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 Eglinton (NSW), accounting for 50.7% (1,075 people). This share was higher than Bathurst Regional (A) (48.2%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Year 12 or Equivalent, which decreased by 996 people and 15.1 percentage points.
Section overview
Highest level of secondary schooling completed
Eglinton (NSW) - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises highest level of schooling for Eglinton (NSW) 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 Eglinton (NSW), with comparison markers for Bathurst Regional (A).
Year 8 Or Below
2021 count
48
% of total
2.3%
Change from 2016
+0.4pp
48
2.3%
+0.4pp
Year 9 Or Equivalent
2021 count
131
% of total
6.2%
Change from 2016
+3.5pp
131
6.2%
+3.5pp
Year 10 Or Equivalent
2021 count
652
% of total
30.7%
Change from 2016
+9.9pp
652
30.7%
+9.9pp
Year 11 Or Equivalent
2021 count
128
% of total
6.0%
Change from 2016
+1.5pp
128
6.0%
+1.5pp
Year 12 Or Equivalent
2021 count
1,075
% of total
50.7%
Change from 2016
-15.1pp
1,075
50.7%
-15.1pp
Did Not Go To School
2021 count
5
% of total
0.2%
Change from 2016
0.0pp
5
0.2%
0.0pp
Not Stated
2021 count
82
% of total
3.9%
Change from 2016
-0.2pp
82
3.9%
-0.2pp
Chart view
Highest level of secondary schooling completed change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Year 8 Or Below
-11
+0.4pp
Year 9 Or Equivalent
+46
+3.5pp
Year 10 Or Equivalent
-3
+9.9pp
Year 11 Or Equivalent
-13
+1.5pp
Year 12 Or Equivalent
-996
-15.1pp
Did Not Go To School
-1
0.0pp
Not Stated
-48
-0.2pp
Data table
Highest level of schooling for Eglinton (NSW). 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 | 48 | 2.3% | 3.6% | 59 | 1.9% | 4.1% | -11 | +0.4pp |
| Year 9 Or Equivalent | 131 | 6.2% | 6.1% | 85 | 2.7% | 6.5% | +46 | +3.5pp |
| Year 10 Or Equivalent | 652 | 30.7% | 26.6% | 655 | 20.8% | 27.3% | -3 | +9.9pp |
| Year 11 Or Equivalent | 128 | 6.0% | 6.2% | 141 | 4.5% | 5.7% | -13 | +1.5pp |
| Year 12 Or Equivalent | 1,075 | 50.7% | 48.2% | 2,071 | 65.8% | 44.0% | -996 | -15.1pp |
| Did Not Go To School | 5 | 0.2% | 0.4% | 6 | 0.2% | 0.3% | -1 | 0.0pp |
| Not Stated | 82 | 3.9% | 8.9% | 130 | 4.1% | 12.1% | -48 | -0.2pp |
| Total | 2,121 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 3,147 | 100.0% | 100.0% | -1,026 | 0.0pp |