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.
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Key insight
In 2021, Year 12 or Equivalent was the most common schooling level among residents aged 15 and over in Epping (NSW), accounting for 82.2% (19,677 people). This share was higher than Parramatta (C) (73.9%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Year 12 or Equivalent, which increased by 4,212 people and 3.5 percentage points.
Section overview
Highest level of secondary schooling completed
Epping (NSW) - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises highest level of schooling for Epping (NSW) 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 Epping (NSW), with comparison markers for Parramatta (C).
Year 8 Or Below
2021 count
344
% of total
1.4%
Change from 2016
-0.4pp
344
1.4%
-0.4pp
Year 9 Or Equivalent
2021 count
570
% of total
2.4%
Change from 2016
-0.7pp
570
2.4%
-0.7pp
Year 10 Or Equivalent
2021 count
1,560
% of total
6.5%
Change from 2016
-2.2pp
1,560
6.5%
-2.2pp
Year 11 Or Equivalent
2021 count
730
% of total
3.0%
Change from 2016
-0.5pp
730
3.0%
-0.5pp
Year 12 Or Equivalent
2021 count
19,677
% of total
82.2%
Change from 2016
+3.5pp
19,677
82.2%
+3.5pp
Did Not Go To School
2021 count
241
% of total
1.0%
Change from 2016
+0.3pp
241
1.0%
+0.3pp
Not Stated
2021 count
827
% of total
3.5%
Change from 2016
-0.1pp
827
3.5%
-0.1pp
Chart view
Highest level of secondary schooling completed change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Year 8 Or Below
0
-0.4pp
Year 9 Or Equivalent
-30
-0.7pp
Year 10 Or Equivalent
-141
-2.2pp
Year 11 Or Equivalent
+38
-0.5pp
Year 12 Or Equivalent
+4,212
+3.5pp
Did Not Go To School
+94
+0.3pp
Not Stated
+120
-0.1pp
Data table
Highest level of schooling for Epping (NSW). 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 | 344 | 1.4% | 2.2% | 344 | 1.8% | 2.8% | 0 | -0.4pp |
| Year 9 Or Equivalent | 570 | 2.4% | 2.9% | 600 | 3.1% | 3.6% | -30 | -0.7pp |
| Year 10 Or Equivalent | 1,560 | 6.5% | 10.1% | 1,701 | 8.7% | 12.3% | -141 | -2.2pp |
| Year 11 Or Equivalent | 730 | 3.0% | 3.7% | 692 | 3.5% | 4.0% | +38 | -0.5pp |
| Year 12 Or Equivalent | 19,677 | 82.2% | 73.9% | 15,465 | 78.7% | 68.2% | +4,212 | +3.5pp |
| Did Not Go To School | 241 | 1.0% | 1.1% | 147 | 0.7% | 1.2% | +94 | +0.3pp |
| Not Stated | 827 | 3.5% | 6.0% | 707 | 3.6% | 7.9% | +120 | -0.1pp |
| Total | 23,949 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 19,656 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +4,293 | 0.0pp |