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 Parramatta Park, accounting for 59.3% (1,827 people). This share was higher than Cairns (R) (54.7%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Year 12 or Equivalent, which increased by 1,419 people and 34.2 percentage points.
Section overview
Highest level of secondary schooling completed
Parramatta Park - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises highest level of schooling for Parramatta Park in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Cairns (R) and change since 2016.
Highest level of secondary schooling completed snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Parramatta Park, with comparison markers for Cairns (R).
Year 8 Or Below
2021 count
85
% of total
2.8%
Change from 2016
-10.2pp
85
2.8%
-10.2pp
Year 9 Or Equivalent
2021 count
82
% of total
2.7%
Change from 2016
-9.4pp
82
2.7%
-9.4pp
Year 10 Or Equivalent
2021 count
444
% of total
14.4%
Change from 2016
-17.2pp
444
14.4%
-17.2pp
Year 11 Or Equivalent
2021 count
177
% of total
5.7%
Change from 2016
-7.8pp
177
5.7%
-7.8pp
Year 12 Or Equivalent
2021 count
1,827
% of total
59.3%
Change from 2016
+34.2pp
1,827
59.3%
+34.2pp
Did Not Go To School
2021 count
36
% of total
1.2%
Change from 2016
+0.6pp
36
1.2%
+0.6pp
Not Stated
2021 count
428
% of total
13.9%
Change from 2016
+9.7pp
428
13.9%
+9.7pp
Chart view
Highest level of secondary schooling completed change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Year 8 Or Below
-126
-10.2pp
Year 9 Or Equivalent
-114
-9.4pp
Year 10 Or Equivalent
-69
-17.2pp
Year 11 Or Equivalent
-42
-7.8pp
Year 12 Or Equivalent
+1,419
+34.2pp
Did Not Go To School
+27
+0.6pp
Not Stated
+360
+9.7pp
Data table
Highest level of schooling for Parramatta Park. Highest level of secondary schooling completed. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Cairns (R).
| Category | 2021 | 2016 | Change | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | % | Cairns (R)% | Count | % | Cairns (R)% | Count | pp | |
| Year 8 Or Below | 85 | 2.8% | 3.2% | 211 | 13.0% | 4.0% | -126 | -10.2pp |
| Year 9 Or Equivalent | 82 | 2.7% | 3.6% | 196 | 12.1% | 3.8% | -114 | -9.4pp |
| Year 10 Or Equivalent | 444 | 14.4% | 19.8% | 513 | 31.6% | 21.1% | -69 | -17.2pp |
| Year 11 Or Equivalent | 177 | 5.7% | 7.8% | 219 | 13.5% | 8.2% | -42 | -7.8pp |
| Year 12 Or Equivalent | 1,827 | 59.3% | 54.7% | 408 | 25.1% | 50.7% | +1,419 | +34.2pp |
| Did Not Go To School | 36 | 1.2% | 0.8% | 9 | 0.6% | 0.8% | +27 | +0.6pp |
| Not Stated | 428 | 13.9% | 10.3% | 68 | 4.2% | 11.4% | +360 | +9.7pp |
| Total | 3,079 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 1,624 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +1,455 | 0.0pp |