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 Tuncurry, accounting for 37% (2,132 people). This share was higher than Mid-Coast (A) (34.5%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Year 12 or Equivalent, which increased by 293 people and 4.4 percentage points.
Section overview
Highest level of secondary schooling completed
Tuncurry - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises highest level of schooling for Tuncurry 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 Tuncurry, with comparison markers for Mid-Coast (A).
Year 8 Or Below
2021 count
397
% of total
6.9%
Change from 2016
-1.7pp
397
6.9%
-1.7pp
Year 9 Or Equivalent
2021 count
818
% of total
14.2%
Change from 2016
-0.5pp
818
14.2%
-0.5pp
Year 10 Or Equivalent
2021 count
2,132
% of total
37.0%
Change from 2016
+1.7pp
2,132
37.0%
+1.7pp
Year 11 Or Equivalent
2021 count
337
% of total
5.8%
Change from 2016
-0.7pp
337
5.8%
-0.7pp
Year 12 Or Equivalent
2021 count
1,515
% of total
26.3%
Change from 2016
+4.4pp
1,515
26.3%
+4.4pp
Did Not Go To School
2021 count
21
% of total
0.4%
Change from 2016
+0.1pp
21
0.4%
+0.1pp
Not Stated
2021 count
545
% of total
9.5%
Change from 2016
-3.1pp
545
9.5%
-3.1pp
Chart view
Highest level of secondary schooling completed change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Year 8 Or Below
-82
-1.7pp
Year 9 Or Equivalent
+2
-0.5pp
Year 10 Or Equivalent
+165
+1.7pp
Year 11 Or Equivalent
-26
-0.7pp
Year 12 Or Equivalent
+293
+4.4pp
Did Not Go To School
+2
+0.1pp
Not Stated
-157
-3.1pp
Data table
Highest level of schooling for Tuncurry. 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 | 397 | 6.9% | 5.3% | 479 | 8.6% | 6.8% | -82 | -1.7pp |
| Year 9 Or Equivalent | 818 | 14.2% | 10.8% | 816 | 14.7% | 11.8% | +2 | -0.5pp |
| Year 10 Or Equivalent | 2,132 | 37.0% | 34.5% | 1,967 | 35.3% | 34.6% | +165 | +1.7pp |
| Year 11 Or Equivalent | 337 | 5.8% | 6.8% | 363 | 6.5% | 6.7% | -26 | -0.7pp |
| Year 12 Or Equivalent | 1,515 | 26.3% | 33.4% | 1,222 | 21.9% | 29.3% | +293 | +4.4pp |
| Did Not Go To School | 21 | 0.4% | 0.3% | 19 | 0.3% | 0.3% | +2 | +0.1pp |
| Not Stated | 545 | 9.5% | 8.8% | 702 | 12.6% | 10.5% | -157 | -3.1pp |
| Total | 5,765 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 5,568 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +197 | 0.0pp |