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 Dundas Valley, accounting for 70.4% (3,172 people). This share was lower than Parramatta (C) (76.2%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Year 12 or Equivalent, which increased by 2,900 people and 42.1 percentage points.
Section overview
Highest level of secondary schooling completed
Dundas Valley - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises highest level of schooling for Dundas Valley in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Parramatta (C) and change since 2016.
Highest level of secondary schooling completed snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Dundas Valley, with comparison markers for Parramatta (C).
Year 8 Or Below
2021 count
151
% of total
3.3%
Change from 2016
-5.0pp
151
3.3%
-5.0pp
Year 9 Or Equivalent
2021 count
143
% of total
3.2%
Change from 2016
-7.1pp
143
3.2%
-7.1pp
Year 10 Or Equivalent
2021 count
546
% of total
12.1%
Change from 2016
-15.0pp
546
12.1%
-15.0pp
Year 11 Or Equivalent
2021 count
150
% of total
3.3%
Change from 2016
-2.4pp
150
3.3%
-2.4pp
Year 12 Or Equivalent
2021 count
3,172
% of total
70.4%
Change from 2016
+42.1pp
3,172
70.4%
+42.1pp
Did Not Go To School
2021 count
49
% of total
1.1%
Change from 2016
+1.1pp
49
1.1%
+1.1pp
Not Stated
2021 count
297
% of total
6.6%
Change from 2016
-13.7pp
297
6.6%
-13.7pp
Chart view
Highest level of secondary schooling completed change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Year 8 Or Below
+71
-5.0pp
Year 9 Or Equivalent
+44
-7.1pp
Year 10 Or Equivalent
+286
-15.0pp
Year 11 Or Equivalent
+95
-2.4pp
Year 12 Or Equivalent
+2,900
+42.1pp
Did Not Go To School
+49
+1.1pp
Not Stated
+102
-13.7pp
Data table
Highest level of schooling for Dundas Valley. Highest level of secondary schooling completed. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Parramatta (C).
| Category | 2021 | 2016 | Change | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | % | Parramatta (C)% | Count | % | Parramatta (C)% | Count | pp | |
| Year 8 Or Below | 151 | 3.3% | 2.1% | 80 | 8.3% | 2.6% | +71 | -5.0pp |
| Year 9 Or Equivalent | 143 | 3.2% | 2.2% | 99 | 10.3% | 2.9% | +44 | -7.1pp |
| Year 10 Or Equivalent | 546 | 12.1% | 9.4% | 260 | 27.1% | 11.7% | +286 | -15.0pp |
| Year 11 Or Equivalent | 150 | 3.3% | 2.7% | 55 | 5.7% | 3.0% | +95 | -2.4pp |
| Year 12 Or Equivalent | 3,172 | 70.4% | 76.2% | 272 | 28.3% | 70.4% | +2,900 | +42.1pp |
| Did Not Go To School | 49 | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0 | 0.0% | 1.3% | +49 | +1.1pp |
| Not Stated | 297 | 6.6% | 6.2% | 195 | 20.3% | 8.1% | +102 | -13.7pp |
| Total | 4,508 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 961 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +3,547 | 0.0pp |