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 Daly (R), accounting for 31.7% (681 people). This share was lower than Regional NT (36.8%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Year 12 or Equivalent, which increased by 321 people and 14.8 percentage points.
Section overview
Highest level of secondary schooling completed
West Daly (R) - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises highest level of schooling for West Daly (R) in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Regional NT and change since 2016.
Highest level of secondary schooling completed snapshot
2021 distribution by category for West Daly (R), with comparison markers for Regional NT.
Year 8 Or Below
2021 count
189
% of total
8.8%
Change from 2016
-8.7pp
189
8.8%
-8.7pp
Year 9 Or Equivalent
2021 count
210
% of total
9.8%
Change from 2016
-2.0pp
210
9.8%
-2.0pp
Year 10 Or Equivalent
2021 count
550
% of total
25.6%
Change from 2016
-1.8pp
550
25.6%
-1.8pp
Year 11 Or Equivalent
2021 count
269
% of total
12.5%
Change from 2016
+3.6pp
269
12.5%
+3.6pp
Year 12 Or Equivalent
2021 count
681
% of total
31.7%
Change from 2016
+14.8pp
681
31.7%
+14.8pp
Did Not Go To School
2021 count
98
% of total
4.6%
Change from 2016
+2.3pp
98
4.6%
+2.3pp
Not Stated
2021 count
148
% of total
6.9%
Change from 2016
-8.3pp
148
6.9%
-8.3pp
Chart view
Highest level of secondary schooling completed change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Year 8 Or Below
-184
-8.7pp
Year 9 Or Equivalent
-42
-2.0pp
Year 10 Or Equivalent
-33
-1.8pp
Year 11 Or Equivalent
+80
+3.6pp
Year 12 Or Equivalent
+321
+14.8pp
Did Not Go To School
+50
+2.3pp
Not Stated
-175
-8.3pp
Data table
Highest level of schooling for West Daly (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 | 189 | 8.8% | 8.5% | 373 | 17.5% | 10.5% | -184 | -8.7pp |
| Year 9 Or Equivalent | 210 | 9.8% | 8.1% | 252 | 11.8% | 7.7% | -42 | -2.0pp |
| Year 10 Or Equivalent | 550 | 25.6% | 19.8% | 583 | 27.4% | 18.5% | -33 | -1.8pp |
| Year 11 Or Equivalent | 269 | 12.5% | 12.5% | 189 | 8.9% | 11.4% | +80 | +3.6pp |
| Year 12 Or Equivalent | 681 | 31.7% | 36.8% | 360 | 16.9% | 31.6% | +321 | +14.8pp |
| Did Not Go To School | 98 | 4.6% | 2.1% | 48 | 2.3% | 2.3% | +50 | +2.3pp |
| Not Stated | 148 | 6.9% | 12.2% | 323 | 15.2% | 18.0% | -175 | -8.3pp |
| Total | 2,145 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 2,128 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +17 | 0.0pp |