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 Millers Forest, accounting for 42.5% (133 people). This share was higher than Maitland (C) (31.5%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Year 11 or Equivalent, which increased by 6 people and 1.4 percentage points.
Section overview
Highest level of secondary schooling completed
Millers Forest - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises highest level of schooling for Millers Forest 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 Millers Forest, with comparison markers for Maitland (C).
Year 8 Or Below
2021 count
16
% of total
5.1%
Change from 2016
+0.6pp
16
5.1%
+0.6pp
Year 9 Or Equivalent
2021 count
33
% of total
10.5%
Change from 2016
-1.0pp
33
10.5%
-1.0pp
Year 10 Or Equivalent
2021 count
133
% of total
42.5%
Change from 2016
-4.9pp
133
42.5%
-4.9pp
Year 11 Or Equivalent
2021 count
22
% of total
7.0%
Change from 2016
+1.4pp
22
7.0%
+1.4pp
Year 12 Or Equivalent
2021 count
84
% of total
26.8%
Change from 2016
-2.1pp
84
26.8%
-2.1pp
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
25
% of total
8.0%
Change from 2016
+5.9pp
25
8.0%
+5.9pp
Chart view
Highest level of secondary schooling completed change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Year 8 Or Below
+3
+0.6pp
Year 9 Or Equivalent
0
-1.0pp
Year 10 Or Equivalent
-3
-4.9pp
Year 11 Or Equivalent
+6
+1.4pp
Year 12 Or Equivalent
+1
-2.1pp
Did Not Go To School
0
0.0pp
Not Stated
+19
+5.9pp
Data table
Highest level of schooling for Millers Forest. 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 | 16 | 5.1% | 3.9% | 13 | 4.5% | 4.5% | +3 | +0.6pp |
| Year 9 Or Equivalent | 33 | 10.5% | 8.7% | 33 | 11.5% | 9.8% | 0 | -1.0pp |
| Year 10 Or Equivalent | 133 | 42.5% | 31.5% | 136 | 47.4% | 33.5% | -3 | -4.9pp |
| Year 11 Or Equivalent | 22 | 7.0% | 8.1% | 16 | 5.6% | 7.8% | +6 | +1.4pp |
| Year 12 Or Equivalent | 84 | 26.8% | 42.6% | 83 | 28.9% | 37.2% | +1 | -2.1pp |
| Did Not Go To School | 0 | 0.0% | 0.3% | 0 | 0.0% | 0.3% | 0 | 0.0pp |
| Not Stated | 25 | 8.0% | 4.7% | 6 | 2.1% | 6.9% | +19 | +5.9pp |
| Total | 313 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 287 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +26 | 0.0pp |