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 North St Marys, accounting for 33.8% (1,096 people). This share was lower than Penrith (C) (48.2%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Year 12 or Equivalent, which increased by 144 people and 2.8 percentage points.
Section overview
Highest level of secondary schooling completed
North St Marys - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises highest level of schooling for North St Marys 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 North St Marys, with comparison markers for Penrith (C).
Year 8 Or Below
2021 count
186
% of total
5.7%
Change from 2016
-1.8pp
186
5.7%
-1.8pp
Year 9 Or Equivalent
2021 count
294
% of total
9.1%
Change from 2016
-2.1pp
294
9.1%
-2.1pp
Year 10 Or Equivalent
2021 count
921
% of total
28.4%
Change from 2016
-1.3pp
921
28.4%
-1.3pp
Year 11 Or Equivalent
2021 count
232
% of total
7.2%
Change from 2016
0.0pp
232
7.2%
0.0pp
Year 12 Or Equivalent
2021 count
1,096
% of total
33.8%
Change from 2016
+2.8pp
1,096
33.8%
+2.8pp
Did Not Go To School
2021 count
31
% of total
1.0%
Change from 2016
-0.5pp
31
1.0%
-0.5pp
Not Stated
2021 count
483
% of total
14.9%
Change from 2016
+3.1pp
483
14.9%
+3.1pp
Chart view
Highest level of secondary schooling completed change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Year 8 Or Below
-46
-1.8pp
Year 9 Or Equivalent
-51
-2.1pp
Year 10 Or Equivalent
+7
-1.3pp
Year 11 Or Equivalent
+12
0.0pp
Year 12 Or Equivalent
+144
+2.8pp
Did Not Go To School
-16
-0.5pp
Not Stated
+119
+3.1pp
Data table
Highest level of schooling for North St Marys. 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 | 186 | 5.7% | 3.8% | 232 | 7.5% | 4.6% | -46 | -1.8pp |
| Year 9 Or Equivalent | 294 | 9.1% | 6.7% | 345 | 11.2% | 7.5% | -51 | -2.1pp |
| Year 10 Or Equivalent | 921 | 28.4% | 26.6% | 914 | 29.7% | 29.3% | +7 | -1.3pp |
| Year 11 Or Equivalent | 232 | 7.2% | 6.9% | 220 | 7.2% | 6.9% | +12 | 0.0pp |
| Year 12 Or Equivalent | 1,096 | 33.8% | 48.2% | 952 | 31.0% | 43.1% | +144 | +2.8pp |
| Did Not Go To School | 31 | 1.0% | 0.8% | 47 | 1.5% | 0.6% | -16 | -0.5pp |
| Not Stated | 483 | 14.9% | 7.0% | 364 | 11.8% | 8.0% | +119 | +3.1pp |
| Total | 3,243 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 3,074 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +169 | 0.0pp |