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 Kings Park (NSW), accounting for 61.3% (1,663 people). This share was lower than Blacktown (C) (61.6%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Year 12 or Equivalent, which increased by 227 people and 7 percentage points.
Section overview
Highest level of secondary schooling completed
Kings Park (NSW) - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises highest level of schooling for Kings Park (NSW) 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 Kings Park (NSW), with comparison markers for Blacktown (C).
Year 8 Or Below
2021 count
78
% of total
2.9%
Change from 2016
-0.8pp
78
2.9%
-0.8pp
Year 9 Or Equivalent
2021 count
127
% of total
4.7%
Change from 2016
-1.1pp
127
4.7%
-1.1pp
Year 10 Or Equivalent
2021 count
589
% of total
21.7%
Change from 2016
-2.9pp
589
21.7%
-2.9pp
Year 11 Or Equivalent
2021 count
160
% of total
5.9%
Change from 2016
-0.5pp
160
5.9%
-0.5pp
Year 12 Or Equivalent
2021 count
1,663
% of total
61.3%
Change from 2016
+7.0pp
1,663
61.3%
+7.0pp
Did Not Go To School
2021 count
27
% of total
1.0%
Change from 2016
+0.4pp
27
1.0%
+0.4pp
Not Stated
2021 count
69
% of total
2.5%
Change from 2016
-1.9pp
69
2.5%
-1.9pp
Chart view
Highest level of secondary schooling completed change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Year 8 Or Below
-21
-0.8pp
Year 9 Or Equivalent
-27
-1.1pp
Year 10 Or Equivalent
-62
-2.9pp
Year 11 Or Equivalent
-9
-0.5pp
Year 12 Or Equivalent
+227
+7.0pp
Did Not Go To School
+10
+0.4pp
Not Stated
-48
-1.9pp
Data table
Highest level of schooling for Kings Park (NSW). 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 | 78 | 2.9% | 3.7% | 99 | 3.7% | 4.8% | -21 | -0.8pp |
| Year 9 Or Equivalent | 127 | 4.7% | 4.8% | 154 | 5.8% | 5.8% | -27 | -1.1pp |
| Year 10 Or Equivalent | 589 | 21.7% | 16.6% | 651 | 24.6% | 20.0% | -62 | -2.9pp |
| Year 11 Or Equivalent | 160 | 5.9% | 5.2% | 169 | 6.4% | 5.8% | -9 | -0.5pp |
| Year 12 Or Equivalent | 1,663 | 61.3% | 61.6% | 1,436 | 54.3% | 55.3% | +227 | +7.0pp |
| Did Not Go To School | 27 | 1.0% | 1.3% | 17 | 0.6% | 1.2% | +10 | +0.4pp |
| Not Stated | 69 | 2.5% | 6.8% | 117 | 4.4% | 7.1% | -48 | -1.9pp |
| Total | 2,713 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 2,643 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +70 | 0.0pp |