Moore (Agricultural) · State Electorate

Education & Qualifications in Moore (Agricultural)

How far people went at school, the qualifications they hold and what they studied.

Fewer than 40% of people in Moore (Agricultural) have finished Year 12, which is far below the national figure. This area has some of the lowest rates of higher education in the region, though school completion and university degrees have both risen slightly since 2011.

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📍 Moore (Agricultural), State Electorate

Where Moore (Agricultural) sits — Adults with a bachelor degree or higher

10.3% ▲ +26.1%
  • 0.0%–2.1%: 0 areas
  • 2.1%–4.3%: 1 area
  • 4.3%–6.4%: 1 area
  • 6.4%–8.6%: 10 areas
  • 8.6%–10.7%: 20 areas
  • 10.7%–12.9%: 50 areas
  • 12.9%–15.0%: 40 areas
  • 15.0%–17.1%: 38 areas
  • 17.1%–19.3%: 38 areas
  • 19.3%–21.4%: 27 areas
  • 21.4%–23.6%: 33 areas
  • 23.6%–25.7%: 21 areas
  • 25.7%–27.9%: 22 areas
  • 27.9%–30.0%: 12 areas
  • 30.0%–32.1%: 18 areas
  • 32.1%–34.3%: 16 areas
  • 34.3%–36.4%: 12 areas
  • 36.4%–38.6%: 14 areas
  • 38.6%–40.7%: 6 areas
  • 40.7%–42.9%: 13 areas
  • 42.9%–45.0%: 11 areas
  • 45.0%–47.1%: 5 areas
  • 47.1%–49.3%: 11 areas
  • 49.3%–51.4%: 9 areas
  • 51.4%–53.6%: 10 areas
  • 53.6%–55.7%: 6 areas
  • 55.7%–57.9%: 0 areas
  • 57.9%–60.0%: 1 area

All state electorate areas, 2021. The marker is Moore (Agricultural) — lower than 92% of areas.

Adults with a bachelor degree or higher compared with the state and national average
Moore (Agricultural)10.3%
Rest of WA 13.5%
Western Australia 23.8%
Australia 26.3%

Schooling

Highest year of school completed.

Year 12 completion stands at 39.6%, which is far below the 58.8% seen across Australia. This is much lower than most similar areas, though it has risen by 4.1 points since 2011.

39.6% ▲ +11.4%

Lower than 86% of state electorate areas.

  • 2011: 35.5%
  • 2016: 36.9%
  • 2021: 39.6%

Share of people whose highest year of school is Year 12 or equivalent.

Highest year of school

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In Moore (Agricultural), the largest group is Year 12 at 45%, followed by Year 10 (32%) and Year 11 (12%).

Qualifications

Post-school qualifications and degrees.

Only 10.3% of adults hold a bachelor degree or higher, a figure far below the Western Australian average of 23.8%. Most qualified residents hold a Certificate III or IV, making up 35.5% of the group.

10.3% ▲ +26.1%

Lower than 92% of state electorate areas.

  • 2011: 8.1%
  • 2016: 8.8%
  • 2021: 10.3%

Share of people aged 15+ whose highest qualification is a bachelor degree or above (incl. graduate and postgraduate).

Highest qualification level

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In Moore (Agricultural), Certificate III / IV is the majority at 51%; Bachelor degree is next at 20%.

Field of study

What people studied.

The most common qualifications are in engineering and related fields at 19.5%, followed by management and commerce at 11.5%.

Schools

Schools in the area and how many children they serve (ACARA).

While the area has a high number of schools per 1,000 children, these schools are typically very small, averaging only 108 students.

40

Higher than 87% of state electorate areas.

Schools serving the area — within 3 km of small areas, or inside larger ones. A measure of access (catchments overlap, so don't add it across areas).

943

Lower than 88% of state electorate areas.

Enrolment-weighted average ICSEA — an index of socio-educational advantage, centred near 1000 (context, not a quality ranking).

