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 Oakhurst (NSW), accounting for 60.2% (3,298 people). This share was lower than Blacktown (C) (61.6%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Year 12 or Equivalent, which increased by 281 people and 4.4 percentage points.
Section overview
Highest level of secondary schooling completed
Oakhurst (NSW) - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises highest level of schooling for Oakhurst (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 Oakhurst (NSW), with comparison markers for Blacktown (C).
Year 8 Or Below
2021 count
177
% of total
3.2%
Change from 2016
-0.5pp
177
3.2%
-0.5pp
Year 9 Or Equivalent
2021 count
243
% of total
4.4%
Change from 2016
-0.9pp
243
4.4%
-0.9pp
Year 10 Or Equivalent
2021 count
1,013
% of total
18.5%
Change from 2016
-3.1pp
1,013
18.5%
-3.1pp
Year 11 Or Equivalent
2021 count
338
% of total
6.2%
Change from 2016
0.0pp
338
6.2%
0.0pp
Year 12 Or Equivalent
2021 count
3,298
% of total
60.2%
Change from 2016
+4.4pp
3,298
60.2%
+4.4pp
Did Not Go To School
2021 count
55
% of total
1.0%
Change from 2016
+0.1pp
55
1.0%
+0.1pp
Not Stated
2021 count
353
% of total
6.4%
Change from 2016
0.0pp
353
6.4%
0.0pp
Chart view
Highest level of secondary schooling completed change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Year 8 Or Below
-25
-0.5pp
Year 9 Or Equivalent
-43
-0.9pp
Year 10 Or Equivalent
-153
-3.1pp
Year 11 Or Equivalent
+2
0.0pp
Year 12 Or Equivalent
+281
+4.4pp
Did Not Go To School
+5
+0.1pp
Not Stated
+5
0.0pp
Data table
Highest level of schooling for Oakhurst (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 | 177 | 3.2% | 3.7% | 202 | 3.7% | 4.8% | -25 | -0.5pp |
| Year 9 Or Equivalent | 243 | 4.4% | 4.8% | 286 | 5.3% | 5.8% | -43 | -0.9pp |
| Year 10 Or Equivalent | 1,013 | 18.5% | 16.6% | 1,166 | 21.6% | 20.0% | -153 | -3.1pp |
| Year 11 Or Equivalent | 338 | 6.2% | 5.2% | 336 | 6.2% | 5.8% | +2 | 0.0pp |
| Year 12 Or Equivalent | 3,298 | 60.2% | 61.6% | 3,017 | 55.8% | 55.3% | +281 | +4.4pp |
| Did Not Go To School | 55 | 1.0% | 1.3% | 50 | 0.9% | 1.2% | +5 | +0.1pp |
| Not Stated | 353 | 6.4% | 6.8% | 348 | 6.4% | 7.1% | +5 | 0.0pp |
| Total | 5,477 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 5,405 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +72 | 0.0pp |