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 Galong, accounting for 36.9% (72 people). This share was higher than Hilltops (A) (36.4%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Year 12 or Equivalent, which increased by 68 people and 16.9 percentage points.
Section overview
Highest level of secondary schooling completed
Galong - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises highest level of schooling for Galong in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Hilltops (A) and change since 2016.
Highest level of secondary schooling completed snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Galong, with comparison markers for Hilltops (A).
Year 8 Or Below
2021 count
12
% of total
6.2%
Change from 2016
-8.8pp
12
6.2%
-8.8pp
Year 9 Or Equivalent
2021 count
16
% of total
8.2%
Change from 2016
+8.2pp
16
8.2%
+8.2pp
Year 10 Or Equivalent
2021 count
42
% of total
21.5%
Change from 2016
-28.5pp
42
21.5%
-28.5pp
Year 11 Or Equivalent
2021 count
21
% of total
10.8%
Change from 2016
+10.8pp
21
10.8%
+10.8pp
Year 12 Or Equivalent
2021 count
72
% of total
36.9%
Change from 2016
+16.9pp
72
36.9%
+16.9pp
Did Not Go To School
2021 count
0
% of total
0.0%
Change from 2016
0.0pp
0
0.0%
0.0pp
Not Stated
2021 count
32
% of total
16.4%
Change from 2016
+1.4pp
32
16.4%
+1.4pp
Chart view
Highest level of secondary schooling completed change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Year 8 Or Below
+9
-8.8pp
Year 9 Or Equivalent
+16
+8.2pp
Year 10 Or Equivalent
+32
-28.5pp
Year 11 Or Equivalent
+21
+10.8pp
Year 12 Or Equivalent
+68
+16.9pp
Did Not Go To School
0
0.0pp
Not Stated
+29
+1.4pp
Data table
Highest level of schooling for Galong. Highest level of secondary schooling completed. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Hilltops (A).
| Category | 2021 | 2016 | Change | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | % | Hilltops (A)% | Count | % | Hilltops (A)% | Count | pp | |
| Year 8 Or Below | 12 | 6.2% | 5.6% | 3 | 15.0% | 7.2% | +9 | -8.8pp |
| Year 9 Or Equivalent | 16 | 8.2% | 8.5% | 0 | 0.0% | 9.6% | +16 | +8.2pp |
| Year 10 Or Equivalent | 42 | 21.5% | 32.3% | 10 | 50.0% | 32.4% | +32 | -28.5pp |
| Year 11 Or Equivalent | 21 | 10.8% | 7.2% | 0 | 0.0% | 6.8% | +21 | +10.8pp |
| Year 12 Or Equivalent | 72 | 36.9% | 36.4% | 4 | 20.0% | 32.6% | +68 | +16.9pp |
| Did Not Go To School | 0 | 0.0% | 0.5% | 0 | 0.0% | 0.6% | 0 | 0.0pp |
| Not Stated | 32 | 16.4% | 9.4% | 3 | 15.0% | 10.8% | +29 | +1.4pp |
| Total | 195 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 20 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +175 | 0.0pp |