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 Regents Park (NSW) (part), accounting for 59% (2,419 people). This share was lower than Cumberland (A) (60.9%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Year 12 or Equivalent, which increased by 177 people and 2.3 percentage points.
Section overview
Highest level of secondary schooling completed
Regents Park (NSW) (part) - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises highest level of schooling for Regents Park (NSW) (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 Regents Park (NSW) (part), with comparison markers for Cumberland (A).
Year 8 Or Below
2021 count
264
% of total
6.4%
Change from 2016
-1.2pp
264
6.4%
-1.2pp
Year 9 Or Equivalent
2021 count
211
% of total
5.1%
Change from 2016
-0.3pp
211
5.1%
-0.3pp
Year 10 Or Equivalent
2021 count
556
% of total
13.6%
Change from 2016
-1.5pp
556
13.6%
-1.5pp
Year 11 Or Equivalent
2021 count
208
% of total
5.1%
Change from 2016
-0.2pp
208
5.1%
-0.2pp
Year 12 Or Equivalent
2021 count
2,419
% of total
59.0%
Change from 2016
+2.3pp
2,419
59.0%
+2.3pp
Did Not Go To School
2021 count
198
% of total
4.8%
Change from 2016
+0.8pp
198
4.8%
+0.8pp
Not Stated
2021 count
244
% of total
6.0%
Change from 2016
0.0pp
244
6.0%
0.0pp
Chart view
Highest level of secondary schooling completed change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Year 8 Or Below
-35
-1.2pp
Year 9 Or Equivalent
-3
-0.3pp
Year 10 Or Equivalent
-40
-1.5pp
Year 11 Or Equivalent
-2
-0.2pp
Year 12 Or Equivalent
+177
+2.3pp
Did Not Go To School
+41
+0.8pp
Not Stated
+5
0.0pp
Data table
Highest level of schooling for Regents Park (NSW) (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 | 264 | 6.4% | 5.6% | 299 | 7.6% | 6.8% | -35 | -1.2pp |
| Year 9 Or Equivalent | 211 | 5.1% | 4.2% | 214 | 5.4% | 4.7% | -3 | -0.3pp |
| Year 10 Or Equivalent | 556 | 13.6% | 12.9% | 596 | 15.1% | 15.2% | -40 | -1.5pp |
| Year 11 Or Equivalent | 208 | 5.1% | 4.2% | 210 | 5.3% | 4.7% | -2 | -0.2pp |
| Year 12 Or Equivalent | 2,419 | 59.0% | 60.9% | 2,242 | 56.7% | 57.5% | +177 | +2.3pp |
| Did Not Go To School | 198 | 4.8% | 3.8% | 157 | 4.0% | 3.8% | +41 | +0.8pp |
| Not Stated | 244 | 6.0% | 8.5% | 239 | 6.0% | 7.4% | +5 | 0.0pp |
| Total | 4,100 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 3,957 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +143 | 0.0pp |