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 Carramar (NSW), accounting for 53.4% (1,473 people). This share was higher than Fairfield (C) (51.4%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Year 12 or Equivalent, which increased by 1,473 people and 53.4 percentage points.
Section overview
Highest level of secondary schooling completed
Carramar (NSW) - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises highest level of schooling for Carramar (NSW) 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 Carramar (NSW), with comparison markers for Fairfield (C).
Year 8 Or Below
2021 count
215
% of total
7.8%
Change from 2016
+7.8pp
215
7.8%
+7.8pp
Year 9 Or Equivalent
2021 count
142
% of total
5.2%
Change from 2016
+5.2pp
142
5.2%
+5.2pp
Year 10 Or Equivalent
2021 count
363
% of total
13.2%
Change from 2016
+13.2pp
363
13.2%
+13.2pp
Year 11 Or Equivalent
2021 count
97
% of total
3.5%
Change from 2016
+3.5pp
97
3.5%
+3.5pp
Year 12 Or Equivalent
2021 count
1,473
% of total
53.4%
Change from 2016
+53.4pp
1,473
53.4%
+53.4pp
Did Not Go To School
2021 count
124
% of total
4.5%
Change from 2016
+4.5pp
124
4.5%
+4.5pp
Not Stated
2021 count
343
% of total
12.4%
Change from 2016
+12.4pp
343
12.4%
+12.4pp
Chart view
Highest level of secondary schooling completed change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Year 8 Or Below
+215
+7.8pp
Year 9 Or Equivalent
+142
+5.2pp
Year 10 Or Equivalent
+363
+13.2pp
Year 11 Or Equivalent
+97
+3.5pp
Year 12 Or Equivalent
+1,473
+53.4pp
Did Not Go To School
+124
+4.5pp
Not Stated
+343
+12.4pp
Data table
Highest level of schooling for Carramar (NSW). 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 | 215 | 7.8% | 9.9% | 0 | 0.0% | 10.7% | +215 | +7.8pp |
| Year 9 Or Equivalent | 142 | 5.2% | 5.3% | 0 | 0.0% | 5.5% | +142 | +5.2pp |
| Year 10 Or Equivalent | 363 | 13.2% | 13.6% | 0 | 0.0% | 15.8% | +363 | +13.2pp |
| Year 11 Or Equivalent | 97 | 3.5% | 4.0% | 0 | 0.0% | 4.2% | +97 | +3.5pp |
| Year 12 Or Equivalent | 1,473 | 53.4% | 51.4% | 0 | 0.0% | 50.0% | +1,473 | +53.4pp |
| Did Not Go To School | 124 | 4.5% | 8.3% | 0 | 0.0% | 6.9% | +124 | +4.5pp |
| Not Stated | 343 | 12.4% | 7.5% | 0 | 0.0% | 7.0% | +343 | +12.4pp |
| Total | 2,757 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 0 | 0.0% | 100.0% | +2,757 | +100.0pp |