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 Nimbin, accounting for 42.8% (584 people). This share was lower than Lismore (C) (45.6%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Year 12 or Equivalent, which increased by 64 people and 1.1 percentage points.
Section overview
Highest level of secondary schooling completed
Nimbin - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises highest level of schooling for Nimbin in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Lismore (C) and change since 2016.
Highest level of secondary schooling completed snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Nimbin, with comparison markers for Lismore (C).
Year 8 Or Below
2021 count
33
% of total
2.4%
Change from 2016
-1.7pp
33
2.4%
-1.7pp
Year 9 Or Equivalent
2021 count
71
% of total
5.2%
Change from 2016
+0.3pp
71
5.2%
+0.3pp
Year 10 Or Equivalent
2021 count
295
% of total
21.6%
Change from 2016
-2.0pp
295
21.6%
-2.0pp
Year 11 Or Equivalent
2021 count
103
% of total
7.6%
Change from 2016
-1.1pp
103
7.6%
-1.1pp
Year 12 Or Equivalent
2021 count
584
% of total
42.8%
Change from 2016
+1.1pp
584
42.8%
+1.1pp
Did Not Go To School
2021 count
4
% of total
0.3%
Change from 2016
+0.1pp
4
0.3%
+0.1pp
Not Stated
2021 count
274
% of total
20.1%
Change from 2016
+3.4pp
274
20.1%
+3.4pp
Chart view
Highest level of secondary schooling completed change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Year 8 Or Below
-18
-1.7pp
Year 9 Or Equivalent
+10
+0.3pp
Year 10 Or Equivalent
+1
-2.0pp
Year 11 Or Equivalent
-6
-1.1pp
Year 12 Or Equivalent
+64
+1.1pp
Did Not Go To School
+1
+0.1pp
Not Stated
+66
+3.4pp
Data table
Highest level of schooling for Nimbin. Highest level of secondary schooling completed. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Lismore (C).
| Category | 2021 | 2016 | Change | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | % | Lismore (C)% | Count | % | Lismore (C)% | Count | pp | |
| Year 8 Or Below | 33 | 2.4% | 4.0% | 51 | 4.1% | 5.2% | -18 | -1.7pp |
| Year 9 Or Equivalent | 71 | 5.2% | 7.3% | 61 | 4.9% | 7.8% | +10 | +0.3pp |
| Year 10 Or Equivalent | 295 | 21.6% | 27.5% | 294 | 23.6% | 29.3% | +1 | -2.0pp |
| Year 11 Or Equivalent | 103 | 7.6% | 7.2% | 109 | 8.7% | 7.1% | -6 | -1.1pp |
| Year 12 Or Equivalent | 584 | 42.8% | 45.6% | 520 | 41.7% | 40.3% | +64 | +1.1pp |
| Did Not Go To School | 4 | 0.3% | 0.3% | 3 | 0.2% | 0.3% | +1 | +0.1pp |
| Not Stated | 274 | 20.1% | 8.1% | 208 | 16.7% | 10.1% | +66 | +3.4pp |
| Total | 1,364 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 1,246 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +118 | 0.0pp |