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 Carrathool (A), accounting for 38.5% (857 people). This share was lower than Regional NSW (44.5%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Year 12 or Equivalent, which increased by 120 people and 3.6 percentage points.
Section overview
Highest level of secondary schooling completed
Carrathool (A) - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises highest level of schooling for Carrathool (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 Carrathool (A), with comparison markers for Regional NSW.
Year 8 Or Below
2021 count
110
% of total
4.9%
Change from 2016
-2.9pp
110
4.9%
-2.9pp
Year 9 Or Equivalent
2021 count
181
% of total
8.1%
Change from 2016
-0.2pp
181
8.1%
-0.2pp
Year 10 Or Equivalent
2021 count
584
% of total
26.2%
Change from 2016
-2.8pp
584
26.2%
-2.8pp
Year 11 Or Equivalent
2021 count
169
% of total
7.6%
Change from 2016
+0.2pp
169
7.6%
+0.2pp
Year 12 Or Equivalent
2021 count
857
% of total
38.5%
Change from 2016
+3.6pp
857
38.5%
+3.6pp
Did Not Go To School
2021 count
22
% of total
1.0%
Change from 2016
+0.4pp
22
1.0%
+0.4pp
Not Stated
2021 count
302
% of total
13.6%
Change from 2016
+1.6pp
302
13.6%
+1.6pp
Chart view
Highest level of secondary schooling completed change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Year 8 Or Below
-55
-2.9pp
Year 9 Or Equivalent
+5
-0.2pp
Year 10 Or Equivalent
-30
-2.8pp
Year 11 Or Equivalent
+13
+0.2pp
Year 12 Or Equivalent
+120
+3.6pp
Did Not Go To School
+9
+0.4pp
Not Stated
+49
+1.6pp
Data table
Highest level of schooling for Carrathool (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 | 110 | 4.9% | 4.3% | 165 | 7.8% | 5.4% | -55 | -2.9pp |
| Year 9 Or Equivalent | 181 | 8.1% | 7.3% | 176 | 8.3% | 8.3% | +5 | -0.2pp |
| Year 10 Or Equivalent | 584 | 26.2% | 28.7% | 614 | 29.0% | 29.9% | -30 | -2.8pp |
| Year 11 Or Equivalent | 169 | 7.6% | 6.7% | 156 | 7.4% | 6.4% | +13 | +0.2pp |
| Year 12 Or Equivalent | 857 | 38.5% | 44.5% | 737 | 34.9% | 39.2% | +120 | +3.6pp |
| Did Not Go To School | 22 | 1.0% | 0.5% | 13 | 0.6% | 0.4% | +9 | +0.4pp |
| Not Stated | 302 | 13.6% | 8.1% | 253 | 12.0% | 10.2% | +49 | +1.6pp |
| Total | 2,225 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 2,114 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +111 | 0.0pp |