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 Armidale Regional, accounting for 54.6% (12,426 people). This share was higher than Regional NSW (44.5%).
Section overview
Highest level of secondary schooling completed
Armidale Regional - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises highest level of schooling for Armidale Regional in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Regional NSW and change since 2016.
Chart view
Highest level of secondary schooling completed snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Armidale Regional, with comparison markers for Regional NSW.
Year 8 Or Below
2021 count
870
% of total
3.8%
Change from 2016
-
870
3.8%
-
Year 9 Or Equivalent
2021 count
1,125
% of total
4.9%
Change from 2016
-
1,125
4.9%
-
Year 10 Or Equivalent
2021 count
4,386
% of total
19.3%
Change from 2016
-
4,386
19.3%
-
Year 11 Or Equivalent
2021 count
1,166
% of total
5.1%
Change from 2016
-
1,166
5.1%
-
Year 12 Or Equivalent
2021 count
12,426
% of total
54.6%
Change from 2016
-
12,426
54.6%
-
Did Not Go To School
2021 count
205
% of total
0.9%
Change from 2016
-
205
0.9%
-
Not Stated
2021 count
2,600
% of total
11.4%
Change from 2016
-
2,600
11.4%
-
Highest level of secondary schooling completed change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Data table
Highest level of schooling for Armidale Regional. Highest level of secondary schooling completed. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Regional NSW.
| Category | 2021 | 2016 | Change | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | % | Regional NSW% | Count | % | Regional NSW% | Count | pp | |
| Year 8 Or Below | 870 | 3.8% | 4.3% | - | - | 5.4% | - | - |
| Year 9 Or Equivalent | 1,125 | 4.9% | 7.3% | - | - | 8.3% | - | - |
| Year 10 Or Equivalent | 4,386 | 19.3% | 28.7% | - | - | 29.9% | - | - |
| Year 11 Or Equivalent | 1,166 | 5.1% | 6.7% | - | - | 6.4% | - | - |
| Year 12 Or Equivalent | 12,426 | 54.6% | 44.5% | - | - | 39.2% | - | - |
| Did Not Go To School | 205 | 0.9% | 0.5% | - | - | 0.4% | - | - |
| Not Stated | 2,600 | 11.4% | 8.1% | - | - | 10.2% | - | - |
| Total | 22,778 | 100.0% | 100.0% | - | - | 100.0% | - | - |