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 Eglinton (WA), accounting for 59.1% (1,574 people). This share was higher than Wanneroo (C) (56.2%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Year 12 or Equivalent, which increased by 896 people and 4.8 percentage points.
Section overview
Highest level of secondary schooling completed
Eglinton (WA) - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises highest level of schooling for Eglinton (WA) in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Wanneroo (C) and change since 2016.
Highest level of secondary schooling completed snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Eglinton (WA), with comparison markers for Wanneroo (C).
Year 8 Or Below
2021 count
31
% of total
1.2%
Change from 2016
+0.2pp
31
1.2%
+0.2pp
Year 9 Or Equivalent
2021 count
80
% of total
3.0%
Change from 2016
+0.4pp
80
3.0%
+0.4pp
Year 10 Or Equivalent
2021 count
518
% of total
19.5%
Change from 2016
-0.1pp
518
19.5%
-0.1pp
Year 11 Or Equivalent
2021 count
291
% of total
10.9%
Change from 2016
-1.5pp
291
10.9%
-1.5pp
Year 12 Or Equivalent
2021 count
1,574
% of total
59.1%
Change from 2016
+4.8pp
1,574
59.1%
+4.8pp
Did Not Go To School
2021 count
10
% of total
0.4%
Change from 2016
+0.4pp
10
0.4%
+0.4pp
Not Stated
2021 count
158
% of total
5.9%
Change from 2016
-4.1pp
158
5.9%
-4.1pp
Chart view
Highest level of secondary schooling completed change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Year 8 Or Below
+19
+0.2pp
Year 9 Or Equivalent
+47
+0.4pp
Year 10 Or Equivalent
+273
-0.1pp
Year 11 Or Equivalent
+136
-1.5pp
Year 12 Or Equivalent
+896
+4.8pp
Did Not Go To School
+10
+0.4pp
Not Stated
+33
-4.1pp
Data table
Highest level of schooling for Eglinton (WA). Highest level of secondary schooling completed. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Wanneroo (C).
| Category | 2021 | 2016 | Change | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | % | Wanneroo (C)% | Count | % | Wanneroo (C)% | Count | pp | |
| Year 8 Or Below | 31 | 1.2% | 2.5% | 12 | 1.0% | 2.9% | +19 | +0.2pp |
| Year 9 Or Equivalent | 80 | 3.0% | 4.3% | 33 | 2.6% | 4.4% | +47 | +0.4pp |
| Year 10 Or Equivalent | 518 | 19.5% | 20.0% | 245 | 19.6% | 21.0% | +273 | -0.1pp |
| Year 11 Or Equivalent | 291 | 10.9% | 10.7% | 155 | 12.4% | 11.2% | +136 | -1.5pp |
| Year 12 Or Equivalent | 1,574 | 59.1% | 56.2% | 678 | 54.3% | 52.0% | +896 | +4.8pp |
| Did Not Go To School | 10 | 0.4% | 1.1% | 0 | 0.0% | 1.0% | +10 | +0.4pp |
| Not Stated | 158 | 5.9% | 5.3% | 125 | 10.0% | 7.5% | +33 | -4.1pp |
| Total | 2,662 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 1,248 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +1,414 | 0.0pp |