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 West Arnhem (R), accounting for 28.5% (1,299 people). This share was lower than Regional NT (37.9%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Year 10 or Equivalent, which increased by 294 people and 5.8 percentage points.
Section overview
Highest level of secondary schooling completed
West Arnhem (R) - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises highest level of schooling for West Arnhem (R) in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Regional NT and change since 2016.
Chart view
Highest level of secondary schooling completed snapshot
2021 distribution by category for West Arnhem (R), with comparison markers for Regional NT.
Year 8 Or Below
2021 count
311
% of total
6.8%
Change from 2016
-3.2pp
311
6.8%
-3.2pp
Year 9 Or Equivalent
2021 count
493
% of total
10.8%
Change from 2016
+2.1pp
493
10.8%
+2.1pp
Year 10 Or Equivalent
2021 count
1,111
% of total
24.4%
Change from 2016
+5.8pp
1,111
24.4%
+5.8pp
Year 11 Or Equivalent
2021 count
763
% of total
16.7%
Change from 2016
+3.4pp
763
16.7%
+3.4pp
Year 12 Or Equivalent
2021 count
1,299
% of total
28.5%
Change from 2016
+3.4pp
1,299
28.5%
+3.4pp
Did Not Go To School
2021 count
55
% of total
1.2%
Change from 2016
-2.2pp
55
1.2%
-2.2pp
Not Stated
2021 count
526
% of total
11.5%
Change from 2016
-9.5pp
526
11.5%
-9.5pp
Highest level of secondary schooling completed change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Year 8 Or Below
-127
-3.2pp
Year 9 Or Equivalent
+113
+2.1pp
Year 10 Or Equivalent
+294
+5.8pp
Year 11 Or Equivalent
+181
+3.4pp
Year 12 Or Equivalent
+198
+3.4pp
Did Not Go To School
-93
-2.2pp
Not Stated
-398
-9.5pp
Data table
Highest level of schooling for West Arnhem (R). Highest level of secondary schooling completed. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Regional NT.
| Category | 2021 | 2016 | Change | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | % | Regional NT% | Count | % | Regional NT% | Count | pp | |
| Year 8 Or Below | 311 | 6.8% | 8.3% | 438 | 10.0% | 10.3% | -127 | -3.2pp |
| Year 9 Or Equivalent | 493 | 10.8% | 7.6% | 380 | 8.7% | 7.2% | +113 | +2.1pp |
| Year 10 Or Equivalent | 1,111 | 24.4% | 19.5% | 817 | 18.6% | 18.2% | +294 | +5.8pp |
| Year 11 Or Equivalent | 763 | 16.7% | 12.2% | 582 | 13.3% | 11.1% | +181 | +3.4pp |
| Year 12 Or Equivalent | 1,299 | 28.5% | 37.9% | 1,101 | 25.1% | 32.6% | +198 | +3.4pp |
| Did Not Go To School | 55 | 1.2% | 2.2% | 148 | 3.4% | 2.3% | -93 | -2.2pp |
| Not Stated | 526 | 11.5% | 12.3% | 924 | 21.0% | 18.2% | -398 | -9.5pp |
| Total | 4,558 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 4,390 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +168 | 0.0pp |