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 Gillieston Heights, accounting for 49% (1,675 people). This share was higher than Maitland (C) (44.3%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Year 12 or Equivalent, which increased by 1,657 people and 9 percentage points.
Section overview
Highest level of secondary schooling completed
Gillieston Heights - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises highest level of schooling for Gillieston Heights 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 Gillieston Heights, with comparison markers for Maitland (C).
Year 8 Or Below
2021 count
88
% of total
2.6%
Change from 2016
+2.6pp
88
2.6%
+2.6pp
Year 9 Or Equivalent
2021 count
216
% of total
6.3%
Change from 2016
-2.6pp
216
6.3%
-2.6pp
Year 10 Or Equivalent
2021 count
1,017
% of total
29.8%
Change from 2016
-1.3pp
1,017
29.8%
-1.3pp
Year 11 Or Equivalent
2021 count
286
% of total
8.4%
Change from 2016
-0.5pp
286
8.4%
-0.5pp
Year 12 Or Equivalent
2021 count
1,675
% of total
49.0%
Change from 2016
+9.0pp
1,675
49.0%
+9.0pp
Did Not Go To School
2021 count
6
% of total
0.2%
Change from 2016
+0.2pp
6
0.2%
+0.2pp
Not Stated
2021 count
128
% of total
3.7%
Change from 2016
-7.4pp
128
3.7%
-7.4pp
Chart view
Highest level of secondary schooling completed change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Year 8 Or Below
+88
+2.6pp
Year 9 Or Equivalent
+212
-2.6pp
Year 10 Or Equivalent
+1,003
-1.3pp
Year 11 Or Equivalent
+282
-0.5pp
Year 12 Or Equivalent
+1,657
+9.0pp
Did Not Go To School
+6
+0.2pp
Not Stated
+123
-7.4pp
Data table
Highest level of schooling for Gillieston Heights. 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 | 88 | 2.6% | 3.6% | 0 | 0.0% | 4.4% | +88 | +2.6pp |
| Year 9 Or Equivalent | 216 | 6.3% | 7.7% | 4 | 8.9% | 8.9% | +212 | -2.6pp |
| Year 10 Or Equivalent | 1,017 | 29.8% | 31.7% | 14 | 31.1% | 33.7% | +1,003 | -1.3pp |
| Year 11 Or Equivalent | 286 | 8.4% | 7.5% | 4 | 8.9% | 6.9% | +282 | -0.5pp |
| Year 12 Or Equivalent | 1,675 | 49.0% | 44.3% | 18 | 40.0% | 38.7% | +1,657 | +9.0pp |
| Did Not Go To School | 6 | 0.2% | 0.4% | 0 | 0.0% | 0.3% | +6 | +0.2pp |
| Not Stated | 128 | 3.7% | 4.9% | 5 | 11.1% | 7.1% | +123 | -7.4pp |
| Total | 3,416 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 45 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +3,371 | 0.0pp |