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 Oatlands (NSW), accounting for 69.9% (3,323 people). This share was lower than Parramatta (C) (73.9%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Year 12 or Equivalent, which increased by 307 people and 4 percentage points.
Section overview
Highest level of secondary schooling completed
Oatlands (NSW) - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises highest level of schooling for Oatlands (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 Oatlands (NSW), with comparison markers for Parramatta (C).
Year 8 Or Below
2021 count
126
% of total
2.7%
Change from 2016
-0.2pp
126
2.7%
-0.2pp
Year 9 Or Equivalent
2021 count
183
% of total
3.9%
Change from 2016
-0.3pp
183
3.9%
-0.3pp
Year 10 Or Equivalent
2021 count
614
% of total
12.9%
Change from 2016
-2.8pp
614
12.9%
-2.8pp
Year 11 Or Equivalent
2021 count
230
% of total
4.8%
Change from 2016
-0.2pp
230
4.8%
-0.2pp
Year 12 Or Equivalent
2021 count
3,323
% of total
69.9%
Change from 2016
+4.0pp
3,323
69.9%
+4.0pp
Did Not Go To School
2021 count
45
% of total
0.9%
Change from 2016
-0.1pp
45
0.9%
-0.1pp
Not Stated
2021 count
231
% of total
4.9%
Change from 2016
-0.5pp
231
4.9%
-0.5pp
Chart view
Highest level of secondary schooling completed change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Year 8 Or Below
-9
-0.2pp
Year 9 Or Equivalent
-9
-0.3pp
Year 10 Or Equivalent
-104
-2.8pp
Year 11 Or Equivalent
+2
-0.2pp
Year 12 Or Equivalent
+307
+4.0pp
Did Not Go To School
+1
-0.1pp
Not Stated
-16
-0.5pp
Data table
Highest level of schooling for Oatlands (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 | 126 | 2.7% | 2.2% | 135 | 2.9% | 2.8% | -9 | -0.2pp |
| Year 9 Or Equivalent | 183 | 3.9% | 2.9% | 192 | 4.2% | 3.6% | -9 | -0.3pp |
| Year 10 Or Equivalent | 614 | 12.9% | 10.1% | 718 | 15.7% | 12.3% | -104 | -2.8pp |
| Year 11 Or Equivalent | 230 | 4.8% | 3.7% | 228 | 5.0% | 4.0% | +2 | -0.2pp |
| Year 12 Or Equivalent | 3,323 | 69.9% | 73.9% | 3,016 | 65.9% | 68.2% | +307 | +4.0pp |
| Did Not Go To School | 45 | 0.9% | 1.1% | 44 | 1.0% | 1.2% | +1 | -0.1pp |
| Not Stated | 231 | 4.9% | 6.0% | 247 | 5.4% | 7.9% | -16 | -0.5pp |
| Total | 4,752 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 4,580 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +172 | 0.0pp |