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 Hurstville Grove, accounting for 73.5% (1,499 people). This share was higher than Georges River (A) (70.8%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Year 12 or Equivalent, which increased by 1,447 people and 29.1 percentage points.
Section overview
Highest level of secondary schooling completed
Hurstville Grove - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises highest level of schooling for Hurstville Grove 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 Hurstville Grove, with comparison markers for Georges River (A).
Year 8 Or Below
2021 count
73
% of total
3.6%
Change from 2016
+0.2pp
73
3.6%
+0.2pp
Year 9 Or Equivalent
2021 count
58
% of total
2.8%
Change from 2016
-4.9pp
58
2.8%
-4.9pp
Year 10 Or Equivalent
2021 count
276
% of total
13.5%
Change from 2016
-13.9pp
276
13.5%
-13.9pp
Year 11 Or Equivalent
2021 count
53
% of total
2.6%
Change from 2016
-5.9pp
53
2.6%
-5.9pp
Year 12 Or Equivalent
2021 count
1,499
% of total
73.5%
Change from 2016
+29.1pp
1,499
73.5%
+29.1pp
Did Not Go To School
2021 count
19
% of total
0.9%
Change from 2016
+0.9pp
19
0.9%
+0.9pp
Not Stated
2021 count
61
% of total
3.0%
Change from 2016
-5.5pp
61
3.0%
-5.5pp
Chart view
Highest level of secondary schooling completed change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Year 8 Or Below
+69
+0.2pp
Year 9 Or Equivalent
+49
-4.9pp
Year 10 Or Equivalent
+244
-13.9pp
Year 11 Or Equivalent
+43
-5.9pp
Year 12 Or Equivalent
+1,447
+29.1pp
Did Not Go To School
+19
+0.9pp
Not Stated
+51
-5.5pp
Data table
Highest level of schooling for Hurstville Grove. 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 | 73 | 3.6% | 3.8% | 4 | 3.4% | 4.5% | +69 | +0.2pp |
| Year 9 Or Equivalent | 58 | 2.8% | 2.9% | 9 | 7.7% | 3.6% | +49 | -4.9pp |
| Year 10 Or Equivalent | 276 | 13.5% | 12.2% | 32 | 27.4% | 13.7% | +244 | -13.9pp |
| Year 11 Or Equivalent | 53 | 2.6% | 3.0% | 10 | 8.5% | 3.3% | +43 | -5.9pp |
| Year 12 Or Equivalent | 1,499 | 73.5% | 70.8% | 52 | 44.4% | 67.4% | +1,447 | +29.1pp |
| Did Not Go To School | 19 | 0.9% | 1.6% | 0 | 0.0% | 1.5% | +19 | +0.9pp |
| Not Stated | 61 | 3.0% | 5.7% | 10 | 8.5% | 6.0% | +51 | -5.5pp |
| Total | 2,039 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 117 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +1,922 | 0.0pp |