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 Werrington, accounting for 54.4% (2,231 people). This share was higher than Penrith (C) (48.2%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Year 12 or Equivalent, which increased by 774 people and 8.8 percentage points.
Section overview
Highest level of secondary schooling completed
Werrington - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises highest level of schooling for Werrington 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 Werrington, with comparison markers for Penrith (C).
Year 8 Or Below
2021 count
138
% of total
3.4%
Change from 2016
-1.4pp
138
3.4%
-1.4pp
Year 9 Or Equivalent
2021 count
241
% of total
5.9%
Change from 2016
-1.7pp
241
5.9%
-1.7pp
Year 10 Or Equivalent
2021 count
914
% of total
22.3%
Change from 2016
-4.6pp
914
22.3%
-4.6pp
Year 11 Or Equivalent
2021 count
238
% of total
5.8%
Change from 2016
-0.5pp
238
5.8%
-0.5pp
Year 12 Or Equivalent
2021 count
2,231
% of total
54.4%
Change from 2016
+8.8pp
2,231
54.4%
+8.8pp
Did Not Go To School
2021 count
57
% of total
1.4%
Change from 2016
+0.7pp
57
1.4%
+0.7pp
Not Stated
2021 count
285
% of total
6.9%
Change from 2016
-1.3pp
285
6.9%
-1.3pp
Chart view
Highest level of secondary schooling completed change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Year 8 Or Below
-15
-1.4pp
Year 9 Or Equivalent
-2
-1.7pp
Year 10 Or Equivalent
+54
-4.6pp
Year 11 Or Equivalent
+37
-0.5pp
Year 12 Or Equivalent
+774
+8.8pp
Did Not Go To School
+36
+0.7pp
Not Stated
+22
-1.3pp
Data table
Highest level of schooling for Werrington. 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 | 138 | 3.4% | 3.8% | 153 | 4.8% | 4.6% | -15 | -1.4pp |
| Year 9 Or Equivalent | 241 | 5.9% | 6.7% | 243 | 7.6% | 7.5% | -2 | -1.7pp |
| Year 10 Or Equivalent | 914 | 22.3% | 26.6% | 860 | 26.9% | 29.3% | +54 | -4.6pp |
| Year 11 Or Equivalent | 238 | 5.8% | 6.9% | 201 | 6.3% | 6.9% | +37 | -0.5pp |
| Year 12 Or Equivalent | 2,231 | 54.4% | 48.2% | 1,457 | 45.6% | 43.1% | +774 | +8.8pp |
| Did Not Go To School | 57 | 1.4% | 0.8% | 21 | 0.7% | 0.6% | +36 | +0.7pp |
| Not Stated | 285 | 6.9% | 7.0% | 263 | 8.2% | 8.0% | +22 | -1.3pp |
| Total | 4,104 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 3,198 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +906 | 0.0pp |