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 Mortdale, accounting for 67.8% (6,049 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 664 people and 5.3 percentage points.
Section overview
Highest level of secondary schooling completed
Mortdale - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises highest level of schooling for Mortdale 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 Mortdale, with comparison markers for Georges River (A).
Year 8 Or Below
2021 count
322
% of total
3.6%
Change from 2016
-0.8pp
322
3.6%
-0.8pp
Year 9 Or Equivalent
2021 count
349
% of total
3.9%
Change from 2016
-0.6pp
349
3.9%
-0.6pp
Year 10 Or Equivalent
2021 count
1,271
% of total
14.3%
Change from 2016
-2.4pp
1,271
14.3%
-2.4pp
Year 11 Or Equivalent
2021 count
376
% of total
4.2%
Change from 2016
-0.8pp
376
4.2%
-0.8pp
Year 12 Or Equivalent
2021 count
6,049
% of total
67.8%
Change from 2016
+5.3pp
6,049
67.8%
+5.3pp
Did Not Go To School
2021 count
66
% of total
0.7%
Change from 2016
-0.1pp
66
0.7%
-0.1pp
Not Stated
2021 count
484
% of total
5.4%
Change from 2016
-0.8pp
484
5.4%
-0.8pp
Chart view
Highest level of secondary schooling completed change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Year 8 Or Below
-57
-0.8pp
Year 9 Or Equivalent
-39
-0.6pp
Year 10 Or Equivalent
-164
-2.4pp
Year 11 Or Equivalent
-54
-0.8pp
Year 12 Or Equivalent
+664
+5.3pp
Did Not Go To School
-2
-0.1pp
Not Stated
-46
-0.8pp
Data table
Highest level of schooling for Mortdale. 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 | 322 | 3.6% | 3.8% | 379 | 4.4% | 4.5% | -57 | -0.8pp |
| Year 9 Or Equivalent | 349 | 3.9% | 3.7% | 388 | 4.5% | 4.4% | -39 | -0.6pp |
| Year 10 Or Equivalent | 1,271 | 14.3% | 12.8% | 1,435 | 16.7% | 14.3% | -164 | -2.4pp |
| Year 11 Or Equivalent | 376 | 4.2% | 4.0% | 430 | 5.0% | 4.4% | -54 | -0.8pp |
| Year 12 Or Equivalent | 6,049 | 67.8% | 68.6% | 5,385 | 62.5% | 65.1% | +664 | +5.3pp |
| Did Not Go To School | 66 | 0.7% | 1.5% | 68 | 0.8% | 1.5% | -2 | -0.1pp |
| Not Stated | 484 | 5.4% | 5.5% | 530 | 6.2% | 5.8% | -46 | -0.8pp |
| Total | 8,917 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 8,615 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +302 | 0.0pp |