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 Northmead, accounting for 66% (6,003 people). This share was lower than Parramatta (C) (73.9%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Year 12 or Equivalent, which increased by 391 people and 4.3 percentage points.
Section overview
Highest level of secondary schooling completed
Northmead - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises highest level of schooling for Northmead 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 Northmead, with comparison markers for Parramatta (C).
Year 8 Or Below
2021 count
223
% of total
2.5%
Change from 2016
-0.7pp
223
2.5%
-0.7pp
Year 9 Or Equivalent
2021 count
420
% of total
4.6%
Change from 2016
-0.9pp
420
4.6%
-0.9pp
Year 10 Or Equivalent
2021 count
1,521
% of total
16.7%
Change from 2016
-1.4pp
1,521
16.7%
-1.4pp
Year 11 Or Equivalent
2021 count
429
% of total
4.7%
Change from 2016
-0.4pp
429
4.7%
-0.4pp
Year 12 Or Equivalent
2021 count
6,003
% of total
66.0%
Change from 2016
+4.3pp
6,003
66.0%
+4.3pp
Did Not Go To School
2021 count
52
% of total
0.6%
Change from 2016
-0.1pp
52
0.6%
-0.1pp
Not Stated
2021 count
450
% of total
4.9%
Change from 2016
-0.8pp
450
4.9%
-0.8pp
Chart view
Highest level of secondary schooling completed change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Year 8 Or Below
-66
-0.7pp
Year 9 Or Equivalent
-79
-0.9pp
Year 10 Or Equivalent
-126
-1.4pp
Year 11 Or Equivalent
-33
-0.4pp
Year 12 Or Equivalent
+391
+4.3pp
Did Not Go To School
-16
-0.1pp
Not Stated
-68
-0.8pp
Data table
Highest level of schooling for Northmead. 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 | 223 | 2.5% | 2.2% | 289 | 3.2% | 2.8% | -66 | -0.7pp |
| Year 9 Or Equivalent | 420 | 4.6% | 2.9% | 499 | 5.5% | 3.6% | -79 | -0.9pp |
| Year 10 Or Equivalent | 1,521 | 16.7% | 10.1% | 1,647 | 18.1% | 12.3% | -126 | -1.4pp |
| Year 11 Or Equivalent | 429 | 4.7% | 3.7% | 462 | 5.1% | 4.0% | -33 | -0.4pp |
| Year 12 Or Equivalent | 6,003 | 66.0% | 73.9% | 5,612 | 61.7% | 68.2% | +391 | +4.3pp |
| Did Not Go To School | 52 | 0.6% | 1.1% | 68 | 0.7% | 1.2% | -16 | -0.1pp |
| Not Stated | 450 | 4.9% | 6.0% | 518 | 5.7% | 7.9% | -68 | -0.8pp |
| Total | 9,098 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 9,095 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +3 | 0.0pp |