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 Alstonville, accounting for 45.5% (2,262 people). This share was lower than Ballina (A) (47.8%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Year 12 or Equivalent, which increased by 364 people and 5.6 percentage points.
Section overview
Highest level of secondary schooling completed
Alstonville - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises highest level of schooling for Alstonville in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Ballina (A) and change since 2016.
Highest level of secondary schooling completed snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Alstonville, with comparison markers for Ballina (A).
Year 8 Or Below
2021 count
235
% of total
4.7%
Change from 2016
-2.0pp
235
4.7%
-2.0pp
Year 9 Or Equivalent
2021 count
388
% of total
7.8%
Change from 2016
-1.0pp
388
7.8%
-1.0pp
Year 10 Or Equivalent
2021 count
1,465
% of total
29.5%
Change from 2016
-0.6pp
1,465
29.5%
-0.6pp
Year 11 Or Equivalent
2021 count
327
% of total
6.6%
Change from 2016
+0.2pp
327
6.6%
+0.2pp
Year 12 Or Equivalent
2021 count
2,262
% of total
45.5%
Change from 2016
+5.6pp
2,262
45.5%
+5.6pp
Did Not Go To School
2021 count
16
% of total
0.3%
Change from 2016
0.0pp
16
0.3%
0.0pp
Not Stated
2021 count
275
% of total
5.5%
Change from 2016
-2.5pp
275
5.5%
-2.5pp
Chart view
Highest level of secondary schooling completed change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Year 8 Or Below
-83
-2.0pp
Year 9 Or Equivalent
-29
-1.0pp
Year 10 Or Equivalent
+33
-0.6pp
Year 11 Or Equivalent
+23
+0.2pp
Year 12 Or Equivalent
+364
+5.6pp
Did Not Go To School
+4
0.0pp
Not Stated
-106
-2.5pp
Data table
Highest level of schooling for Alstonville. Highest level of secondary schooling completed. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Ballina (A).
| Category | 2021 | 2016 | Change | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | % | Ballina (A)% | Count | % | Ballina (A)% | Count | pp | |
| Year 8 Or Below | 235 | 4.7% | 3.8% | 318 | 6.7% | 4.8% | -83 | -2.0pp |
| Year 9 Or Equivalent | 388 | 7.8% | 7.2% | 417 | 8.8% | 8.2% | -29 | -1.0pp |
| Year 10 Or Equivalent | 1,465 | 29.5% | 27.0% | 1,432 | 30.1% | 28.6% | +33 | -0.6pp |
| Year 11 Or Equivalent | 327 | 6.6% | 7.2% | 304 | 6.4% | 6.9% | +23 | +0.2pp |
| Year 12 Or Equivalent | 2,262 | 45.5% | 47.8% | 1,898 | 39.9% | 41.6% | +364 | +5.6pp |
| Did Not Go To School | 16 | 0.3% | 0.3% | 12 | 0.3% | 0.3% | +4 | 0.0pp |
| Not Stated | 275 | 5.5% | 6.7% | 381 | 8.0% | 9.6% | -106 | -2.5pp |
| Total | 4,968 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 4,762 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +206 | 0.0pp |