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 Clarence Park, accounting for 70.4% (1,558 people). This share was lower than Unley (C) (72.4%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Year 12 or Equivalent, which increased by 170 people and 4.8 percentage points.
Section overview
Highest level of secondary schooling completed
Clarence Park - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises highest level of schooling for Clarence Park in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Unley (C) and change since 2016.
Highest level of secondary schooling completed snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Clarence Park, with comparison markers for Unley (C).
Year 8 Or Below
2021 count
66
% of total
3.0%
Change from 2016
-0.6pp
66
3.0%
-0.6pp
Year 9 Or Equivalent
2021 count
65
% of total
2.9%
Change from 2016
-0.5pp
65
2.9%
-0.5pp
Year 10 Or Equivalent
2021 count
185
% of total
8.4%
Change from 2016
-1.1pp
185
8.4%
-1.1pp
Year 11 Or Equivalent
2021 count
278
% of total
12.6%
Change from 2016
+0.1pp
278
12.6%
+0.1pp
Year 12 Or Equivalent
2021 count
1,558
% of total
70.4%
Change from 2016
+4.8pp
1,558
70.4%
+4.8pp
Did Not Go To School
2021 count
9
% of total
0.4%
Change from 2016
0.0pp
9
0.4%
0.0pp
Not Stated
2021 count
53
% of total
2.4%
Change from 2016
-2.6pp
53
2.4%
-2.6pp
Chart view
Highest level of secondary schooling completed change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Year 8 Or Below
-11
-0.6pp
Year 9 Or Equivalent
-7
-0.5pp
Year 10 Or Equivalent
-17
-1.1pp
Year 11 Or Equivalent
+14
+0.1pp
Year 12 Or Equivalent
+170
+4.8pp
Did Not Go To School
+1
0.0pp
Not Stated
-52
-2.6pp
Data table
Highest level of schooling for Clarence Park. Highest level of secondary schooling completed. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Unley (C).
| Category | 2021 | 2016 | Change | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | % | Unley (C)% | Count | % | Unley (C)% | Count | pp | |
| Year 8 Or Below | 66 | 3.0% | 2.9% | 77 | 3.6% | 3.5% | -11 | -0.6pp |
| Year 9 Or Equivalent | 65 | 2.9% | 2.6% | 72 | 3.4% | 2.8% | -7 | -0.5pp |
| Year 10 Or Equivalent | 185 | 8.4% | 7.6% | 202 | 9.5% | 8.3% | -17 | -1.1pp |
| Year 11 Or Equivalent | 278 | 12.6% | 10.6% | 264 | 12.5% | 10.9% | +14 | +0.1pp |
| Year 12 Or Equivalent | 1,558 | 70.4% | 72.4% | 1,388 | 65.6% | 67.8% | +170 | +4.8pp |
| Did Not Go To School | 9 | 0.4% | 0.5% | 8 | 0.4% | 0.5% | +1 | 0.0pp |
| Not Stated | 53 | 2.4% | 3.4% | 105 | 5.0% | 6.2% | -52 | -2.6pp |
| Total | 2,214 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 2,116 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +98 | 0.0pp |