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 No usual address (NSW), accounting for 32.8% (3,320 people). This share was lower than New South Wales (56.9%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Year 12 or Equivalent, which decreased by 849 people and 3.3 percentage points.
Section overview
Highest level of secondary schooling completed
No usual address (NSW) - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises highest level of schooling for No usual address (NSW) in 2021 for persons, with comparison against New South Wales and change since 2016.
Highest level of secondary schooling completed snapshot
2021 distribution by category for No usual address (NSW), with comparison markers for New South Wales.
Year 8 Or Below
2021 count
332
% of total
3.3%
Change from 2016
-0.3pp
332
3.3%
-0.3pp
Year 9 Or Equivalent
2021 count
576
% of total
5.7%
Change from 2016
-0.6pp
576
5.7%
-0.6pp
Year 10 Or Equivalent
2021 count
1,883
% of total
18.6%
Change from 2016
-0.1pp
1,883
18.6%
-0.1pp
Year 11 Or Equivalent
2021 count
526
% of total
5.2%
Change from 2016
-0.3pp
526
5.2%
-0.3pp
Year 12 Or Equivalent
2021 count
3,320
% of total
32.8%
Change from 2016
-3.3pp
3,320
32.8%
-3.3pp
Did Not Go To School
2021 count
75
% of total
0.7%
Change from 2016
+0.1pp
75
0.7%
+0.1pp
Not Stated
2021 count
3,401
% of total
33.6%
Change from 2016
+4.4pp
3,401
33.6%
+4.4pp
Chart view
Highest level of secondary schooling completed change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Year 8 Or Below
-88
-0.3pp
Year 9 Or Equivalent
-155
-0.6pp
Year 10 Or Equivalent
-276
-0.1pp
Year 11 Or Equivalent
-107
-0.3pp
Year 12 Or Equivalent
-849
-3.3pp
Did Not Go To School
+10
+0.1pp
Not Stated
+30
+4.4pp
Data table
Highest level of schooling for No usual address (NSW). Highest level of secondary schooling completed. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with New South Wales.
| Category | 2021 | 2016 | Change | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | % | New South Wales% | Count | % | New South Wales% | Count | pp | |
| Year 8 Or Below | 332 | 3.3% | 3.8% | 420 | 3.6% | 4.6% | -88 | -0.3pp |
| Year 9 Or Equivalent | 576 | 5.7% | 5.6% | 731 | 6.3% | 6.3% | -155 | -0.6pp |
| Year 10 Or Equivalent | 1,883 | 18.6% | 20.1% | 2,159 | 18.7% | 21.7% | -276 | -0.1pp |
| Year 11 Or Equivalent | 526 | 5.2% | 5.8% | 633 | 5.5% | 5.8% | -107 | -0.3pp |
| Year 12 Or Equivalent | 3,320 | 32.8% | 56.9% | 4,169 | 36.1% | 52.1% | -849 | -3.3pp |
| Did Not Go To School | 75 | 0.7% | 1.1% | 65 | 0.6% | 1.0% | +10 | +0.1pp |
| Not Stated | 3,401 | 33.6% | 6.6% | 3,371 | 29.2% | 8.5% | +30 | +4.4pp |
| Total | 10,113 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 11,548 | 100.0% | 100.0% | -1,435 | 0.0pp |