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 Rendelsham, accounting for 44.1% (78 people). This share was higher than Wattle Range (DC) (36.9%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Year 12 or Equivalent, which decreased by 523 people, while its share rose by 8.3 percentage points.
Section overview
Highest level of secondary schooling completed
Rendelsham - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises highest level of schooling for Rendelsham in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Wattle Range (DC) and change since 2016.
Chart view
Highest level of secondary schooling completed snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Rendelsham, with comparison markers for Wattle Range (DC).
Year 8 Or Below
2021 count
9
% of total
5.1%
Change from 2016
-3.4pp
9
5.1%
-3.4pp
Year 9 Or Equivalent
2021 count
9
% of total
5.1%
Change from 2016
-1.7pp
9
5.1%
-1.7pp
Year 10 Or Equivalent
2021 count
40
% of total
22.6%
Change from 2016
+4.0pp
40
22.6%
+4.0pp
Year 11 Or Equivalent
2021 count
36
% of total
20.3%
Change from 2016
-3.3pp
36
20.3%
-3.3pp
Year 12 Or Equivalent
2021 count
78
% of total
44.1%
Change from 2016
+8.3pp
78
44.1%
+8.3pp
Did Not Go To School
2021 count
0
% of total
0.0%
Change from 2016
-0.2pp
0
0.0%
-0.2pp
Not Stated
2021 count
5
% of total
2.8%
Change from 2016
-3.7pp
5
2.8%
-3.7pp
Highest level of secondary schooling completed change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Year 8 Or Below
-134
-3.4pp
Year 9 Or Equivalent
-105
-1.7pp
Year 10 Or Equivalent
-273
+4.0pp
Year 11 Or Equivalent
-360
-3.3pp
Year 12 Or Equivalent
-523
+8.3pp
Did Not Go To School
-4
-0.2pp
Not Stated
-105
-3.7pp
Data table
Highest level of schooling for Rendelsham. Highest level of secondary schooling completed. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Wattle Range (DC).
| Category | 2021 | 2016 | Change | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | % | Wattle Range (DC)% | Count | % | Wattle Range (DC)% | Count | pp | |
| Year 8 Or Below | 9 | 5.1% | 6.2% | 143 | 8.5% | 8.1% | -134 | -3.4pp |
| Year 9 Or Equivalent | 9 | 5.1% | 6.1% | 114 | 6.8% | 6.7% | -105 | -1.7pp |
| Year 10 Or Equivalent | 40 | 22.6% | 19.8% | 313 | 18.6% | 20.6% | -273 | +4.0pp |
| Year 11 Or Equivalent | 36 | 20.3% | 21.5% | 396 | 23.6% | 22.2% | -360 | -3.3pp |
| Year 12 Or Equivalent | 78 | 44.1% | 36.9% | 601 | 35.8% | 32.7% | -523 | +8.3pp |
| Did Not Go To School | 0 | 0.0% | 0.5% | 4 | 0.2% | 0.3% | -4 | -0.2pp |
| Not Stated | 5 | 2.8% | 9.0% | 110 | 6.5% | 9.4% | -105 | -3.7pp |
| Total | 177 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 1,681 | 100.0% | 100.0% | -1,504 | 0.0pp |