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 Merriwa (WA), accounting for 42.7% (1,921 people). This share was lower than Wanneroo (C) (56.2%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Year 12 or Equivalent, which increased by 195 people and 2.6 percentage points.
Section overview
Highest level of secondary schooling completed
Merriwa (WA) - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises highest level of schooling for Merriwa (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 Merriwa (WA), with comparison markers for Wanneroo (C).
Year 8 Or Below
2021 count
152
% of total
3.4%
Change from 2016
-0.8pp
152
3.4%
-0.8pp
Year 9 Or Equivalent
2021 count
312
% of total
6.9%
Change from 2016
+0.5pp
312
6.9%
+0.5pp
Year 10 Or Equivalent
2021 count
1,121
% of total
24.9%
Change from 2016
-0.3pp
1,121
24.9%
-0.3pp
Year 11 Or Equivalent
2021 count
531
% of total
11.8%
Change from 2016
+0.6pp
531
11.8%
+0.6pp
Year 12 Or Equivalent
2021 count
1,921
% of total
42.7%
Change from 2016
+2.6pp
1,921
42.7%
+2.6pp
Did Not Go To School
2021 count
33
% of total
0.7%
Change from 2016
0.0pp
33
0.7%
0.0pp
Not Stated
2021 count
427
% of total
9.5%
Change from 2016
-2.6pp
427
9.5%
-2.6pp
Chart view
Highest level of secondary schooling completed change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Year 8 Or Below
-30
-0.8pp
Year 9 Or Equivalent
+36
+0.5pp
Year 10 Or Equivalent
+37
-0.3pp
Year 11 Or Equivalent
+50
+0.6pp
Year 12 Or Equivalent
+195
+2.6pp
Did Not Go To School
+1
0.0pp
Not Stated
-94
-2.6pp
Data table
Highest level of schooling for Merriwa (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 | 152 | 3.4% | 2.5% | 182 | 4.2% | 2.9% | -30 | -0.8pp |
| Year 9 Or Equivalent | 312 | 6.9% | 4.3% | 276 | 6.4% | 4.4% | +36 | +0.5pp |
| Year 10 Or Equivalent | 1,121 | 24.9% | 20.0% | 1,084 | 25.2% | 21.0% | +37 | -0.3pp |
| Year 11 Or Equivalent | 531 | 11.8% | 10.7% | 481 | 11.2% | 11.2% | +50 | +0.6pp |
| Year 12 Or Equivalent | 1,921 | 42.7% | 56.2% | 1,726 | 40.1% | 52.0% | +195 | +2.6pp |
| Did Not Go To School | 33 | 0.7% | 1.1% | 32 | 0.7% | 1.0% | +1 | 0.0pp |
| Not Stated | 427 | 9.5% | 5.3% | 521 | 12.1% | 7.5% | -94 | -2.6pp |
| Total | 4,497 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 4,302 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +195 | 0.0pp |