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Year 8 Or Below
-65
-1.9pp
Year 9 Or Equivalent
-60
-1.8pp
Year 10 Or Equivalent
-25
-1.7pp
Year 11 Or Equivalent
+58
+0.3pp
Year 12 Or Equivalent
+216
+3.4pp
Did Not Go To School
+10
+0.2pp
Not Stated
+89
+1.5pp
Data table
Highest level of schooling for The Coorong (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 | 320 | 7.2% | 5.7% | 385 | 9.1% | 7.2% | -65 | -1.9pp |
| Year 9 Or Equivalent | 288 | 6.5% | 6.1% | 348 | 8.3% | 6.6% | -60 | -1.8pp |
| Year 10 Or Equivalent | 892 | 20.1% | 19.6% | 917 | 21.8% | 19.9% | -25 | -1.7pp |
| Year 11 Or Equivalent | 923 | 20.8% | 21.0% | 865 | 20.5% | 21.1% | +58 | +0.3pp |
| Year 12 Or Equivalent | 1,498 | 33.8% | 38.8% | 1,282 | 30.4% | 34.5% | +216 | +3.4pp |
| Did Not Go To School | 17 | 0.4% | 0.5% | 7 | 0.2% | 0.4% | +10 | +0.2pp |
| Not Stated | 500 | 11.3% | 8.3% | 411 | 9.8% | 10.4% | +89 | +1.5pp |
| Total | 4,438 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 4,215 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +223 | 0.0pp |