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 Holroyd (part), accounting for 74% (716 people). This share was higher than Cumberland (A) (60.9%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Did Not Go To School, which decreased by 20 people and 1.9 percentage points.
Section overview
Highest level of secondary schooling completed
Holroyd (part) - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises highest level of schooling for Holroyd (part) in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Cumberland (A) and change since 2016.
Highest level of secondary schooling completed snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Holroyd (part), with comparison markers for Cumberland (A).
Year 8 Or Below
2021 count
23
% of total
2.4%
Change from 2016
-1.0pp
23
2.4%
-1.0pp
Year 9 Or Equivalent
2021 count
23
% of total
2.4%
Change from 2016
-0.7pp
23
2.4%
-0.7pp
Year 10 Or Equivalent
2021 count
84
% of total
8.7%
Change from 2016
-0.6pp
84
8.7%
-0.6pp
Year 11 Or Equivalent
2021 count
33
% of total
3.4%
Change from 2016
+0.3pp
33
3.4%
+0.3pp
Year 12 Or Equivalent
2021 count
716
% of total
74.0%
Change from 2016
+3.0pp
716
74.0%
+3.0pp
Did Not Go To School
2021 count
23
% of total
2.4%
Change from 2016
-1.9pp
23
2.4%
-1.9pp
Not Stated
2021 count
66
% of total
6.8%
Change from 2016
+0.9pp
66
6.8%
+0.9pp
Chart view
Highest level of secondary schooling completed change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Year 8 Or Below
-11
-1.0pp
Year 9 Or Equivalent
-8
-0.7pp
Year 10 Or Equivalent
-10
-0.6pp
Year 11 Or Equivalent
+2
+0.3pp
Year 12 Or Equivalent
+1
+3.0pp
Did Not Go To School
-20
-1.9pp
Not Stated
+7
+0.9pp
Data table
Highest level of schooling for Holroyd (part). Highest level of secondary schooling completed. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Cumberland (A).
| Category | 2021 | 2016 | Change | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | % | Cumberland (A)% | Count | % | Cumberland (A)% | Count | pp | |
| Year 8 Or Below | 23 | 2.4% | 5.6% | 34 | 3.4% | 6.8% | -11 | -1.0pp |
| Year 9 Or Equivalent | 23 | 2.4% | 4.2% | 31 | 3.1% | 4.7% | -8 | -0.7pp |
| Year 10 Or Equivalent | 84 | 8.7% | 12.9% | 94 | 9.3% | 15.2% | -10 | -0.6pp |
| Year 11 Or Equivalent | 33 | 3.4% | 4.2% | 31 | 3.1% | 4.7% | +2 | +0.3pp |
| Year 12 Or Equivalent | 716 | 74.0% | 60.9% | 715 | 71.0% | 57.5% | +1 | +3.0pp |
| Did Not Go To School | 23 | 2.4% | 3.8% | 43 | 4.3% | 3.8% | -20 | -1.9pp |
| Not Stated | 66 | 6.8% | 8.5% | 59 | 5.9% | 7.4% | +7 | +0.9pp |
| Total | 968 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 1,007 | 100.0% | 100.0% | -39 | 0.0pp |