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 Abercrombie, accounting for 54% (476 people). This share was higher than Bathurst Regional (A) (46.2%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Year 12 or Equivalent, which increased by 51 people and 2.7 percentage points.
Section overview
Highest level of secondary schooling completed
Abercrombie - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises highest level of schooling for Abercrombie in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Bathurst Regional (A) and change since 2016.
Highest level of secondary schooling completed snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Abercrombie, with comparison markers for Bathurst Regional (A).
Year 8 Or Below
2021 count
27
% of total
3.1%
Change from 2016
0.0pp
27
3.1%
0.0pp
Year 9 Or Equivalent
2021 count
61
% of total
6.9%
Change from 2016
+0.6pp
61
6.9%
+0.6pp
Year 10 Or Equivalent
2021 count
220
% of total
24.9%
Change from 2016
-1.6pp
220
24.9%
-1.6pp
Year 11 Or Equivalent
2021 count
71
% of total
8.0%
Change from 2016
-1.7pp
71
8.0%
-1.7pp
Year 12 Or Equivalent
2021 count
476
% of total
54.0%
Change from 2016
+2.7pp
476
54.0%
+2.7pp
Did Not Go To School
2021 count
5
% of total
0.6%
Change from 2016
+0.6pp
5
0.6%
+0.6pp
Not Stated
2021 count
22
% of total
2.5%
Change from 2016
-0.6pp
22
2.5%
-0.6pp
Chart view
Highest level of secondary schooling completed change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Year 8 Or Below
+1
0.0pp
Year 9 Or Equivalent
+9
+0.6pp
Year 10 Or Equivalent
0
-1.6pp
Year 11 Or Equivalent
-9
-1.7pp
Year 12 Or Equivalent
+51
+2.7pp
Did Not Go To School
+5
+0.6pp
Not Stated
-4
-0.6pp
Data table
Highest level of schooling for Abercrombie. Highest level of secondary schooling completed. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Bathurst Regional (A).
| Category | 2021 | 2016 | Change | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | % | Bathurst Regional (A)% | Count | % | Bathurst Regional (A)% | Count | pp | |
| Year 8 Or Below | 27 | 3.1% | 3.9% | 26 | 3.1% | 4.4% | +1 | 0.0pp |
| Year 9 Or Equivalent | 61 | 6.9% | 7.2% | 52 | 6.3% | 7.5% | +9 | +0.6pp |
| Year 10 Or Equivalent | 220 | 24.9% | 26.7% | 220 | 26.5% | 27.3% | 0 | -1.6pp |
| Year 11 Or Equivalent | 71 | 8.0% | 7.2% | 80 | 9.7% | 6.6% | -9 | -1.7pp |
| Year 12 Or Equivalent | 476 | 54.0% | 46.2% | 425 | 51.3% | 42.3% | +51 | +2.7pp |
| Did Not Go To School | 5 | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0 | 0.0% | 0.3% | +5 | +0.6pp |
| Not Stated | 22 | 2.5% | 8.6% | 26 | 3.1% | 11.6% | -4 | -0.6pp |
| Total | 882 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 829 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +53 | 0.0pp |