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 Penshurst (NSW), accounting for 68.5% (7,313 people). This share was similar to Georges River (A) (68.6%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Year 12 or Equivalent, which increased by 225 people and 2.6 percentage points.
Section overview
Highest level of secondary schooling completed
Penshurst (NSW) - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises highest level of schooling for Penshurst (NSW) 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 Penshurst (NSW), with comparison markers for Georges River (A).
Year 8 Or Below
2021 count
371
% of total
3.5%
Change from 2016
-0.9pp
371
3.5%
-0.9pp
Year 9 Or Equivalent
2021 count
379
% of total
3.5%
Change from 2016
-0.6pp
379
3.5%
-0.6pp
Year 10 Or Equivalent
2021 count
1,328
% of total
12.4%
Change from 2016
-1.2pp
1,328
12.4%
-1.2pp
Year 11 Or Equivalent
2021 count
447
% of total
4.2%
Change from 2016
-0.5pp
447
4.2%
-0.5pp
Year 12 Or Equivalent
2021 count
7,313
% of total
68.5%
Change from 2016
+2.6pp
7,313
68.5%
+2.6pp
Did Not Go To School
2021 count
164
% of total
1.5%
Change from 2016
0.0pp
164
1.5%
0.0pp
Not Stated
2021 count
677
% of total
6.3%
Change from 2016
+0.4pp
677
6.3%
+0.4pp
Chart view
Highest level of secondary schooling completed change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Year 8 Or Below
-102
-0.9pp
Year 9 Or Equivalent
-58
-0.6pp
Year 10 Or Equivalent
-132
-1.2pp
Year 11 Or Equivalent
-53
-0.5pp
Year 12 Or Equivalent
+225
+2.6pp
Did Not Go To School
+7
0.0pp
Not Stated
+43
+0.4pp
Data table
Highest level of schooling for Penshurst (NSW). 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 | 371 | 3.5% | 3.8% | 473 | 4.4% | 4.5% | -102 | -0.9pp |
| Year 9 Or Equivalent | 379 | 3.5% | 3.7% | 437 | 4.1% | 4.4% | -58 | -0.6pp |
| Year 10 Or Equivalent | 1,328 | 12.4% | 12.8% | 1,460 | 13.6% | 14.3% | -132 | -1.2pp |
| Year 11 Or Equivalent | 447 | 4.2% | 4.0% | 500 | 4.7% | 4.4% | -53 | -0.5pp |
| Year 12 Or Equivalent | 7,313 | 68.5% | 68.6% | 7,088 | 65.9% | 65.1% | +225 | +2.6pp |
| Did Not Go To School | 164 | 1.5% | 1.5% | 157 | 1.5% | 1.5% | +7 | 0.0pp |
| Not Stated | 677 | 6.3% | 5.5% | 634 | 5.9% | 5.8% | +43 | +0.4pp |
| Total | 10,679 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 10,749 | 100.0% | 100.0% | -70 | 0.0pp |