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 Bonnyrigg, accounting for 53.7% (4,013 people). This share was higher than Fairfield (C) (51.4%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Year 12 or Equivalent, which increased by 2,858 people, while its share fell by 12.2 percentage points.
Section overview
Highest level of secondary schooling completed
Bonnyrigg - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises highest level of schooling for Bonnyrigg in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Fairfield (C) and change since 2016.
Highest level of secondary schooling completed snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Bonnyrigg, with comparison markers for Fairfield (C).
Year 8 Or Below
2021 count
691
% of total
9.2%
Change from 2016
+7.6pp
691
9.2%
+7.6pp
Year 9 Or Equivalent
2021 count
336
% of total
4.5%
Change from 2016
+1.1pp
336
4.5%
+1.1pp
Year 10 Or Equivalent
2021 count
967
% of total
12.9%
Change from 2016
-8.7pp
967
12.9%
-8.7pp
Year 11 Or Equivalent
2021 count
337
% of total
4.5%
Change from 2016
0.0pp
337
4.5%
0.0pp
Year 12 Or Equivalent
2021 count
4,013
% of total
53.7%
Change from 2016
-12.2pp
4,013
53.7%
-12.2pp
Did Not Go To School
2021 count
643
% of total
8.6%
Change from 2016
+8.6pp
643
8.6%
+8.6pp
Not Stated
2021 count
488
% of total
6.5%
Change from 2016
+3.5pp
488
6.5%
+3.5pp
Chart view
Highest level of secondary schooling completed change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Year 8 Or Below
+663
+7.6pp
Year 9 Or Equivalent
+276
+1.1pp
Year 10 Or Equivalent
+588
-8.7pp
Year 11 Or Equivalent
+258
0.0pp
Year 12 Or Equivalent
+2,858
-12.2pp
Did Not Go To School
+643
+8.6pp
Not Stated
+436
+3.5pp
Data table
Highest level of schooling for Bonnyrigg. Highest level of secondary schooling completed. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Fairfield (C).
| Category | 2021 | 2016 | Change | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | % | Fairfield (C)% | Count | % | Fairfield (C)% | Count | pp | |
| Year 8 Or Below | 691 | 9.2% | 9.9% | 28 | 1.6% | 10.7% | +663 | +7.6pp |
| Year 9 Or Equivalent | 336 | 4.5% | 5.3% | 60 | 3.4% | 5.5% | +276 | +1.1pp |
| Year 10 Or Equivalent | 967 | 12.9% | 13.6% | 379 | 21.6% | 15.8% | +588 | -8.7pp |
| Year 11 Or Equivalent | 337 | 4.5% | 4.0% | 79 | 4.5% | 4.2% | +258 | 0.0pp |
| Year 12 Or Equivalent | 4,013 | 53.7% | 51.4% | 1,155 | 65.9% | 50.0% | +2,858 | -12.2pp |
| Did Not Go To School | 643 | 8.6% | 8.3% | 0 | 0.0% | 6.9% | +643 | +8.6pp |
| Not Stated | 488 | 6.5% | 7.5% | 52 | 3.0% | 7.0% | +436 | +3.5pp |
| Total | 7,475 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 1,753 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +5,722 | 0.0pp |