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 Telarah, accounting for 35.1% (668 people). This share was higher than Maitland (C) (31.5%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Year 12 or Equivalent, which increased by 81 people and 3.7 percentage points.
Section overview
Highest level of secondary schooling completed
Telarah - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises highest level of schooling for Telarah 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 Telarah, with comparison markers for Maitland (C).
Year 8 Or Below
2021 count
129
% of total
6.8%
Change from 2016
-0.2pp
129
6.8%
-0.2pp
Year 9 Or Equivalent
2021 count
201
% of total
10.6%
Change from 2016
-2.1pp
201
10.6%
-2.1pp
Year 10 Or Equivalent
2021 count
668
% of total
35.1%
Change from 2016
-0.1pp
668
35.1%
-0.1pp
Year 11 Or Equivalent
2021 count
179
% of total
9.4%
Change from 2016
+2.3pp
179
9.4%
+2.3pp
Year 12 Or Equivalent
2021 count
597
% of total
31.4%
Change from 2016
+3.7pp
597
31.4%
+3.7pp
Did Not Go To School
2021 count
5
% of total
0.3%
Change from 2016
-0.1pp
5
0.3%
-0.1pp
Not Stated
2021 count
122
% of total
6.4%
Change from 2016
-3.5pp
122
6.4%
-3.5pp
Chart view
Highest level of secondary schooling completed change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Year 8 Or Below
-2
-0.2pp
Year 9 Or Equivalent
-35
-2.1pp
Year 10 Or Equivalent
+11
-0.1pp
Year 11 Or Equivalent
+46
+2.3pp
Year 12 Or Equivalent
+81
+3.7pp
Did Not Go To School
-3
-0.1pp
Not Stated
-62
-3.5pp
Data table
Highest level of schooling for Telarah. 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 | 129 | 6.8% | 3.9% | 131 | 7.0% | 4.5% | -2 | -0.2pp |
| Year 9 Or Equivalent | 201 | 10.6% | 8.7% | 236 | 12.7% | 9.8% | -35 | -2.1pp |
| Year 10 Or Equivalent | 668 | 35.1% | 31.5% | 657 | 35.2% | 33.5% | +11 | -0.1pp |
| Year 11 Or Equivalent | 179 | 9.4% | 8.1% | 133 | 7.1% | 7.8% | +46 | +2.3pp |
| Year 12 Or Equivalent | 597 | 31.4% | 42.6% | 516 | 27.7% | 37.2% | +81 | +3.7pp |
| Did Not Go To School | 5 | 0.3% | 0.3% | 8 | 0.4% | 0.3% | -3 | -0.1pp |
| Not Stated | 122 | 6.4% | 4.7% | 184 | 9.9% | 6.9% | -62 | -3.5pp |
| Total | 1,901 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 1,865 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +36 | 0.0pp |