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 Victoria Daly (R), accounting for 24.1% (514 people). This share was lower than Regional NT (36.8%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Year 12 or Equivalent, which increased by 124 people and 5 percentage points.
Section overview
Highest level of secondary schooling completed
Victoria Daly (R) - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises highest level of schooling for Victoria Daly (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 Victoria Daly (R), with comparison markers for Regional NT.
Year 8 Or Below
2021 count
199
% of total
9.3%
Change from 2016
-2.0pp
199
9.3%
-2.0pp
Year 9 Or Equivalent
2021 count
249
% of total
11.7%
Change from 2016
+1.4pp
249
11.7%
+1.4pp
Year 10 Or Equivalent
2021 count
503
% of total
23.6%
Change from 2016
+2.4pp
503
23.6%
+2.4pp
Year 11 Or Equivalent
2021 count
283
% of total
13.3%
Change from 2016
+3.5pp
283
13.3%
+3.5pp
Year 12 Or Equivalent
2021 count
514
% of total
24.1%
Change from 2016
+5.0pp
514
24.1%
+5.0pp
Did Not Go To School
2021 count
68
% of total
3.2%
Change from 2016
-3.0pp
68
3.2%
-3.0pp
Not Stated
2021 count
313
% of total
14.7%
Change from 2016
-7.4pp
313
14.7%
-7.4pp
Chart view
Highest level of secondary schooling completed change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Year 8 Or Below
-31
-2.0pp
Year 9 Or Equivalent
+39
+1.4pp
Year 10 Or Equivalent
+70
+2.4pp
Year 11 Or Equivalent
+82
+3.5pp
Year 12 Or Equivalent
+124
+5.0pp
Did Not Go To School
-59
-3.0pp
Not Stated
-139
-7.4pp
Data table
Highest level of schooling for Victoria Daly (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 | 199 | 9.3% | 8.5% | 230 | 11.3% | 10.5% | -31 | -2.0pp |
| Year 9 Or Equivalent | 249 | 11.7% | 8.1% | 210 | 10.3% | 7.7% | +39 | +1.4pp |
| Year 10 Or Equivalent | 503 | 23.6% | 19.8% | 433 | 21.2% | 18.5% | +70 | +2.4pp |
| Year 11 Or Equivalent | 283 | 13.3% | 12.5% | 201 | 9.8% | 11.4% | +82 | +3.5pp |
| Year 12 Or Equivalent | 514 | 24.1% | 36.8% | 390 | 19.1% | 31.6% | +124 | +5.0pp |
| Did Not Go To School | 68 | 3.2% | 2.1% | 127 | 6.2% | 2.3% | -59 | -3.0pp |
| Not Stated | 313 | 14.7% | 12.2% | 452 | 22.1% | 18.0% | -139 | -7.4pp |
| Total | 2,129 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 2,043 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +86 | 0.0pp |