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 10 or Equivalent was the most common schooling level among residents aged 15 and over in Berkshire Park, accounting for 16% (309 people). This share was lower than Penrith (C) (26.5%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Year 10 or Equivalent, which decreased by 48 people and 3.1 percentage points.
Section overview
Highest level of secondary schooling completed
Berkshire Park - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises highest level of schooling for Berkshire Park in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Penrith (C) and change since 2016.
Highest level of secondary schooling completed snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Berkshire Park, with comparison markers for Penrith (C).
Year 8 Or Below
2021 count
68
% of total
3.5%
Change from 2016
-0.7pp
68
3.5%
-0.7pp
Year 9 Or Equivalent
2021 count
91
% of total
4.7%
Change from 2016
+0.5pp
91
4.7%
+0.5pp
Year 10 Or Equivalent
2021 count
309
% of total
16.0%
Change from 2016
-3.1pp
309
16.0%
-3.1pp
Year 11 Or Equivalent
2021 count
44
% of total
2.3%
Change from 2016
0.0pp
44
2.3%
0.0pp
Year 12 Or Equivalent
2021 count
259
% of total
13.4%
Change from 2016
+0.1pp
259
13.4%
+0.1pp
Did Not Go To School
2021 count
10
% of total
0.5%
Change from 2016
+0.1pp
10
0.5%
+0.1pp
Not Stated
2021 count
1,154
% of total
59.6%
Change from 2016
+3.1pp
1,154
59.6%
+3.1pp
Chart view
Highest level of secondary schooling completed change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Year 8 Or Below
-11
-0.7pp
Year 9 Or Equivalent
+13
+0.5pp
Year 10 Or Equivalent
-48
-3.1pp
Year 11 Or Equivalent
+1
0.0pp
Year 12 Or Equivalent
+11
+0.1pp
Did Not Go To School
+2
+0.1pp
Not Stated
+100
+3.1pp
Data table
Highest level of schooling for Berkshire Park. Highest level of secondary schooling completed. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Penrith (C).
| Category | 2021 | 2016 | Change | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | % | Penrith (C)% | Count | % | Penrith (C)% | Count | pp | |
| Year 8 Or Below | 68 | 3.5% | 3.7% | 79 | 4.2% | 4.5% | -11 | -0.7pp |
| Year 9 Or Equivalent | 91 | 4.7% | 5.8% | 78 | 4.2% | 6.7% | +13 | +0.5pp |
| Year 10 Or Equivalent | 309 | 16.0% | 26.5% | 357 | 19.1% | 29.3% | -48 | -3.1pp |
| Year 11 Or Equivalent | 44 | 2.3% | 5.9% | 43 | 2.3% | 5.9% | +1 | 0.0pp |
| Year 12 Or Equivalent | 259 | 13.4% | 50.0% | 248 | 13.3% | 44.6% | +11 | +0.1pp |
| Did Not Go To School | 10 | 0.5% | 0.8% | 8 | 0.4% | 0.6% | +2 | +0.1pp |
| Not Stated | 1,154 | 59.6% | 7.3% | 1,054 | 56.5% | 8.3% | +100 | +3.1pp |
| Total | 1,935 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 1,867 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +68 | 0.0pp |