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 Riverstone, accounting for 56.3% (3,532 people). This share was lower than Blacktown (C) (64%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Year 12 or Equivalent, which increased by 3,513 people and 6.3 percentage points.
Section overview
Highest level of secondary schooling completed
Riverstone - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises highest level of schooling for Riverstone 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 Riverstone, with comparison markers for Blacktown (C).
Year 8 Or Below
2021 count
215
% of total
3.4%
Change from 2016
+3.4pp
215
3.4%
+3.4pp
Year 9 Or Equivalent
2021 count
350
% of total
5.6%
Change from 2016
-4.9pp
350
5.6%
-4.9pp
Year 10 Or Equivalent
2021 count
1,437
% of total
22.9%
Change from 2016
-6.0pp
1,437
22.9%
-6.0pp
Year 11 Or Equivalent
2021 count
300
% of total
4.8%
Change from 2016
+4.8pp
300
4.8%
+4.8pp
Year 12 Or Equivalent
2021 count
3,532
% of total
56.3%
Change from 2016
+6.3pp
3,532
56.3%
+6.3pp
Did Not Go To School
2021 count
59
% of total
0.9%
Change from 2016
+0.9pp
59
0.9%
+0.9pp
Not Stated
2021 count
385
% of total
6.1%
Change from 2016
-4.4pp
385
6.1%
-4.4pp
Chart view
Highest level of secondary schooling completed change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Year 8 Or Below
+215
+3.4pp
Year 9 Or Equivalent
+346
-4.9pp
Year 10 Or Equivalent
+1,426
-6.0pp
Year 11 Or Equivalent
+300
+4.8pp
Year 12 Or Equivalent
+3,513
+6.3pp
Did Not Go To School
+59
+0.9pp
Not Stated
+381
-4.4pp
Data table
Highest level of schooling for Riverstone. 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 | 215 | 3.4% | 3.7% | 0 | 0.0% | 4.9% | +215 | +3.4pp |
| Year 9 Or Equivalent | 350 | 5.6% | 3.8% | 4 | 10.5% | 4.9% | +346 | -4.9pp |
| Year 10 Or Equivalent | 1,437 | 22.9% | 16.0% | 11 | 28.9% | 19.5% | +1,426 | -6.0pp |
| Year 11 Or Equivalent | 300 | 4.8% | 4.1% | 0 | 0.0% | 4.6% | +300 | +4.8pp |
| Year 12 Or Equivalent | 3,532 | 56.3% | 64.0% | 19 | 50.0% | 57.6% | +3,513 | +6.3pp |
| Did Not Go To School | 59 | 0.9% | 1.3% | 0 | 0.0% | 1.2% | +59 | +0.9pp |
| Not Stated | 385 | 6.1% | 7.1% | 4 | 10.5% | 7.3% | +381 | -4.4pp |
| Total | 6,278 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 38 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +6,240 | 0.0pp |