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 Wallacia (part), accounting for 38.5% (505 people). This share was lower than Penrith (C) (50%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Year 12 or Equivalent, which increased by 495 people and 10.7 percentage points.
Section overview
Highest level of secondary schooling completed
Wallacia (part) - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises highest level of schooling for Wallacia (part) 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 Wallacia (part), with comparison markers for Penrith (C).
Year 8 Or Below
2021 count
61
% of total
4.7%
Change from 2016
-14.7pp
61
4.7%
-14.7pp
Year 9 Or Equivalent
2021 count
107
% of total
8.2%
Change from 2016
-5.7pp
107
8.2%
-5.7pp
Year 10 Or Equivalent
2021 count
459
% of total
35.0%
Change from 2016
+4.4pp
459
35.0%
+4.4pp
Year 11 Or Equivalent
2021 count
83
% of total
6.3%
Change from 2016
-2.0pp
83
6.3%
-2.0pp
Year 12 Or Equivalent
2021 count
505
% of total
38.5%
Change from 2016
+10.7pp
505
38.5%
+10.7pp
Did Not Go To School
2021 count
10
% of total
0.8%
Change from 2016
+0.8pp
10
0.8%
+0.8pp
Not Stated
2021 count
86
% of total
6.6%
Change from 2016
+6.6pp
86
6.6%
+6.6pp
Chart view
Highest level of secondary schooling completed change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Year 8 Or Below
+54
-14.7pp
Year 9 Or Equivalent
+102
-5.7pp
Year 10 Or Equivalent
+448
+4.4pp
Year 11 Or Equivalent
+80
-2.0pp
Year 12 Or Equivalent
+495
+10.7pp
Did Not Go To School
+10
+0.8pp
Not Stated
+86
+6.6pp
Data table
Highest level of schooling for Wallacia (part). 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 | 61 | 4.7% | 3.7% | 7 | 19.4% | 4.5% | +54 | -14.7pp |
| Year 9 Or Equivalent | 107 | 8.2% | 5.8% | 5 | 13.9% | 6.7% | +102 | -5.7pp |
| Year 10 Or Equivalent | 459 | 35.0% | 26.5% | 11 | 30.6% | 29.3% | +448 | +4.4pp |
| Year 11 Or Equivalent | 83 | 6.3% | 5.9% | 3 | 8.3% | 5.9% | +80 | -2.0pp |
| Year 12 Or Equivalent | 505 | 38.5% | 50.0% | 10 | 27.8% | 44.6% | +495 | +10.7pp |
| Did Not Go To School | 10 | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0 | 0.0% | 0.6% | +10 | +0.8pp |
| Not Stated | 86 | 6.6% | 7.3% | 0 | 0.0% | 8.3% | +86 | +6.6pp |
| Total | 1,311 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 36 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +1,275 | 0.0pp |