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 Carss Park, accounting for 69.4% (726 people). This share was higher than Georges River (A) (68.6%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Year 12 or Equivalent, which increased by 89 people and 6.5 percentage points.
Section overview
Highest level of secondary schooling completed
Carss Park - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises highest level of schooling for Carss Park in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Georges River (A) and change since 2016.
Highest level of secondary schooling completed snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Carss Park, with comparison markers for Georges River (A).
Year 8 Or Below
2021 count
36
% of total
3.4%
Change from 2016
-1.4pp
36
3.4%
-1.4pp
Year 9 Or Equivalent
2021 count
45
% of total
4.3%
Change from 2016
-1.5pp
45
4.3%
-1.5pp
Year 10 Or Equivalent
2021 count
148
% of total
14.1%
Change from 2016
-2.0pp
148
14.1%
-2.0pp
Year 11 Or Equivalent
2021 count
44
% of total
4.2%
Change from 2016
-0.7pp
44
4.2%
-0.7pp
Year 12 Or Equivalent
2021 count
726
% of total
69.4%
Change from 2016
+6.5pp
726
69.4%
+6.5pp
Did Not Go To School
2021 count
15
% of total
1.4%
Change from 2016
+0.8pp
15
1.4%
+0.8pp
Not Stated
2021 count
32
% of total
3.1%
Change from 2016
-1.6pp
32
3.1%
-1.6pp
Chart view
Highest level of secondary schooling completed change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Year 8 Or Below
-13
-1.4pp
Year 9 Or Equivalent
-14
-1.5pp
Year 10 Or Equivalent
-15
-2.0pp
Year 11 Or Equivalent
-6
-0.7pp
Year 12 Or Equivalent
+89
+6.5pp
Did Not Go To School
+9
+0.8pp
Not Stated
-16
-1.6pp
Data table
Highest level of schooling for Carss Park. Highest level of secondary schooling completed. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Georges River (A).
| Category | 2021 | 2016 | Change | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | % | Georges River (A)% | Count | % | Georges River (A)% | Count | pp | |
| Year 8 Or Below | 36 | 3.4% | 3.8% | 49 | 4.8% | 4.5% | -13 | -1.4pp |
| Year 9 Or Equivalent | 45 | 4.3% | 3.7% | 59 | 5.8% | 4.4% | -14 | -1.5pp |
| Year 10 Or Equivalent | 148 | 14.1% | 12.8% | 163 | 16.1% | 14.3% | -15 | -2.0pp |
| Year 11 Or Equivalent | 44 | 4.2% | 4.0% | 50 | 4.9% | 4.4% | -6 | -0.7pp |
| Year 12 Or Equivalent | 726 | 69.4% | 68.6% | 637 | 62.9% | 65.1% | +89 | +6.5pp |
| Did Not Go To School | 15 | 1.4% | 1.5% | 6 | 0.6% | 1.5% | +9 | +0.8pp |
| Not Stated | 32 | 3.1% | 5.5% | 48 | 4.7% | 5.8% | -16 | -1.6pp |
| Total | 1,046 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 1,012 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +34 | 0.0pp |