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 10 or Equivalent was the most common schooling level among residents aged 15 and over in Triangle Flat (part), accounting for 37.5% (18 people). This share was higher than Bathurst Regional (A) (26.7%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Year 12 or Equivalent, which increased by 3 people and 5.8 percentage points.

Section overview

Highest level of secondary schooling completed

Triangle Flat (part) - Total persons (Usual residence)

This table summarises highest level of schooling for Triangle Flat (part) in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Bathurst Regional (A) and change since 2016.

Highest level of secondary schooling completed change

Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.

2016
2021

Year 8 Or Below

0

-0.3pp

Year 9 Or Equivalent

0

-0.1pp

Year 10 Or Equivalent

-2

-5.1pp

Year 11 Or Equivalent

+1

+1.9pp

Year 12 Or Equivalent

+3

+5.8pp

Did Not Go To School

0

0.0pp

Not Stated

-1

-2.2pp

Data table

Highest level of schooling for Triangle Flat (part). Highest level of secondary schooling completed. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Bathurst Regional (A).

Highest level of schooling for Triangle Flat (part). Highest level of secondary schooling completed. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Bathurst Regional (A).
Highest level of schooling for Triangle Flat (part). Highest level of secondary schooling completed. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Bathurst Regional (A).
Category20212016Change
Count%Bathurst Regional (A)%Count%Bathurst Regional (A)%Countpp
Year 8 Or Below612.5%3.9%612.8%4.4%0-0.3pp
Year 9 Or Equivalent36.3%7.2%36.4%7.5%0-0.1pp
Year 10 Or Equivalent1837.5%26.7%2042.6%27.3%-2-5.1pp
Year 11 Or Equivalent48.3%7.2%36.4%6.6%+1+1.9pp
Year 12 Or Equivalent1429.2%46.2%1123.4%42.3%+3+5.8pp
Did Not Go To School00.0%0.3%00.0%0.3%00.0pp
Not Stated36.3%8.6%48.5%11.6%-1-2.2pp
Total48100.0%100.0%47100.0%100.0%+10.0pp