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 Tallawong, accounting for 73.7% (3,551 people). This share was higher than Blacktown (C) (61.6%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Year 12 or Equivalent, which increased by 3,280 people and 18.4 percentage points.
Section overview
Highest level of secondary schooling completed
Tallawong - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises highest level of schooling for Tallawong 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 Tallawong, with comparison markers for Blacktown (C).
Year 8 Or Below
2021 count
62
% of total
1.3%
Change from 2016
-3.2pp
62
1.3%
-3.2pp
Year 9 Or Equivalent
2021 count
128
% of total
2.7%
Change from 2016
-2.8pp
128
2.7%
-2.8pp
Year 10 Or Equivalent
2021 count
538
% of total
11.2%
Change from 2016
-12.1pp
538
11.2%
-12.1pp
Year 11 Or Equivalent
2021 count
221
% of total
4.6%
Change from 2016
-0.7pp
221
4.6%
-0.7pp
Year 12 Or Equivalent
2021 count
3,551
% of total
73.7%
Change from 2016
+18.4pp
3,551
73.7%
+18.4pp
Did Not Go To School
2021 count
38
% of total
0.8%
Change from 2016
0.0pp
38
0.8%
0.0pp
Not Stated
2021 count
279
% of total
5.8%
Change from 2016
+0.5pp
279
5.8%
+0.5pp
Chart view
Highest level of secondary schooling completed change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Year 8 Or Below
+40
-3.2pp
Year 9 Or Equivalent
+101
-2.8pp
Year 10 Or Equivalent
+424
-12.1pp
Year 11 Or Equivalent
+195
-0.7pp
Year 12 Or Equivalent
+3,280
+18.4pp
Did Not Go To School
+34
0.0pp
Not Stated
+253
+0.5pp
Data table
Highest level of schooling for Tallawong. 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 | 62 | 1.3% | 3.7% | 22 | 4.5% | 4.8% | +40 | -3.2pp |
| Year 9 Or Equivalent | 128 | 2.7% | 4.8% | 27 | 5.5% | 5.8% | +101 | -2.8pp |
| Year 10 Or Equivalent | 538 | 11.2% | 16.6% | 114 | 23.3% | 20.0% | +424 | -12.1pp |
| Year 11 Or Equivalent | 221 | 4.6% | 5.2% | 26 | 5.3% | 5.8% | +195 | -0.7pp |
| Year 12 Or Equivalent | 3,551 | 73.7% | 61.6% | 271 | 55.3% | 55.3% | +3,280 | +18.4pp |
| Did Not Go To School | 38 | 0.8% | 1.3% | 4 | 0.8% | 1.2% | +34 | 0.0pp |
| Not Stated | 279 | 5.8% | 6.8% | 26 | 5.3% | 7.1% | +253 | +0.5pp |
| Total | 4,817 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 490 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +4,327 | 0.0pp |