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 Bidwill (NSW), accounting for 31.8% (976 people). This share was lower than Blacktown (C) (61.6%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Year 12 or Equivalent, which increased by 135 people and 4.8 percentage points.
Section overview
Highest level of secondary schooling completed
Bidwill (NSW) - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises highest level of schooling for Bidwill (NSW) in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Blacktown (C) and change since 2016.
Highest level of secondary schooling completed snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Bidwill (NSW), with comparison markers for Blacktown (C).
Year 8 Or Below
2021 count
220
% of total
7.2%
Change from 2016
-1.5pp
220
7.2%
-1.5pp
Year 9 Or Equivalent
2021 count
361
% of total
11.8%
Change from 2016
-0.8pp
361
11.8%
-0.8pp
Year 10 Or Equivalent
2021 count
741
% of total
24.1%
Change from 2016
-2.3pp
741
24.1%
-2.3pp
Year 11 Or Equivalent
2021 count
251
% of total
8.2%
Change from 2016
+0.2pp
251
8.2%
+0.2pp
Year 12 Or Equivalent
2021 count
976
% of total
31.8%
Change from 2016
+4.8pp
976
31.8%
+4.8pp
Did Not Go To School
2021 count
48
% of total
1.6%
Change from 2016
0.0pp
48
1.6%
0.0pp
Not Stated
2021 count
472
% of total
15.4%
Change from 2016
-0.4pp
472
15.4%
-0.4pp
Chart view
Highest level of secondary schooling completed change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Year 8 Or Below
-51
-1.5pp
Year 9 Or Equivalent
-32
-0.8pp
Year 10 Or Equivalent
-81
-2.3pp
Year 11 Or Equivalent
+3
+0.2pp
Year 12 Or Equivalent
+135
+4.8pp
Did Not Go To School
-3
0.0pp
Not Stated
-21
-0.4pp
Data table
Highest level of schooling for Bidwill (NSW). Highest level of secondary schooling completed. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Blacktown (C).
| Category | 2021 | 2016 | Change | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | % | Blacktown (C)% | Count | % | Blacktown (C)% | Count | pp | |
| Year 8 Or Below | 220 | 7.2% | 3.7% | 271 | 8.7% | 4.8% | -51 | -1.5pp |
| Year 9 Or Equivalent | 361 | 11.8% | 4.8% | 393 | 12.6% | 5.8% | -32 | -0.8pp |
| Year 10 Or Equivalent | 741 | 24.1% | 16.6% | 822 | 26.4% | 20.0% | -81 | -2.3pp |
| Year 11 Or Equivalent | 251 | 8.2% | 5.2% | 248 | 8.0% | 5.8% | +3 | +0.2pp |
| Year 12 Or Equivalent | 976 | 31.8% | 61.6% | 841 | 27.0% | 55.3% | +135 | +4.8pp |
| Did Not Go To School | 48 | 1.6% | 1.3% | 51 | 1.6% | 1.2% | -3 | 0.0pp |
| Not Stated | 472 | 15.4% | 6.8% | 493 | 15.8% | 7.1% | -21 | -0.4pp |
| Total | 3,069 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 3,119 | 100.0% | 100.0% | -50 | 0.0pp |