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 Tiwi Islands (R), accounting for 29.8% (541 people). This share was lower than Regional NT (36.8%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Year 12 or Equivalent, which increased by 125 people and 7.2 percentage points.
Section overview
Highest level of secondary schooling completed
Tiwi Islands (R) - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises highest level of schooling for Tiwi Islands (R) in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Regional NT and change since 2016.
Highest level of secondary schooling completed snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Tiwi Islands (R), with comparison markers for Regional NT.
Year 8 Or Below
2021 count
94
% of total
5.2%
Change from 2016
-2.1pp
94
5.2%
-2.1pp
Year 9 Or Equivalent
2021 count
90
% of total
5.0%
Change from 2016
-1.6pp
90
5.0%
-1.6pp
Year 10 Or Equivalent
2021 count
498
% of total
27.4%
Change from 2016
-6.0pp
498
27.4%
-6.0pp
Year 11 Or Equivalent
2021 count
429
% of total
23.6%
Change from 2016
+1.9pp
429
23.6%
+1.9pp
Year 12 Or Equivalent
2021 count
541
% of total
29.8%
Change from 2016
+7.2pp
541
29.8%
+7.2pp
Did Not Go To School
2021 count
8
% of total
0.4%
Change from 2016
-0.3pp
8
0.4%
-0.3pp
Not Stated
2021 count
155
% of total
8.5%
Change from 2016
+0.8pp
155
8.5%
+0.8pp
Chart view
Highest level of secondary schooling completed change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Year 8 Or Below
-41
-2.1pp
Year 9 Or Equivalent
-32
-1.6pp
Year 10 Or Equivalent
-116
-6.0pp
Year 11 Or Equivalent
+29
+1.9pp
Year 12 Or Equivalent
+125
+7.2pp
Did Not Go To School
-5
-0.3pp
Not Stated
+14
+0.8pp
Data table
Highest level of schooling for Tiwi Islands (R). Highest level of secondary schooling completed. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Regional NT.
| Category | 2021 | 2016 | Change | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | % | Regional NT% | Count | % | Regional NT% | Count | pp | |
| Year 8 Or Below | 94 | 5.2% | 8.5% | 135 | 7.3% | 10.5% | -41 | -2.1pp |
| Year 9 Or Equivalent | 90 | 5.0% | 8.1% | 122 | 6.6% | 7.7% | -32 | -1.6pp |
| Year 10 Or Equivalent | 498 | 27.4% | 19.8% | 614 | 33.4% | 18.5% | -116 | -6.0pp |
| Year 11 Or Equivalent | 429 | 23.6% | 12.5% | 400 | 21.7% | 11.4% | +29 | +1.9pp |
| Year 12 Or Equivalent | 541 | 29.8% | 36.8% | 416 | 22.6% | 31.6% | +125 | +7.2pp |
| Did Not Go To School | 8 | 0.4% | 2.1% | 13 | 0.7% | 2.3% | -5 | -0.3pp |
| Not Stated | 155 | 8.5% | 12.2% | 141 | 7.7% | 18.0% | +14 | +0.8pp |
| Total | 1,815 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 1,841 | 100.0% | 100.0% | -26 | 0.0pp |