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 Rocks (part), accounting for 75.7% (5,282 people). This share was lower than Parramatta (C) (76.2%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Year 12 or Equivalent, which increased by 3,037 people and 11.5 percentage points.
Section overview
Highest level of secondary schooling completed
North Rocks (part) - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises highest level of schooling for North Rocks (part) 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 Rocks (part), with comparison markers for Parramatta (C).
Year 8 Or Below
2021 count
128
% of total
1.8%
Change from 2016
+0.5pp
128
1.8%
+0.5pp
Year 9 Or Equivalent
2021 count
176
% of total
2.5%
Change from 2016
-0.8pp
176
2.5%
-0.8pp
Year 10 Or Equivalent
2021 count
889
% of total
12.7%
Change from 2016
-0.8pp
889
12.7%
-0.8pp
Year 11 Or Equivalent
2021 count
224
% of total
3.2%
Change from 2016
-1.3pp
224
3.2%
-1.3pp
Year 12 Or Equivalent
2021 count
5,282
% of total
75.7%
Change from 2016
+11.5pp
5,282
75.7%
+11.5pp
Did Not Go To School
2021 count
54
% of total
0.8%
Change from 2016
+0.2pp
54
0.8%
+0.2pp
Not Stated
2021 count
223
% of total
3.2%
Change from 2016
-9.5pp
223
3.2%
-9.5pp
Chart view
Highest level of secondary schooling completed change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Year 8 Or Below
+84
+0.5pp
Year 9 Or Equivalent
+60
-0.8pp
Year 10 Or Equivalent
+417
-0.8pp
Year 11 Or Equivalent
+68
-1.3pp
Year 12 Or Equivalent
+3,037
+11.5pp
Did Not Go To School
+33
+0.2pp
Not Stated
-222
-9.5pp
Data table
Highest level of schooling for North Rocks (part). 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 | 128 | 1.8% | 2.1% | 44 | 1.3% | 2.6% | +84 | +0.5pp |
| Year 9 Or Equivalent | 176 | 2.5% | 2.2% | 116 | 3.3% | 2.9% | +60 | -0.8pp |
| Year 10 Or Equivalent | 889 | 12.7% | 9.4% | 472 | 13.5% | 11.7% | +417 | -0.8pp |
| Year 11 Or Equivalent | 224 | 3.2% | 2.7% | 156 | 4.5% | 3.0% | +68 | -1.3pp |
| Year 12 Or Equivalent | 5,282 | 75.7% | 76.2% | 2,245 | 64.2% | 70.4% | +3,037 | +11.5pp |
| Did Not Go To School | 54 | 0.8% | 1.1% | 21 | 0.6% | 1.3% | +33 | +0.2pp |
| Not Stated | 223 | 3.2% | 6.2% | 445 | 12.7% | 8.1% | -222 | -9.5pp |
| Total | 6,976 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 3,499 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +3,477 | 0.0pp |