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 Clarence Town, accounting for 37.9% (677 people). This share was higher than Dungog (A) (37.4%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Year 12 or Equivalent, which increased by 164 people and 6.2 percentage points.
Section overview
Highest level of secondary schooling completed
Clarence Town - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises highest level of schooling for Clarence Town in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Dungog (A) and change since 2016.
Highest level of secondary schooling completed snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Clarence Town, with comparison markers for Dungog (A).
Year 8 Or Below
2021 count
65
% of total
3.6%
Change from 2016
-2.3pp
65
3.6%
-2.3pp
Year 9 Or Equivalent
2021 count
149
% of total
8.3%
Change from 2016
-0.4pp
149
8.3%
-0.4pp
Year 10 Or Equivalent
2021 count
652
% of total
36.5%
Change from 2016
-1.6pp
652
36.5%
-1.6pp
Year 11 Or Equivalent
2021 count
150
% of total
8.4%
Change from 2016
+0.4pp
150
8.4%
+0.4pp
Year 12 Or Equivalent
2021 count
677
% of total
37.9%
Change from 2016
+6.2pp
677
37.9%
+6.2pp
Did Not Go To School
2021 count
4
% of total
0.2%
Change from 2016
+0.2pp
4
0.2%
+0.2pp
Not Stated
2021 count
91
% of total
5.1%
Change from 2016
-2.5pp
91
5.1%
-2.5pp
Chart view
Highest level of secondary schooling completed change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Year 8 Or Below
-31
-2.3pp
Year 9 Or Equivalent
+8
-0.4pp
Year 10 Or Equivalent
+35
-1.6pp
Year 11 Or Equivalent
+20
+0.4pp
Year 12 Or Equivalent
+164
+6.2pp
Did Not Go To School
+4
+0.2pp
Not Stated
-32
-2.5pp
Data table
Highest level of schooling for Clarence Town. Highest level of secondary schooling completed. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Dungog (A).
| Category | 2021 | 2016 | Change | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | % | Dungog (A)% | Count | % | Dungog (A)% | Count | pp | |
| Year 8 Or Below | 65 | 3.6% | 4.3% | 96 | 5.9% | 5.7% | -31 | -2.3pp |
| Year 9 Or Equivalent | 149 | 8.3% | 8.9% | 141 | 8.7% | 9.6% | +8 | -0.4pp |
| Year 10 Or Equivalent | 652 | 36.5% | 36.3% | 617 | 38.1% | 36.1% | +35 | -1.6pp |
| Year 11 Or Equivalent | 150 | 8.4% | 7.2% | 130 | 8.0% | 6.9% | +20 | +0.4pp |
| Year 12 Or Equivalent | 677 | 37.9% | 37.4% | 513 | 31.7% | 31.8% | +164 | +6.2pp |
| Did Not Go To School | 4 | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0 | 0.0% | 0.2% | +4 | +0.2pp |
| Not Stated | 91 | 5.1% | 5.7% | 123 | 7.6% | 9.7% | -32 | -2.5pp |
| Total | 1,788 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 1,620 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +168 | 0.0pp |