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 Nirimba Fields, accounting for 77.2% (938 people). This share was higher than Blacktown (C) (61.6%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Year 12 or Equivalent, which increased by 801 people and 16 percentage points.
Section overview
Highest level of secondary schooling completed
Nirimba Fields - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises highest level of schooling for Nirimba Fields 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 Nirimba Fields, with comparison markers for Blacktown (C).
Year 8 Or Below
2021 count
23
% of total
1.9%
Change from 2016
-1.2pp
23
1.9%
-1.2pp
Year 9 Or Equivalent
2021 count
30
% of total
2.5%
Change from 2016
-2.4pp
30
2.5%
-2.4pp
Year 10 Or Equivalent
2021 count
92
% of total
7.6%
Change from 2016
-12.5pp
92
7.6%
-12.5pp
Year 11 Or Equivalent
2021 count
39
% of total
3.2%
Change from 2016
-2.2pp
39
3.2%
-2.2pp
Year 12 Or Equivalent
2021 count
938
% of total
77.2%
Change from 2016
+16.0pp
938
77.2%
+16.0pp
Did Not Go To School
2021 count
3
% of total
0.2%
Change from 2016
-0.7pp
3
0.2%
-0.7pp
Not Stated
2021 count
90
% of total
7.4%
Change from 2016
+2.9pp
90
7.4%
+2.9pp
Chart view
Highest level of secondary schooling completed change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Year 8 Or Below
+16
-1.2pp
Year 9 Or Equivalent
+19
-2.4pp
Year 10 Or Equivalent
+47
-12.5pp
Year 11 Or Equivalent
+27
-2.2pp
Year 12 Or Equivalent
+801
+16.0pp
Did Not Go To School
+1
-0.7pp
Not Stated
+80
+2.9pp
Data table
Highest level of schooling for Nirimba Fields. 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 | 23 | 1.9% | 3.7% | 7 | 3.1% | 4.8% | +16 | -1.2pp |
| Year 9 Or Equivalent | 30 | 2.5% | 4.8% | 11 | 4.9% | 5.8% | +19 | -2.4pp |
| Year 10 Or Equivalent | 92 | 7.6% | 16.6% | 45 | 20.1% | 20.0% | +47 | -12.5pp |
| Year 11 Or Equivalent | 39 | 3.2% | 5.2% | 12 | 5.4% | 5.8% | +27 | -2.2pp |
| Year 12 Or Equivalent | 938 | 77.2% | 61.6% | 137 | 61.2% | 55.3% | +801 | +16.0pp |
| Did Not Go To School | 3 | 0.2% | 1.3% | 2 | 0.9% | 1.2% | +1 | -0.7pp |
| Not Stated | 90 | 7.4% | 6.8% | 10 | 4.5% | 7.1% | +80 | +2.9pp |
| Total | 1,215 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 224 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +991 | 0.0pp |