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 Silverwater (Parramatta - NSW), accounting for 40.7% (1,274 people). This share was lower than Parramatta (C) (73.9%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Year 12 or Equivalent, which increased by 36 people and 7 percentage points.
Section overview
Highest level of secondary schooling completed
Silverwater (Parramatta - NSW) - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises highest level of schooling for Silverwater (Parramatta - 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 Silverwater (Parramatta - NSW), with comparison markers for Parramatta (C).
Year 8 Or Below
2021 count
53
% of total
1.7%
Change from 2016
-0.4pp
53
1.7%
-0.4pp
Year 9 Or Equivalent
2021 count
41
% of total
1.3%
Change from 2016
-0.5pp
41
1.3%
-0.5pp
Year 10 Or Equivalent
2021 count
187
% of total
6.0%
Change from 2016
+0.4pp
187
6.0%
+0.4pp
Year 11 Or Equivalent
2021 count
74
% of total
2.4%
Change from 2016
+0.3pp
74
2.4%
+0.3pp
Year 12 Or Equivalent
2021 count
1,274
% of total
40.7%
Change from 2016
+7.0pp
1,274
40.7%
+7.0pp
Did Not Go To School
2021 count
56
% of total
1.8%
Change from 2016
+0.6pp
56
1.8%
+0.6pp
Not Stated
2021 count
1,448
% of total
46.2%
Change from 2016
-7.3pp
1,448
46.2%
-7.3pp
Chart view
Highest level of secondary schooling completed change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Year 8 Or Below
-24
-0.4pp
Year 9 Or Equivalent
-25
-0.5pp
Year 10 Or Equivalent
-19
+0.4pp
Year 11 Or Equivalent
-5
+0.3pp
Year 12 Or Equivalent
+36
+7.0pp
Did Not Go To School
+13
+0.6pp
Not Stated
-518
-7.3pp
Data table
Highest level of schooling for Silverwater (Parramatta - 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 | 53 | 1.7% | 2.2% | 77 | 2.1% | 2.8% | -24 | -0.4pp |
| Year 9 Or Equivalent | 41 | 1.3% | 2.9% | 66 | 1.8% | 3.6% | -25 | -0.5pp |
| Year 10 Or Equivalent | 187 | 6.0% | 10.1% | 206 | 5.6% | 12.3% | -19 | +0.4pp |
| Year 11 Or Equivalent | 74 | 2.4% | 3.7% | 79 | 2.1% | 4.0% | -5 | +0.3pp |
| Year 12 Or Equivalent | 1,274 | 40.7% | 73.9% | 1,238 | 33.7% | 68.2% | +36 | +7.0pp |
| Did Not Go To School | 56 | 1.8% | 1.1% | 43 | 1.2% | 1.2% | +13 | +0.6pp |
| Not Stated | 1,448 | 46.2% | 6.0% | 1,966 | 53.5% | 7.9% | -518 | -7.3pp |
| Total | 3,133 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 3,675 | 100.0% | 100.0% | -542 | 0.0pp |