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 Old Toongabbie, accounting for 60.2% (1,560 people). This share was lower than Parramatta (C) (73.9%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Year 12 or Equivalent, which increased by 176 people and 4.4 percentage points.
Section overview
Highest level of secondary schooling completed
Old Toongabbie - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises highest level of schooling for Old Toongabbie 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 Old Toongabbie, with comparison markers for Parramatta (C).
Year 8 Or Below
2021 count
81
% of total
3.1%
Change from 2016
-0.1pp
81
3.1%
-0.1pp
Year 9 Or Equivalent
2021 count
120
% of total
4.6%
Change from 2016
-2.3pp
120
4.6%
-2.3pp
Year 10 Or Equivalent
2021 count
546
% of total
21.1%
Change from 2016
-2.8pp
546
21.1%
-2.8pp
Year 11 Or Equivalent
2021 count
146
% of total
5.6%
Change from 2016
+0.2pp
146
5.6%
+0.2pp
Year 12 Or Equivalent
2021 count
1,560
% of total
60.2%
Change from 2016
+4.4pp
1,560
60.2%
+4.4pp
Did Not Go To School
2021 count
19
% of total
0.7%
Change from 2016
-0.1pp
19
0.7%
-0.1pp
Not Stated
2021 count
118
% of total
4.6%
Change from 2016
+0.7pp
118
4.6%
+0.7pp
Chart view
Highest level of secondary schooling completed change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Year 8 Or Below
+1
-0.1pp
Year 9 Or Equivalent
-52
-2.3pp
Year 10 Or Equivalent
-46
-2.8pp
Year 11 Or Equivalent
+11
+0.2pp
Year 12 Or Equivalent
+176
+4.4pp
Did Not Go To School
-2
-0.1pp
Not Stated
+20
+0.7pp
Data table
Highest level of schooling for Old Toongabbie. 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 | 81 | 3.1% | 2.2% | 80 | 3.2% | 2.8% | +1 | -0.1pp |
| Year 9 Or Equivalent | 120 | 4.6% | 2.9% | 172 | 6.9% | 3.6% | -52 | -2.3pp |
| Year 10 Or Equivalent | 546 | 21.1% | 10.1% | 592 | 23.9% | 12.3% | -46 | -2.8pp |
| Year 11 Or Equivalent | 146 | 5.6% | 3.7% | 135 | 5.4% | 4.0% | +11 | +0.2pp |
| Year 12 Or Equivalent | 1,560 | 60.2% | 73.9% | 1,384 | 55.8% | 68.2% | +176 | +4.4pp |
| Did Not Go To School | 19 | 0.7% | 1.1% | 21 | 0.8% | 1.2% | -2 | -0.1pp |
| Not Stated | 118 | 4.6% | 6.0% | 98 | 3.9% | 7.9% | +20 | +0.7pp |
| Total | 2,590 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 2,482 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +108 | 0.0pp |