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 North Lismore, accounting for 43.9% (273 people). This share was lower than Lismore (C) (45.6%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Year 12 or Equivalent, which increased by 59 people and 10.8 percentage points.
Section overview
Highest level of secondary schooling completed
North Lismore - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises highest level of schooling for North Lismore 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 North Lismore, with comparison markers for Lismore (C).
Year 8 Or Below
2021 count
41
% of total
6.6%
Change from 2016
-0.5pp
41
6.6%
-0.5pp
Year 9 Or Equivalent
2021 count
47
% of total
7.6%
Change from 2016
-2.6pp
47
7.6%
-2.6pp
Year 10 Or Equivalent
2021 count
169
% of total
27.2%
Change from 2016
-2.1pp
169
27.2%
-2.1pp
Year 11 Or Equivalent
2021 count
52
% of total
8.4%
Change from 2016
+0.5pp
52
8.4%
+0.5pp
Year 12 Or Equivalent
2021 count
273
% of total
43.9%
Change from 2016
+10.8pp
273
43.9%
+10.8pp
Did Not Go To School
2021 count
5
% of total
0.8%
Change from 2016
+0.8pp
5
0.8%
+0.8pp
Not Stated
2021 count
35
% of total
5.6%
Change from 2016
-6.8pp
35
5.6%
-6.8pp
Chart view
Highest level of secondary schooling completed change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Year 8 Or Below
-5
-0.5pp
Year 9 Or Equivalent
-19
-2.6pp
Year 10 Or Equivalent
-20
-2.1pp
Year 11 Or Equivalent
+1
+0.5pp
Year 12 Or Equivalent
+59
+10.8pp
Did Not Go To School
+5
+0.8pp
Not Stated
-45
-6.8pp
Data table
Highest level of schooling for North Lismore. 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 | 41 | 6.6% | 4.0% | 46 | 7.1% | 5.2% | -5 | -0.5pp |
| Year 9 Or Equivalent | 47 | 7.6% | 7.3% | 66 | 10.2% | 7.8% | -19 | -2.6pp |
| Year 10 Or Equivalent | 169 | 27.2% | 27.5% | 189 | 29.3% | 29.3% | -20 | -2.1pp |
| Year 11 Or Equivalent | 52 | 8.4% | 7.2% | 51 | 7.9% | 7.1% | +1 | +0.5pp |
| Year 12 Or Equivalent | 273 | 43.9% | 45.6% | 214 | 33.1% | 40.3% | +59 | +10.8pp |
| Did Not Go To School | 5 | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0 | 0.0% | 0.3% | +5 | +0.8pp |
| Not Stated | 35 | 5.6% | 8.1% | 80 | 12.4% | 10.1% | -45 | -6.8pp |
| Total | 622 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 646 | 100.0% | 100.0% | -24 | 0.0pp |