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 Lindisfarne, accounting for 55.8% (3,186 people). This share was higher than Clarence (C) (51.9%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Year 12 or Equivalent, which increased by 688 people and 8.7 percentage points.
Section overview
Highest level of secondary schooling completed
Lindisfarne - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises highest level of schooling for Lindisfarne in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Clarence (C) and change since 2016.
Highest level of secondary schooling completed snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Lindisfarne, with comparison markers for Clarence (C).
Year 8 Or Below
2021 count
156
% of total
2.7%
Change from 2016
-1.6pp
156
2.7%
-1.6pp
Year 9 Or Equivalent
2021 count
261
% of total
4.6%
Change from 2016
-1.5pp
261
4.6%
-1.5pp
Year 10 Or Equivalent
2021 count
1,421
% of total
24.9%
Change from 2016
-1.8pp
1,421
24.9%
-1.8pp
Year 11 Or Equivalent
2021 count
387
% of total
6.8%
Change from 2016
-1.3pp
387
6.8%
-1.3pp
Year 12 Or Equivalent
2021 count
3,186
% of total
55.8%
Change from 2016
+8.7pp
3,186
55.8%
+8.7pp
Did Not Go To School
2021 count
19
% of total
0.3%
Change from 2016
0.0pp
19
0.3%
0.0pp
Not Stated
2021 count
277
% of total
4.9%
Change from 2016
-2.3pp
277
4.9%
-2.3pp
Chart view
Highest level of secondary schooling completed change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Year 8 Or Below
-74
-1.6pp
Year 9 Or Equivalent
-64
-1.5pp
Year 10 Or Equivalent
+3
-1.8pp
Year 11 Or Equivalent
-42
-1.3pp
Year 12 Or Equivalent
+688
+8.7pp
Did Not Go To School
+1
0.0pp
Not Stated
-107
-2.3pp
Data table
Highest level of schooling for Lindisfarne. Highest level of secondary schooling completed. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Clarence (C).
| Category | 2021 | 2016 | Change | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | % | Clarence (C)% | Count | % | Clarence (C)% | Count | pp | |
| Year 8 Or Below | 156 | 2.7% | 2.9% | 230 | 4.3% | 4.0% | -74 | -1.6pp |
| Year 9 Or Equivalent | 261 | 4.6% | 5.6% | 325 | 6.1% | 6.8% | -64 | -1.5pp |
| Year 10 Or Equivalent | 1,421 | 24.9% | 26.0% | 1,418 | 26.7% | 28.4% | +3 | -1.8pp |
| Year 11 Or Equivalent | 387 | 6.8% | 8.3% | 429 | 8.1% | 9.2% | -42 | -1.3pp |
| Year 12 Or Equivalent | 3,186 | 55.8% | 51.9% | 2,498 | 47.1% | 43.5% | +688 | +8.7pp |
| Did Not Go To School | 19 | 0.3% | 0.4% | 18 | 0.3% | 0.3% | +1 | 0.0pp |
| Not Stated | 277 | 4.9% | 4.9% | 384 | 7.2% | 7.9% | -107 | -2.3pp |
| Total | 5,707 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 5,302 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +405 | 0.0pp |