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 10 or Equivalent was the most common schooling level among residents aged 15 and over in Gwydir (A), accounting for 32.6% (1,321 people). This share was higher than Regional NSW (28.6%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Year 8 or Below, which decreased by 72 people and 1.2 percentage points.
Section overview
Highest level of secondary schooling completed
Gwydir (A) - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises highest level of schooling for Gwydir (A) in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Regional NSW and change since 2016.
Highest level of secondary schooling completed snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Gwydir (A), with comparison markers for Regional NSW.
Year 8 Or Below
2021 count
324
% of total
8.0%
Change from 2016
-1.2pp
324
8.0%
-1.2pp
Year 9 Or Equivalent
2021 count
393
% of total
9.7%
Change from 2016
-0.1pp
393
9.7%
-0.1pp
Year 10 Or Equivalent
2021 count
1,321
% of total
32.6%
Change from 2016
+2.4pp
1,321
32.6%
+2.4pp
Year 11 Or Equivalent
2021 count
258
% of total
6.4%
Change from 2016
+0.1pp
258
6.4%
+0.1pp
Year 12 Or Equivalent
2021 count
1,309
% of total
32.3%
Change from 2016
+2.3pp
1,309
32.3%
+2.3pp
Did Not Go To School
2021 count
23
% of total
0.6%
Change from 2016
+0.4pp
23
0.6%
+0.4pp
Not Stated
2021 count
419
% of total
10.4%
Change from 2016
-3.8pp
419
10.4%
-3.8pp
Chart view
Highest level of secondary schooling completed change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Year 8 Or Below
-72
-1.2pp
Year 9 Or Equivalent
-27
-0.1pp
Year 10 Or Equivalent
+25
+2.4pp
Year 11 Or Equivalent
-13
+0.1pp
Year 12 Or Equivalent
+24
+2.3pp
Did Not Go To School
+14
+0.4pp
Not Stated
-190
-3.8pp
Data table
Highest level of schooling for Gwydir (A). Highest level of secondary schooling completed. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Regional NSW.
| Category | 2021 | 2016 | Change | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | % | Regional NSW% | Count | % | Regional NSW% | Count | pp | |
| Year 8 Or Below | 324 | 8.0% | 4.5% | 396 | 9.2% | 5.6% | -72 | -1.2pp |
| Year 9 Or Equivalent | 393 | 9.7% | 8.1% | 420 | 9.8% | 9.0% | -27 | -0.1pp |
| Year 10 Or Equivalent | 1,321 | 32.6% | 28.6% | 1,296 | 30.2% | 29.8% | +25 | +2.4pp |
| Year 11 Or Equivalent | 258 | 6.4% | 7.4% | 271 | 6.3% | 7.2% | -13 | +0.1pp |
| Year 12 Or Equivalent | 1,309 | 32.3% | 43.0% | 1,285 | 30.0% | 38.0% | +24 | +2.3pp |
| Did Not Go To School | 23 | 0.6% | 0.4% | 9 | 0.2% | 0.4% | +14 | +0.4pp |
| Not Stated | 419 | 10.4% | 7.9% | 609 | 14.2% | 10.0% | -190 | -3.8pp |
| Total | 4,047 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 4,286 | 100.0% | 100.0% | -239 | 0.0pp |