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 Mindarie (WA), accounting for 60.8% (4,025 people). This share was higher than Wanneroo (C) (56.2%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Year 12 or Equivalent, which increased by 533 people and 3.6 percentage points.
Section overview
Highest level of secondary schooling completed
Mindarie (WA) - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises highest level of schooling for Mindarie (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 Mindarie (WA), with comparison markers for Wanneroo (C).
Year 8 Or Below
2021 count
112
% of total
1.7%
Change from 2016
0.0pp
112
1.7%
0.0pp
Year 9 Or Equivalent
2021 count
254
% of total
3.8%
Change from 2016
-0.3pp
254
3.8%
-0.3pp
Year 10 Or Equivalent
2021 count
1,255
% of total
18.9%
Change from 2016
-1.4pp
1,255
18.9%
-1.4pp
Year 11 Or Equivalent
2021 count
646
% of total
9.8%
Change from 2016
-0.7pp
646
9.8%
-0.7pp
Year 12 Or Equivalent
2021 count
4,025
% of total
60.8%
Change from 2016
+3.6pp
4,025
60.8%
+3.6pp
Did Not Go To School
2021 count
13
% of total
0.2%
Change from 2016
-0.1pp
13
0.2%
-0.1pp
Not Stated
2021 count
319
% of total
4.8%
Change from 2016
-1.1pp
319
4.8%
-1.1pp
Chart view
Highest level of secondary schooling completed change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Year 8 Or Below
+10
0.0pp
Year 9 Or Equivalent
+5
-0.3pp
Year 10 Or Equivalent
+14
-1.4pp
Year 11 Or Equivalent
+3
-0.7pp
Year 12 Or Equivalent
+533
+3.6pp
Did Not Go To School
-7
-0.1pp
Not Stated
-43
-1.1pp
Data table
Highest level of schooling for Mindarie (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 | 112 | 1.7% | 2.5% | 102 | 1.7% | 2.9% | +10 | 0.0pp |
| Year 9 Or Equivalent | 254 | 3.8% | 4.3% | 249 | 4.1% | 4.4% | +5 | -0.3pp |
| Year 10 Or Equivalent | 1,255 | 18.9% | 20.0% | 1,241 | 20.3% | 21.0% | +14 | -1.4pp |
| Year 11 Or Equivalent | 646 | 9.8% | 10.7% | 643 | 10.5% | 11.2% | +3 | -0.7pp |
| Year 12 Or Equivalent | 4,025 | 60.8% | 56.2% | 3,492 | 57.2% | 52.0% | +533 | +3.6pp |
| Did Not Go To School | 13 | 0.2% | 1.1% | 20 | 0.3% | 1.0% | -7 | -0.1pp |
| Not Stated | 319 | 4.8% | 5.3% | 362 | 5.9% | 7.5% | -43 | -1.1pp |
| Total | 6,624 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 6,109 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +515 | 0.0pp |