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 Uralla (A), accounting for 43.9% (2,159 people). This share was higher than Regional NSW (43%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Year 12 or Equivalent, which increased by 222 people and 4.3 percentage points.
Section overview
Highest level of secondary schooling completed
Uralla (A) - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises highest level of schooling for Uralla (A) in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Regional NSW and change since 2016.
Highest level of secondary schooling completed snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Uralla (A), with comparison markers for Regional NSW.
Year 8 Or Below
2021 count
255
% of total
5.2%
Change from 2016
-0.9pp
255
5.2%
-0.9pp
Year 9 Or Equivalent
2021 count
391
% of total
8.0%
Change from 2016
-0.2pp
391
8.0%
-0.2pp
Year 10 Or Equivalent
2021 count
1,425
% of total
29.0%
Change from 2016
-0.6pp
1,425
29.0%
-0.6pp
Year 11 Or Equivalent
2021 count
307
% of total
6.2%
Change from 2016
+0.1pp
307
6.2%
+0.1pp
Year 12 Or Equivalent
2021 count
2,159
% of total
43.9%
Change from 2016
+4.3pp
2,159
43.9%
+4.3pp
Did Not Go To School
2021 count
16
% of total
0.3%
Change from 2016
0.0pp
16
0.3%
0.0pp
Not Stated
2021 count
363
% of total
7.4%
Change from 2016
-2.6pp
363
7.4%
-2.6pp
Chart view
Highest level of secondary schooling completed change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Year 8 Or Below
-45
-0.9pp
Year 9 Or Equivalent
-9
-0.2pp
Year 10 Or Equivalent
-24
-0.6pp
Year 11 Or Equivalent
+8
+0.1pp
Year 12 Or Equivalent
+222
+4.3pp
Did Not Go To School
+3
0.0pp
Not Stated
-127
-2.6pp
Data table
Highest level of schooling for Uralla (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 | 255 | 5.2% | 4.5% | 300 | 6.1% | 5.6% | -45 | -0.9pp |
| Year 9 Or Equivalent | 391 | 8.0% | 8.1% | 400 | 8.2% | 9.0% | -9 | -0.2pp |
| Year 10 Or Equivalent | 1,425 | 29.0% | 28.6% | 1,449 | 29.6% | 29.8% | -24 | -0.6pp |
| Year 11 Or Equivalent | 307 | 6.2% | 7.4% | 299 | 6.1% | 7.2% | +8 | +0.1pp |
| Year 12 Or Equivalent | 2,159 | 43.9% | 43.0% | 1,937 | 39.6% | 38.0% | +222 | +4.3pp |
| Did Not Go To School | 16 | 0.3% | 0.4% | 13 | 0.3% | 0.4% | +3 | 0.0pp |
| Not Stated | 363 | 7.4% | 7.9% | 490 | 10.0% | 10.0% | -127 | -2.6pp |
| Total | 4,916 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 4,888 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +28 | 0.0pp |