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 Caddens, accounting for 63.7% (1,615 people). This share was higher than Penrith (C) (48.2%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Year 12 or Equivalent, which increased by 955 people and 4.3 percentage points.
Section overview
Highest level of secondary schooling completed
Caddens - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises highest level of schooling for Caddens 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 Caddens, with comparison markers for Penrith (C).
Year 8 Or Below
2021 count
57
% of total
2.2%
Change from 2016
-2.9pp
57
2.2%
-2.9pp
Year 9 Or Equivalent
2021 count
108
% of total
4.3%
Change from 2016
+0.2pp
108
4.3%
+0.2pp
Year 10 Or Equivalent
2021 count
415
% of total
16.4%
Change from 2016
-3.3pp
415
16.4%
-3.3pp
Year 11 Or Equivalent
2021 count
121
% of total
4.8%
Change from 2016
+0.4pp
121
4.8%
+0.4pp
Year 12 Or Equivalent
2021 count
1,615
% of total
63.7%
Change from 2016
+4.3pp
1,615
63.7%
+4.3pp
Did Not Go To School
2021 count
11
% of total
0.4%
Change from 2016
0.0pp
11
0.4%
0.0pp
Not Stated
2021 count
210
% of total
8.3%
Change from 2016
+1.5pp
210
8.3%
+1.5pp
Chart view
Highest level of secondary schooling completed change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Year 8 Or Below
0
-2.9pp
Year 9 Or Equivalent
+62
+0.2pp
Year 10 Or Equivalent
+196
-3.3pp
Year 11 Or Equivalent
+72
+0.4pp
Year 12 Or Equivalent
+955
+4.3pp
Did Not Go To School
+7
0.0pp
Not Stated
+134
+1.5pp
Data table
Highest level of schooling for Caddens. 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 | 57 | 2.2% | 3.8% | 57 | 5.1% | 4.6% | 0 | -2.9pp |
| Year 9 Or Equivalent | 108 | 4.3% | 6.7% | 46 | 4.1% | 7.5% | +62 | +0.2pp |
| Year 10 Or Equivalent | 415 | 16.4% | 26.6% | 219 | 19.7% | 29.3% | +196 | -3.3pp |
| Year 11 Or Equivalent | 121 | 4.8% | 6.9% | 49 | 4.4% | 6.9% | +72 | +0.4pp |
| Year 12 Or Equivalent | 1,615 | 63.7% | 48.2% | 660 | 59.4% | 43.1% | +955 | +4.3pp |
| Did Not Go To School | 11 | 0.4% | 0.8% | 4 | 0.4% | 0.6% | +7 | 0.0pp |
| Not Stated | 210 | 8.3% | 7.0% | 76 | 6.8% | 8.0% | +134 | +1.5pp |
| Total | 2,537 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 1,111 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +1,426 | 0.0pp |