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 Cumnock, accounting for 37% (140 people). This share was lower than Cabonne (A) (42.8%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Year 12 or Equivalent, which increased by 140 people and 37 percentage points.
Section overview
Highest level of secondary schooling completed
Cumnock - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises highest level of schooling for Cumnock in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Cabonne (A) and change since 2016.
Highest level of secondary schooling completed snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Cumnock, with comparison markers for Cabonne (A).
Year 8 Or Below
2021 count
17
% of total
4.5%
Change from 2016
-38.4pp
17
4.5%
-38.4pp
Year 9 Or Equivalent
2021 count
26
% of total
6.9%
Change from 2016
+6.9pp
26
6.9%
+6.9pp
Year 10 Or Equivalent
2021 count
127
% of total
33.6%
Change from 2016
-23.5pp
127
33.6%
-23.5pp
Year 11 Or Equivalent
2021 count
22
% of total
5.8%
Change from 2016
+5.8pp
22
5.8%
+5.8pp
Year 12 Or Equivalent
2021 count
140
% of total
37.0%
Change from 2016
+37.0pp
140
37.0%
+37.0pp
Did Not Go To School
2021 count
4
% of total
1.1%
Change from 2016
+1.1pp
4
1.1%
+1.1pp
Not Stated
2021 count
42
% of total
11.1%
Change from 2016
+11.1pp
42
11.1%
+11.1pp
Chart view
Highest level of secondary schooling completed change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Year 8 Or Below
+14
-38.4pp
Year 9 Or Equivalent
+26
+6.9pp
Year 10 Or Equivalent
+123
-23.5pp
Year 11 Or Equivalent
+22
+5.8pp
Year 12 Or Equivalent
+140
+37.0pp
Did Not Go To School
+4
+1.1pp
Not Stated
+42
+11.1pp
Data table
Highest level of schooling for Cumnock. Highest level of secondary schooling completed. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Cabonne (A).
| Category | 2021 | 2016 | Change | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | % | Cabonne (A)% | Count | % | Cabonne (A)% | Count | pp | |
| Year 8 Or Below | 17 | 4.5% | 4.4% | 3 | 42.9% | 6.2% | +14 | -38.4pp |
| Year 9 Or Equivalent | 26 | 6.9% | 7.1% | 0 | 0.0% | 8.0% | +26 | +6.9pp |
| Year 10 Or Equivalent | 127 | 33.6% | 30.2% | 4 | 57.1% | 31.6% | +123 | -23.5pp |
| Year 11 Or Equivalent | 22 | 5.8% | 6.0% | 0 | 0.0% | 5.9% | +22 | +5.8pp |
| Year 12 Or Equivalent | 140 | 37.0% | 42.8% | 0 | 0.0% | 38.7% | +140 | +37.0pp |
| Did Not Go To School | 4 | 1.1% | 0.3% | 0 | 0.0% | 0.3% | +4 | +1.1pp |
| Not Stated | 42 | 11.1% | 9.2% | 0 | 0.0% | 9.3% | +42 | +11.1pp |
| Total | 378 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 7 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +371 | 0.0pp |