Australia
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander profile - Highest level of schooling
In Australia [IndigenousSchoolingLevel].[Sum_Yr12].{0:0}% of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people aged over 15 years have completed Year 12 schooling (or equivalent).
School completion data is a useful indicator of socio-economic status. With other indicators, such as Education Institute Attending, the data informs planners and decision-makers about the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander community’s likely literacy levels and ability to access services. Combined with Highest Education Attainment and Employment Status, it also allows assessment of the skill base of the population.
Due to the young age structure of most Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander populations, there are likely to be a higher proportion of people with less than year 12 completion. This may imply a lower education level, but may simply be due to younger age.
Derived from the Census question:
'What is the highest year of primary or secondary school the person has completed?'
Persons aged 15 years and over
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Dominant groups
Analysis of the highest level of schooling attained by the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander in Australia in 2021 compared to the total population in Australia shows that there was a [IndigenousSchoolingLevel].[Compare_Yr10] proportion of people who had left school at an early level (Year 10 or less) [IndigenousSchoolingLevel].[Compare_Join] [IndigenousSchoolingLevel].[Compare_Yr12] proportion of people who completed Year 12 or equivalent.
Overall, [IndigenousSchoolingLevel].[Sum_Yr10].{0:0.0}% of the population left school at Year 10 or below, and [IndigenousSchoolingLevel].[Sum_Yr12].{0:0.0}% went on to complete Year 12 or equivalent, compared with [IndigenousSchoolingLevel].[Sum_BM_Yr10].{0:0.0}% and [IndigenousSchoolingLevel].[Sum_BM_Yr12].{0:0.0}% respectively for the total population in Australia.
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