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 Walkerville (M), accounting for 74.1% (4,818 people). This share was higher than Greater Adelaide (59.2%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Year 12 or Equivalent, which increased by 612 people and 5.3 percentage points.
Section overview
Highest level of secondary schooling completed
Walkerville (M) - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises highest level of schooling for Walkerville (M) in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Greater Adelaide and change since 2016.
Chart view
Highest level of secondary schooling completed snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Walkerville (M), with comparison markers for Greater Adelaide.
Year 8 Or Below
2021 count
143
% of total
2.2%
Change from 2016
-0.8pp
143
2.2%
-0.8pp
Year 9 Or Equivalent
2021 count
115
% of total
1.8%
Change from 2016
-0.4pp
115
1.8%
-0.4pp
Year 10 Or Equivalent
2021 count
449
% of total
6.9%
Change from 2016
-0.8pp
449
6.9%
-0.8pp
Year 11 Or Equivalent
2021 count
647
% of total
10.0%
Change from 2016
-0.9pp
647
10.0%
-0.9pp
Year 12 Or Equivalent
2021 count
4,818
% of total
74.1%
Change from 2016
+5.3pp
4,818
74.1%
+5.3pp
Did Not Go To School
2021 count
24
% of total
0.4%
Change from 2016
0.0pp
24
0.4%
0.0pp
Not Stated
2021 count
306
% of total
4.7%
Change from 2016
-2.2pp
306
4.7%
-2.2pp
Highest level of secondary schooling completed change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Year 8 Or Below
-41
-0.8pp
Year 9 Or Equivalent
-20
-0.4pp
Year 10 Or Equivalent
-24
-0.8pp
Year 11 Or Equivalent
-18
-0.9pp
Year 12 Or Equivalent
+612
+5.3pp
Did Not Go To School
-2
0.0pp
Not Stated
-114
-2.2pp
Data table
Highest level of schooling for Walkerville (M). Highest level of secondary schooling completed. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Greater Adelaide.
| Category | 2021 | 2016 | Change | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | % | Greater Adelaide% | Count | % | Greater Adelaide% | Count | pp | |
| Year 8 Or Below | 143 | 2.2% | 3.9% | 184 | 3.0% | 4.9% | -41 | -0.8pp |
| Year 9 Or Equivalent | 115 | 1.8% | 3.5% | 135 | 2.2% | 4.0% | -20 | -0.4pp |
| Year 10 Or Equivalent | 449 | 6.9% | 12.7% | 473 | 7.7% | 13.8% | -24 | -0.8pp |
| Year 11 Or Equivalent | 647 | 10.0% | 14.8% | 665 | 10.9% | 15.7% | -18 | -0.9pp |
| Year 12 Or Equivalent | 4,818 | 74.1% | 59.2% | 4,206 | 68.8% | 53.5% | +612 | +5.3pp |
| Did Not Go To School | 24 | 0.4% | 1.2% | 26 | 0.4% | 1.0% | -2 | 0.0pp |
| Not Stated | 306 | 4.7% | 4.8% | 420 | 6.9% | 7.0% | -114 | -2.2pp |
| Total | 6,502 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 6,109 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +393 | 0.0pp |