Schools in and around Moore (Agricultural) — hover a marker for details. Open the full map →

Schools serving Moore (Agricultural)

40 schools — 4,313 students, average ICSEA 943.

By sector: Government 35 · Catholic 4 · Independent 1

By type: Primary 26 · Combined 12 · Secondary 2

Schools serving Moore (Agricultural), sortable by name, sector, type, distance and student count
Three Springs Primary School, Three Springs Government Primary 12.9 km 55 908
Carnamah District High School, Carnamah Government Combined 20.4 km 58 892
Western Australian College Of Agriculture - Morawa, Morawa Government Secondary 34.0 km 47
Morawa District High School, Morawa Government Combined 34.4 km 209 902
Perenjori Primary School, Perenjori Government Primary 39.0 km 27 933
Coorow Primary School, Coorow Government Primary 43.8 km 40 966
Mingenew Primary School, Mingenew Government Primary 55.4 km 83 1,029
Eneabba Primary School, Eneabba Government Primary 69.6 km 30 953
Dongara District High School, Dongara Government Combined 97.3 km 342 945
Leeman Primary School, Leeman Government Primary 100.9 km 25 923
Badgingarra Primary School, Badgingarra Government Primary 105.2 km 32 1,000
Our Lady of Mount Carmel School, Mullewa Catholic Primary 113.2 km 35 872
Dalwallinu District High School, Dalwallinu Government Combined 113.3 km 221 984
Mullewa District High School, Mullewa Government Combined 113.6 km 83 692
Miling Primary School, Miling Government Primary 119.1 km 25 991
Jurien Bay District High School, Jurien Bay Government Combined 121.1 km 364 956
Moora Primary School, Moora Government Primary 126.0 km 124 927
St Joseph's School, Moora Catholic Primary 126.9 km 142 883
Central Midlands Senior High School, Moora Government Secondary 127.0 km 196 904
Dandaragan Primary School, Dandaragan Government Primary 131.3 km 46 998
Cervantes Primary School, Cervantes Government Primary 136.3 km 55 955
Kalannie Primary School, Kalannie Government Primary 152.0 km 24 1,001
Chapman Valley Primary School, Nabawa Government Primary 154.5 km 7 915
Yuna Primary School, Yuna Government Primary 156.8 km 11 1,087
Yerecoin Primary School, Yerecoin Government Primary 165.5 km 14 1,074
Wongan Hills District High School, Wongan Hills Government Combined 173.7 km 208 920
Lancelin Primary School, Lancelin Government Primary 176.1 km 132 955
Northampton District High School, Northampton Government Combined 176.2 km 138 884
St Mary's School, Northampton Catholic Primary 177.5 km 56 979
Calingiri Primary School, Calingiri Government Primary 184.3 km 24 928
Cadoux Primary School, Cadoux Government Primary 185.0 km 16 966
Binnu Primary School, Binnu Government Primary 201.0 km 10 894
Gingin District High School, Gingin Government Combined 204.6 km 372 954
Bolgart Primary School, Bolgart Government Primary 205.7 km 23 986
Bindoon Primary School, Bindoon Government Primary 209.7 km 185 974
Dowerin District High School, Dowerin Government Combined 217.5 km 132 963
Sacred Heart Catholic School, Goomalling Catholic Primary 219.2 km 42 1,002
Goomalling Primary School, Goomalling Government Primary 219.7 km 47 911
Immaculate Heart College, Lower Chittering Independent Combined 227.7 km 358 995
Toodyay District High School, Toodyay Government Combined 234.1 km 275 942

Sources

  • Census of Population and Housing — Australian Bureau of Statistics, 2021 (CC BY 4.0).
  • Australian Schools List — Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority (ACARA), 2025 (CC BY 4.0).

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Australian Bureau of Statistics. (2021). Education & Qualifications in Moore (Agricultural) [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/region/sed/SED53701/moore/topic/education