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 12 or Equivalent was the most common schooling level among residents aged 15 and over in Murray River (A), accounting for 36.2% (3,734 people). This share was lower than Regional NSW (44.5%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Year 12 or Equivalent, which increased by 711 people and 3.8 percentage points.
Section overview
Highest level of secondary schooling completed
Murray River (A) - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises highest level of schooling for Murray River (A) in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Regional NSW and change since 2016.
Chart view
Highest level of secondary schooling completed snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Murray River (A), with comparison markers for Regional NSW.
Year 8 Or Below
2021 count
630
% of total
6.1%
Change from 2016
-1.6pp
630
6.1%
-1.6pp
Year 9 Or Equivalent
2021 count
927
% of total
9.0%
Change from 2016
-1.0pp
927
9.0%
-1.0pp
Year 10 Or Equivalent
2021 count
2,322
% of total
22.5%
Change from 2016
+0.3pp
2,322
22.5%
+0.3pp
Year 11 Or Equivalent
2021 count
1,666
% of total
16.2%
Change from 2016
+0.1pp
1,666
16.2%
+0.1pp
Year 12 Or Equivalent
2021 count
3,734
% of total
36.2%
Change from 2016
+3.8pp
3,734
36.2%
+3.8pp
Did Not Go To School
2021 count
37
% of total
0.4%
Change from 2016
+0.1pp
37
0.4%
+0.1pp
Not Stated
2021 count
985
% of total
9.6%
Change from 2016
-1.7pp
985
9.6%
-1.7pp
Highest level of secondary schooling completed change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Year 8 Or Below
-87
-1.6pp
Year 9 Or Equivalent
-6
-1.0pp
Year 10 Or Equivalent
+250
+0.3pp
Year 11 Or Equivalent
+167
+0.1pp
Year 12 Or Equivalent
+711
+3.8pp
Did Not Go To School
+11
+0.1pp
Not Stated
-67
-1.7pp
Data table
Highest level of schooling for Murray River (A). Highest level of secondary schooling completed. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Regional NSW.
| Category | 2021 | 2016 | Change | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | % | Regional NSW% | Count | % | Regional NSW% | Count | pp | |
| Year 8 Or Below | 630 | 6.1% | 4.3% | 717 | 7.7% | 5.4% | -87 | -1.6pp |
| Year 9 Or Equivalent | 927 | 9.0% | 7.3% | 933 | 10.0% | 8.3% | -6 | -1.0pp |
| Year 10 Or Equivalent | 2,322 | 22.5% | 28.7% | 2,072 | 22.2% | 29.9% | +250 | +0.3pp |
| Year 11 Or Equivalent | 1,666 | 16.2% | 6.7% | 1,499 | 16.1% | 6.4% | +167 | +0.1pp |
| Year 12 Or Equivalent | 3,734 | 36.2% | 44.5% | 3,023 | 32.4% | 39.2% | +711 | +3.8pp |
| Did Not Go To School | 37 | 0.4% | 0.5% | 26 | 0.3% | 0.4% | +11 | +0.1pp |
| Not Stated | 985 | 9.6% | 8.1% | 1,052 | 11.3% | 10.2% | -67 | -1.7pp |
| Total | 10,301 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 9,322 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +979 | 0.0pp |