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 Lalor Park, accounting for 51.5% (3,117 people). This share was lower than Blacktown (C) (64%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Year 12 or Equivalent, which increased by 3,045 people and 20.2 percentage points.
Section overview
Highest level of secondary schooling completed
Lalor Park - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises highest level of schooling for Lalor 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 Lalor Park, with comparison markers for Blacktown (C).
Year 8 Or Below
2021 count
326
% of total
5.4%
Change from 2016
-0.3pp
326
5.4%
-0.3pp
Year 9 Or Equivalent
2021 count
375
% of total
6.2%
Change from 2016
-6.0pp
375
6.2%
-6.0pp
Year 10 Or Equivalent
2021 count
1,346
% of total
22.3%
Change from 2016
-12.5pp
1,346
22.3%
-12.5pp
Year 11 Or Equivalent
2021 count
307
% of total
5.1%
Change from 2016
+1.2pp
307
5.1%
+1.2pp
Year 12 Or Equivalent
2021 count
3,117
% of total
51.5%
Change from 2016
+20.2pp
3,117
51.5%
+20.2pp
Did Not Go To School
2021 count
60
% of total
1.0%
Change from 2016
+1.0pp
60
1.0%
+1.0pp
Not Stated
2021 count
516
% of total
8.5%
Change from 2016
-3.7pp
516
8.5%
-3.7pp
Chart view
Highest level of secondary schooling completed change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Year 8 Or Below
+313
-0.3pp
Year 9 Or Equivalent
+347
-6.0pp
Year 10 Or Equivalent
+1,266
-12.5pp
Year 11 Or Equivalent
+298
+1.2pp
Year 12 Or Equivalent
+3,045
+20.2pp
Did Not Go To School
+60
+1.0pp
Not Stated
+488
-3.7pp
Data table
Highest level of schooling for Lalor 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 | 326 | 5.4% | 3.7% | 13 | 5.7% | 4.9% | +313 | -0.3pp |
| Year 9 Or Equivalent | 375 | 6.2% | 3.8% | 28 | 12.2% | 4.9% | +347 | -6.0pp |
| Year 10 Or Equivalent | 1,346 | 22.3% | 16.0% | 80 | 34.8% | 19.5% | +1,266 | -12.5pp |
| Year 11 Or Equivalent | 307 | 5.1% | 4.1% | 9 | 3.9% | 4.6% | +298 | +1.2pp |
| Year 12 Or Equivalent | 3,117 | 51.5% | 64.0% | 72 | 31.3% | 57.6% | +3,045 | +20.2pp |
| Did Not Go To School | 60 | 1.0% | 1.3% | 0 | 0.0% | 1.2% | +60 | +1.0pp |
| Not Stated | 516 | 8.5% | 7.1% | 28 | 12.2% | 7.3% | +488 | -3.7pp |
| Total | 6,047 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 230 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +5,817 | 0.0pp |