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 Dharruk, accounting for 44.7% (959 people). This share was lower than Blacktown (C) (61.6%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Year 12 or Equivalent, which increased by 35 people and 1.3 percentage points.
Section overview
Highest level of secondary schooling completed
Dharruk - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises highest level of schooling for Dharruk 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 Dharruk, with comparison markers for Blacktown (C).
Year 8 Or Below
2021 count
139
% of total
6.5%
Change from 2016
-0.4pp
139
6.5%
-0.4pp
Year 9 Or Equivalent
2021 count
158
% of total
7.4%
Change from 2016
-0.9pp
158
7.4%
-0.9pp
Year 10 Or Equivalent
2021 count
517
% of total
24.1%
Change from 2016
-0.4pp
517
24.1%
-0.4pp
Year 11 Or Equivalent
2021 count
138
% of total
6.4%
Change from 2016
-0.5pp
138
6.4%
-0.5pp
Year 12 Or Equivalent
2021 count
959
% of total
44.7%
Change from 2016
+1.3pp
959
44.7%
+1.3pp
Did Not Go To School
2021 count
60
% of total
2.8%
Change from 2016
+0.7pp
60
2.8%
+0.7pp
Not Stated
2021 count
176
% of total
8.2%
Change from 2016
+0.2pp
176
8.2%
+0.2pp
Chart view
Highest level of secondary schooling completed change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Year 8 Or Below
-7
-0.4pp
Year 9 Or Equivalent
-19
-0.9pp
Year 10 Or Equivalent
-5
-0.4pp
Year 11 Or Equivalent
-8
-0.5pp
Year 12 Or Equivalent
+35
+1.3pp
Did Not Go To School
+15
+0.7pp
Not Stated
+5
+0.2pp
Data table
Highest level of schooling for Dharruk. 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 | 139 | 6.5% | 3.7% | 146 | 6.9% | 4.8% | -7 | -0.4pp |
| Year 9 Or Equivalent | 158 | 7.4% | 4.8% | 177 | 8.3% | 5.8% | -19 | -0.9pp |
| Year 10 Or Equivalent | 517 | 24.1% | 16.6% | 522 | 24.5% | 20.0% | -5 | -0.4pp |
| Year 11 Or Equivalent | 138 | 6.4% | 5.2% | 146 | 6.9% | 5.8% | -8 | -0.5pp |
| Year 12 Or Equivalent | 959 | 44.7% | 61.6% | 924 | 43.4% | 55.3% | +35 | +1.3pp |
| Did Not Go To School | 60 | 2.8% | 1.3% | 45 | 2.1% | 1.2% | +15 | +0.7pp |
| Not Stated | 176 | 8.2% | 6.8% | 171 | 8.0% | 7.1% | +5 | +0.2pp |
| Total | 2,147 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 2,131 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +16 | 0.0pp |