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 10 or Equivalent was the most common schooling level among residents aged 15 and over in Martins Creek, accounting for 37.9% (106 people). This share was higher than Dungog (A) (36.3%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Year 10 or Equivalent, which decreased by 27 people and 6 percentage points.
Section overview
Highest level of secondary schooling completed
Martins Creek - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises highest level of schooling for Martins Creek 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 Martins Creek, with comparison markers for Dungog (A).
Year 8 Or Below
2021 count
14
% of total
5.0%
Change from 2016
+1.0pp
14
5.0%
+1.0pp
Year 9 Or Equivalent
2021 count
24
% of total
8.6%
Change from 2016
-2.0pp
24
8.6%
-2.0pp
Year 10 Or Equivalent
2021 count
106
% of total
37.9%
Change from 2016
-6.0pp
106
37.9%
-6.0pp
Year 11 Or Equivalent
2021 count
12
% of total
4.3%
Change from 2016
+0.3pp
12
4.3%
+0.3pp
Year 12 Or Equivalent
2021 count
89
% of total
31.8%
Change from 2016
+4.7pp
89
31.8%
+4.7pp
Did Not Go To School
2021 count
3
% of total
1.1%
Change from 2016
+1.1pp
3
1.1%
+1.1pp
Not Stated
2021 count
32
% of total
11.4%
Change from 2016
+0.8pp
32
11.4%
+0.8pp
Chart view
Highest level of secondary schooling completed change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Year 8 Or Below
+2
+1.0pp
Year 9 Or Equivalent
-8
-2.0pp
Year 10 Or Equivalent
-27
-6.0pp
Year 11 Or Equivalent
0
+0.3pp
Year 12 Or Equivalent
+7
+4.7pp
Did Not Go To School
+3
+1.1pp
Not Stated
0
+0.8pp
Data table
Highest level of schooling for Martins Creek. 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 | 14 | 5.0% | 4.3% | 12 | 4.0% | 5.7% | +2 | +1.0pp |
| Year 9 Or Equivalent | 24 | 8.6% | 8.9% | 32 | 10.6% | 9.6% | -8 | -2.0pp |
| Year 10 Or Equivalent | 106 | 37.9% | 36.3% | 133 | 43.9% | 36.1% | -27 | -6.0pp |
| Year 11 Or Equivalent | 12 | 4.3% | 7.2% | 12 | 4.0% | 6.9% | 0 | +0.3pp |
| Year 12 Or Equivalent | 89 | 31.8% | 37.4% | 82 | 27.1% | 31.8% | +7 | +4.7pp |
| Did Not Go To School | 3 | 1.1% | 0.2% | 0 | 0.0% | 0.2% | +3 | +1.1pp |
| Not Stated | 32 | 11.4% | 5.7% | 32 | 10.6% | 9.7% | 0 | +0.8pp |
| Total | 280 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 303 | 100.0% | 100.0% | -23 | 0.0pp |