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 Cambridge Park, accounting for 39.9% (2,200 people). This share was lower than Penrith (C) (48.2%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Year 12 or Equivalent, which increased by 277 people and 3.7 percentage points.
Section overview
Highest level of secondary schooling completed
Cambridge Park - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises highest level of schooling for Cambridge 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 Cambridge Park, with comparison markers for Penrith (C).
Year 8 Or Below
2021 count
260
% of total
4.7%
Change from 2016
-1.1pp
260
4.7%
-1.1pp
Year 9 Or Equivalent
2021 count
485
% of total
8.8%
Change from 2016
-0.8pp
485
8.8%
-0.8pp
Year 10 Or Equivalent
2021 count
1,661
% of total
30.1%
Change from 2016
-1.9pp
1,661
30.1%
-1.9pp
Year 11 Or Equivalent
2021 count
437
% of total
7.9%
Change from 2016
+0.1pp
437
7.9%
+0.1pp
Year 12 Or Equivalent
2021 count
2,200
% of total
39.9%
Change from 2016
+3.7pp
2,200
39.9%
+3.7pp
Did Not Go To School
2021 count
48
% of total
0.9%
Change from 2016
+0.4pp
48
0.9%
+0.4pp
Not Stated
2021 count
427
% of total
7.7%
Change from 2016
-0.3pp
427
7.7%
-0.3pp
Chart view
Highest level of secondary schooling completed change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Year 8 Or Below
-50
-1.1pp
Year 9 Or Equivalent
-27
-0.8pp
Year 10 Or Equivalent
-41
-1.9pp
Year 11 Or Equivalent
+21
+0.1pp
Year 12 Or Equivalent
+277
+3.7pp
Did Not Go To School
+22
+0.4pp
Not Stated
0
-0.3pp
Data table
Highest level of schooling for Cambridge 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 | 260 | 4.7% | 3.8% | 310 | 5.8% | 4.6% | -50 | -1.1pp |
| Year 9 Or Equivalent | 485 | 8.8% | 6.7% | 512 | 9.6% | 7.5% | -27 | -0.8pp |
| Year 10 Or Equivalent | 1,661 | 30.1% | 26.6% | 1,702 | 32.0% | 29.3% | -41 | -1.9pp |
| Year 11 Or Equivalent | 437 | 7.9% | 6.9% | 416 | 7.8% | 6.9% | +21 | +0.1pp |
| Year 12 Or Equivalent | 2,200 | 39.9% | 48.2% | 1,923 | 36.2% | 43.1% | +277 | +3.7pp |
| Did Not Go To School | 48 | 0.9% | 0.8% | 26 | 0.5% | 0.6% | +22 | +0.4pp |
| Not Stated | 427 | 7.7% | 7.0% | 427 | 8.0% | 8.0% | 0 | -0.3pp |
| Total | 5,518 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 5,316 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +202 | 0.0pp |