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 Lugarno, accounting for 66.4% (3,259 people). This share was lower than Georges River (A) (68.6%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Year 12 or Equivalent, which increased by 416 people and 5 percentage points.
Section overview
Highest level of secondary schooling completed
Lugarno - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises highest level of schooling for Lugarno 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 Lugarno, with comparison markers for Georges River (A).
Year 8 Or Below
2021 count
131
% of total
2.7%
Change from 2016
-0.5pp
131
2.7%
-0.5pp
Year 9 Or Equivalent
2021 count
205
% of total
4.2%
Change from 2016
-0.9pp
205
4.2%
-0.9pp
Year 10 Or Equivalent
2021 count
936
% of total
19.1%
Change from 2016
-1.6pp
936
19.1%
-1.6pp
Year 11 Or Equivalent
2021 count
236
% of total
4.8%
Change from 2016
-0.4pp
236
4.8%
-0.4pp
Year 12 Or Equivalent
2021 count
3,259
% of total
66.4%
Change from 2016
+5.0pp
3,259
66.4%
+5.0pp
Did Not Go To School
2021 count
20
% of total
0.4%
Change from 2016
-0.3pp
20
0.4%
-0.3pp
Not Stated
2021 count
118
% of total
2.4%
Change from 2016
-1.3pp
118
2.4%
-1.3pp
Chart view
Highest level of secondary schooling completed change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Year 8 Or Below
-15
-0.5pp
Year 9 Or Equivalent
-30
-0.9pp
Year 10 Or Equivalent
-22
-1.6pp
Year 11 Or Equivalent
-4
-0.4pp
Year 12 Or Equivalent
+416
+5.0pp
Did Not Go To School
-12
-0.3pp
Not Stated
-55
-1.3pp
Data table
Highest level of schooling for Lugarno. 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 | 131 | 2.7% | 3.8% | 146 | 3.2% | 4.5% | -15 | -0.5pp |
| Year 9 Or Equivalent | 205 | 4.2% | 3.7% | 235 | 5.1% | 4.4% | -30 | -0.9pp |
| Year 10 Or Equivalent | 936 | 19.1% | 12.8% | 958 | 20.7% | 14.3% | -22 | -1.6pp |
| Year 11 Or Equivalent | 236 | 4.8% | 4.0% | 240 | 5.2% | 4.4% | -4 | -0.4pp |
| Year 12 Or Equivalent | 3,259 | 66.4% | 68.6% | 2,843 | 61.4% | 65.1% | +416 | +5.0pp |
| Did Not Go To School | 20 | 0.4% | 1.5% | 32 | 0.7% | 1.5% | -12 | -0.3pp |
| Not Stated | 118 | 2.4% | 5.5% | 173 | 3.7% | 5.8% | -55 | -1.3pp |
| Total | 4,905 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 4,627 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +278 | 0.0pp |