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 Chatswood West (part), accounting for 84% (971 people). This share was higher than Willoughby (C) (83.5%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Year 12 or Equivalent, which decreased by 15,298 people, while its share rose by 2.9 percentage points.
Section overview
Highest level of secondary schooling completed
Chatswood West (part) - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises highest level of schooling for Chatswood West (part) in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Willoughby (C) and change since 2016.
Highest level of secondary schooling completed snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Chatswood West (part), with comparison markers for Willoughby (C).
Year 8 Or Below
2021 count
14
% of total
1.2%
Change from 2016
-0.8pp
14
1.2%
-0.8pp
Year 9 Or Equivalent
2021 count
18
% of total
1.6%
Change from 2016
-0.1pp
18
1.6%
-0.1pp
Year 10 Or Equivalent
2021 count
92
% of total
8.0%
Change from 2016
+2.6pp
92
8.0%
+2.6pp
Year 11 Or Equivalent
2021 count
19
% of total
1.6%
Change from 2016
-0.7pp
19
1.6%
-0.7pp
Year 12 Or Equivalent
2021 count
971
% of total
84.0%
Change from 2016
+2.9pp
971
84.0%
+2.9pp
Did Not Go To School
2021 count
6
% of total
0.5%
Change from 2016
-0.6pp
6
0.5%
-0.6pp
Not Stated
2021 count
36
% of total
3.1%
Change from 2016
-3.4pp
36
3.1%
-3.4pp
Chart view
Highest level of secondary schooling completed change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Year 8 Or Below
-393
-0.8pp
Year 9 Or Equivalent
-317
-0.1pp
Year 10 Or Equivalent
-986
+2.6pp
Year 11 Or Equivalent
-445
-0.7pp
Year 12 Or Equivalent
-15,298
+2.9pp
Did Not Go To School
-205
-0.6pp
Not Stated
-1,262
-3.4pp
Data table
Highest level of schooling for Chatswood West (part). Highest level of secondary schooling completed. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Willoughby (C).
| Category | 2021 | 2016 | Change | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | % | Willoughby (C)% | Count | % | Willoughby (C)% | Count | pp | |
| Year 8 Or Below | 14 | 1.2% | 1.6% | 407 | 2.0% | 1.9% | -393 | -0.8pp |
| Year 9 Or Equivalent | 18 | 1.6% | 1.3% | 335 | 1.7% | 1.6% | -317 | -0.1pp |
| Year 10 Or Equivalent | 92 | 8.0% | 6.1% | 1,078 | 5.4% | 7.0% | -986 | +2.6pp |
| Year 11 Or Equivalent | 19 | 1.6% | 2.4% | 464 | 2.3% | 2.6% | -445 | -0.7pp |
| Year 12 Or Equivalent | 971 | 84.0% | 83.5% | 16,269 | 81.1% | 80.1% | -15,298 | +2.9pp |
| Did Not Go To School | 6 | 0.5% | 0.8% | 211 | 1.1% | 0.7% | -205 | -0.6pp |
| Not Stated | 36 | 3.1% | 4.2% | 1,298 | 6.5% | 6.0% | -1,262 | -3.4pp |
| Total | 1,156 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 20,062 | 100.0% | 100.0% | -18,906 | 0.0pp |