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 West Bathurst, accounting for 46.5% (1,297 people). This share was lower than Bathurst Regional (A) (48.2%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Year 12 or Equivalent, which increased by 1,297 people and 46.5 percentage points.
Section overview
Highest level of secondary schooling completed
West Bathurst - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises highest level of schooling for West Bathurst 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 West Bathurst, with comparison markers for Bathurst Regional (A).
Year 8 Or Below
2021 count
124
% of total
4.4%
Change from 2016
+4.4pp
124
4.4%
+4.4pp
Year 9 Or Equivalent
2021 count
195
% of total
7.0%
Change from 2016
+7.0pp
195
7.0%
+7.0pp
Year 10 Or Equivalent
2021 count
750
% of total
26.9%
Change from 2016
+26.9pp
750
26.9%
+26.9pp
Year 11 Or Equivalent
2021 count
182
% of total
6.5%
Change from 2016
+6.5pp
182
6.5%
+6.5pp
Year 12 Or Equivalent
2021 count
1,297
% of total
46.5%
Change from 2016
+46.5pp
1,297
46.5%
+46.5pp
Did Not Go To School
2021 count
11
% of total
0.4%
Change from 2016
+0.4pp
11
0.4%
+0.4pp
Not Stated
2021 count
230
% of total
8.2%
Change from 2016
+8.2pp
230
8.2%
+8.2pp
Chart view
Highest level of secondary schooling completed change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Year 8 Or Below
+124
+4.4pp
Year 9 Or Equivalent
+195
+7.0pp
Year 10 Or Equivalent
+750
+26.9pp
Year 11 Or Equivalent
+182
+6.5pp
Year 12 Or Equivalent
+1,297
+46.5pp
Did Not Go To School
+11
+0.4pp
Not Stated
+230
+8.2pp
Data table
Highest level of schooling for West Bathurst. 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 | 124 | 4.4% | 3.6% | 0 | 0.0% | 4.1% | +124 | +4.4pp |
| Year 9 Or Equivalent | 195 | 7.0% | 6.1% | 0 | 0.0% | 6.5% | +195 | +7.0pp |
| Year 10 Or Equivalent | 750 | 26.9% | 26.6% | 0 | 0.0% | 27.3% | +750 | +26.9pp |
| Year 11 Or Equivalent | 182 | 6.5% | 6.2% | 0 | 0.0% | 5.7% | +182 | +6.5pp |
| Year 12 Or Equivalent | 1,297 | 46.5% | 48.2% | 0 | 0.0% | 44.0% | +1,297 | +46.5pp |
| Did Not Go To School | 11 | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0 | 0.0% | 0.3% | +11 | +0.4pp |
| Not Stated | 230 | 8.2% | 8.9% | 0 | 0.0% | 12.1% | +230 | +8.2pp |
| Total | 2,789 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 0 | 0.0% | 100.0% | +2,789 | +100.0pp |