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 Lilyfield, accounting for 74.4% (4,374 people). This share was lower than Inner West (A) (77.1%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Year 12 or Equivalent, which increased by 4,365 people and 51.9 percentage points.
Section overview
Highest level of secondary schooling completed
Lilyfield - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises highest level of schooling for Lilyfield in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Inner West (A) and change since 2016.
Highest level of secondary schooling completed snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Lilyfield, with comparison markers for Inner West (A).
Year 8 Or Below
2021 count
193
% of total
3.3%
Change from 2016
-4.2pp
193
3.3%
-4.2pp
Year 9 Or Equivalent
2021 count
134
% of total
2.3%
Change from 2016
-22.7pp
134
2.3%
-22.7pp
Year 10 Or Equivalent
2021 count
595
% of total
10.1%
Change from 2016
-19.9pp
595
10.1%
-19.9pp
Year 11 Or Equivalent
2021 count
171
% of total
2.9%
Change from 2016
-12.1pp
171
2.9%
-12.1pp
Year 12 Or Equivalent
2021 count
4,374
% of total
74.4%
Change from 2016
+51.9pp
4,374
74.4%
+51.9pp
Did Not Go To School
2021 count
43
% of total
0.7%
Change from 2016
+0.7pp
43
0.7%
+0.7pp
Not Stated
2021 count
366
% of total
6.2%
Change from 2016
+6.2pp
366
6.2%
+6.2pp
Chart view
Highest level of secondary schooling completed change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Year 8 Or Below
+190
-4.2pp
Year 9 Or Equivalent
+124
-22.7pp
Year 10 Or Equivalent
+583
-19.9pp
Year 11 Or Equivalent
+165
-12.1pp
Year 12 Or Equivalent
+4,365
+51.9pp
Did Not Go To School
+43
+0.7pp
Not Stated
+366
+6.2pp
Data table
Highest level of schooling for Lilyfield. Highest level of secondary schooling completed. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Inner West (A).
| Category | 2021 | 2016 | Change | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | % | Inner West (A)% | Count | % | Inner West (A)% | Count | pp | |
| Year 8 Or Below | 193 | 3.3% | 3.2% | 3 | 7.5% | 4.0% | +190 | -4.2pp |
| Year 9 Or Equivalent | 134 | 2.3% | 1.6% | 10 | 25.0% | 2.0% | +124 | -22.7pp |
| Year 10 Or Equivalent | 595 | 10.1% | 8.4% | 12 | 30.0% | 9.3% | +583 | -19.9pp |
| Year 11 Or Equivalent | 171 | 2.9% | 2.9% | 6 | 15.0% | 3.0% | +165 | -12.1pp |
| Year 12 Or Equivalent | 4,374 | 74.4% | 77.1% | 9 | 22.5% | 71.3% | +4,365 | +51.9pp |
| Did Not Go To School | 43 | 0.7% | 1.3% | 0 | 0.0% | 1.3% | +43 | +0.7pp |
| Not Stated | 366 | 6.2% | 5.4% | 0 | 0.0% | 9.1% | +366 | +6.2pp |
| Total | 5,876 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 40 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +5,836 | 0.0pp |