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 Shalvey, accounting for 35.6% (921 people). This share was lower than Blacktown (C) (61.6%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Year 12 or Equivalent, which increased by 76 people and 2.8 percentage points.
Section overview
Highest level of secondary schooling completed
Shalvey - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises highest level of schooling for Shalvey 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 Shalvey, with comparison markers for Blacktown (C).
Year 8 Or Below
2021 count
179
% of total
6.9%
Change from 2016
-1.5pp
179
6.9%
-1.5pp
Year 9 Or Equivalent
2021 count
238
% of total
9.2%
Change from 2016
-1.4pp
238
9.2%
-1.4pp
Year 10 Or Equivalent
2021 count
627
% of total
24.2%
Change from 2016
-2.5pp
627
24.2%
-2.5pp
Year 11 Or Equivalent
2021 count
195
% of total
7.5%
Change from 2016
-1.4pp
195
7.5%
-1.4pp
Year 12 Or Equivalent
2021 count
921
% of total
35.6%
Change from 2016
+2.8pp
921
35.6%
+2.8pp
Did Not Go To School
2021 count
46
% of total
1.8%
Change from 2016
+1.0pp
46
1.8%
+1.0pp
Not Stated
2021 count
382
% of total
14.8%
Change from 2016
+2.9pp
382
14.8%
+2.9pp
Chart view
Highest level of secondary schooling completed change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Year 8 Or Below
-37
-1.5pp
Year 9 Or Equivalent
-34
-1.4pp
Year 10 Or Equivalent
-60
-2.5pp
Year 11 Or Equivalent
-35
-1.4pp
Year 12 Or Equivalent
+76
+2.8pp
Did Not Go To School
+26
+1.0pp
Not Stated
+75
+2.9pp
Data table
Highest level of schooling for Shalvey. 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 | 179 | 6.9% | 3.7% | 216 | 8.4% | 4.8% | -37 | -1.5pp |
| Year 9 Or Equivalent | 238 | 9.2% | 4.8% | 272 | 10.6% | 5.8% | -34 | -1.4pp |
| Year 10 Or Equivalent | 627 | 24.2% | 16.6% | 687 | 26.7% | 20.0% | -60 | -2.5pp |
| Year 11 Or Equivalent | 195 | 7.5% | 5.2% | 230 | 8.9% | 5.8% | -35 | -1.4pp |
| Year 12 Or Equivalent | 921 | 35.6% | 61.6% | 845 | 32.8% | 55.3% | +76 | +2.8pp |
| Did Not Go To School | 46 | 1.8% | 1.3% | 20 | 0.8% | 1.2% | +26 | +1.0pp |
| Not Stated | 382 | 14.8% | 6.8% | 307 | 11.9% | 7.1% | +75 | +2.9pp |
| Total | 2,588 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 2,577 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +11 | 0.0pp |