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 Catherine Field, accounting for 50.1% (1,030 people). This share was lower than Camden (A) (55.3%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Year 12 or Equivalent, which increased by 587 people and 17.3 percentage points.
Section overview
Highest level of secondary schooling completed
Catherine Field - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises highest level of schooling for Catherine Field in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Camden (A) and change since 2016.
Highest level of secondary schooling completed snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Catherine Field, with comparison markers for Camden (A).
Year 8 Or Below
2021 count
98
% of total
4.8%
Change from 2016
-2.8pp
98
4.8%
-2.8pp
Year 9 Or Equivalent
2021 count
136
% of total
6.6%
Change from 2016
-2.0pp
136
6.6%
-2.0pp
Year 10 Or Equivalent
2021 count
535
% of total
26.0%
Change from 2016
-5.8pp
535
26.0%
-5.8pp
Year 11 Or Equivalent
2021 count
119
% of total
5.8%
Change from 2016
+0.9pp
119
5.8%
+0.9pp
Year 12 Or Equivalent
2021 count
1,030
% of total
50.1%
Change from 2016
+17.3pp
1,030
50.1%
+17.3pp
Did Not Go To School
2021 count
44
% of total
2.1%
Change from 2016
+1.1pp
44
2.1%
+1.1pp
Not Stated
2021 count
95
% of total
4.6%
Change from 2016
-8.7pp
95
4.6%
-8.7pp
Chart view
Highest level of secondary schooling completed change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Year 8 Or Below
-5
-2.8pp
Year 9 Or Equivalent
+20
-2.0pp
Year 10 Or Equivalent
+105
-5.8pp
Year 11 Or Equivalent
+53
+0.9pp
Year 12 Or Equivalent
+587
+17.3pp
Did Not Go To School
+31
+1.1pp
Not Stated
-85
-8.7pp
Data table
Highest level of schooling for Catherine Field. Highest level of secondary schooling completed. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Camden (A).
| Category | 2021 | 2016 | Change | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | % | Camden (A)% | Count | % | Camden (A)% | Count | pp | |
| Year 8 Or Below | 98 | 4.8% | 2.9% | 103 | 7.6% | 3.4% | -5 | -2.8pp |
| Year 9 Or Equivalent | 136 | 6.6% | 5.8% | 116 | 8.6% | 7.0% | +20 | -2.0pp |
| Year 10 Or Equivalent | 535 | 26.0% | 24.6% | 430 | 31.8% | 28.6% | +105 | -5.8pp |
| Year 11 Or Equivalent | 119 | 5.8% | 6.8% | 66 | 4.9% | 6.9% | +53 | +0.9pp |
| Year 12 Or Equivalent | 1,030 | 50.1% | 55.3% | 443 | 32.8% | 47.2% | +587 | +17.3pp |
| Did Not Go To School | 44 | 2.1% | 0.7% | 13 | 1.0% | 0.4% | +31 | +1.1pp |
| Not Stated | 95 | 4.6% | 3.9% | 180 | 13.3% | 6.3% | -85 | -8.7pp |
| Total | 2,057 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 1,351 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +706 | 0.0pp |