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.
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Key insight
In 2021, Year 12 or Equivalent was the most common schooling level among residents aged 15 and over in Claremont Meadows, accounting for 58.3% (2,161 people). This share was higher than Penrith (C) (50%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Year 12 or Equivalent, which increased by 2,152 people, while its share fell by 16.7 percentage points.
Section overview
Highest level of secondary schooling completed
Claremont Meadows - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises highest level of schooling for Claremont Meadows in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Penrith (C) and change since 2016.
Chart view
Highest level of secondary schooling completed snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Claremont Meadows, with comparison markers for Penrith (C).
Year 8 Or Below
2021 count
83
% of total
2.2%
Change from 2016
+2.2pp
83
2.2%
+2.2pp
Year 9 Or Equivalent
2021 count
156
% of total
4.2%
Change from 2016
+4.2pp
156
4.2%
+4.2pp
Year 10 Or Equivalent
2021 count
921
% of total
24.9%
Change from 2016
+24.9pp
921
24.9%
+24.9pp
Year 11 Or Equivalent
2021 count
208
% of total
5.6%
Change from 2016
-19.4pp
208
5.6%
-19.4pp
Year 12 Or Equivalent
2021 count
2,161
% of total
58.3%
Change from 2016
-16.7pp
2,161
58.3%
-16.7pp
Did Not Go To School
2021 count
27
% of total
0.7%
Change from 2016
+0.7pp
27
0.7%
+0.7pp
Not Stated
2021 count
149
% of total
4.0%
Change from 2016
+4.0pp
149
4.0%
+4.0pp
Highest level of secondary schooling completed change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Year 8 Or Below
+83
+2.2pp
Year 9 Or Equivalent
+156
+4.2pp
Year 10 Or Equivalent
+921
+24.9pp
Year 11 Or Equivalent
+205
-19.4pp
Year 12 Or Equivalent
+2,152
-16.7pp
Did Not Go To School
+27
+0.7pp
Not Stated
+149
+4.0pp
Data table
Highest level of schooling for Claremont Meadows. 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 | 83 | 2.2% | 3.7% | 0 | 0.0% | 4.5% | +83 | +2.2pp |
| Year 9 Or Equivalent | 156 | 4.2% | 5.8% | 0 | 0.0% | 6.7% | +156 | +4.2pp |
| Year 10 Or Equivalent | 921 | 24.9% | 26.5% | 0 | 0.0% | 29.3% | +921 | +24.9pp |
| Year 11 Or Equivalent | 208 | 5.6% | 5.9% | 3 | 25.0% | 5.9% | +205 | -19.4pp |
| Year 12 Or Equivalent | 2,161 | 58.3% | 50.0% | 9 | 75.0% | 44.6% | +2,152 | -16.7pp |
| Did Not Go To School | 27 | 0.7% | 0.8% | 0 | 0.0% | 0.6% | +27 | +0.7pp |
| Not Stated | 149 | 4.0% | 7.3% | 0 | 0.0% | 8.3% | +149 | +4.0pp |
| Total | 3,705 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 12 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +3,693 | 0.0pp |