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 8 or Below was the most common schooling level among residents aged 15 and over in Nelson Bay (Tas.), accounting for 0% (0 people). This share was lower than Circular Head (M) (4.8%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Year 8 or Below, which increased by 0 people.

Section overview

Highest level of secondary schooling completed

Nelson Bay (Tas.) - Total persons (Usual residence)

This table summarises highest level of schooling for Nelson Bay (Tas.) in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Circular Head (M) and change since 2016.

Highest level of secondary schooling completed snapshot

2021 distribution by category for Nelson Bay (Tas.), with comparison markers for Circular Head (M).

Nelson Bay (Tas.)
Circular Head (M)

Year 8 Or Below

2021 count

0

% of total

0.0%

Change from 2016

0.0pp

Year 9 Or Equivalent

2021 count

0

% of total

0.0%

Change from 2016

0.0pp

Year 10 Or Equivalent

2021 count

0

% of total

0.0%

Change from 2016

0.0pp

Year 11 Or Equivalent

2021 count

0

% of total

0.0%

Change from 2016

0.0pp

Year 12 Or Equivalent

2021 count

0

% of total

0.0%

Change from 2016

0.0pp

Did Not Go To School

2021 count

0

% of total

0.0%

Change from 2016

0.0pp

Not Stated

2021 count

4

% of total

100.0%

Change from 2016

0.0pp

Data table

Highest level of schooling for Nelson Bay (Tas.). Highest level of secondary schooling completed. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Circular Head (M).

Highest level of schooling for Nelson Bay (Tas.). Highest level of secondary schooling completed. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Circular Head (M).
Highest level of schooling for Nelson Bay (Tas.). Highest level of secondary schooling completed. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Circular Head (M).
Category20212016Change
Count%Circular Head (M)%Count%Circular Head (M)%Countpp
Year 8 Or Below00.0%4.8%00.0%5.9%00.0pp
Year 9 Or Equivalent00.0%10.7%00.0%11.8%00.0pp
Year 10 Or Equivalent00.0%35.8%00.0%39.0%00.0pp
Year 11 Or Equivalent00.0%9.9%00.0%10.0%00.0pp
Year 12 Or Equivalent00.0%28.8%00.0%22.6%00.0pp
Did Not Go To School00.0%0.2%00.0%0.3%00.0pp
Not Stated4100.0%9.8%4100.0%10.4%00.0pp
Total4100.0%100.0%4100.0%100.0%00.0pp