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 Llanarth (NSW), accounting for 57.6% (1,036 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 107 people and 3 percentage points.
Section overview
Highest level of secondary schooling completed
Llanarth (NSW) - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises highest level of schooling for Llanarth (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 Llanarth (NSW), with comparison markers for Bathurst Regional (A).
Year 8 Or Below
2021 count
38
% of total
2.1%
Change from 2016
-0.5pp
38
2.1%
-0.5pp
Year 9 Or Equivalent
2021 count
121
% of total
6.7%
Change from 2016
+0.6pp
121
6.7%
+0.6pp
Year 10 Or Equivalent
2021 count
436
% of total
24.2%
Change from 2016
-0.5pp
436
24.2%
-0.5pp
Year 11 Or Equivalent
2021 count
119
% of total
6.6%
Change from 2016
-1.1pp
119
6.6%
-1.1pp
Year 12 Or Equivalent
2021 count
1,036
% of total
57.6%
Change from 2016
+3.0pp
1,036
57.6%
+3.0pp
Did Not Go To School
2021 count
4
% of total
0.2%
Change from 2016
0.0pp
4
0.2%
0.0pp
Not Stated
2021 count
46
% of total
2.6%
Change from 2016
-1.5pp
46
2.6%
-1.5pp
Chart view
Highest level of secondary schooling completed change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Year 8 Or Below
-7
-0.5pp
Year 9 Or Equivalent
+17
+0.6pp
Year 10 Or Equivalent
+15
-0.5pp
Year 11 Or Equivalent
-12
-1.1pp
Year 12 Or Equivalent
+107
+3.0pp
Did Not Go To School
+1
0.0pp
Not Stated
-23
-1.5pp
Data table
Highest level of schooling for Llanarth (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 | 38 | 2.1% | 3.9% | 45 | 2.6% | 4.4% | -7 | -0.5pp |
| Year 9 Or Equivalent | 121 | 6.7% | 7.2% | 104 | 6.1% | 7.5% | +17 | +0.6pp |
| Year 10 Or Equivalent | 436 | 24.2% | 26.7% | 421 | 24.7% | 27.3% | +15 | -0.5pp |
| Year 11 Or Equivalent | 119 | 6.6% | 7.2% | 131 | 7.7% | 6.6% | -12 | -1.1pp |
| Year 12 Or Equivalent | 1,036 | 57.6% | 46.2% | 929 | 54.6% | 42.3% | +107 | +3.0pp |
| Did Not Go To School | 4 | 0.2% | 0.3% | 3 | 0.2% | 0.3% | +1 | 0.0pp |
| Not Stated | 46 | 2.6% | 8.6% | 69 | 4.1% | 11.6% | -23 | -1.5pp |
| Total | 1,800 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 1,702 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +98 | 0.0pp |