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 Horsley Park, accounting for 42.1% (606 people). This share was lower than Fairfield (C) (51.4%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Year 10 or Equivalent, which decreased by 232 people and 1.9 percentage points.
Section overview
Highest level of secondary schooling completed
Horsley Park - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises highest level of schooling for Horsley Park 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 Horsley Park, with comparison markers for Fairfield (C).
Year 8 Or Below
2021 count
165
% of total
11.5%
Change from 2016
+3.9pp
165
11.5%
+3.9pp
Year 9 Or Equivalent
2021 count
94
% of total
6.5%
Change from 2016
-3.3pp
94
6.5%
-3.3pp
Year 10 Or Equivalent
2021 count
363
% of total
25.2%
Change from 2016
-1.9pp
363
25.2%
-1.9pp
Year 11 Or Equivalent
2021 count
53
% of total
3.7%
Change from 2016
-9.1pp
53
3.7%
-9.1pp
Year 12 Or Equivalent
2021 count
606
% of total
42.1%
Change from 2016
+12.1pp
606
42.1%
+12.1pp
Did Not Go To School
2021 count
39
% of total
2.7%
Change from 2016
+2.6pp
39
2.7%
+2.6pp
Not Stated
2021 count
119
% of total
8.3%
Change from 2016
-4.2pp
119
8.3%
-4.2pp
Chart view
Highest level of secondary schooling completed change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Year 8 Or Below
-1
+3.9pp
Year 9 Or Equivalent
-122
-3.3pp
Year 10 Or Equivalent
-232
-1.9pp
Year 11 Or Equivalent
-228
-9.1pp
Year 12 Or Equivalent
-52
+12.1pp
Did Not Go To School
+36
+2.6pp
Not Stated
-155
-4.2pp
Data table
Highest level of schooling for Horsley Park. 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 | 165 | 11.5% | 9.9% | 166 | 7.6% | 10.7% | -1 | +3.9pp |
| Year 9 Or Equivalent | 94 | 6.5% | 5.3% | 216 | 9.8% | 5.5% | -122 | -3.3pp |
| Year 10 Or Equivalent | 363 | 25.2% | 13.6% | 595 | 27.1% | 15.8% | -232 | -1.9pp |
| Year 11 Or Equivalent | 53 | 3.7% | 4.0% | 281 | 12.8% | 4.2% | -228 | -9.1pp |
| Year 12 Or Equivalent | 606 | 42.1% | 51.4% | 658 | 30.0% | 50.0% | -52 | +12.1pp |
| Did Not Go To School | 39 | 2.7% | 8.3% | 3 | 0.1% | 6.9% | +36 | +2.6pp |
| Not Stated | 119 | 8.3% | 7.5% | 274 | 12.5% | 7.0% | -155 | -4.2pp |
| Total | 1,439 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 2,193 | 100.0% | 100.0% | -754 | 0.0pp |