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 Killawarra (NSW), accounting for 42.6% (58 people). This share was higher than Mid-Coast (A) (34.7%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Year 10 or Equivalent, which decreased by 30 people, while its share rose by 5.8 percentage points.
Section overview
Highest level of secondary schooling completed
Killawarra (NSW) - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises highest level of schooling for Killawarra (NSW) in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Mid-Coast (A) and change since 2016.
Highest level of secondary schooling completed snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Killawarra (NSW), with comparison markers for Mid-Coast (A).
Year 8 Or Below
2021 count
8
% of total
5.9%
Change from 2016
-3.7pp
8
5.9%
-3.7pp
Year 9 Or Equivalent
2021 count
14
% of total
10.3%
Change from 2016
+0.3pp
14
10.3%
+0.3pp
Year 10 Or Equivalent
2021 count
58
% of total
42.6%
Change from 2016
+5.8pp
58
42.6%
+5.8pp
Year 11 Or Equivalent
2021 count
10
% of total
7.4%
Change from 2016
+1.1pp
10
7.4%
+1.1pp
Year 12 Or Equivalent
2021 count
43
% of total
31.6%
Change from 2016
+6.1pp
43
31.6%
+6.1pp
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
3
% of total
2.2%
Change from 2016
-9.5pp
3
2.2%
-9.5pp
Chart view
Highest level of secondary schooling completed change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Year 8 Or Below
-15
-3.7pp
Year 9 Or Equivalent
-10
+0.3pp
Year 10 Or Equivalent
-30
+5.8pp
Year 11 Or Equivalent
-5
+1.1pp
Year 12 Or Equivalent
-18
+6.1pp
Did Not Go To School
0
0.0pp
Not Stated
-25
-9.5pp
Data table
Highest level of schooling for Killawarra (NSW). Highest level of secondary schooling completed. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Mid-Coast (A).
| Category | 2021 | 2016 | Change | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | % | Mid-Coast (A)% | Count | % | Mid-Coast (A)% | Count | pp | |
| Year 8 Or Below | 8 | 5.9% | 5.2% | 23 | 9.6% | 6.8% | -15 | -3.7pp |
| Year 9 Or Equivalent | 14 | 10.3% | 10.3% | 24 | 10.0% | 11.4% | -10 | +0.3pp |
| Year 10 Or Equivalent | 58 | 42.6% | 34.7% | 88 | 36.8% | 34.9% | -30 | +5.8pp |
| Year 11 Or Equivalent | 10 | 7.4% | 6.4% | 15 | 6.3% | 6.1% | -5 | +1.1pp |
| Year 12 Or Equivalent | 43 | 31.6% | 34.1% | 61 | 25.5% | 30.0% | -18 | +6.1pp |
| Did Not Go To School | 0 | 0.0% | 0.3% | 0 | 0.0% | 0.3% | 0 | 0.0pp |
| Not Stated | 3 | 2.2% | 9.0% | 28 | 11.7% | 10.6% | -25 | -9.5pp |
| Total | 136 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 239 | 100.0% | 100.0% | -103 | 0.0pp |