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 Girrawheen, accounting for 48.4% (3,456 people). This share was lower than Wanneroo (C) (56.2%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Year 12 or Equivalent, which increased by 477 people and 5.1 percentage points.
Section overview
Highest level of secondary schooling completed
Girrawheen - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises highest level of schooling for Girrawheen 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 Girrawheen, with comparison markers for Wanneroo (C).
Year 8 Or Below
2021 count
439
% of total
6.1%
Change from 2016
-1.1pp
439
6.1%
-1.1pp
Year 9 Or Equivalent
2021 count
387
% of total
5.4%
Change from 2016
-0.6pp
387
5.4%
-0.6pp
Year 10 Or Equivalent
2021 count
1,474
% of total
20.6%
Change from 2016
-1.9pp
1,474
20.6%
-1.9pp
Year 11 Or Equivalent
2021 count
685
% of total
9.6%
Change from 2016
-0.3pp
685
9.6%
-0.3pp
Year 12 Or Equivalent
2021 count
3,456
% of total
48.4%
Change from 2016
+5.1pp
3,456
48.4%
+5.1pp
Did Not Go To School
2021 count
244
% of total
3.4%
Change from 2016
+0.1pp
244
3.4%
+0.1pp
Not Stated
2021 count
459
% of total
6.4%
Change from 2016
-1.5pp
459
6.4%
-1.5pp
Chart view
Highest level of secondary schooling completed change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Year 8 Or Below
-55
-1.1pp
Year 9 Or Equivalent
-24
-0.6pp
Year 10 Or Equivalent
-73
-1.9pp
Year 11 Or Equivalent
+3
-0.3pp
Year 12 Or Equivalent
+477
+5.1pp
Did Not Go To School
+18
+0.1pp
Not Stated
-82
-1.5pp
Data table
Highest level of schooling for Girrawheen. 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 | 439 | 6.1% | 2.5% | 494 | 7.2% | 2.9% | -55 | -1.1pp |
| Year 9 Or Equivalent | 387 | 5.4% | 4.3% | 411 | 6.0% | 4.4% | -24 | -0.6pp |
| Year 10 Or Equivalent | 1,474 | 20.6% | 20.0% | 1,547 | 22.5% | 21.0% | -73 | -1.9pp |
| Year 11 Or Equivalent | 685 | 9.6% | 10.7% | 682 | 9.9% | 11.2% | +3 | -0.3pp |
| Year 12 Or Equivalent | 3,456 | 48.4% | 56.2% | 2,979 | 43.3% | 52.0% | +477 | +5.1pp |
| Did Not Go To School | 244 | 3.4% | 1.1% | 226 | 3.3% | 1.0% | +18 | +0.1pp |
| Not Stated | 459 | 6.4% | 5.3% | 541 | 7.9% | 7.5% | -82 | -1.5pp |
| Total | 7,144 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 6,880 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +264 | 0.0pp |