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 Central Darling (A), accounting for 23% (324 people). This share was lower than Regional NSW (44.5%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Year 10 or Equivalent, which decreased by 48 people and 2.6 percentage points.
Section overview
Highest level of secondary schooling completed
Central Darling (A) - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises highest level of schooling for Central Darling (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 Central Darling (A), with comparison markers for Regional NSW.
Year 8 Or Below
2021 count
139
% of total
9.9%
Change from 2016
-0.6pp
139
9.9%
-0.6pp
Year 9 Or Equivalent
2021 count
192
% of total
13.7%
Change from 2016
+2.0pp
192
13.7%
+2.0pp
Year 10 Or Equivalent
2021 count
318
% of total
22.6%
Change from 2016
-2.6pp
318
22.6%
-2.6pp
Year 11 Or Equivalent
2021 count
102
% of total
7.3%
Change from 2016
+0.1pp
102
7.3%
+0.1pp
Year 12 Or Equivalent
2021 count
324
% of total
23.0%
Change from 2016
+0.1pp
324
23.0%
+0.1pp
Did Not Go To School
2021 count
18
% of total
1.3%
Change from 2016
+0.8pp
18
1.3%
+0.8pp
Not Stated
2021 count
313
% of total
22.3%
Change from 2016
+0.4pp
313
22.3%
+0.4pp
Chart view
Highest level of secondary schooling completed change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Year 8 Or Below
-14
-0.6pp
Year 9 Or Equivalent
+22
+2.0pp
Year 10 Or Equivalent
-48
-2.6pp
Year 11 Or Equivalent
-2
+0.1pp
Year 12 Or Equivalent
-9
+0.1pp
Did Not Go To School
+11
+0.8pp
Not Stated
-5
+0.4pp
Data table
Highest level of schooling for Central Darling (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 | 139 | 9.9% | 4.3% | 153 | 10.5% | 5.4% | -14 | -0.6pp |
| Year 9 Or Equivalent | 192 | 13.7% | 7.3% | 170 | 11.7% | 8.3% | +22 | +2.0pp |
| Year 10 Or Equivalent | 318 | 22.6% | 28.7% | 366 | 25.2% | 29.9% | -48 | -2.6pp |
| Year 11 Or Equivalent | 102 | 7.3% | 6.7% | 104 | 7.2% | 6.4% | -2 | +0.1pp |
| Year 12 Or Equivalent | 324 | 23.0% | 44.5% | 333 | 22.9% | 39.2% | -9 | +0.1pp |
| Did Not Go To School | 18 | 1.3% | 0.5% | 7 | 0.5% | 0.4% | +11 | +0.8pp |
| Not Stated | 313 | 22.3% | 8.1% | 318 | 21.9% | 10.2% | -5 | +0.4pp |
| Total | 1,406 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 1,451 | 100.0% | 100.0% | -45 | 0.0pp |