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 Congarinni, accounting for 36.9% (114 people). This share was higher than Nambucca (A) (35%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Year 12 or Equivalent, which increased by 26 people and 2 percentage points.
Section overview
Highest level of secondary schooling completed
Congarinni - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises highest level of schooling for Congarinni 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 Congarinni, with comparison markers for Nambucca (A).
Year 8 Or Below
2021 count
20
% of total
6.5%
Change from 2016
-0.2pp
20
6.5%
-0.2pp
Year 9 Or Equivalent
2021 count
36
% of total
11.7%
Change from 2016
+4.2pp
36
11.7%
+4.2pp
Year 10 Or Equivalent
2021 count
108
% of total
35.0%
Change from 2016
-2.3pp
108
35.0%
-2.3pp
Year 11 Or Equivalent
2021 count
15
% of total
4.9%
Change from 2016
-4.6pp
15
4.9%
-4.6pp
Year 12 Or Equivalent
2021 count
114
% of total
36.9%
Change from 2016
+2.0pp
114
36.9%
+2.0pp
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
16
% of total
5.2%
Change from 2016
+1.2pp
16
5.2%
+1.2pp
Chart view
Highest level of secondary schooling completed change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Year 8 Or Below
+3
-0.2pp
Year 9 Or Equivalent
+17
+4.2pp
Year 10 Or Equivalent
+14
-2.3pp
Year 11 Or Equivalent
-9
-4.6pp
Year 12 Or Equivalent
+26
+2.0pp
Did Not Go To School
0
0.0pp
Not Stated
+6
+1.2pp
Data table
Highest level of schooling for Congarinni. 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 | 20 | 6.5% | 5.3% | 17 | 6.7% | 6.7% | +3 | -0.2pp |
| Year 9 Or Equivalent | 36 | 11.7% | 10.4% | 19 | 7.5% | 11.3% | +17 | +4.2pp |
| Year 10 Or Equivalent | 108 | 35.0% | 32.6% | 94 | 37.3% | 33.0% | +14 | -2.3pp |
| Year 11 Or Equivalent | 15 | 4.9% | 7.2% | 24 | 9.5% | 7.0% | -9 | -4.6pp |
| Year 12 Or Equivalent | 114 | 36.9% | 35.0% | 88 | 34.9% | 30.1% | +26 | +2.0pp |
| Did Not Go To School | 0 | 0.0% | 0.3% | 0 | 0.0% | 0.3% | 0 | 0.0pp |
| Not Stated | 16 | 5.2% | 9.1% | 10 | 4.0% | 11.6% | +6 | +1.2pp |
| Total | 309 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 252 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +57 | 0.0pp |