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 Whyalla, accounting for 42.8% (1,306 people). This share was higher than Whyalla (C) (37.5%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Year 12 or Equivalent, which increased by 131 people and 3.9 percentage points.
Section overview
Highest level of secondary schooling completed
Whyalla - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises highest level of schooling for Whyalla in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Whyalla (C) and change since 2016.
Highest level of secondary schooling completed snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Whyalla, with comparison markers for Whyalla (C).
Year 8 Or Below
2021 count
116
% of total
3.8%
Change from 2016
-1.3pp
116
3.8%
-1.3pp
Year 9 Or Equivalent
2021 count
144
% of total
4.7%
Change from 2016
-1.2pp
144
4.7%
-1.2pp
Year 10 Or Equivalent
2021 count
510
% of total
16.7%
Change from 2016
-0.2pp
510
16.7%
-0.2pp
Year 11 Or Equivalent
2021 count
738
% of total
24.2%
Change from 2016
+0.7pp
738
24.2%
+0.7pp
Year 12 Or Equivalent
2021 count
1,306
% of total
42.8%
Change from 2016
+3.9pp
1,306
42.8%
+3.9pp
Did Not Go To School
2021 count
10
% of total
0.3%
Change from 2016
-0.2pp
10
0.3%
-0.2pp
Not Stated
2021 count
225
% of total
7.4%
Change from 2016
-1.9pp
225
7.4%
-1.9pp
Chart view
Highest level of secondary schooling completed change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Year 8 Or Below
-39
-1.3pp
Year 9 Or Equivalent
-34
-1.2pp
Year 10 Or Equivalent
0
-0.2pp
Year 11 Or Equivalent
+27
+0.7pp
Year 12 Or Equivalent
+131
+3.9pp
Did Not Go To School
-5
-0.2pp
Not Stated
-55
-1.9pp
Data table
Highest level of schooling for Whyalla. Highest level of secondary schooling completed. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Whyalla (C).
| Category | 2021 | 2016 | Change | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | % | Whyalla (C)% | Count | % | Whyalla (C)% | Count | pp | |
| Year 8 Or Below | 116 | 3.8% | 4.9% | 155 | 5.1% | 5.9% | -39 | -1.3pp |
| Year 9 Or Equivalent | 144 | 4.7% | 6.1% | 178 | 5.9% | 6.4% | -34 | -1.2pp |
| Year 10 Or Equivalent | 510 | 16.7% | 18.9% | 510 | 16.9% | 19.4% | 0 | -0.2pp |
| Year 11 Or Equivalent | 738 | 24.2% | 23.7% | 711 | 23.5% | 23.2% | +27 | +0.7pp |
| Year 12 Or Equivalent | 1,306 | 42.8% | 37.5% | 1,175 | 38.9% | 34.1% | +131 | +3.9pp |
| Did Not Go To School | 10 | 0.3% | 0.5% | 15 | 0.5% | 0.4% | -5 | -0.2pp |
| Not Stated | 225 | 7.4% | 8.4% | 280 | 9.3% | 10.6% | -55 | -1.9pp |
| Total | 3,049 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 3,024 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +25 | 0.0pp |