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 Meadow Flat (part), accounting for 39.2% (111 people). This share was lower than Bathurst Regional (A) (46.2%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Year 12 or Equivalent, which increased by 17 people.
Section overview
Highest level of secondary schooling completed
Meadow Flat (part) - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises highest level of schooling for Meadow Flat (part) 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 Meadow Flat (part), with comparison markers for Bathurst Regional (A).
Year 8 Or Below
2021 count
18
% of total
6.4%
Change from 2016
+1.0pp
18
6.4%
+1.0pp
Year 9 Or Equivalent
2021 count
18
% of total
6.4%
Change from 2016
-3.2pp
18
6.4%
-3.2pp
Year 10 Or Equivalent
2021 count
88
% of total
31.1%
Change from 2016
+0.7pp
88
31.1%
+0.7pp
Year 11 Or Equivalent
2021 count
22
% of total
7.8%
Change from 2016
+2.4pp
22
7.8%
+2.4pp
Year 12 Or Equivalent
2021 count
111
% of total
39.2%
Change from 2016
0.0pp
111
39.2%
0.0pp
Did Not Go To School
2021 count
0
% of total
0.0%
Change from 2016
0.0pp
0
0.0%
0.0pp
Not Stated
2021 count
26
% of total
9.2%
Change from 2016
-0.8pp
26
9.2%
-0.8pp
Chart view
Highest level of secondary schooling completed change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Year 8 Or Below
+5
+1.0pp
Year 9 Or Equivalent
-5
-3.2pp
Year 10 Or Equivalent
+15
+0.7pp
Year 11 Or Equivalent
+9
+2.4pp
Year 12 Or Equivalent
+17
0.0pp
Did Not Go To School
0
0.0pp
Not Stated
+2
-0.8pp
Data table
Highest level of schooling for Meadow Flat (part). 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 | 18 | 6.4% | 3.9% | 13 | 5.4% | 4.4% | +5 | +1.0pp |
| Year 9 Or Equivalent | 18 | 6.4% | 7.2% | 23 | 9.6% | 7.5% | -5 | -3.2pp |
| Year 10 Or Equivalent | 88 | 31.1% | 26.7% | 73 | 30.4% | 27.3% | +15 | +0.7pp |
| Year 11 Or Equivalent | 22 | 7.8% | 7.2% | 13 | 5.4% | 6.6% | +9 | +2.4pp |
| Year 12 Or Equivalent | 111 | 39.2% | 46.2% | 94 | 39.2% | 42.3% | +17 | 0.0pp |
| Did Not Go To School | 0 | 0.0% | 0.3% | 0 | 0.0% | 0.3% | 0 | 0.0pp |
| Not Stated | 26 | 9.2% | 8.6% | 24 | 10.0% | 11.6% | +2 | -0.8pp |
| Total | 283 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 240 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +43 | 0.0pp |