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 Bangalow, accounting for 62.5% (1,336 people). This share was higher than Byron (A) (59.9%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Year 12 or Equivalent, which increased by 471 people and 8 percentage points.
Section overview
Highest level of secondary schooling completed
Bangalow - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises highest level of schooling for Bangalow in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Byron (A) and change since 2016.
Highest level of secondary schooling completed snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Bangalow, with comparison markers for Byron (A).
Year 8 Or Below
2021 count
32
% of total
1.5%
Change from 2016
-1.5pp
32
1.5%
-1.5pp
Year 9 Or Equivalent
2021 count
81
% of total
3.8%
Change from 2016
-1.1pp
81
3.8%
-1.1pp
Year 10 Or Equivalent
2021 count
309
% of total
14.5%
Change from 2016
-5.3pp
309
14.5%
-5.3pp
Year 11 Or Equivalent
2021 count
132
% of total
6.2%
Change from 2016
-0.5pp
132
6.2%
-0.5pp
Year 12 Or Equivalent
2021 count
1,336
% of total
62.5%
Change from 2016
+8.0pp
1,336
62.5%
+8.0pp
Did Not Go To School
2021 count
3
% of total
0.1%
Change from 2016
-0.1pp
3
0.1%
-0.1pp
Not Stated
2021 count
243
% of total
11.4%
Change from 2016
+0.6pp
243
11.4%
+0.6pp
Chart view
Highest level of secondary schooling completed change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Year 8 Or Below
-15
-1.5pp
Year 9 Or Equivalent
+3
-1.1pp
Year 10 Or Equivalent
-6
-5.3pp
Year 11 Or Equivalent
+25
-0.5pp
Year 12 Or Equivalent
+471
+8.0pp
Did Not Go To School
0
-0.1pp
Not Stated
+71
+0.6pp
Data table
Highest level of schooling for Bangalow. Highest level of secondary schooling completed. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Byron (A).
| Category | 2021 | 2016 | Change | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | % | Byron (A)% | Count | % | Byron (A)% | Count | pp | |
| Year 8 Or Below | 32 | 1.5% | 1.9% | 47 | 3.0% | 2.6% | -15 | -1.5pp |
| Year 9 Or Equivalent | 81 | 3.8% | 3.6% | 78 | 4.9% | 4.6% | +3 | -1.1pp |
| Year 10 Or Equivalent | 309 | 14.5% | 17.3% | 315 | 19.8% | 20.5% | -6 | -5.3pp |
| Year 11 Or Equivalent | 132 | 6.2% | 6.3% | 107 | 6.7% | 7.1% | +25 | -0.5pp |
| Year 12 Or Equivalent | 1,336 | 62.5% | 59.9% | 865 | 54.5% | 50.7% | +471 | +8.0pp |
| Did Not Go To School | 3 | 0.1% | 0.2% | 3 | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0 | -0.1pp |
| Not Stated | 243 | 11.4% | 10.7% | 172 | 10.8% | 14.4% | +71 | +0.6pp |
| Total | 2,136 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 1,587 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +549 | 0.0pp |