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 Scotts Head, accounting for 48% (387 people). This share was higher than Nambucca (A) (35.9%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Year 12 or Equivalent, which decreased by 443 people, while its share rose by 13.9 percentage points.
Section overview
Highest level of secondary schooling completed
Scotts Head - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises highest level of schooling for Scotts Head 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 Scotts Head, with comparison markers for Nambucca (A).
Year 8 Or Below
2021 count
23
% of total
2.9%
Change from 2016
-5.6pp
23
2.9%
-5.6pp
Year 9 Or Equivalent
2021 count
54
% of total
6.7%
Change from 2016
-3.4pp
54
6.7%
-3.4pp
Year 10 Or Equivalent
2021 count
252
% of total
31.3%
Change from 2016
+4.9pp
252
31.3%
+4.9pp
Year 11 Or Equivalent
2021 count
42
% of total
5.2%
Change from 2016
-2.5pp
42
5.2%
-2.5pp
Year 12 Or Equivalent
2021 count
387
% of total
48.0%
Change from 2016
+13.9pp
387
48.0%
+13.9pp
Did Not Go To School
2021 count
0
% of total
0.0%
Change from 2016
-0.9pp
0
0.0%
-0.9pp
Not Stated
2021 count
48
% of total
6.0%
Change from 2016
-6.3pp
48
6.0%
-6.3pp
Chart view
Highest level of secondary schooling completed change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Year 8 Or Below
-185
-5.6pp
Year 9 Or Equivalent
-191
-3.4pp
Year 10 Or Equivalent
-390
+4.9pp
Year 11 Or Equivalent
-146
-2.5pp
Year 12 Or Equivalent
-443
+13.9pp
Did Not Go To School
-23
-0.9pp
Not Stated
-251
-6.3pp
Data table
Highest level of schooling for Scotts Head. 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 | 23 | 2.9% | 5.3% | 208 | 8.5% | 6.7% | -185 | -5.6pp |
| Year 9 Or Equivalent | 54 | 6.7% | 9.8% | 245 | 10.1% | 11.0% | -191 | -3.4pp |
| Year 10 Or Equivalent | 252 | 31.3% | 32.8% | 642 | 26.4% | 33.2% | -390 | +4.9pp |
| Year 11 Or Equivalent | 42 | 5.2% | 6.7% | 188 | 7.7% | 6.3% | -146 | -2.5pp |
| Year 12 Or Equivalent | 387 | 48.0% | 35.9% | 830 | 34.1% | 31.0% | -443 | +13.9pp |
| Did Not Go To School | 0 | 0.0% | 0.3% | 23 | 0.9% | 0.3% | -23 | -0.9pp |
| Not Stated | 48 | 6.0% | 9.2% | 299 | 12.3% | 11.5% | -251 | -6.3pp |
| Total | 806 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 2,435 | 100.0% | 100.0% | -1,629 | 0.0pp |