Number of people with post-school qualifications

Since 1996, the number of people holding tertiary qualifications in the Pilbara has risen considerable, particularly from 2001 to 2006. Roebourne(S) and East Pilbara(S) LGAs have accounted for a large proportion of this increase.

Total tertiary qualifications in the Pilbara rose in the period between 1996 and 2001, and then rose considerably from 2001 to 2006, with the biggest increase being in certificate qualifications. This trend may reflect the growing demand for skilled labour in the Pilbara.

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Educational attainment

The highest level of educational attained peaks in Year 10 and Year 12. The increase in the number of students completing Year 12 between 2001 and 2006 was driven by three out of the four LGAs with only Port Hedland(T) remaining the same between Census periods.

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