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 Old Guildford, accounting for 47.9% (1,015 people). This share was lower than Fairfield (C) (49.6%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Year 12 or Equivalent, which increased by 64 people, while its share fell by 1.5 percentage points.
Section overview
Highest level of secondary schooling completed
Old Guildford - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises highest level of schooling for Old Guildford 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 Old Guildford, with comparison markers for Fairfield (C).
Year 8 Or Below
2021 count
140
% of total
6.6%
Change from 2016
+0.4pp
140
6.6%
+0.4pp
Year 9 Or Equivalent
2021 count
108
% of total
5.1%
Change from 2016
-0.9pp
108
5.1%
-0.9pp
Year 10 Or Equivalent
2021 count
369
% of total
17.4%
Change from 2016
-1.6pp
369
17.4%
-1.6pp
Year 11 Or Equivalent
2021 count
141
% of total
6.7%
Change from 2016
+1.1pp
141
6.7%
+1.1pp
Year 12 Or Equivalent
2021 count
1,015
% of total
47.9%
Change from 2016
-1.5pp
1,015
47.9%
-1.5pp
Did Not Go To School
2021 count
126
% of total
5.9%
Change from 2016
+0.1pp
126
5.9%
+0.1pp
Not Stated
2021 count
220
% of total
10.4%
Change from 2016
+2.5pp
220
10.4%
+2.5pp
Chart view
Highest level of secondary schooling completed change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Year 8 Or Below
+21
+0.4pp
Year 9 Or Equivalent
-8
-0.9pp
Year 10 Or Equivalent
+3
-1.6pp
Year 11 Or Equivalent
+33
+1.1pp
Year 12 Or Equivalent
+64
-1.5pp
Did Not Go To School
+14
+0.1pp
Not Stated
+68
+2.5pp
Data table
Highest level of schooling for Old Guildford. 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 | 140 | 6.6% | 9.6% | 119 | 6.2% | 10.3% | +21 | +0.4pp |
| Year 9 Or Equivalent | 108 | 5.1% | 5.9% | 116 | 6.0% | 6.2% | -8 | -0.9pp |
| Year 10 Or Equivalent | 369 | 17.4% | 14.5% | 366 | 19.0% | 16.6% | +3 | -1.6pp |
| Year 11 Or Equivalent | 141 | 6.7% | 5.3% | 108 | 5.6% | 5.4% | +33 | +1.1pp |
| Year 12 Or Equivalent | 1,015 | 47.9% | 49.6% | 951 | 49.4% | 48.2% | +64 | -1.5pp |
| Did Not Go To School | 126 | 5.9% | 7.9% | 112 | 5.8% | 6.5% | +14 | +0.1pp |
| Not Stated | 220 | 10.4% | 7.1% | 152 | 7.9% | 6.7% | +68 | +2.5pp |
| Total | 2,119 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 1,924 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +195 | 0.0pp |