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Central Ward

Highest level of schooling

In Central Ward, 63.0% of females aged over 15 years had completed Year 12 schooling (or equivalent) as of 2021. This was less than South-West Ward.

Central Ward's school completion data is a useful indicator of socio-economic status. With other indicators, such as Proficiency in English, the data informs planners and decision-makers about people's ability to access services. Combined with Educational Qualifications it also allows assessment of the skill base of the population.

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Q:

Derived from the Census question:

'What is the highest year of primary or secondary school the person has completed?'

Highest level of secondary schooling completed
Central Ward - Total females (Usual residence)20212006Change
Level of schoolingNumber%South-West Ward %Number%South-West Ward %2006 to 2021
Year 8 or below1581.51.62672.62.0-109
Year 9 or equivalent3593.43.64774.74.3-118
Year 10 or equivalent1,98518.817.52,57025.322.8-585
Year 11 or equivalent1,07210.18.21,29212.710.5-220
Year 12 or equivalent6,67263.065.84,67546.153.7+1,997
Did not go to school230.20.2200.20.2+3
Not stated3163.03.08508.46.5-534
Total persons aged 15+10,585100.0100.010,151100.0100.0+434
Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing 2006 and 2021. Compiled and presented by .id (informed decisions).
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Dominant groups

Analysis of the highest level of schooling attained by the female population in Central Ward in 2021 compared to South-West Ward shows that there was a higher proportion of females who had left school at an early level (Year 10 or less) and a lower proportion of females who completed Year 12 or equivalent.

Overall, 23.9% of the female population left school at Year 10 or below, and 63.0% went on to complete Year 12 or equivalent, compared with 22.9% and 65.8% respectively for South-West Ward.

The major differences between the level of schooling attained by the female population in Central Ward and South-West Ward were:

  • A larger percentage of females who completed year 11 or equivalent (10.1% compared to 8.2%)
  • A larger percentage of females who completed year 10 or equivalent (18.8% compared to 17.5%)
  • A smaller percentage of females who completed year 12 or equivalent (63.0% compared to 65.8%)

Emerging groups

The largest changes in the level of schooling attained by the female population in Central Ward, between 2006 and 2021 were:

  • Year 12 or equivalent (+1,997 females)
  • Year 10 or equivalent (-585 females)
  • Year 11 or equivalent (-220 females)
  • Year 9 or equivalent (-118 females)

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