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 North Parramatta, accounting for 68.1% (6,805 people). This share was lower than Parramatta (C) (73.9%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Year 10 or Equivalent, which decreased by 235 people and 1.1 percentage points.
Section overview
Highest level of secondary schooling completed
North Parramatta - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises highest level of schooling for North Parramatta 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 North Parramatta, with comparison markers for Parramatta (C).
Year 8 Or Below
2021 count
318
% of total
3.2%
Change from 2016
0.0pp
318
3.2%
0.0pp
Year 9 Or Equivalent
2021 count
315
% of total
3.2%
Change from 2016
-0.4pp
315
3.2%
-0.4pp
Year 10 Or Equivalent
2021 count
1,201
% of total
12.0%
Change from 2016
-1.1pp
1,201
12.0%
-1.1pp
Year 11 Or Equivalent
2021 count
467
% of total
4.7%
Change from 2016
+0.3pp
467
4.7%
+0.3pp
Year 12 Or Equivalent
2021 count
6,805
% of total
68.1%
Change from 2016
+4.4pp
6,805
68.1%
+4.4pp
Did Not Go To School
2021 count
119
% of total
1.2%
Change from 2016
-0.1pp
119
1.2%
-0.1pp
Not Stated
2021 count
774
% of total
7.7%
Change from 2016
-3.1pp
774
7.7%
-3.1pp
Chart view
Highest level of secondary schooling completed change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Year 8 Or Below
-29
0.0pp
Year 9 Or Equivalent
-85
-0.4pp
Year 10 Or Equivalent
-235
-1.1pp
Year 11 Or Equivalent
-16
+0.3pp
Year 12 Or Equivalent
-200
+4.4pp
Did Not Go To School
-19
-0.1pp
Not Stated
-409
-3.1pp
Data table
Highest level of schooling for North Parramatta. 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 | 318 | 3.2% | 2.2% | 347 | 3.2% | 2.8% | -29 | 0.0pp |
| Year 9 Or Equivalent | 315 | 3.2% | 2.9% | 400 | 3.6% | 3.6% | -85 | -0.4pp |
| Year 10 Or Equivalent | 1,201 | 12.0% | 10.1% | 1,436 | 13.1% | 12.3% | -235 | -1.1pp |
| Year 11 Or Equivalent | 467 | 4.7% | 3.7% | 483 | 4.4% | 4.0% | -16 | +0.3pp |
| Year 12 Or Equivalent | 6,805 | 68.1% | 73.9% | 7,005 | 63.7% | 68.2% | -200 | +4.4pp |
| Did Not Go To School | 119 | 1.2% | 1.1% | 138 | 1.3% | 1.2% | -19 | -0.1pp |
| Not Stated | 774 | 7.7% | 6.0% | 1,183 | 10.8% | 7.9% | -409 | -3.1pp |
| Total | 9,999 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 10,992 | 100.0% | 100.0% | -993 | 0.0pp |