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 Kellyville Ridge, accounting for 78.9% (5,935 people). This share was higher than Blacktown (C) (64%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Year 12 or Equivalent, which increased by 5,931 people and 64.6 percentage points.
Section overview
Highest level of secondary schooling completed
Kellyville Ridge - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises highest level of schooling for Kellyville Ridge 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 Kellyville Ridge, with comparison markers for Blacktown (C).
Year 8 Or Below
2021 count
97
% of total
1.3%
Change from 2016
-9.4pp
97
1.3%
-9.4pp
Year 9 Or Equivalent
2021 count
92
% of total
1.2%
Change from 2016
-9.5pp
92
1.2%
-9.5pp
Year 10 Or Equivalent
2021 count
855
% of total
11.4%
Change from 2016
-42.2pp
855
11.4%
-42.2pp
Year 11 Or Equivalent
2021 count
272
% of total
3.6%
Change from 2016
+3.6pp
272
3.6%
+3.6pp
Year 12 Or Equivalent
2021 count
5,935
% of total
78.9%
Change from 2016
+64.6pp
5,935
78.9%
+64.6pp
Did Not Go To School
2021 count
59
% of total
0.8%
Change from 2016
+0.8pp
59
0.8%
+0.8pp
Not Stated
2021 count
209
% of total
2.8%
Change from 2016
-7.9pp
209
2.8%
-7.9pp
Chart view
Highest level of secondary schooling completed change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Year 8 Or Below
+94
-9.4pp
Year 9 Or Equivalent
+89
-9.5pp
Year 10 Or Equivalent
+840
-42.2pp
Year 11 Or Equivalent
+272
+3.6pp
Year 12 Or Equivalent
+5,931
+64.6pp
Did Not Go To School
+59
+0.8pp
Not Stated
+206
-7.9pp
Data table
Highest level of schooling for Kellyville Ridge. 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 | 97 | 1.3% | 3.7% | 3 | 10.7% | 4.9% | +94 | -9.4pp |
| Year 9 Or Equivalent | 92 | 1.2% | 3.8% | 3 | 10.7% | 4.9% | +89 | -9.5pp |
| Year 10 Or Equivalent | 855 | 11.4% | 16.0% | 15 | 53.6% | 19.5% | +840 | -42.2pp |
| Year 11 Or Equivalent | 272 | 3.6% | 4.1% | 0 | 0.0% | 4.6% | +272 | +3.6pp |
| Year 12 Or Equivalent | 5,935 | 78.9% | 64.0% | 4 | 14.3% | 57.6% | +5,931 | +64.6pp |
| Did Not Go To School | 59 | 0.8% | 1.3% | 0 | 0.0% | 1.2% | +59 | +0.8pp |
| Not Stated | 209 | 2.8% | 7.1% | 3 | 10.7% | 7.3% | +206 | -7.9pp |
| Total | 7,519 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 28 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +7,491 | 0.0pp |