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 Jordan Springs, accounting for 65% (5,388 people). This share was higher than Penrith (C) (48.2%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Year 12 or Equivalent, which increased by 3,093 people and 4.3 percentage points.
Section overview
Highest level of secondary schooling completed
Jordan Springs - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises highest level of schooling for Jordan Springs 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 Jordan Springs, with comparison markers for Penrith (C).
Year 8 Or Below
2021 count
146
% of total
1.8%
Change from 2016
-0.2pp
146
1.8%
-0.2pp
Year 9 Or Equivalent
2021 count
314
% of total
3.8%
Change from 2016
-0.6pp
314
3.8%
-0.6pp
Year 10 Or Equivalent
2021 count
1,625
% of total
19.6%
Change from 2016
-1.5pp
1,625
19.6%
-1.5pp
Year 11 Or Equivalent
2021 count
506
% of total
6.1%
Change from 2016
-0.5pp
506
6.1%
-0.5pp
Year 12 Or Equivalent
2021 count
5,388
% of total
65.0%
Change from 2016
+4.3pp
5,388
65.0%
+4.3pp
Did Not Go To School
2021 count
34
% of total
0.4%
Change from 2016
-0.1pp
34
0.4%
-0.1pp
Not Stated
2021 count
281
% of total
3.4%
Change from 2016
-1.2pp
281
3.4%
-1.2pp
Chart view
Highest level of secondary schooling completed change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Year 8 Or Below
+70
-0.2pp
Year 9 Or Equivalent
+146
-0.6pp
Year 10 Or Equivalent
+826
-1.5pp
Year 11 Or Equivalent
+258
-0.5pp
Year 12 Or Equivalent
+3,093
+4.3pp
Did Not Go To School
+16
-0.1pp
Not Stated
+107
-1.2pp
Data table
Highest level of schooling for Jordan Springs. 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 | 146 | 1.8% | 3.8% | 76 | 2.0% | 4.6% | +70 | -0.2pp |
| Year 9 Or Equivalent | 314 | 3.8% | 6.7% | 168 | 4.4% | 7.5% | +146 | -0.6pp |
| Year 10 Or Equivalent | 1,625 | 19.6% | 26.6% | 799 | 21.1% | 29.3% | +826 | -1.5pp |
| Year 11 Or Equivalent | 506 | 6.1% | 6.9% | 248 | 6.6% | 6.9% | +258 | -0.5pp |
| Year 12 Or Equivalent | 5,388 | 65.0% | 48.2% | 2,295 | 60.7% | 43.1% | +3,093 | +4.3pp |
| Did Not Go To School | 34 | 0.4% | 0.8% | 18 | 0.5% | 0.6% | +16 | -0.1pp |
| Not Stated | 281 | 3.4% | 7.0% | 174 | 4.6% | 8.0% | +107 | -1.2pp |
| Total | 8,294 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 3,778 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +4,516 | 0.0pp |