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 Goodwood (SA), accounting for 77.6% (1,792 people). This share was higher than Unley (C) (75.4%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Year 12 or Equivalent, which increased by 1,780 people and 34.7 percentage points.
Section overview
Highest level of secondary schooling completed
Goodwood (SA) - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises highest level of schooling for Goodwood (SA) 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 Goodwood (SA), with comparison markers for Unley (C).
Year 8 Or Below
2021 count
67
% of total
2.9%
Change from 2016
+2.9pp
67
2.9%
+2.9pp
Year 9 Or Equivalent
2021 count
30
% of total
1.3%
Change from 2016
+1.3pp
30
1.3%
+1.3pp
Year 10 Or Equivalent
2021 count
123
% of total
5.3%
Change from 2016
-23.3pp
123
5.3%
-23.3pp
Year 11 Or Equivalent
2021 count
197
% of total
8.5%
Change from 2016
-9.4pp
197
8.5%
-9.4pp
Year 12 Or Equivalent
2021 count
1,792
% of total
77.6%
Change from 2016
+34.7pp
1,792
77.6%
+34.7pp
Did Not Go To School
2021 count
29
% of total
1.3%
Change from 2016
+1.3pp
29
1.3%
+1.3pp
Not Stated
2021 count
71
% of total
3.1%
Change from 2016
-7.6pp
71
3.1%
-7.6pp
Chart view
Highest level of secondary schooling completed change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Year 8 Or Below
+67
+2.9pp
Year 9 Or Equivalent
+30
+1.3pp
Year 10 Or Equivalent
+115
-23.3pp
Year 11 Or Equivalent
+192
-9.4pp
Year 12 Or Equivalent
+1,780
+34.7pp
Did Not Go To School
+29
+1.3pp
Not Stated
+68
-7.6pp
Data table
Highest level of schooling for Goodwood (SA). 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 | 67 | 2.9% | 2.7% | 0 | 0.0% | 3.3% | +67 | +2.9pp |
| Year 9 Or Equivalent | 30 | 1.3% | 1.5% | 0 | 0.0% | 1.9% | +30 | +1.3pp |
| Year 10 Or Equivalent | 123 | 5.3% | 6.7% | 8 | 28.6% | 7.4% | +115 | -23.3pp |
| Year 11 Or Equivalent | 197 | 8.5% | 9.7% | 5 | 17.9% | 10.0% | +192 | -9.4pp |
| Year 12 Or Equivalent | 1,792 | 77.6% | 75.4% | 12 | 42.9% | 70.4% | +1,780 | +34.7pp |
| Did Not Go To School | 29 | 1.3% | 0.5% | 0 | 0.0% | 0.5% | +29 | +1.3pp |
| Not Stated | 71 | 3.1% | 3.5% | 3 | 10.7% | 6.4% | +68 | -7.6pp |
| Total | 2,309 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 28 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +2,281 | 0.0pp |