Population Census 1996
South Africa, 1996
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ZAF_1996_PHC_v01_M
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Statistics South Africa
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Highest school class completed (deducode)
Data file: SA Census 1996 Person_v01
Overview
Valid:
0
Invalid:
0
Type:
Discrete
Decimal:
0
Width:
8
Range:
1 - 99
Format:
Numeric
Questions and instructions
Literal question
Household questionnaire: Q16.1 What is the highest school class/standard that (the person) has COMPLETED? (write in)
Personal questionnaire: Q16.1 What is the highest school class/standard that this person has COMPLETED? (write in)
Special enumeration questionnaire: Not included
Personal questionnaire: Q16.1 What is the highest school class/standard that this person has COMPLETED? (write in)
Special enumeration questionnaire: Not included
Categories
| Value | Category |
|---|---|
| 1 | No schooling |
| 2 | Grade 0 |
| 3 | Grade 1 |
| 4 | Grade 2 |
| 5 | Standard 1 |
| 6 | Standard 2 |
| 7 | Standard 3 |
| 8 | Standard 4 |
| 9 | Standard 5 |
| 10 | Standard 6 |
| 11 | Standard 7 |
| 12 | Standard 8 |
| 13 | Standard 9 |
| 14 | Less than Std 10 + certificate/diploma |
| 15 | Std 10 only |
| 16 | Std 10 + certificate |
| 17 | Std 10 + diploma |
| 18 | Std 10 + Bachelor's degree |
| 19 | Std 10 + Bachelor's + diploma |
| 20 | Std 10 + Bachelor's + honours |
| 21 | Std 10 + Master's degree |
| 22 | Std 10 + Doctor's degree |
| 23 | Other |
| 97 | N/A: Aged <5 |
| 99 | Unspecified |
Warning: these figures indicate the number of cases found in the data file. They cannot be interpreted as summary statistics of the population of interest.
Description
Definition
This variable reflects the highest school class completed by the enumerated person
Universe
All persons, aged 5 and older, enumerated on household and personal questionnaires at night between Wednesday 9 October and Thursday 10 October 1996.
Source of information
South African Census 1996 household and personal, summary book for hostels or special enumeration questionnaire - completed by the enumerator or the respondent
Others
Notes
See ‘Highest education level’
This variable should be used where information on schooling only is required, regardless of any possible further educational qualifications. This variable is not available for persons enumerated on special enumeration questionnaires as information on schooling and higher qualification were not obtained separately.
This variable should be used where information on schooling only is required, regardless of any possible further educational qualifications. This variable is not available for persons enumerated on special enumeration questionnaires as information on schooling and higher qualification were not obtained separately.