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 Newington (NSW), accounting for 85.2% (3,533 people). This share was higher than Parramatta (C) (76.2%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Year 12 or Equivalent, which increased by 3,480 people and 36.1 percentage points.
Section overview
Highest level of secondary schooling completed
Newington (NSW) - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises highest level of schooling for Newington (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 Newington (NSW), with comparison markers for Parramatta (C).
Year 8 Or Below
2021 count
56
% of total
1.4%
Change from 2016
-4.2pp
56
1.4%
-4.2pp
Year 9 Or Equivalent
2021 count
39
% of total
0.9%
Change from 2016
-5.6pp
39
0.9%
-5.6pp
Year 10 Or Equivalent
2021 count
297
% of total
7.2%
Change from 2016
-17.8pp
297
7.2%
-17.8pp
Year 11 Or Equivalent
2021 count
95
% of total
2.3%
Change from 2016
-3.3pp
95
2.3%
-3.3pp
Year 12 Or Equivalent
2021 count
3,533
% of total
85.2%
Change from 2016
+36.1pp
3,533
85.2%
+36.1pp
Did Not Go To School
2021 count
23
% of total
0.6%
Change from 2016
+0.6pp
23
0.6%
+0.6pp
Not Stated
2021 count
103
% of total
2.5%
Change from 2016
-5.8pp
103
2.5%
-5.8pp
Chart view
Highest level of secondary schooling completed change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Year 8 Or Below
+50
-4.2pp
Year 9 Or Equivalent
+32
-5.6pp
Year 10 Or Equivalent
+270
-17.8pp
Year 11 Or Equivalent
+89
-3.3pp
Year 12 Or Equivalent
+3,480
+36.1pp
Did Not Go To School
+23
+0.6pp
Not Stated
+94
-5.8pp
Data table
Highest level of schooling for Newington (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 | 56 | 1.4% | 2.1% | 6 | 5.6% | 2.6% | +50 | -4.2pp |
| Year 9 Or Equivalent | 39 | 0.9% | 2.2% | 7 | 6.5% | 2.9% | +32 | -5.6pp |
| Year 10 Or Equivalent | 297 | 7.2% | 9.4% | 27 | 25.0% | 11.7% | +270 | -17.8pp |
| Year 11 Or Equivalent | 95 | 2.3% | 2.7% | 6 | 5.6% | 3.0% | +89 | -3.3pp |
| Year 12 Or Equivalent | 3,533 | 85.2% | 76.2% | 53 | 49.1% | 70.4% | +3,480 | +36.1pp |
| Did Not Go To School | 23 | 0.6% | 1.1% | 0 | 0.0% | 1.3% | +23 | +0.6pp |
| Not Stated | 103 | 2.5% | 6.2% | 9 | 8.3% | 8.1% | +94 | -5.8pp |
| Total | 4,146 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 108 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +4,038 | 0.0pp |