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 Wentworth (A), accounting for 34.4% (1,989 people). This share was lower than Regional NSW (44.5%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Year 12 or Equivalent, which increased by 421 people and 4.8 percentage points.
Section overview
Highest level of secondary schooling completed
Wentworth (A) - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises highest level of schooling for Wentworth (A) in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Regional NSW and change since 2016.
Highest level of secondary schooling completed snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Wentworth (A), with comparison markers for Regional NSW.
Year 8 Or Below
2021 count
355
% of total
6.1%
Change from 2016
-2.2pp
355
6.1%
-2.2pp
Year 9 Or Equivalent
2021 count
477
% of total
8.2%
Change from 2016
-1.4pp
477
8.2%
-1.4pp
Year 10 Or Equivalent
2021 count
1,302
% of total
22.5%
Change from 2016
-0.5pp
1,302
22.5%
-0.5pp
Year 11 Or Equivalent
2021 count
838
% of total
14.5%
Change from 2016
-0.2pp
838
14.5%
-0.2pp
Year 12 Or Equivalent
2021 count
1,989
% of total
34.4%
Change from 2016
+4.8pp
1,989
34.4%
+4.8pp
Did Not Go To School
2021 count
12
% of total
0.2%
Change from 2016
-0.2pp
12
0.2%
-0.2pp
Not Stated
2021 count
816
% of total
14.1%
Change from 2016
-0.3pp
816
14.1%
-0.3pp
Chart view
Highest level of secondary schooling completed change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Year 8 Or Below
-85
-2.2pp
Year 9 Or Equivalent
-31
-1.4pp
Year 10 Or Equivalent
+82
-0.5pp
Year 11 Or Equivalent
+61
-0.2pp
Year 12 Or Equivalent
+421
+4.8pp
Did Not Go To School
-10
-0.2pp
Not Stated
+53
-0.3pp
Data table
Highest level of schooling for Wentworth (A). Highest level of secondary schooling completed. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Regional NSW.
| Category | 2021 | 2016 | Change | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | % | Regional NSW% | Count | % | Regional NSW% | Count | pp | |
| Year 8 Or Below | 355 | 6.1% | 4.3% | 440 | 8.3% | 5.4% | -85 | -2.2pp |
| Year 9 Or Equivalent | 477 | 8.2% | 7.3% | 508 | 9.6% | 8.3% | -31 | -1.4pp |
| Year 10 Or Equivalent | 1,302 | 22.5% | 28.7% | 1,220 | 23.0% | 29.9% | +82 | -0.5pp |
| Year 11 Or Equivalent | 838 | 14.5% | 6.7% | 777 | 14.7% | 6.4% | +61 | -0.2pp |
| Year 12 Or Equivalent | 1,989 | 34.4% | 44.5% | 1,568 | 29.6% | 39.2% | +421 | +4.8pp |
| Did Not Go To School | 12 | 0.2% | 0.5% | 22 | 0.4% | 0.4% | -10 | -0.2pp |
| Not Stated | 816 | 14.1% | 8.1% | 763 | 14.4% | 10.2% | +53 | -0.3pp |
| Total | 5,789 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 5,298 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +491 | 0.0pp |