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 Balranald, accounting for 32.6% (319 people). This share was lower than Balranald (A) (33.6%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Year 12 or Equivalent, which increased by 312 people and 2.2 percentage points.
Section overview
Highest level of secondary schooling completed
Balranald - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises highest level of schooling for Balranald in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Balranald (A) and change since 2016.
Highest level of secondary schooling completed snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Balranald, with comparison markers for Balranald (A).
Year 8 Or Below
2021 count
82
% of total
8.4%
Change from 2016
+8.4pp
82
8.4%
+8.4pp
Year 9 Or Equivalent
2021 count
81
% of total
8.3%
Change from 2016
-13.4pp
81
8.3%
-13.4pp
Year 10 Or Equivalent
2021 count
238
% of total
24.3%
Change from 2016
-10.5pp
238
24.3%
-10.5pp
Year 11 Or Equivalent
2021 count
97
% of total
9.9%
Change from 2016
-3.1pp
97
9.9%
-3.1pp
Year 12 Or Equivalent
2021 count
319
% of total
32.6%
Change from 2016
+2.2pp
319
32.6%
+2.2pp
Did Not Go To School
2021 count
12
% of total
1.2%
Change from 2016
+1.2pp
12
1.2%
+1.2pp
Not Stated
2021 count
150
% of total
15.3%
Change from 2016
+15.3pp
150
15.3%
+15.3pp
Chart view
Highest level of secondary schooling completed change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Year 8 Or Below
+82
+8.4pp
Year 9 Or Equivalent
+76
-13.4pp
Year 10 Or Equivalent
+230
-10.5pp
Year 11 Or Equivalent
+94
-3.1pp
Year 12 Or Equivalent
+312
+2.2pp
Did Not Go To School
+12
+1.2pp
Not Stated
+150
+15.3pp
Data table
Highest level of schooling for Balranald. Highest level of secondary schooling completed. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Balranald (A).
| Category | 2021 | 2016 | Change | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | % | Balranald (A)% | Count | % | Balranald (A)% | Count | pp | |
| Year 8 Or Below | 82 | 8.4% | 8.0% | 0 | 0.0% | 10.5% | +82 | +8.4pp |
| Year 9 Or Equivalent | 81 | 8.3% | 7.8% | 5 | 21.7% | 9.7% | +76 | -13.4pp |
| Year 10 Or Equivalent | 238 | 24.3% | 22.1% | 8 | 34.8% | 24.1% | +230 | -10.5pp |
| Year 11 Or Equivalent | 97 | 9.9% | 10.7% | 3 | 13.0% | 11.2% | +94 | -3.1pp |
| Year 12 Or Equivalent | 319 | 32.6% | 33.6% | 7 | 30.4% | 29.3% | +312 | +2.2pp |
| Did Not Go To School | 12 | 1.2% | 0.8% | 0 | 0.0% | 0.9% | +12 | +1.2pp |
| Not Stated | 150 | 15.3% | 17.0% | 0 | 0.0% | 14.4% | +150 | +15.3pp |
| Total | 979 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 23 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +956 | 0.0pp |