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 Collarenebri (part), accounting for 26.7% (132 people). This share was lower than Walgett (A) (29.9%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Year 8 or Below, which decreased by 46 people and 9.3 percentage points.
Section overview
Highest level of secondary schooling completed
Collarenebri (part) - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises highest level of schooling for Collarenebri (part) in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Walgett (A) and change since 2016.
Highest level of secondary schooling completed snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Collarenebri (part), with comparison markers for Walgett (A).
Year 8 Or Below
2021 count
31
% of total
6.3%
Change from 2016
-9.3pp
31
6.3%
-9.3pp
Year 9 Or Equivalent
2021 count
47
% of total
9.5%
Change from 2016
-3.0pp
47
9.5%
-3.0pp
Year 10 Or Equivalent
2021 count
117
% of total
23.7%
Change from 2016
-5.0pp
117
23.7%
-5.0pp
Year 11 Or Equivalent
2021 count
25
% of total
5.1%
Change from 2016
-2.0pp
25
5.1%
-2.0pp
Year 12 Or Equivalent
2021 count
132
% of total
26.7%
Change from 2016
+1.2pp
132
26.7%
+1.2pp
Did Not Go To School
2021 count
10
% of total
2.0%
Change from 2016
+0.8pp
10
2.0%
+0.8pp
Not Stated
2021 count
132
% of total
26.7%
Change from 2016
+17.2pp
132
26.7%
+17.2pp
Chart view
Highest level of secondary schooling completed change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Year 8 Or Below
-46
-9.3pp
Year 9 Or Equivalent
-15
-3.0pp
Year 10 Or Equivalent
-25
-5.0pp
Year 11 Or Equivalent
-10
-2.0pp
Year 12 Or Equivalent
+6
+1.2pp
Did Not Go To School
+4
+0.8pp
Not Stated
+85
+17.2pp
Data table
Highest level of schooling for Collarenebri (part). Highest level of secondary schooling completed. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Walgett (A).
| Category | 2021 | 2016 | Change | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | % | Walgett (A)% | Count | % | Walgett (A)% | Count | pp | |
| Year 8 Or Below | 31 | 6.3% | 6.1% | 77 | 15.6% | 9.1% | -46 | -9.3pp |
| Year 9 Or Equivalent | 47 | 9.5% | 8.3% | 62 | 12.5% | 10.2% | -15 | -3.0pp |
| Year 10 Or Equivalent | 117 | 23.7% | 22.4% | 142 | 28.7% | 26.9% | -25 | -5.0pp |
| Year 11 Or Equivalent | 25 | 5.1% | 5.2% | 35 | 7.1% | 7.2% | -10 | -2.0pp |
| Year 12 Or Equivalent | 132 | 26.7% | 29.9% | 126 | 25.5% | 29.6% | +6 | +1.2pp |
| Did Not Go To School | 10 | 2.0% | 0.8% | 6 | 1.2% | 1.1% | +4 | +0.8pp |
| Not Stated | 132 | 26.7% | 27.3% | 47 | 9.5% | 15.9% | +85 | +17.2pp |
| Total | 494 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 495 | 100.0% | 100.0% | -1 | 0.0pp |