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 10 or Equivalent was the most common schooling level among residents aged 15 and over in Temora (A), accounting for 35.9% (1,710 people). This share was higher than Regional NSW (28.7%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Year 12 or Equivalent, which increased by 264 people and 5.3 percentage points.
Section overview
Highest level of secondary schooling completed
Temora (A) - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises highest level of schooling for Temora (A) in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Regional NSW and change since 2016.
Chart view
Highest level of secondary schooling completed snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Temora (A), with comparison markers for Regional NSW.
Year 8 Or Below
2021 count
248
% of total
5.2%
Change from 2016
-2.1pp
248
5.2%
-2.1pp
Year 9 Or Equivalent
2021 count
480
% of total
10.1%
Change from 2016
-0.9pp
480
10.1%
-0.9pp
Year 10 Or Equivalent
2021 count
1,710
% of total
35.9%
Change from 2016
-0.9pp
1,710
35.9%
-0.9pp
Year 11 Or Equivalent
2021 count
311
% of total
6.5%
Change from 2016
+0.4pp
311
6.5%
+0.4pp
Year 12 Or Equivalent
2021 count
1,636
% of total
34.4%
Change from 2016
+5.3pp
1,636
34.4%
+5.3pp
Did Not Go To School
2021 count
18
% of total
0.4%
Change from 2016
+0.1pp
18
0.4%
+0.1pp
Not Stated
2021 count
355
% of total
7.5%
Change from 2016
-1.8pp
355
7.5%
-1.8pp
Highest level of secondary schooling completed change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Year 8 Or Below
-98
-2.1pp
Year 9 Or Equivalent
-41
-0.9pp
Year 10 Or Equivalent
-26
-0.9pp
Year 11 Or Equivalent
+23
+0.4pp
Year 12 Or Equivalent
+264
+5.3pp
Did Not Go To School
+2
+0.1pp
Not Stated
-85
-1.8pp
Data table
Highest level of schooling for Temora (A). Highest level of secondary schooling completed. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Regional NSW.
| Category | 2021 | 2016 | Change | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | % | Regional NSW% | Count | % | Regional NSW% | Count | pp | |
| Year 8 Or Below | 248 | 5.2% | 4.3% | 346 | 7.3% | 5.4% | -98 | -2.1pp |
| Year 9 Or Equivalent | 480 | 10.1% | 7.3% | 521 | 11.0% | 8.3% | -41 | -0.9pp |
| Year 10 Or Equivalent | 1,710 | 35.9% | 28.7% | 1,736 | 36.8% | 29.9% | -26 | -0.9pp |
| Year 11 Or Equivalent | 311 | 6.5% | 6.7% | 288 | 6.1% | 6.4% | +23 | +0.4pp |
| Year 12 Or Equivalent | 1,636 | 34.4% | 44.5% | 1,372 | 29.1% | 39.2% | +264 | +5.3pp |
| Did Not Go To School | 18 | 0.4% | 0.5% | 16 | 0.3% | 0.4% | +2 | +0.1pp |
| Not Stated | 355 | 7.5% | 8.1% | 440 | 9.3% | 10.2% | -85 | -1.8pp |
| Total | 4,758 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 4,719 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +39 | 0.0pp |