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 Wakefield (DC), accounting for 37.3% (1,961 people). This share was lower than Regional SA (38.8%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Year 12 or Equivalent, which increased by 211 people and 3.7 percentage points.
Section overview
Highest level of secondary schooling completed
Wakefield (DC) - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises highest level of schooling for Wakefield (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 Wakefield (DC), with comparison markers for Regional SA.
Year 8 Or Below
2021 count
325
% of total
6.2%
Change from 2016
-1.7pp
325
6.2%
-1.7pp
Year 9 Or Equivalent
2021 count
356
% of total
6.8%
Change from 2016
-1.0pp
356
6.8%
-1.0pp
Year 10 Or Equivalent
2021 count
1,096
% of total
20.9%
Change from 2016
+0.6pp
1,096
20.9%
+0.6pp
Year 11 Or Equivalent
2021 count
1,100
% of total
20.9%
Change from 2016
-0.6pp
1,100
20.9%
-0.6pp
Year 12 Or Equivalent
2021 count
1,961
% of total
37.3%
Change from 2016
+3.7pp
1,961
37.3%
+3.7pp
Did Not Go To School
2021 count
10
% of total
0.2%
Change from 2016
0.0pp
10
0.2%
0.0pp
Not Stated
2021 count
403
% of total
7.7%
Change from 2016
-0.9pp
403
7.7%
-0.9pp
Chart view
Highest level of secondary schooling completed change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Year 8 Or Below
-85
-1.7pp
Year 9 Or Equivalent
-51
-1.0pp
Year 10 Or Equivalent
+40
+0.6pp
Year 11 Or Equivalent
-18
-0.6pp
Year 12 Or Equivalent
+211
+3.7pp
Did Not Go To School
-3
0.0pp
Not Stated
-46
-0.9pp
Data table
Highest level of schooling for Wakefield (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 | 325 | 6.2% | 5.7% | 410 | 7.9% | 7.2% | -85 | -1.7pp |
| Year 9 Or Equivalent | 356 | 6.8% | 6.1% | 407 | 7.8% | 6.6% | -51 | -1.0pp |
| Year 10 Or Equivalent | 1,096 | 20.9% | 19.6% | 1,056 | 20.3% | 19.9% | +40 | +0.6pp |
| Year 11 Or Equivalent | 1,100 | 20.9% | 21.0% | 1,118 | 21.5% | 21.1% | -18 | -0.6pp |
| Year 12 Or Equivalent | 1,961 | 37.3% | 38.8% | 1,750 | 33.6% | 34.5% | +211 | +3.7pp |
| Did Not Go To School | 10 | 0.2% | 0.5% | 13 | 0.2% | 0.4% | -3 | 0.0pp |
| Not Stated | 403 | 7.7% | 8.3% | 449 | 8.6% | 10.4% | -46 | -0.9pp |
| Total | 5,251 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 5,203 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +48 | 0.0pp |