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 Bowraville, accounting for 34% (319 people). This share was higher than Nambucca (A) (32.6%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Year 12 or Equivalent, which increased by 43 people and 3.3 percentage points.
Section overview
Highest level of secondary schooling completed
Bowraville - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises highest level of schooling for Bowraville in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Nambucca (A) and change since 2016.
Highest level of secondary schooling completed snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Bowraville, with comparison markers for Nambucca (A).
Year 8 Or Below
2021 count
53
% of total
5.7%
Change from 2016
-1.4pp
53
5.7%
-1.4pp
Year 9 Or Equivalent
2021 count
99
% of total
10.6%
Change from 2016
-1.8pp
99
10.6%
-1.8pp
Year 10 Or Equivalent
2021 count
319
% of total
34.0%
Change from 2016
-3.1pp
319
34.0%
-3.1pp
Year 11 Or Equivalent
2021 count
65
% of total
6.9%
Change from 2016
+2.0pp
65
6.9%
+2.0pp
Year 12 Or Equivalent
2021 count
269
% of total
28.7%
Change from 2016
+3.3pp
269
28.7%
+3.3pp
Did Not Go To School
2021 count
3
% of total
0.3%
Change from 2016
-0.6pp
3
0.3%
-0.6pp
Not Stated
2021 count
130
% of total
13.9%
Change from 2016
+1.7pp
130
13.9%
+1.7pp
Chart view
Highest level of secondary schooling completed change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Year 8 Or Below
-10
-1.4pp
Year 9 Or Equivalent
-11
-1.8pp
Year 10 Or Equivalent
-11
-3.1pp
Year 11 Or Equivalent
+21
+2.0pp
Year 12 Or Equivalent
+43
+3.3pp
Did Not Go To School
-5
-0.6pp
Not Stated
+21
+1.7pp
Data table
Highest level of schooling for Bowraville. Highest level of secondary schooling completed. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Nambucca (A).
| Category | 2021 | 2016 | Change | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | % | Nambucca (A)% | Count | % | Nambucca (A)% | Count | pp | |
| Year 8 Or Below | 53 | 5.7% | 5.3% | 63 | 7.1% | 6.7% | -10 | -1.4pp |
| Year 9 Or Equivalent | 99 | 10.6% | 10.4% | 110 | 12.4% | 11.3% | -11 | -1.8pp |
| Year 10 Or Equivalent | 319 | 34.0% | 32.6% | 330 | 37.1% | 33.0% | -11 | -3.1pp |
| Year 11 Or Equivalent | 65 | 6.9% | 7.2% | 44 | 4.9% | 7.0% | +21 | +2.0pp |
| Year 12 Or Equivalent | 269 | 28.7% | 35.0% | 226 | 25.4% | 30.1% | +43 | +3.3pp |
| Did Not Go To School | 3 | 0.3% | 0.3% | 8 | 0.9% | 0.3% | -5 | -0.6pp |
| Not Stated | 130 | 13.9% | 9.1% | 109 | 12.2% | 11.6% | +21 | +1.7pp |
| Total | 938 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 890 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +48 | 0.0pp |