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 Fosterton, accounting for 48.4% (44 people). This share was higher than Dungog (A) (37.4%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Year 12 or Equivalent, which increased by 8 people and 9.3 percentage points.
Section overview
Highest level of secondary schooling completed
Fosterton - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises highest level of schooling for Fosterton 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 Fosterton, with comparison markers for Dungog (A).
Year 8 Or Below
2021 count
0
% of total
0.0%
Change from 2016
-3.3pp
0
0.0%
-3.3pp
Year 9 Or Equivalent
2021 count
6
% of total
6.6%
Change from 2016
-7.5pp
6
6.6%
-7.5pp
Year 10 Or Equivalent
2021 count
27
% of total
29.7%
Change from 2016
-4.0pp
27
29.7%
-4.0pp
Year 11 Or Equivalent
2021 count
0
% of total
0.0%
Change from 2016
-3.3pp
0
0.0%
-3.3pp
Year 12 Or Equivalent
2021 count
44
% of total
48.4%
Change from 2016
+9.3pp
44
48.4%
+9.3pp
Did Not Go To School
2021 count
0
% of total
0.0%
Change from 2016
0.0pp
0
0.0%
0.0pp
Not Stated
2021 count
14
% of total
15.4%
Change from 2016
+8.9pp
14
15.4%
+8.9pp
Chart view
Highest level of secondary schooling completed change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Year 8 Or Below
-3
-3.3pp
Year 9 Or Equivalent
-7
-7.5pp
Year 10 Or Equivalent
-4
-4.0pp
Year 11 Or Equivalent
-3
-3.3pp
Year 12 Or Equivalent
+8
+9.3pp
Did Not Go To School
0
0.0pp
Not Stated
+8
+8.9pp
Data table
Highest level of schooling for Fosterton. 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 | 0 | 0.0% | 4.3% | 3 | 3.3% | 5.7% | -3 | -3.3pp |
| Year 9 Or Equivalent | 6 | 6.6% | 8.9% | 13 | 14.1% | 9.6% | -7 | -7.5pp |
| Year 10 Or Equivalent | 27 | 29.7% | 36.3% | 31 | 33.7% | 36.1% | -4 | -4.0pp |
| Year 11 Or Equivalent | 0 | 0.0% | 7.2% | 3 | 3.3% | 6.9% | -3 | -3.3pp |
| Year 12 Or Equivalent | 44 | 48.4% | 37.4% | 36 | 39.1% | 31.8% | +8 | +9.3pp |
| Did Not Go To School | 0 | 0.0% | 0.2% | 0 | 0.0% | 0.2% | 0 | 0.0pp |
| Not Stated | 14 | 15.4% | 5.7% | 6 | 6.5% | 9.7% | +8 | +8.9pp |
| Total | 91 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 92 | 100.0% | 100.0% | -1 | 0.0pp |