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 Cumborah, accounting for 32.8% (60 people). This share was higher than Walgett (A) (22.7%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Year 10 or Equivalent, which increased by 14 people and 11.2 percentage points.
Section overview
Highest level of secondary schooling completed
Cumborah - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises highest level of schooling for Cumborah 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 Cumborah, with comparison markers for Walgett (A).
Year 8 Or Below
2021 count
18
% of total
9.8%
Change from 2016
+3.7pp
18
9.8%
+3.7pp
Year 9 Or Equivalent
2021 count
26
% of total
14.2%
Change from 2016
+3.4pp
26
14.2%
+3.4pp
Year 10 Or Equivalent
2021 count
60
% of total
32.8%
Change from 2016
+11.2pp
60
32.8%
+11.2pp
Year 11 Or Equivalent
2021 count
15
% of total
8.2%
Change from 2016
+2.6pp
15
8.2%
+2.6pp
Year 12 Or Equivalent
2021 count
48
% of total
26.2%
Change from 2016
+2.3pp
48
26.2%
+2.3pp
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
16
% of total
8.7%
Change from 2016
-23.2pp
16
8.7%
-23.2pp
Chart view
Highest level of secondary schooling completed change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Year 8 Or Below
+5
+3.7pp
Year 9 Or Equivalent
+3
+3.4pp
Year 10 Or Equivalent
+14
+11.2pp
Year 11 Or Equivalent
+3
+2.6pp
Year 12 Or Equivalent
-3
+2.3pp
Did Not Go To School
0
0.0pp
Not Stated
-52
-23.2pp
Data table
Highest level of schooling for Cumborah. 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 | 18 | 9.8% | 6.1% | 13 | 6.1% | 9.1% | +5 | +3.7pp |
| Year 9 Or Equivalent | 26 | 14.2% | 8.7% | 23 | 10.8% | 10.4% | +3 | +3.4pp |
| Year 10 Or Equivalent | 60 | 32.8% | 22.7% | 46 | 21.6% | 27.0% | +14 | +11.2pp |
| Year 11 Or Equivalent | 15 | 8.2% | 5.7% | 12 | 5.6% | 7.7% | +3 | +2.6pp |
| Year 12 Or Equivalent | 48 | 26.2% | 29.4% | 51 | 23.9% | 29.1% | -3 | +2.3pp |
| Did Not Go To School | 0 | 0.0% | 0.8% | 0 | 0.0% | 1.1% | 0 | 0.0pp |
| Not Stated | 16 | 8.7% | 26.6% | 68 | 31.9% | 15.7% | -52 | -23.2pp |
| Total | 183 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 213 | 100.0% | 100.0% | -30 | 0.0pp |