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 Farley, accounting for 45% (213 people). This share was higher than Maitland (C) (42.6%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Year 12 or Equivalent, which increased by 159 people and 15 percentage points.
Section overview
Highest level of secondary schooling completed
Farley - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises highest level of schooling for Farley in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Maitland (C) and change since 2016.
Highest level of secondary schooling completed snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Farley, with comparison markers for Maitland (C).
Year 8 Or Below
2021 count
14
% of total
3.0%
Change from 2016
-4.8pp
14
3.0%
-4.8pp
Year 9 Or Equivalent
2021 count
35
% of total
7.4%
Change from 2016
+0.7pp
35
7.4%
+0.7pp
Year 10 Or Equivalent
2021 count
129
% of total
27.3%
Change from 2016
-16.6pp
129
27.3%
-16.6pp
Year 11 Or Equivalent
2021 count
39
% of total
8.2%
Change from 2016
+1.0pp
39
8.2%
+1.0pp
Year 12 Or Equivalent
2021 count
213
% of total
45.0%
Change from 2016
+15.0pp
213
45.0%
+15.0pp
Did Not Go To School
2021 count
0
% of total
0.0%
Change from 2016
0.0pp
0
0.0%
0.0pp
Not Stated
2021 count
43
% of total
9.1%
Change from 2016
+4.7pp
43
9.1%
+4.7pp
Chart view
Highest level of secondary schooling completed change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Year 8 Or Below
0
-4.8pp
Year 9 Or Equivalent
+23
+0.7pp
Year 10 Or Equivalent
+50
-16.6pp
Year 11 Or Equivalent
+26
+1.0pp
Year 12 Or Equivalent
+159
+15.0pp
Did Not Go To School
0
0.0pp
Not Stated
+35
+4.7pp
Data table
Highest level of schooling for Farley. Highest level of secondary schooling completed. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Maitland (C).
| Category | 2021 | 2016 | Change | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | % | Maitland (C)% | Count | % | Maitland (C)% | Count | pp | |
| Year 8 Or Below | 14 | 3.0% | 3.9% | 14 | 7.8% | 4.5% | 0 | -4.8pp |
| Year 9 Or Equivalent | 35 | 7.4% | 8.7% | 12 | 6.7% | 9.8% | +23 | +0.7pp |
| Year 10 Or Equivalent | 129 | 27.3% | 31.5% | 79 | 43.9% | 33.5% | +50 | -16.6pp |
| Year 11 Or Equivalent | 39 | 8.2% | 8.1% | 13 | 7.2% | 7.8% | +26 | +1.0pp |
| Year 12 Or Equivalent | 213 | 45.0% | 42.6% | 54 | 30.0% | 37.2% | +159 | +15.0pp |
| Did Not Go To School | 0 | 0.0% | 0.3% | 0 | 0.0% | 0.3% | 0 | 0.0pp |
| Not Stated | 43 | 9.1% | 4.7% | 8 | 4.4% | 6.9% | +35 | +4.7pp |
| Total | 473 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 180 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +293 | 0.0pp |