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 Colebee, accounting for 73.1% (2,634 people). This share was higher than Blacktown (C) (61.6%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Year 12 or Equivalent, which increased by 1,647 people and 5 percentage points.
Section overview
Highest level of secondary schooling completed
Colebee - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises highest level of schooling for Colebee 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 Colebee, with comparison markers for Blacktown (C).
Year 8 Or Below
2021 count
45
% of total
1.2%
Change from 2016
-0.3pp
45
1.2%
-0.3pp
Year 9 Or Equivalent
2021 count
105
% of total
2.9%
Change from 2016
+0.2pp
105
2.9%
+0.2pp
Year 10 Or Equivalent
2021 count
445
% of total
12.4%
Change from 2016
-4.9pp
445
12.4%
-4.9pp
Year 11 Or Equivalent
2021 count
198
% of total
5.5%
Change from 2016
+0.3pp
198
5.5%
+0.3pp
Year 12 Or Equivalent
2021 count
2,634
% of total
73.1%
Change from 2016
+5.0pp
2,634
73.1%
+5.0pp
Did Not Go To School
2021 count
34
% of total
0.9%
Change from 2016
+0.3pp
34
0.9%
+0.3pp
Not Stated
2021 count
141
% of total
3.9%
Change from 2016
-0.7pp
141
3.9%
-0.7pp
Chart view
Highest level of secondary schooling completed change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Year 8 Or Below
+23
-0.3pp
Year 9 Or Equivalent
+66
+0.2pp
Year 10 Or Equivalent
+195
-4.9pp
Year 11 Or Equivalent
+122
+0.3pp
Year 12 Or Equivalent
+1,647
+5.0pp
Did Not Go To School
+25
+0.3pp
Not Stated
+75
-0.7pp
Data table
Highest level of schooling for Colebee. 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 | 45 | 1.2% | 3.7% | 22 | 1.5% | 4.8% | +23 | -0.3pp |
| Year 9 Or Equivalent | 105 | 2.9% | 4.8% | 39 | 2.7% | 5.8% | +66 | +0.2pp |
| Year 10 Or Equivalent | 445 | 12.4% | 16.6% | 250 | 17.3% | 20.0% | +195 | -4.9pp |
| Year 11 Or Equivalent | 198 | 5.5% | 5.2% | 76 | 5.2% | 5.8% | +122 | +0.3pp |
| Year 12 Or Equivalent | 2,634 | 73.1% | 61.6% | 987 | 68.1% | 55.3% | +1,647 | +5.0pp |
| Did Not Go To School | 34 | 0.9% | 1.3% | 9 | 0.6% | 1.2% | +25 | +0.3pp |
| Not Stated | 141 | 3.9% | 6.8% | 66 | 4.6% | 7.1% | +75 | -0.7pp |
| Total | 3,602 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 1,449 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +2,153 | 0.0pp |