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 Liverpool Plains (A), accounting for 33.2% (1,985 people). This share was higher than Regional NSW (28.7%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Year 12 or Equivalent, which increased by 113 people and 2 percentage points.
Section overview
Highest level of secondary schooling completed
Liverpool Plains (A) - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises highest level of schooling for Liverpool Plains (A) in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Regional NSW and change since 2016.
Highest level of secondary schooling completed snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Liverpool Plains (A), with comparison markers for Regional NSW.
Year 8 Or Below
2021 count
369
% of total
6.2%
Change from 2016
-1.1pp
369
6.2%
-1.1pp
Year 9 Or Equivalent
2021 count
546
% of total
9.1%
Change from 2016
-0.9pp
546
9.1%
-0.9pp
Year 10 Or Equivalent
2021 count
1,985
% of total
33.2%
Change from 2016
-0.2pp
1,985
33.2%
-0.2pp
Year 11 Or Equivalent
2021 count
397
% of total
6.6%
Change from 2016
+0.1pp
397
6.6%
+0.1pp
Year 12 Or Equivalent
2021 count
1,878
% of total
31.4%
Change from 2016
+2.0pp
1,878
31.4%
+2.0pp
Did Not Go To School
2021 count
18
% of total
0.3%
Change from 2016
-0.1pp
18
0.3%
-0.1pp
Not Stated
2021 count
793
% of total
13.2%
Change from 2016
+0.3pp
793
13.2%
+0.3pp
Chart view
Highest level of secondary schooling completed change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Year 8 Or Below
-71
-1.1pp
Year 9 Or Equivalent
-51
-0.9pp
Year 10 Or Equivalent
-20
-0.2pp
Year 11 Or Equivalent
+8
+0.1pp
Year 12 Or Equivalent
+113
+2.0pp
Did Not Go To School
-7
-0.1pp
Not Stated
+19
+0.3pp
Data table
Highest level of schooling for Liverpool Plains (A). Highest level of secondary schooling completed. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Regional NSW.
| Category | 2021 | 2016 | Change | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | % | Regional NSW% | Count | % | Regional NSW% | Count | pp | |
| Year 8 Or Below | 369 | 6.2% | 4.3% | 440 | 7.3% | 5.4% | -71 | -1.1pp |
| Year 9 Or Equivalent | 546 | 9.1% | 7.3% | 597 | 10.0% | 8.3% | -51 | -0.9pp |
| Year 10 Or Equivalent | 1,985 | 33.2% | 28.7% | 2,005 | 33.4% | 29.9% | -20 | -0.2pp |
| Year 11 Or Equivalent | 397 | 6.6% | 6.7% | 389 | 6.5% | 6.4% | +8 | +0.1pp |
| Year 12 Or Equivalent | 1,878 | 31.4% | 44.5% | 1,765 | 29.4% | 39.2% | +113 | +2.0pp |
| Did Not Go To School | 18 | 0.3% | 0.5% | 25 | 0.4% | 0.4% | -7 | -0.1pp |
| Not Stated | 793 | 13.2% | 8.1% | 774 | 12.9% | 10.2% | +19 | +0.3pp |
| Total | 5,986 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 5,995 | 100.0% | 100.0% | -9 | 0.0pp |