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 Mount George (NSW), accounting for 39.3% (112 people). This share was higher than Mid-Coast (A) (34.5%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Year 10 or Equivalent, which increased by 37 people and 7.1 percentage points.
Section overview
Highest level of secondary schooling completed
Mount George (NSW) - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises highest level of schooling for Mount George (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 Mount George (NSW), with comparison markers for Mid-Coast (A).
Year 8 Or Below
2021 count
14
% of total
4.9%
Change from 2016
-6.3pp
14
4.9%
-6.3pp
Year 9 Or Equivalent
2021 count
33
% of total
11.6%
Change from 2016
-1.3pp
33
11.6%
-1.3pp
Year 10 Or Equivalent
2021 count
112
% of total
39.3%
Change from 2016
+7.1pp
112
39.3%
+7.1pp
Year 11 Or Equivalent
2021 count
21
% of total
7.4%
Change from 2016
+1.4pp
21
7.4%
+1.4pp
Year 12 Or Equivalent
2021 count
76
% of total
26.7%
Change from 2016
+4.4pp
76
26.7%
+4.4pp
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
29
% of total
10.2%
Change from 2016
-5.3pp
29
10.2%
-5.3pp
Chart view
Highest level of secondary schooling completed change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Year 8 Or Below
-12
-6.3pp
Year 9 Or Equivalent
+3
-1.3pp
Year 10 Or Equivalent
+37
+7.1pp
Year 11 Or Equivalent
+7
+1.4pp
Year 12 Or Equivalent
+24
+4.4pp
Did Not Go To School
0
0.0pp
Not Stated
-7
-5.3pp
Data table
Highest level of schooling for Mount George (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 | 14 | 4.9% | 5.3% | 26 | 11.2% | 6.8% | -12 | -6.3pp |
| Year 9 Or Equivalent | 33 | 11.6% | 10.8% | 30 | 12.9% | 11.8% | +3 | -1.3pp |
| Year 10 Or Equivalent | 112 | 39.3% | 34.5% | 75 | 32.2% | 34.6% | +37 | +7.1pp |
| Year 11 Or Equivalent | 21 | 7.4% | 6.8% | 14 | 6.0% | 6.7% | +7 | +1.4pp |
| Year 12 Or Equivalent | 76 | 26.7% | 33.4% | 52 | 22.3% | 29.3% | +24 | +4.4pp |
| Did Not Go To School | 0 | 0.0% | 0.3% | 0 | 0.0% | 0.3% | 0 | 0.0pp |
| Not Stated | 29 | 10.2% | 8.8% | 36 | 15.5% | 10.5% | -7 | -5.3pp |
| Total | 285 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 233 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +52 | 0.0pp |