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 Connells Point, accounting for 70.4% (1,666 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 155 people and 5 percentage points.
Section overview
Highest level of secondary schooling completed
Connells Point - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises highest level of schooling for Connells Point 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 Connells Point, with comparison markers for Georges River (A).
Year 8 Or Below
2021 count
85
% of total
3.6%
Change from 2016
-0.5pp
85
3.6%
-0.5pp
Year 9 Or Equivalent
2021 count
89
% of total
3.8%
Change from 2016
-0.7pp
89
3.8%
-0.7pp
Year 10 Or Equivalent
2021 count
351
% of total
14.8%
Change from 2016
-1.6pp
351
14.8%
-1.6pp
Year 11 Or Equivalent
2021 count
87
% of total
3.7%
Change from 2016
-1.0pp
87
3.7%
-1.0pp
Year 12 Or Equivalent
2021 count
1,666
% of total
70.4%
Change from 2016
+5.0pp
1,666
70.4%
+5.0pp
Did Not Go To School
2021 count
20
% of total
0.8%
Change from 2016
+0.3pp
20
0.8%
+0.3pp
Not Stated
2021 count
69
% of total
2.9%
Change from 2016
-1.5pp
69
2.9%
-1.5pp
Chart view
Highest level of secondary schooling completed change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Year 8 Or Below
-10
-0.5pp
Year 9 Or Equivalent
-14
-0.7pp
Year 10 Or Equivalent
-27
-1.6pp
Year 11 Or Equivalent
-22
-1.0pp
Year 12 Or Equivalent
+155
+5.0pp
Did Not Go To School
+8
+0.3pp
Not Stated
-32
-1.5pp
Data table
Highest level of schooling for Connells Point. 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 | 85 | 3.6% | 3.8% | 95 | 4.1% | 4.5% | -10 | -0.5pp |
| Year 9 Or Equivalent | 89 | 3.8% | 3.7% | 103 | 4.5% | 4.4% | -14 | -0.7pp |
| Year 10 Or Equivalent | 351 | 14.8% | 12.8% | 378 | 16.4% | 14.3% | -27 | -1.6pp |
| Year 11 Or Equivalent | 87 | 3.7% | 4.0% | 109 | 4.7% | 4.4% | -22 | -1.0pp |
| Year 12 Or Equivalent | 1,666 | 70.4% | 68.6% | 1,511 | 65.4% | 65.1% | +155 | +5.0pp |
| Did Not Go To School | 20 | 0.8% | 1.5% | 12 | 0.5% | 1.5% | +8 | +0.3pp |
| Not Stated | 69 | 2.9% | 5.5% | 101 | 4.4% | 5.8% | -32 | -1.5pp |
| Total | 2,367 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 2,309 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +58 | 0.0pp |