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 Coonamble (A), accounting for 31.7% (925 people). This share was lower than Regional NSW (43%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Year 8 or Below, which decreased by 68 people and 1.7 percentage points.
Section overview
Highest level of secondary schooling completed
Coonamble (A) - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises highest level of schooling for Coonamble (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 Coonamble (A), with comparison markers for Regional NSW.
Year 8 Or Below
2021 count
206
% of total
7.1%
Change from 2016
-1.7pp
206
7.1%
-1.7pp
Year 9 Or Equivalent
2021 count
276
% of total
9.5%
Change from 2016
+0.1pp
276
9.5%
+0.1pp
Year 10 Or Equivalent
2021 count
801
% of total
27.4%
Change from 2016
+1.0pp
801
27.4%
+1.0pp
Year 11 Or Equivalent
2021 count
222
% of total
7.6%
Change from 2016
+0.1pp
222
7.6%
+0.1pp
Year 12 Or Equivalent
2021 count
925
% of total
31.7%
Change from 2016
+4.0pp
925
31.7%
+4.0pp
Did Not Go To School
2021 count
24
% of total
0.8%
Change from 2016
-0.1pp
24
0.8%
-0.1pp
Not Stated
2021 count
466
% of total
16.0%
Change from 2016
-3.2pp
466
16.0%
-3.2pp
Chart view
Highest level of secondary schooling completed change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Year 8 Or Below
-68
-1.7pp
Year 9 Or Equivalent
-19
+0.1pp
Year 10 Or Equivalent
-24
+1.0pp
Year 11 Or Equivalent
-13
+0.1pp
Year 12 Or Equivalent
+59
+4.0pp
Did Not Go To School
-4
-0.1pp
Not Stated
-135
-3.2pp
Data table
Highest level of schooling for Coonamble (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 | 206 | 7.1% | 4.5% | 274 | 8.8% | 5.6% | -68 | -1.7pp |
| Year 9 Or Equivalent | 276 | 9.5% | 8.1% | 295 | 9.4% | 9.0% | -19 | +0.1pp |
| Year 10 Or Equivalent | 801 | 27.4% | 28.6% | 825 | 26.4% | 29.8% | -24 | +1.0pp |
| Year 11 Or Equivalent | 222 | 7.6% | 7.4% | 235 | 7.5% | 7.2% | -13 | +0.1pp |
| Year 12 Or Equivalent | 925 | 31.7% | 43.0% | 866 | 27.7% | 38.0% | +59 | +4.0pp |
| Did Not Go To School | 24 | 0.8% | 0.4% | 28 | 0.9% | 0.4% | -4 | -0.1pp |
| Not Stated | 466 | 16.0% | 7.9% | 601 | 19.2% | 10.0% | -135 | -3.2pp |
| Total | 2,920 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 3,124 | 100.0% | 100.0% | -204 | 0.0pp |