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 Grenfell, accounting for 35.5% (757 people). This share was higher than Weddin (A) (33.6%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Year 12 or Equivalent, which decreased by 4,326 people and 4 percentage points.
Section overview
Highest level of secondary schooling completed
Grenfell - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises highest level of schooling for Grenfell in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Weddin (A) and change since 2016.
Highest level of secondary schooling completed snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Grenfell, with comparison markers for Weddin (A).
Year 8 Or Below
2021 count
130
% of total
6.1%
Change from 2016
-2.1pp
130
6.1%
-2.1pp
Year 9 Or Equivalent
2021 count
243
% of total
11.4%
Change from 2016
+4.4pp
243
11.4%
+4.4pp
Year 10 Or Equivalent
2021 count
757
% of total
35.5%
Change from 2016
+7.6pp
757
35.5%
+7.6pp
Year 11 Or Equivalent
2021 count
128
% of total
6.0%
Change from 2016
-0.2pp
128
6.0%
-0.2pp
Year 12 Or Equivalent
2021 count
688
% of total
32.2%
Change from 2016
-4.0pp
688
32.2%
-4.0pp
Did Not Go To School
2021 count
7
% of total
0.3%
Change from 2016
-1.4pp
7
0.3%
-1.4pp
Not Stated
2021 count
182
% of total
8.5%
Change from 2016
-4.3pp
182
8.5%
-4.3pp
Chart view
Highest level of secondary schooling completed change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Year 8 Or Below
-1,004
-2.1pp
Year 9 Or Equivalent
-720
+4.4pp
Year 10 Or Equivalent
-3,099
+7.6pp
Year 11 Or Equivalent
-727
-0.2pp
Year 12 Or Equivalent
-4,326
-4.0pp
Did Not Go To School
-232
-1.4pp
Not Stated
-1,592
-4.3pp
Data table
Highest level of schooling for Grenfell. Highest level of secondary schooling completed. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Weddin (A).
| Category | 2021 | 2016 | Change | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | % | Weddin (A)% | Count | % | Weddin (A)% | Count | pp | |
| Year 8 Or Below | 130 | 6.1% | 5.2% | 1,134 | 8.2% | 7.4% | -1,004 | -2.1pp |
| Year 9 Or Equivalent | 243 | 11.4% | 10.5% | 963 | 7.0% | 10.4% | -720 | +4.4pp |
| Year 10 Or Equivalent | 757 | 35.5% | 33.6% | 3,856 | 27.9% | 32.3% | -3,099 | +7.6pp |
| Year 11 Or Equivalent | 128 | 6.0% | 6.6% | 855 | 6.2% | 5.9% | -727 | -0.2pp |
| Year 12 Or Equivalent | 688 | 32.2% | 35.1% | 5,014 | 36.2% | 31.2% | -4,326 | -4.0pp |
| Did Not Go To School | 7 | 0.3% | 0.3% | 239 | 1.7% | 0.2% | -232 | -1.4pp |
| Not Stated | 182 | 8.5% | 8.7% | 1,774 | 12.8% | 12.6% | -1,592 | -4.3pp |
| Total | 2,135 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 13,835 | 100.0% | 100.0% | -11,700 | 0.0pp |