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 Blackett, accounting for 35.2% (934 people). This share was lower than Blacktown (C) (61.6%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Year 12 or Equivalent, which increased by 102 people and 2.6 percentage points.
Section overview
Highest level of secondary schooling completed
Blackett - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises highest level of schooling for Blackett 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 Blackett, with comparison markers for Blacktown (C).
Year 8 Or Below
2021 count
170
% of total
6.4%
Change from 2016
-1.6pp
170
6.4%
-1.6pp
Year 9 Or Equivalent
2021 count
258
% of total
9.7%
Change from 2016
-1.2pp
258
9.7%
-1.2pp
Year 10 Or Equivalent
2021 count
632
% of total
23.8%
Change from 2016
-2.2pp
632
23.8%
-2.2pp
Year 11 Or Equivalent
2021 count
176
% of total
6.6%
Change from 2016
-1.6pp
176
6.6%
-1.6pp
Year 12 Or Equivalent
2021 count
934
% of total
35.2%
Change from 2016
+2.6pp
934
35.2%
+2.6pp
Did Not Go To School
2021 count
46
% of total
1.7%
Change from 2016
+0.4pp
46
1.7%
+0.4pp
Not Stated
2021 count
437
% of total
16.5%
Change from 2016
+3.5pp
437
16.5%
+3.5pp
Chart view
Highest level of secondary schooling completed change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Year 8 Or Below
-35
-1.6pp
Year 9 Or Equivalent
-19
-1.2pp
Year 10 Or Equivalent
-30
-2.2pp
Year 11 Or Equivalent
-32
-1.6pp
Year 12 Or Equivalent
+102
+2.6pp
Did Not Go To School
+12
+0.4pp
Not Stated
+106
+3.5pp
Data table
Highest level of schooling for Blackett. 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 | 170 | 6.4% | 3.7% | 205 | 8.0% | 4.8% | -35 | -1.6pp |
| Year 9 Or Equivalent | 258 | 9.7% | 4.8% | 277 | 10.9% | 5.8% | -19 | -1.2pp |
| Year 10 Or Equivalent | 632 | 23.8% | 16.6% | 662 | 26.0% | 20.0% | -30 | -2.2pp |
| Year 11 Or Equivalent | 176 | 6.6% | 5.2% | 208 | 8.2% | 5.8% | -32 | -1.6pp |
| Year 12 Or Equivalent | 934 | 35.2% | 61.6% | 832 | 32.6% | 55.3% | +102 | +2.6pp |
| Did Not Go To School | 46 | 1.7% | 1.3% | 34 | 1.3% | 1.2% | +12 | +0.4pp |
| Not Stated | 437 | 16.5% | 6.8% | 331 | 13.0% | 7.1% | +106 | +3.5pp |
| Total | 2,653 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 2,549 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +104 | 0.0pp |