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Highest level of schooling

In Roe, 37.7% of people aged over 15 years had completed Year 12 schooling (or equivalent) as of 2016. This was less than Baldivis.

Roe'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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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

Highest level of secondary schooling completed
Roe - Total persons (Usual residence)20162011Change
Level of schoolingNumber%Baldivis %Number%Baldivis %2011 to 2016
Year 8 or below1,3924.62.01,8076.22.3-415
Year 9 or equivalent1,8856.24.12,0246.95.2-139
Year 10 or equivalent7,80525.623.08,29328.326.9-488
Year 11 or equivalent3,42511.212.53,76712.814.8-342
Year 12 or equivalent11,50237.749.710,75336.643.6+749
Did not go to school2210.70.31920.70.2+29
Not stated4,28614.08.62,5078.56.9+1,779

Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing 2011 and 2016. Compiled and presented by .id (informed decisions).

Highest level of schooling completed, 2016
Highest level of schooling completed, 2016 Did not go to school, Baldivis: 0.3% Year 12 or equivalent, Baldivis: 49.7% Year 11 or equivalent, Baldivis: 12.5% Year 10 or equivalent, Baldivis: 23.0% Year 9 or equivalent, Baldivis: 4.1% Year 8 or below, Baldivis: 2.0% Did not go to school, Roe: 0.7% Year 12 or equivalent, Roe: 37.7% Year 11 or equivalent, Roe: 11.2% Year 10 or equivalent, Roe: 25.6% Year 9 or equivalent, Roe: 6.2% Year 8 or below, Roe: 4.6%
Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing, 2016 (Usual residence data)
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Change in highest level of schooling completed, 2011 to 2016
Change in highest level of schooling completed, 2011 to 2016 Did not go to school, Roe: +29 Year 12 or equivalent, Roe: +749 Year 11 or equivalent, Roe: -342 Year 10 or equivalent, Roe: -488 Year 9 or equivalent, Roe: -139 Year 8 or below, Roe: -415
Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing, 2011 and 2016 (Usual residence data)
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Dominant groups

Analysis of the highest level of schooling attained by the population in Roe in 2016 compared to Baldivis shows that there was a higher proportion of people who had left school at an early level (Year 10 or less) and a lower proportion of people who completed Year 12 or equivalent.

Overall, 37.0% of the population left school at Year 10 or below, and 37.7% went on to complete Year 12 or equivalent, compared with 29.3% and 49.7% respectively for Baldivis.

The major differences between the level of schooling attained by the population in Roe and Baldivis were:

  • A larger percentage of persons who completed year 10 or equivalent (25.6% compared to 23.0%)
  • A larger percentage of persons who completed year 8 or below (4.6% compared to 2.0%)
  • A larger percentage of persons who completed year 9 or equivalent (6.2% compared to 4.1%)
  • A smaller percentage of persons who completed year 12 or equivalent (37.7% compared to 49.7%)

Emerging groups

The largest changes in the level of schooling attained by the population in Roe, between 2011 and 2016 were:

  • Year 12 or equivalent (+749 persons)
  • Year 10 or equivalent (-488 persons)
  • Year 8 or below (-415 persons)
  • Year 11 or equivalent (-342 persons)

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