Education
Highest level of schooling
About this topic
Highest level of schooling shows the highest year of primary or secondary school completed by people aged 15 years and over. It describes school attainment rather than post-school qualifications.
This topic helps indicate educational attainment and can support analysis of access to employment, training, and services. It is best read with qualifications and other socio-economic indicators, because school completion alone does not show a person's full skill profile.
Interpretation notes
- This records the highest year of primary or secondary school completed by people aged 15 years and over.
- It is not a measure of post-school qualifications, so it should be read with non-school qualifications for full attainment.
Related topics
Key insight
In 2021, Year 12 or Equivalent was the most common schooling level among residents aged 15 and over in Orana, accounting for 35.8% (566 people). This share was lower than Albany (C) (45.9%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Year 12 or Equivalent, which increased by 540 people, while its share fell by 0.3 percentage points.
Section overview
Highest level of secondary schooling completed
Orana - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises highest level of schooling for Orana in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Albany (C) and change since 2016.
Highest level of secondary schooling completed snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Orana, with comparison markers for Albany (C).
Year 8 Or Below
2021 count
96
% of total
6.1%
Change from 2016
+1.9pp
96
6.1%
+1.9pp
Year 9 Or Equivalent
2021 count
103
% of total
6.5%
Change from 2016
+6.5pp
103
6.5%
+6.5pp
Year 10 Or Equivalent
2021 count
500
% of total
31.7%
Change from 2016
-4.4pp
500
31.7%
-4.4pp
Year 11 Or Equivalent
2021 count
184
% of total
11.7%
Change from 2016
+4.8pp
184
11.7%
+4.8pp
Year 12 Or Equivalent
2021 count
566
% of total
35.8%
Change from 2016
-0.3pp
566
35.8%
-0.3pp
Did Not Go To School
2021 count
18
% of total
1.1%
Change from 2016
+1.1pp
18
1.1%
+1.1pp
Not Stated
2021 count
112
% of total
7.1%
Change from 2016
-9.6pp
112
7.1%
-9.6pp
Chart view
Highest level of secondary schooling completed change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Year 8 Or Below
+93
+1.9pp
Year 9 Or Equivalent
+103
+6.5pp
Year 10 Or Equivalent
+474
-4.4pp
Year 11 Or Equivalent
+179
+4.8pp
Year 12 Or Equivalent
+540
-0.3pp
Did Not Go To School
+18
+1.1pp
Not Stated
+100
-9.6pp
Data table
Highest level of schooling for Orana. Highest level of secondary schooling completed. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Albany (C).
| Category | 2021 | 2016 | Change | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | % | Albany (C)% | Count | % | Albany (C)% | Count | pp | |
| Year 8 Or Below | 96 | 6.1% | 3.6% | 3 | 4.2% | 4.3% | +93 | +1.9pp |
| Year 9 Or Equivalent | 103 | 6.5% | 4.6% | 0 | 0.0% | 5.2% | +103 | +6.5pp |
| Year 10 Or Equivalent | 500 | 31.7% | 27.4% | 26 | 36.1% | 27.2% | +474 | -4.4pp |
| Year 11 Or Equivalent | 184 | 11.7% | 11.0% | 5 | 6.9% | 10.7% | +179 | +4.8pp |
| Year 12 Or Equivalent | 566 | 35.8% | 45.9% | 26 | 36.1% | 41.9% | +540 | -0.3pp |
| Did Not Go To School | 18 | 1.1% | 0.5% | 0 | 0.0% | 0.3% | +18 | +1.1pp |
| Not Stated | 112 | 7.1% | 7.0% | 12 | 16.7% | 10.5% | +100 | -9.6pp |
| Total | 1,579 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 72 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +1,507 | 0.0pp |