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 Rutherglen, accounting for 41.9% (863 people). This share was lower than Indigo (S) (47.6%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Year 12 or Equivalent, which increased by 837 people, while its share fell by 10.1 percentage points.
Section overview
Highest level of secondary schooling completed
Rutherglen - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises highest level of schooling for Rutherglen in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Indigo (S) and change since 2016.
Highest level of secondary schooling completed snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Rutherglen, with comparison markers for Indigo (S).
Year 8 Or Below
2021 count
94
% of total
4.6%
Change from 2016
+4.6pp
94
4.6%
+4.6pp
Year 9 Or Equivalent
2021 count
163
% of total
7.9%
Change from 2016
+7.9pp
163
7.9%
+7.9pp
Year 10 Or Equivalent
2021 count
467
% of total
22.6%
Change from 2016
+2.6pp
467
22.6%
+2.6pp
Year 11 Or Equivalent
2021 count
344
% of total
16.7%
Change from 2016
+6.7pp
344
16.7%
+6.7pp
Year 12 Or Equivalent
2021 count
863
% of total
41.9%
Change from 2016
-10.1pp
863
41.9%
-10.1pp
Did Not Go To School
2021 count
10
% of total
0.5%
Change from 2016
+0.5pp
10
0.5%
+0.5pp
Not Stated
2021 count
121
% of total
5.9%
Change from 2016
-12.1pp
121
5.9%
-12.1pp
Chart view
Highest level of secondary schooling completed change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Year 8 Or Below
+94
+4.6pp
Year 9 Or Equivalent
+163
+7.9pp
Year 10 Or Equivalent
+457
+2.6pp
Year 11 Or Equivalent
+339
+6.7pp
Year 12 Or Equivalent
+837
-10.1pp
Did Not Go To School
+10
+0.5pp
Not Stated
+112
-12.1pp
Data table
Highest level of schooling for Rutherglen. Highest level of secondary schooling completed. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Indigo (S).
| Category | 2021 | 2016 | Change | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | % | Indigo (S)% | Count | % | Indigo (S)% | Count | pp | |
| Year 8 Or Below | 94 | 4.6% | 3.8% | 0 | 0.0% | 5.0% | +94 | +4.6pp |
| Year 9 Or Equivalent | 163 | 7.9% | 5.9% | 0 | 0.0% | 6.4% | +163 | +7.9pp |
| Year 10 Or Equivalent | 467 | 22.6% | 20.1% | 10 | 20.0% | 20.9% | +457 | +2.6pp |
| Year 11 Or Equivalent | 344 | 16.7% | 15.0% | 5 | 10.0% | 15.0% | +339 | +6.7pp |
| Year 12 Or Equivalent | 863 | 41.9% | 47.6% | 26 | 52.0% | 41.7% | +837 | -10.1pp |
| Did Not Go To School | 10 | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0 | 0.0% | 0.3% | +10 | +0.5pp |
| Not Stated | 121 | 5.9% | 7.2% | 9 | 18.0% | 10.7% | +112 | -12.1pp |
| Total | 2,062 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 50 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +2,012 | 0.0pp |