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 71.6% (4,392 people). This share was lower than Inner West (A) (75%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Year 12 or Equivalent, which increased by 331 people and 3.8 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
210
% of total
3.4%
Change from 2016
-1.0pp
210
3.4%
-1.0pp
Year 9 Or Equivalent
2021 count
208
% of total
3.4%
Change from 2016
+0.3pp
208
3.4%
+0.3pp
Year 10 Or Equivalent
2021 count
673
% of total
11.0%
Change from 2016
-0.8pp
673
11.0%
-0.8pp
Year 11 Or Equivalent
2021 count
253
% of total
4.1%
Change from 2016
+0.2pp
253
4.1%
+0.2pp
Year 12 Or Equivalent
2021 count
4,392
% of total
71.6%
Change from 2016
+3.8pp
4,392
71.6%
+3.8pp
Did Not Go To School
2021 count
43
% of total
0.7%
Change from 2016
-0.2pp
43
0.7%
-0.2pp
Not Stated
2021 count
359
% of total
5.8%
Change from 2016
-2.3pp
359
5.8%
-2.3pp
Chart view
Highest level of secondary schooling completed change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Year 8 Or Below
-52
-1.0pp
Year 9 Or Equivalent
+20
+0.3pp
Year 10 Or Equivalent
-33
-0.8pp
Year 11 Or Equivalent
+17
+0.2pp
Year 12 Or Equivalent
+331
+3.8pp
Did Not Go To School
-11
-0.2pp
Not Stated
-128
-2.3pp
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 | 210 | 3.4% | 3.3% | 262 | 4.4% | 4.1% | -52 | -1.0pp |
| Year 9 Or Equivalent | 208 | 3.4% | 2.4% | 188 | 3.1% | 2.6% | +20 | +0.3pp |
| Year 10 Or Equivalent | 673 | 11.0% | 9.0% | 706 | 11.8% | 9.8% | -33 | -0.8pp |
| Year 11 Or Equivalent | 253 | 4.1% | 3.7% | 236 | 3.9% | 3.7% | +17 | +0.2pp |
| Year 12 Or Equivalent | 4,392 | 71.6% | 75.0% | 4,061 | 67.8% | 69.6% | +331 | +3.8pp |
| Did Not Go To School | 43 | 0.7% | 1.3% | 54 | 0.9% | 1.3% | -11 | -0.2pp |
| Not Stated | 359 | 5.8% | 5.3% | 487 | 8.1% | 8.9% | -128 | -2.3pp |
| Total | 6,138 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 5,994 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +144 | 0.0pp |