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 Dean Park, accounting for 52.9% (1,340 people). This share was lower than Blacktown (C) (61.6%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Year 12 or Equivalent, which increased by 101 people and 3.5 percentage points.
Section overview
Highest level of secondary schooling completed
Dean Park - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises highest level of schooling for Dean Park 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 Dean Park, with comparison markers for Blacktown (C).
Year 8 Or Below
2021 count
127
% of total
5.0%
Change from 2016
-1.2pp
127
5.0%
-1.2pp
Year 9 Or Equivalent
2021 count
120
% of total
4.7%
Change from 2016
-1.8pp
120
4.7%
-1.8pp
Year 10 Or Equivalent
2021 count
524
% of total
20.7%
Change from 2016
-2.5pp
524
20.7%
-2.5pp
Year 11 Or Equivalent
2021 count
159
% of total
6.3%
Change from 2016
0.0pp
159
6.3%
0.0pp
Year 12 Or Equivalent
2021 count
1,340
% of total
52.9%
Change from 2016
+3.5pp
1,340
52.9%
+3.5pp
Did Not Go To School
2021 count
31
% of total
1.2%
Change from 2016
-0.2pp
31
1.2%
-0.2pp
Not Stated
2021 count
233
% of total
9.2%
Change from 2016
+2.2pp
233
9.2%
+2.2pp
Chart view
Highest level of secondary schooling completed change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Year 8 Or Below
-28
-1.2pp
Year 9 Or Equivalent
-42
-1.8pp
Year 10 Or Equivalent
-57
-2.5pp
Year 11 Or Equivalent
0
0.0pp
Year 12 Or Equivalent
+101
+3.5pp
Did Not Go To School
-5
-0.2pp
Not Stated
+57
+2.2pp
Data table
Highest level of schooling for Dean Park. 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 | 127 | 5.0% | 3.7% | 155 | 6.2% | 4.8% | -28 | -1.2pp |
| Year 9 Or Equivalent | 120 | 4.7% | 4.8% | 162 | 6.5% | 5.8% | -42 | -1.8pp |
| Year 10 Or Equivalent | 524 | 20.7% | 16.6% | 581 | 23.2% | 20.0% | -57 | -2.5pp |
| Year 11 Or Equivalent | 159 | 6.3% | 5.2% | 159 | 6.3% | 5.8% | 0 | 0.0pp |
| Year 12 Or Equivalent | 1,340 | 52.9% | 61.6% | 1,239 | 49.4% | 55.3% | +101 | +3.5pp |
| Did Not Go To School | 31 | 1.2% | 1.3% | 36 | 1.4% | 1.2% | -5 | -0.2pp |
| Not Stated | 233 | 9.2% | 6.8% | 176 | 7.0% | 7.1% | +57 | +2.2pp |
| Total | 2,534 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 2,508 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +26 | 0.0pp |