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 Williams (S), accounting for 50.6% (405 people). This share was higher than Regional WA (42.1%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Year 12 or Equivalent, which increased by 31 people and 2.8 percentage points.
Section overview
Highest level of secondary schooling completed
Williams (S) - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises highest level of schooling for Williams (S) in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Regional WA and change since 2016.
Highest level of secondary schooling completed snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Williams (S), with comparison markers for Regional WA.
Year 8 Or Below
2021 count
14
% of total
1.8%
Change from 2016
-2.7pp
14
1.8%
-2.7pp
Year 9 Or Equivalent
2021 count
35
% of total
4.4%
Change from 2016
-0.8pp
35
4.4%
-0.8pp
Year 10 Or Equivalent
2021 count
160
% of total
20.0%
Change from 2016
-1.7pp
160
20.0%
-1.7pp
Year 11 Or Equivalent
2021 count
80
% of total
10.0%
Change from 2016
0.0pp
80
10.0%
0.0pp
Year 12 Or Equivalent
2021 count
405
% of total
50.6%
Change from 2016
+2.8pp
405
50.6%
+2.8pp
Did Not Go To School
2021 count
4
% of total
0.5%
Change from 2016
+0.5pp
4
0.5%
+0.5pp
Not Stated
2021 count
102
% of total
12.8%
Change from 2016
+1.9pp
102
12.8%
+1.9pp
Chart view
Highest level of secondary schooling completed change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Year 8 Or Below
-21
-2.7pp
Year 9 Or Equivalent
-6
-0.8pp
Year 10 Or Equivalent
-10
-1.7pp
Year 11 Or Equivalent
+2
0.0pp
Year 12 Or Equivalent
+31
+2.8pp
Did Not Go To School
+4
+0.5pp
Not Stated
+17
+1.9pp
Data table
Highest level of schooling for Williams (S). Highest level of secondary schooling completed. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Regional WA.
| Category | 2021 | 2016 | Change | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | % | Regional WA% | Count | % | Regional WA% | Count | pp | |
| Year 8 Or Below | 14 | 1.8% | 3.2% | 35 | 4.5% | 3.8% | -21 | -2.7pp |
| Year 9 Or Equivalent | 35 | 4.4% | 5.4% | 41 | 5.2% | 5.6% | -6 | -0.8pp |
| Year 10 Or Equivalent | 160 | 20.0% | 25.7% | 170 | 21.7% | 26.4% | -10 | -1.7pp |
| Year 11 Or Equivalent | 80 | 10.0% | 11.6% | 78 | 10.0% | 11.9% | +2 | 0.0pp |
| Year 12 Or Equivalent | 405 | 50.6% | 42.1% | 374 | 47.8% | 38.7% | +31 | +2.8pp |
| Did Not Go To School | 4 | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0 | 0.0% | 0.5% | +4 | +0.5pp |
| Not Stated | 102 | 12.8% | 11.5% | 85 | 10.9% | 12.9% | +17 | +1.9pp |
| Total | 800 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 783 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +17 | 0.0pp |