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 Madeley, accounting for 64.6% (3,299 people). This share was higher than Wanneroo (C) (58.6%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Year 12 or Equivalent, which increased by 3,289 people and 36.8 percentage points.
Section overview
Highest level of secondary schooling completed
Madeley - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises highest level of schooling for Madeley 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 Madeley, with comparison markers for Wanneroo (C).
Year 8 Or Below
2021 count
148
% of total
2.9%
Change from 2016
-5.4pp
148
2.9%
-5.4pp
Year 9 Or Equivalent
2021 count
150
% of total
2.9%
Change from 2016
+2.9pp
150
2.9%
+2.9pp
Year 10 Or Equivalent
2021 count
860
% of total
16.9%
Change from 2016
-16.4pp
860
16.9%
-16.4pp
Year 11 Or Equivalent
2021 count
391
% of total
7.7%
Change from 2016
-9.0pp
391
7.7%
-9.0pp
Year 12 Or Equivalent
2021 count
3,299
% of total
64.6%
Change from 2016
+36.8pp
3,299
64.6%
+36.8pp
Did Not Go To School
2021 count
43
% of total
0.8%
Change from 2016
+0.8pp
43
0.8%
+0.8pp
Not Stated
2021 count
212
% of total
4.2%
Change from 2016
-9.7pp
212
4.2%
-9.7pp
Chart view
Highest level of secondary schooling completed change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Year 8 Or Below
+145
-5.4pp
Year 9 Or Equivalent
+150
+2.9pp
Year 10 Or Equivalent
+848
-16.4pp
Year 11 Or Equivalent
+385
-9.0pp
Year 12 Or Equivalent
+3,289
+36.8pp
Did Not Go To School
+43
+0.8pp
Not Stated
+207
-9.7pp
Data table
Highest level of schooling for Madeley. 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 | 148 | 2.9% | 2.5% | 3 | 8.3% | 2.8% | +145 | -5.4pp |
| Year 9 Or Equivalent | 150 | 2.9% | 3.2% | 0 | 0.0% | 3.4% | +150 | +2.9pp |
| Year 10 Or Equivalent | 860 | 16.9% | 19.3% | 12 | 33.3% | 20.4% | +848 | -16.4pp |
| Year 11 Or Equivalent | 391 | 7.7% | 9.7% | 6 | 16.7% | 10.3% | +385 | -9.0pp |
| Year 12 Or Equivalent | 3,299 | 64.6% | 58.6% | 10 | 27.8% | 54.2% | +3,289 | +36.8pp |
| Did Not Go To School | 43 | 0.8% | 1.1% | 0 | 0.0% | 1.0% | +43 | +0.8pp |
| Not Stated | 212 | 4.2% | 5.5% | 5 | 13.9% | 7.8% | +207 | -9.7pp |
| Total | 5,103 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 36 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +5,067 | 0.0pp |