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 10 or Equivalent was the most common schooling level among residents aged 15 and over in Tottenham (NSW), accounting for 34.6% (132 people). This share was higher than Lachlan (A) (30.1%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Year 12 or Equivalent, which increased by 32 people and 8.4 percentage points.
Section overview
Highest level of secondary schooling completed
Tottenham (NSW) - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises highest level of schooling for Tottenham (NSW) in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Lachlan (A) and change since 2016.
Highest level of secondary schooling completed snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Tottenham (NSW), with comparison markers for Lachlan (A).
Year 8 Or Below
2021 count
18
% of total
4.7%
Change from 2016
-1.9pp
18
4.7%
-1.9pp
Year 9 Or Equivalent
2021 count
35
% of total
9.2%
Change from 2016
-0.8pp
35
9.2%
-0.8pp
Year 10 Or Equivalent
2021 count
132
% of total
34.6%
Change from 2016
+0.7pp
132
34.6%
+0.7pp
Year 11 Or Equivalent
2021 count
17
% of total
4.5%
Change from 2016
+0.3pp
17
4.5%
+0.3pp
Year 12 Or Equivalent
2021 count
117
% of total
30.7%
Change from 2016
+8.4pp
117
30.7%
+8.4pp
Did Not Go To School
2021 count
0
% of total
0.0%
Change from 2016
-0.8pp
0
0.0%
-0.8pp
Not Stated
2021 count
62
% of total
16.3%
Change from 2016
-6.0pp
62
16.3%
-6.0pp
Chart view
Highest level of secondary schooling completed change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Year 8 Or Below
-7
-1.9pp
Year 9 Or Equivalent
-3
-0.8pp
Year 10 Or Equivalent
+3
+0.7pp
Year 11 Or Equivalent
+1
+0.3pp
Year 12 Or Equivalent
+32
+8.4pp
Did Not Go To School
-3
-0.8pp
Not Stated
-23
-6.0pp
Data table
Highest level of schooling for Tottenham (NSW). Highest level of secondary schooling completed. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Lachlan (A).
| Category | 2021 | 2016 | Change | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | % | Lachlan (A)% | Count | % | Lachlan (A)% | Count | pp | |
| Year 8 Or Below | 18 | 4.7% | 5.4% | 25 | 6.6% | 7.7% | -7 | -1.9pp |
| Year 9 Or Equivalent | 35 | 9.2% | 9.0% | 38 | 10.0% | 9.6% | -3 | -0.8pp |
| Year 10 Or Equivalent | 132 | 34.6% | 30.1% | 129 | 33.9% | 29.8% | +3 | +0.7pp |
| Year 11 Or Equivalent | 17 | 4.5% | 7.0% | 16 | 4.2% | 6.6% | +1 | +0.3pp |
| Year 12 Or Equivalent | 117 | 30.7% | 34.7% | 85 | 22.3% | 31.2% | +32 | +8.4pp |
| Did Not Go To School | 0 | 0.0% | 0.7% | 3 | 0.8% | 0.7% | -3 | -0.8pp |
| Not Stated | 62 | 16.3% | 13.1% | 85 | 22.3% | 14.4% | -23 | -6.0pp |
| Total | 381 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 381 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 0 | 0.0pp |