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 Tempe, accounting for 68.4% (1,987 people). This share was lower than Inner West (A) (75%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Year 12 or Equivalent, which increased by 159 people and 5.3 percentage points.
Section overview
Highest level of secondary schooling completed
Tempe - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises highest level of schooling for Tempe 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 Tempe, with comparison markers for Inner West (A).
Year 8 Or Below
2021 count
144
% of total
5.0%
Change from 2016
-1.1pp
144
5.0%
-1.1pp
Year 9 Or Equivalent
2021 count
91
% of total
3.1%
Change from 2016
+0.2pp
91
3.1%
+0.2pp
Year 10 Or Equivalent
2021 count
338
% of total
11.6%
Change from 2016
-2.7pp
338
11.6%
-2.7pp
Year 11 Or Equivalent
2021 count
141
% of total
4.9%
Change from 2016
-0.2pp
141
4.9%
-0.2pp
Year 12 Or Equivalent
2021 count
1,987
% of total
68.4%
Change from 2016
+5.3pp
1,987
68.4%
+5.3pp
Did Not Go To School
2021 count
68
% of total
2.3%
Change from 2016
0.0pp
68
2.3%
0.0pp
Not Stated
2021 count
134
% of total
4.6%
Change from 2016
-1.6pp
134
4.6%
-1.6pp
Chart view
Highest level of secondary schooling completed change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Year 8 Or Below
-34
-1.1pp
Year 9 Or Equivalent
+7
+0.2pp
Year 10 Or Equivalent
-78
-2.7pp
Year 11 Or Equivalent
-6
-0.2pp
Year 12 Or Equivalent
+159
+5.3pp
Did Not Go To School
+1
0.0pp
Not Stated
-45
-1.6pp
Data table
Highest level of schooling for Tempe. 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 | 144 | 5.0% | 3.3% | 178 | 6.1% | 4.1% | -34 | -1.1pp |
| Year 9 Or Equivalent | 91 | 3.1% | 2.4% | 84 | 2.9% | 2.6% | +7 | +0.2pp |
| Year 10 Or Equivalent | 338 | 11.6% | 9.0% | 416 | 14.3% | 9.8% | -78 | -2.7pp |
| Year 11 Or Equivalent | 141 | 4.9% | 3.7% | 147 | 5.1% | 3.7% | -6 | -0.2pp |
| Year 12 Or Equivalent | 1,987 | 68.4% | 75.0% | 1,828 | 63.1% | 69.6% | +159 | +5.3pp |
| Did Not Go To School | 68 | 2.3% | 1.3% | 67 | 2.3% | 1.3% | +1 | 0.0pp |
| Not Stated | 134 | 4.6% | 5.3% | 179 | 6.2% | 8.9% | -45 | -1.6pp |
| Total | 2,903 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 2,899 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +4 | 0.0pp |