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 Brewarrina (A), accounting for 26.9% (291 people). This share was lower than Regional NSW (43%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Year 10 or Equivalent, which decreased by 91 people and 3.4 percentage points.
Section overview
Highest level of secondary schooling completed
Brewarrina (A) - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises highest level of schooling for Brewarrina (A) in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Regional NSW and change since 2016.
Highest level of secondary schooling completed snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Brewarrina (A), with comparison markers for Regional NSW.
Year 8 Or Below
2021 count
83
% of total
7.7%
Change from 2016
-3.4pp
83
7.7%
-3.4pp
Year 9 Or Equivalent
2021 count
128
% of total
11.8%
Change from 2016
-1.2pp
128
11.8%
-1.2pp
Year 10 Or Equivalent
2021 count
274
% of total
25.3%
Change from 2016
-3.4pp
274
25.3%
-3.4pp
Year 11 Or Equivalent
2021 count
90
% of total
8.3%
Change from 2016
+0.8pp
90
8.3%
+0.8pp
Year 12 Or Equivalent
2021 count
291
% of total
26.9%
Change from 2016
+2.4pp
291
26.9%
+2.4pp
Did Not Go To School
2021 count
8
% of total
0.7%
Change from 2016
+0.1pp
8
0.7%
+0.1pp
Not Stated
2021 count
208
% of total
19.2%
Change from 2016
+4.6pp
208
19.2%
+4.6pp
Chart view
Highest level of secondary schooling completed change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Year 8 Or Below
-58
-3.4pp
Year 9 Or Equivalent
-37
-1.2pp
Year 10 Or Equivalent
-91
-3.4pp
Year 11 Or Equivalent
-6
+0.8pp
Year 12 Or Equivalent
-21
+2.4pp
Did Not Go To School
+1
+0.1pp
Not Stated
+22
+4.6pp
Data table
Highest level of schooling for Brewarrina (A). Highest level of secondary schooling completed. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Regional NSW.
| Category | 2021 | 2016 | Change | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | % | Regional NSW% | Count | % | Regional NSW% | Count | pp | |
| Year 8 Or Below | 83 | 7.7% | 4.5% | 141 | 11.1% | 5.6% | -58 | -3.4pp |
| Year 9 Or Equivalent | 128 | 11.8% | 8.1% | 165 | 13.0% | 9.0% | -37 | -1.2pp |
| Year 10 Or Equivalent | 274 | 25.3% | 28.6% | 365 | 28.7% | 29.8% | -91 | -3.4pp |
| Year 11 Or Equivalent | 90 | 8.3% | 7.4% | 96 | 7.5% | 7.2% | -6 | +0.8pp |
| Year 12 Or Equivalent | 291 | 26.9% | 43.0% | 312 | 24.5% | 38.0% | -21 | +2.4pp |
| Did Not Go To School | 8 | 0.7% | 0.4% | 7 | 0.6% | 0.4% | +1 | +0.1pp |
| Not Stated | 208 | 19.2% | 7.9% | 186 | 14.6% | 10.0% | +22 | +4.6pp |
| Total | 1,082 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 1,272 | 100.0% | 100.0% | -190 | 0.0pp |