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 Millthorpe (part), accounting for 57.1% (553 people). This share was higher than Blayney (A) (41.5%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Year 12 or Equivalent, which increased by 523 people and 8.7 percentage points.
Section overview
Highest level of secondary schooling completed
Millthorpe (part) - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises highest level of schooling for Millthorpe (part) in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Blayney (A) and change since 2016.
Highest level of secondary schooling completed snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Millthorpe (part), with comparison markers for Blayney (A).
Year 8 Or Below
2021 count
26
% of total
2.7%
Change from 2016
+2.7pp
26
2.7%
+2.7pp
Year 9 Or Equivalent
2021 count
40
% of total
4.1%
Change from 2016
-0.7pp
40
4.1%
-0.7pp
Year 10 Or Equivalent
2021 count
207
% of total
21.4%
Change from 2016
-20.5pp
207
21.4%
-20.5pp
Year 11 Or Equivalent
2021 count
45
% of total
4.6%
Change from 2016
-0.2pp
45
4.6%
-0.2pp
Year 12 Or Equivalent
2021 count
553
% of total
57.1%
Change from 2016
+8.7pp
553
57.1%
+8.7pp
Did Not Go To School
2021 count
3
% of total
0.3%
Change from 2016
+0.3pp
3
0.3%
+0.3pp
Not Stated
2021 count
94
% of total
9.7%
Change from 2016
+9.7pp
94
9.7%
+9.7pp
Chart view
Highest level of secondary schooling completed change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Year 8 Or Below
+26
+2.7pp
Year 9 Or Equivalent
+37
-0.7pp
Year 10 Or Equivalent
+181
-20.5pp
Year 11 Or Equivalent
+42
-0.2pp
Year 12 Or Equivalent
+523
+8.7pp
Did Not Go To School
+3
+0.3pp
Not Stated
+94
+9.7pp
Data table
Highest level of schooling for Millthorpe (part). Highest level of secondary schooling completed. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Blayney (A).
| Category | 2021 | 2016 | Change | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | % | Blayney (A)% | Count | % | Blayney (A)% | Count | pp | |
| Year 8 Or Below | 26 | 2.7% | 4.6% | 0 | 0.0% | 5.9% | +26 | +2.7pp |
| Year 9 Or Equivalent | 40 | 4.1% | 7.1% | 3 | 4.8% | 7.7% | +37 | -0.7pp |
| Year 10 Or Equivalent | 207 | 21.4% | 32.4% | 26 | 41.9% | 33.0% | +181 | -20.5pp |
| Year 11 Or Equivalent | 45 | 4.6% | 6.2% | 3 | 4.8% | 6.1% | +42 | -0.2pp |
| Year 12 Or Equivalent | 553 | 57.1% | 41.5% | 30 | 48.4% | 37.0% | +523 | +8.7pp |
| Did Not Go To School | 3 | 0.3% | 0.4% | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% | +3 | +0.3pp |
| Not Stated | 94 | 9.7% | 7.9% | 0 | 0.0% | 10.2% | +94 | +9.7pp |
| Total | 968 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 62 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +906 | 0.0pp |