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 Saumarez Ponds, accounting for 59.1% (191 people). This share was higher than Uralla (A) (45.7%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Year 10 or Equivalent, which decreased by 194 people and 13.1 percentage points.
Section overview
Highest level of secondary schooling completed
Saumarez Ponds - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises highest level of schooling for Saumarez Ponds in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Uralla (A) and change since 2016.
Highest level of secondary schooling completed snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Saumarez Ponds, with comparison markers for Uralla (A).
Year 8 Or Below
2021 count
14
% of total
4.3%
Change from 2016
+1.7pp
14
4.3%
+1.7pp
Year 9 Or Equivalent
2021 count
11
% of total
3.4%
Change from 2016
-2.2pp
11
3.4%
-2.2pp
Year 10 Or Equivalent
2021 count
78
% of total
24.1%
Change from 2016
-13.1pp
78
24.1%
-13.1pp
Year 11 Or Equivalent
2021 count
9
% of total
2.8%
Change from 2016
-5.1pp
9
2.8%
-5.1pp
Year 12 Or Equivalent
2021 count
191
% of total
59.1%
Change from 2016
+17.7pp
191
59.1%
+17.7pp
Did Not Go To School
2021 count
0
% of total
0.0%
Change from 2016
0.0pp
0
0.0%
0.0pp
Not Stated
2021 count
20
% of total
6.2%
Change from 2016
+0.9pp
20
6.2%
+0.9pp
Chart view
Highest level of secondary schooling completed change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Year 8 Or Below
-5
+1.7pp
Year 9 Or Equivalent
-30
-2.2pp
Year 10 Or Equivalent
-194
-13.1pp
Year 11 Or Equivalent
-49
-5.1pp
Year 12 Or Equivalent
-112
+17.7pp
Did Not Go To School
0
0.0pp
Not Stated
-19
+0.9pp
Data table
Highest level of schooling for Saumarez Ponds. Highest level of secondary schooling completed. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Uralla (A).
| Category | 2021 | 2016 | Change | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | % | Uralla (A)% | Count | % | Uralla (A)% | Count | pp | |
| Year 8 Or Below | 14 | 4.3% | 5.0% | 19 | 2.6% | 6.1% | -5 | +1.7pp |
| Year 9 Or Equivalent | 11 | 3.4% | 6.6% | 41 | 5.6% | 7.4% | -30 | -2.2pp |
| Year 10 Or Equivalent | 78 | 24.1% | 29.0% | 272 | 37.2% | 29.9% | -194 | -13.1pp |
| Year 11 Or Equivalent | 9 | 2.8% | 5.7% | 58 | 7.9% | 5.3% | -49 | -5.1pp |
| Year 12 Or Equivalent | 191 | 59.1% | 45.7% | 303 | 41.4% | 41.0% | -112 | +17.7pp |
| Did Not Go To School | 0 | 0.0% | 0.3% | 0 | 0.0% | 0.3% | 0 | 0.0pp |
| Not Stated | 20 | 6.2% | 7.6% | 39 | 5.3% | 10.1% | -19 | +0.9pp |
| Total | 323 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 732 | 100.0% | 100.0% | -409 | 0.0pp |