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 Eastern Creek, accounting for 44.6% (300 people). This share was lower than Blacktown (C) (61.6%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Year 12 or Equivalent, which increased by 30 people and 0.6 percentage points.
Section overview
Highest level of secondary schooling completed
Eastern Creek - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises highest level of schooling for Eastern Creek 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 Eastern Creek, with comparison markers for Blacktown (C).
Year 8 Or Below
2021 count
28
% of total
4.2%
Change from 2016
-1.3pp
28
4.2%
-1.3pp
Year 9 Or Equivalent
2021 count
57
% of total
8.5%
Change from 2016
+0.5pp
57
8.5%
+0.5pp
Year 10 Or Equivalent
2021 count
165
% of total
24.6%
Change from 2016
-3.9pp
165
24.6%
-3.9pp
Year 11 Or Equivalent
2021 count
53
% of total
7.9%
Change from 2016
+0.7pp
53
7.9%
+0.7pp
Year 12 Or Equivalent
2021 count
300
% of total
44.6%
Change from 2016
+0.6pp
300
44.6%
+0.6pp
Did Not Go To School
2021 count
11
% of total
1.6%
Change from 2016
+0.6pp
11
1.6%
+0.6pp
Not Stated
2021 count
58
% of total
8.6%
Change from 2016
+2.7pp
58
8.6%
+2.7pp
Chart view
Highest level of secondary schooling completed change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Year 8 Or Below
-6
-1.3pp
Year 9 Or Equivalent
+8
+0.5pp
Year 10 Or Equivalent
-10
-3.9pp
Year 11 Or Equivalent
+9
+0.7pp
Year 12 Or Equivalent
+30
+0.6pp
Did Not Go To School
+5
+0.6pp
Not Stated
+22
+2.7pp
Data table
Highest level of schooling for Eastern Creek. 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 | 28 | 4.2% | 3.7% | 34 | 5.5% | 4.8% | -6 | -1.3pp |
| Year 9 Or Equivalent | 57 | 8.5% | 4.8% | 49 | 8.0% | 5.8% | +8 | +0.5pp |
| Year 10 Or Equivalent | 165 | 24.6% | 16.6% | 175 | 28.5% | 20.0% | -10 | -3.9pp |
| Year 11 Or Equivalent | 53 | 7.9% | 5.2% | 44 | 7.2% | 5.8% | +9 | +0.7pp |
| Year 12 Or Equivalent | 300 | 44.6% | 61.6% | 270 | 44.0% | 55.3% | +30 | +0.6pp |
| Did Not Go To School | 11 | 1.6% | 1.3% | 6 | 1.0% | 1.2% | +5 | +0.6pp |
| Not Stated | 58 | 8.6% | 6.8% | 36 | 5.9% | 7.1% | +22 | +2.7pp |
| Total | 672 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 614 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +58 | 0.0pp |