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 Mulgoa, accounting for 45.7% (757 people). This share was lower than Penrith (C) (48.2%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Year 12 or Equivalent, which increased by 113 people and 3.4 percentage points.
Section overview
Highest level of secondary schooling completed
Mulgoa - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises highest level of schooling for Mulgoa 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 Mulgoa, with comparison markers for Penrith (C).
Year 8 Or Below
2021 count
66
% of total
4.0%
Change from 2016
-1.0pp
66
4.0%
-1.0pp
Year 9 Or Equivalent
2021 count
149
% of total
9.0%
Change from 2016
+0.3pp
149
9.0%
+0.3pp
Year 10 Or Equivalent
2021 count
495
% of total
29.9%
Change from 2016
+1.2pp
495
29.9%
+1.2pp
Year 11 Or Equivalent
2021 count
114
% of total
6.9%
Change from 2016
+0.9pp
114
6.9%
+0.9pp
Year 12 Or Equivalent
2021 count
757
% of total
45.7%
Change from 2016
+3.4pp
757
45.7%
+3.4pp
Did Not Go To School
2021 count
3
% of total
0.2%
Change from 2016
-0.5pp
3
0.2%
-0.5pp
Not Stated
2021 count
72
% of total
4.3%
Change from 2016
-4.2pp
72
4.3%
-4.2pp
Chart view
Highest level of secondary schooling completed change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Year 8 Or Below
-10
-1.0pp
Year 9 Or Equivalent
+16
+0.3pp
Year 10 Or Equivalent
+58
+1.2pp
Year 11 Or Equivalent
+22
+0.9pp
Year 12 Or Equivalent
+113
+3.4pp
Did Not Go To School
-7
-0.5pp
Not Stated
-57
-4.2pp
Data table
Highest level of schooling for Mulgoa. 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 | 66 | 4.0% | 3.8% | 76 | 5.0% | 4.6% | -10 | -1.0pp |
| Year 9 Or Equivalent | 149 | 9.0% | 6.7% | 133 | 8.7% | 7.5% | +16 | +0.3pp |
| Year 10 Or Equivalent | 495 | 29.9% | 26.6% | 437 | 28.7% | 29.3% | +58 | +1.2pp |
| Year 11 Or Equivalent | 114 | 6.9% | 6.9% | 92 | 6.0% | 6.9% | +22 | +0.9pp |
| Year 12 Or Equivalent | 757 | 45.7% | 48.2% | 644 | 42.3% | 43.1% | +113 | +3.4pp |
| Did Not Go To School | 3 | 0.2% | 0.8% | 10 | 0.7% | 0.6% | -7 | -0.5pp |
| Not Stated | 72 | 4.3% | 7.0% | 129 | 8.5% | 8.0% | -57 | -4.2pp |
| Total | 1,656 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 1,521 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +135 | 0.0pp |