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 Millicent, accounting for 32.8% (1,426 people). This share was lower than Wattle Range (DC) (35.7%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Year 12 or Equivalent, which increased by 211 people and 4.1 percentage points.
Section overview
Highest level of secondary schooling completed
Millicent - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises highest level of schooling for Millicent in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Wattle Range (DC) and change since 2016.
Highest level of secondary schooling completed snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Millicent, with comparison markers for Wattle Range (DC).
Year 8 Or Below
2021 count
309
% of total
7.1%
Change from 2016
-1.7pp
309
7.1%
-1.7pp
Year 9 Or Equivalent
2021 count
359
% of total
8.2%
Change from 2016
+1.0pp
359
8.2%
+1.0pp
Year 10 Or Equivalent
2021 count
895
% of total
20.6%
Change from 2016
-0.3pp
895
20.6%
-0.3pp
Year 11 Or Equivalent
2021 count
977
% of total
22.4%
Change from 2016
-0.8pp
977
22.4%
-0.8pp
Year 12 Or Equivalent
2021 count
1,426
% of total
32.8%
Change from 2016
+4.1pp
1,426
32.8%
+4.1pp
Did Not Go To School
2021 count
21
% of total
0.5%
Change from 2016
+0.3pp
21
0.5%
+0.3pp
Not Stated
2021 count
365
% of total
8.4%
Change from 2016
-2.6pp
365
8.4%
-2.6pp
Chart view
Highest level of secondary schooling completed change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Year 8 Or Below
-62
-1.7pp
Year 9 Or Equivalent
+53
+1.0pp
Year 10 Or Equivalent
+11
-0.3pp
Year 11 Or Equivalent
-3
-0.8pp
Year 12 Or Equivalent
+211
+4.1pp
Did Not Go To School
+12
+0.3pp
Not Stated
-100
-2.6pp
Data table
Highest level of schooling for Millicent. Highest level of secondary schooling completed. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Wattle Range (DC).
| Category | 2021 | 2016 | Change | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | % | Wattle Range (DC)% | Count | % | Wattle Range (DC)% | Count | pp | |
| Year 8 Or Below | 309 | 7.1% | 6.2% | 371 | 8.8% | 8.1% | -62 | -1.7pp |
| Year 9 Or Equivalent | 359 | 8.2% | 6.9% | 306 | 7.2% | 7.2% | +53 | +1.0pp |
| Year 10 Or Equivalent | 895 | 20.6% | 20.2% | 884 | 20.9% | 20.9% | +11 | -0.3pp |
| Year 11 Or Equivalent | 977 | 22.4% | 21.6% | 980 | 23.2% | 22.6% | -3 | -0.8pp |
| Year 12 Or Equivalent | 1,426 | 32.8% | 35.7% | 1,215 | 28.7% | 31.7% | +211 | +4.1pp |
| Did Not Go To School | 21 | 0.5% | 0.5% | 9 | 0.2% | 0.3% | +12 | +0.3pp |
| Not Stated | 365 | 8.4% | 8.8% | 465 | 11.0% | 9.2% | -100 | -2.6pp |
| Total | 4,352 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 4,230 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +122 | 0.0pp |