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 Eungai Rail, accounting for 39.9% (63 people). This share was higher than Nambucca (A) (32.8%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Year 10 or Equivalent, which increased by 63 people and 39.9 percentage points.
Section overview
Highest level of secondary schooling completed
Eungai Rail - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises highest level of schooling for Eungai Rail 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 Eungai Rail, with comparison markers for Nambucca (A).
Year 8 Or Below
2021 count
6
% of total
3.8%
Change from 2016
-8.2pp
6
3.8%
-8.2pp
Year 9 Or Equivalent
2021 count
16
% of total
10.1%
Change from 2016
+10.1pp
16
10.1%
+10.1pp
Year 10 Or Equivalent
2021 count
63
% of total
39.9%
Change from 2016
+39.9pp
63
39.9%
+39.9pp
Year 11 Or Equivalent
2021 count
11
% of total
7.0%
Change from 2016
+7.0pp
11
7.0%
+7.0pp
Year 12 Or Equivalent
2021 count
55
% of total
34.8%
Change from 2016
-41.2pp
55
34.8%
-41.2pp
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
7
% of total
4.4%
Change from 2016
-7.6pp
7
4.4%
-7.6pp
Chart view
Highest level of secondary schooling completed change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Year 8 Or Below
+3
-8.2pp
Year 9 Or Equivalent
+16
+10.1pp
Year 10 Or Equivalent
+63
+39.9pp
Year 11 Or Equivalent
+11
+7.0pp
Year 12 Or Equivalent
+36
-41.2pp
Did Not Go To School
0
0.0pp
Not Stated
+4
-7.6pp
Data table
Highest level of schooling for Eungai Rail. 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 | 6 | 3.8% | 5.3% | 3 | 12.0% | 6.7% | +3 | -8.2pp |
| Year 9 Or Equivalent | 16 | 10.1% | 9.8% | 0 | 0.0% | 11.0% | +16 | +10.1pp |
| Year 10 Or Equivalent | 63 | 39.9% | 32.8% | 0 | 0.0% | 33.2% | +63 | +39.9pp |
| Year 11 Or Equivalent | 11 | 7.0% | 6.7% | 0 | 0.0% | 6.3% | +11 | +7.0pp |
| Year 12 Or Equivalent | 55 | 34.8% | 35.9% | 19 | 76.0% | 31.0% | +36 | -41.2pp |
| Did Not Go To School | 0 | 0.0% | 0.3% | 0 | 0.0% | 0.3% | 0 | 0.0pp |
| Not Stated | 7 | 4.4% | 9.2% | 3 | 12.0% | 11.5% | +4 | -7.6pp |
| Total | 158 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 25 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +133 | 0.0pp |