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 North Macksville, accounting for 36% (196 people). This share was higher than Nambucca (A) (32.8%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Year 10 or Equivalent, which increased by 110 people and 6.1 percentage points.
Section overview
Highest level of secondary schooling completed
North Macksville - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises highest level of schooling for North Macksville 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 North Macksville, with comparison markers for Nambucca (A).
Year 8 Or Below
2021 count
33
% of total
6.1%
Change from 2016
+1.6pp
33
6.1%
+1.6pp
Year 9 Or Equivalent
2021 count
66
% of total
12.1%
Change from 2016
+7.9pp
66
12.1%
+7.9pp
Year 10 Or Equivalent
2021 count
196
% of total
36.0%
Change from 2016
+6.1pp
196
36.0%
+6.1pp
Year 11 Or Equivalent
2021 count
34
% of total
6.3%
Change from 2016
+1.1pp
34
6.3%
+1.1pp
Year 12 Or Equivalent
2021 count
162
% of total
29.8%
Change from 2016
-11.2pp
162
29.8%
-11.2pp
Did Not Go To School
2021 count
4
% of total
0.7%
Change from 2016
+0.7pp
4
0.7%
+0.7pp
Not Stated
2021 count
49
% of total
9.0%
Change from 2016
-6.3pp
49
9.0%
-6.3pp
Chart view
Highest level of secondary schooling completed change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Year 8 Or Below
+20
+1.6pp
Year 9 Or Equivalent
+54
+7.9pp
Year 10 Or Equivalent
+110
+6.1pp
Year 11 Or Equivalent
+19
+1.1pp
Year 12 Or Equivalent
+44
-11.2pp
Did Not Go To School
+4
+0.7pp
Not Stated
+5
-6.3pp
Data table
Highest level of schooling for North Macksville. 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 | 33 | 6.1% | 5.3% | 13 | 4.5% | 6.7% | +20 | +1.6pp |
| Year 9 Or Equivalent | 66 | 12.1% | 9.8% | 12 | 4.2% | 11.0% | +54 | +7.9pp |
| Year 10 Or Equivalent | 196 | 36.0% | 32.8% | 86 | 29.9% | 33.2% | +110 | +6.1pp |
| Year 11 Or Equivalent | 34 | 6.3% | 6.7% | 15 | 5.2% | 6.3% | +19 | +1.1pp |
| Year 12 Or Equivalent | 162 | 29.8% | 35.9% | 118 | 41.0% | 31.0% | +44 | -11.2pp |
| Did Not Go To School | 4 | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0 | 0.0% | 0.3% | +4 | +0.7pp |
| Not Stated | 49 | 9.0% | 9.2% | 44 | 15.3% | 11.5% | +5 | -6.3pp |
| Total | 544 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 288 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +256 | 0.0pp |