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 Rydalmere, accounting for 67.9% (3,997 people). This share was lower than Parramatta (C) (73.9%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Year 12 or Equivalent, which increased by 654 people and 5.4 percentage points.
Section overview
Highest level of secondary schooling completed
Rydalmere - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises highest level of schooling for Rydalmere 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 Rydalmere, with comparison markers for Parramatta (C).
Year 8 Or Below
2021 count
161
% of total
2.7%
Change from 2016
-1.2pp
161
2.7%
-1.2pp
Year 9 Or Equivalent
2021 count
217
% of total
3.7%
Change from 2016
-1.4pp
217
3.7%
-1.4pp
Year 10 Or Equivalent
2021 count
777
% of total
13.2%
Change from 2016
-3.6pp
777
13.2%
-3.6pp
Year 11 Or Equivalent
2021 count
288
% of total
4.9%
Change from 2016
0.0pp
288
4.9%
0.0pp
Year 12 Or Equivalent
2021 count
3,997
% of total
67.9%
Change from 2016
+5.4pp
3,997
67.9%
+5.4pp
Did Not Go To School
2021 count
88
% of total
1.5%
Change from 2016
+0.3pp
88
1.5%
+0.3pp
Not Stated
2021 count
355
% of total
6.0%
Change from 2016
+0.3pp
355
6.0%
+0.3pp
Chart view
Highest level of secondary schooling completed change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Year 8 Or Below
-47
-1.2pp
Year 9 Or Equivalent
-58
-1.4pp
Year 10 Or Equivalent
-121
-3.6pp
Year 11 Or Equivalent
+28
0.0pp
Year 12 Or Equivalent
+654
+5.4pp
Did Not Go To School
+25
+0.3pp
Not Stated
+52
+0.3pp
Data table
Highest level of schooling for Rydalmere. 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 | 161 | 2.7% | 2.2% | 208 | 3.9% | 2.8% | -47 | -1.2pp |
| Year 9 Or Equivalent | 217 | 3.7% | 2.9% | 275 | 5.1% | 3.6% | -58 | -1.4pp |
| Year 10 Or Equivalent | 777 | 13.2% | 10.1% | 898 | 16.8% | 12.3% | -121 | -3.6pp |
| Year 11 Or Equivalent | 288 | 4.9% | 3.7% | 260 | 4.9% | 4.0% | +28 | 0.0pp |
| Year 12 Or Equivalent | 3,997 | 67.9% | 73.9% | 3,343 | 62.5% | 68.2% | +654 | +5.4pp |
| Did Not Go To School | 88 | 1.5% | 1.1% | 63 | 1.2% | 1.2% | +25 | +0.3pp |
| Not Stated | 355 | 6.0% | 6.0% | 303 | 5.7% | 7.9% | +52 | +0.3pp |
| Total | 5,883 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 5,350 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +533 | 0.0pp |