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 Narrandera, accounting for 31.1% (1,088 people). This share was higher than Narrandera (A) (30.8%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Year 12 or Equivalent, which increased by 139 people and 4.2 percentage points.
Section overview
Highest level of secondary schooling completed
Narrandera - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises highest level of schooling for Narrandera in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Narrandera (A) and change since 2016.
Highest level of secondary schooling completed snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Narrandera, with comparison markers for Narrandera (A).
Year 8 Or Below
2021 count
271
% of total
7.7%
Change from 2016
+0.1pp
271
7.7%
+0.1pp
Year 9 Or Equivalent
2021 count
402
% of total
11.5%
Change from 2016
0.0pp
402
11.5%
0.0pp
Year 10 Or Equivalent
2021 count
1,088
% of total
31.1%
Change from 2016
+0.9pp
1,088
31.1%
+0.9pp
Year 11 Or Equivalent
2021 count
288
% of total
8.2%
Change from 2016
+0.6pp
288
8.2%
+0.6pp
Year 12 Or Equivalent
2021 count
1,084
% of total
31.0%
Change from 2016
+4.2pp
1,084
31.0%
+4.2pp
Did Not Go To School
2021 count
14
% of total
0.4%
Change from 2016
-0.3pp
14
0.4%
-0.3pp
Not Stated
2021 count
354
% of total
10.1%
Change from 2016
-5.5pp
354
10.1%
-5.5pp
Chart view
Highest level of secondary schooling completed change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Year 8 Or Below
+3
+0.1pp
Year 9 Or Equivalent
-4
0.0pp
Year 10 Or Equivalent
+23
+0.9pp
Year 11 Or Equivalent
+19
+0.6pp
Year 12 Or Equivalent
+139
+4.2pp
Did Not Go To School
-11
-0.3pp
Not Stated
-197
-5.5pp
Data table
Highest level of schooling for Narrandera. Highest level of secondary schooling completed. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Narrandera (A).
| Category | 2021 | 2016 | Change | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | % | Narrandera (A)% | Count | % | Narrandera (A)% | Count | pp | |
| Year 8 Or Below | 271 | 7.7% | 7.5% | 268 | 7.6% | 7.5% | +3 | +0.1pp |
| Year 9 Or Equivalent | 402 | 11.5% | 10.7% | 406 | 11.5% | 10.5% | -4 | 0.0pp |
| Year 10 Or Equivalent | 1,088 | 31.1% | 30.8% | 1,065 | 30.2% | 31.1% | +23 | +0.9pp |
| Year 11 Or Equivalent | 288 | 8.2% | 8.0% | 269 | 7.6% | 7.4% | +19 | +0.6pp |
| Year 12 Or Equivalent | 1,084 | 31.0% | 31.9% | 945 | 26.8% | 27.4% | +139 | +4.2pp |
| Did Not Go To School | 14 | 0.4% | 0.2% | 25 | 0.7% | 0.6% | -11 | -0.3pp |
| Not Stated | 354 | 10.1% | 11.0% | 551 | 15.6% | 15.5% | -197 | -5.5pp |
| Total | 3,501 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 3,529 | 100.0% | 100.0% | -28 | 0.0pp |