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 Narrandera (A), accounting for 31.9% (1,451 people). This share was lower than Regional NSW (43%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Year 12 or Equivalent, which increased by 166 people and 4.5 percentage points.
Section overview
Highest level of secondary schooling completed
Narrandera (A) - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises highest level of schooling for Narrandera (A) in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Regional NSW and change since 2016.
Highest level of secondary schooling completed snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Narrandera (A), with comparison markers for Regional NSW.
Year 8 Or Below
2021 count
341
% of total
7.5%
Change from 2016
0.0pp
341
7.5%
0.0pp
Year 9 Or Equivalent
2021 count
487
% of total
10.7%
Change from 2016
+0.2pp
487
10.7%
+0.2pp
Year 10 Or Equivalent
2021 count
1,401
% of total
30.8%
Change from 2016
-0.3pp
1,401
30.8%
-0.3pp
Year 11 Or Equivalent
2021 count
365
% of total
8.0%
Change from 2016
+0.6pp
365
8.0%
+0.6pp
Year 12 Or Equivalent
2021 count
1,451
% of total
31.9%
Change from 2016
+4.5pp
1,451
31.9%
+4.5pp
Did Not Go To School
2021 count
10
% of total
0.2%
Change from 2016
-0.4pp
10
0.2%
-0.4pp
Not Stated
2021 count
499
% of total
11.0%
Change from 2016
-4.5pp
499
11.0%
-4.5pp
Chart view
Highest level of secondary schooling completed change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Year 8 Or Below
-13
0.0pp
Year 9 Or Equivalent
-5
+0.2pp
Year 10 Or Equivalent
-60
-0.3pp
Year 11 Or Equivalent
+19
+0.6pp
Year 12 Or Equivalent
+166
+4.5pp
Did Not Go To School
-20
-0.4pp
Not Stated
-231
-4.5pp
Data table
Highest level of schooling for Narrandera (A). Highest level of secondary schooling completed. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Regional NSW.
| Category | 2021 | 2016 | Change | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | % | Regional NSW% | Count | % | Regional NSW% | Count | pp | |
| Year 8 Or Below | 341 | 7.5% | 4.5% | 354 | 7.5% | 5.6% | -13 | 0.0pp |
| Year 9 Or Equivalent | 487 | 10.7% | 8.1% | 492 | 10.5% | 9.0% | -5 | +0.2pp |
| Year 10 Or Equivalent | 1,401 | 30.8% | 28.6% | 1,461 | 31.1% | 29.8% | -60 | -0.3pp |
| Year 11 Or Equivalent | 365 | 8.0% | 7.4% | 346 | 7.4% | 7.2% | +19 | +0.6pp |
| Year 12 Or Equivalent | 1,451 | 31.9% | 43.0% | 1,285 | 27.4% | 38.0% | +166 | +4.5pp |
| Did Not Go To School | 10 | 0.2% | 0.4% | 30 | 0.6% | 0.4% | -20 | -0.4pp |
| Not Stated | 499 | 11.0% | 7.9% | 730 | 15.5% | 10.0% | -231 | -4.5pp |
| Total | 4,554 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 4,698 | 100.0% | 100.0% | -144 | 0.0pp |