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, accounting for 31.9% (1,073 people). This share was lower than Narrandera (A) (32.7%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Year 12 or Equivalent, which increased by 1,054 people, while its share fell by 8.5 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
252
% of total
7.5%
Change from 2016
+1.1pp
252
7.5%
+1.1pp
Year 9 Or Equivalent
2021 count
358
% of total
10.6%
Change from 2016
+4.2pp
358
10.6%
+4.2pp
Year 10 Or Equivalent
2021 count
1,049
% of total
31.2%
Change from 2016
+5.7pp
1,049
31.2%
+5.7pp
Year 11 Or Equivalent
2021 count
259
% of total
7.7%
Change from 2016
-0.8pp
259
7.7%
-0.8pp
Year 12 Or Equivalent
2021 count
1,073
% of total
31.9%
Change from 2016
-8.5pp
1,073
31.9%
-8.5pp
Did Not Go To School
2021 count
14
% of total
0.4%
Change from 2016
+0.4pp
14
0.4%
+0.4pp
Not Stated
2021 count
360
% of total
10.7%
Change from 2016
-2.1pp
360
10.7%
-2.1pp
Chart view
Highest level of secondary schooling completed change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Year 8 Or Below
+249
+1.1pp
Year 9 Or Equivalent
+355
+4.2pp
Year 10 Or Equivalent
+1,037
+5.7pp
Year 11 Or Equivalent
+255
-0.8pp
Year 12 Or Equivalent
+1,054
-8.5pp
Did Not Go To School
+14
+0.4pp
Not Stated
+354
-2.1pp
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 | 252 | 7.5% | 7.3% | 3 | 6.4% | 7.6% | +249 | +1.1pp |
| Year 9 Or Equivalent | 358 | 10.6% | 10.0% | 3 | 6.4% | 10.1% | +355 | +4.2pp |
| Year 10 Or Equivalent | 1,049 | 31.2% | 31.0% | 12 | 25.5% | 30.9% | +1,037 | +5.7pp |
| Year 11 Or Equivalent | 259 | 7.7% | 7.4% | 4 | 8.5% | 6.8% | +255 | -0.8pp |
| Year 12 Or Equivalent | 1,073 | 31.9% | 32.7% | 19 | 40.4% | 28.2% | +1,054 | -8.5pp |
| Did Not Go To School | 14 | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0 | 0.0% | 0.7% | +14 | +0.4pp |
| Not Stated | 360 | 10.7% | 11.4% | 6 | 12.8% | 15.8% | +354 | -2.1pp |
| Total | 3,365 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 47 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +3,318 | 0.0pp |