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, accounting for 83.3% (17,019 people). This share was lower than Willoughby (C) (83.5%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Year 12 or Equivalent, which increased by 16,993 people and 48.6 percentage points.
Section overview
Highest level of secondary schooling completed
Chatswood - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises highest level of schooling for Chatswood 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, with comparison markers for Willoughby (C).
Year 8 Or Below
2021 count
365
% of total
1.8%
Change from 2016
+1.8pp
365
1.8%
+1.8pp
Year 9 Or Equivalent
2021 count
303
% of total
1.5%
Change from 2016
-2.5pp
303
1.5%
-2.5pp
Year 10 Or Equivalent
2021 count
1,037
% of total
5.1%
Change from 2016
-26.9pp
1,037
5.1%
-26.9pp
Year 11 Or Equivalent
2021 count
437
% of total
2.1%
Change from 2016
-8.6pp
437
2.1%
-8.6pp
Year 12 Or Equivalent
2021 count
17,019
% of total
83.3%
Change from 2016
+48.6pp
17,019
83.3%
+48.6pp
Did Not Go To School
2021 count
260
% of total
1.3%
Change from 2016
+1.3pp
260
1.3%
+1.3pp
Not Stated
2021 count
1,021
% of total
5.0%
Change from 2016
-13.7pp
1,021
5.0%
-13.7pp
Chart view
Highest level of secondary schooling completed change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Year 8 Or Below
+365
+1.8pp
Year 9 Or Equivalent
+300
-2.5pp
Year 10 Or Equivalent
+1,013
-26.9pp
Year 11 Or Equivalent
+429
-8.6pp
Year 12 Or Equivalent
+16,993
+48.6pp
Did Not Go To School
+260
+1.3pp
Not Stated
+1,007
-13.7pp
Data table
Highest level of schooling for Chatswood. 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 | 365 | 1.8% | 1.6% | 0 | 0.0% | 1.9% | +365 | +1.8pp |
| Year 9 Or Equivalent | 303 | 1.5% | 1.3% | 3 | 4.0% | 1.6% | +300 | -2.5pp |
| Year 10 Or Equivalent | 1,037 | 5.1% | 6.1% | 24 | 32.0% | 7.0% | +1,013 | -26.9pp |
| Year 11 Or Equivalent | 437 | 2.1% | 2.4% | 8 | 10.7% | 2.6% | +429 | -8.6pp |
| Year 12 Or Equivalent | 17,019 | 83.3% | 83.5% | 26 | 34.7% | 80.1% | +16,993 | +48.6pp |
| Did Not Go To School | 260 | 1.3% | 0.8% | 0 | 0.0% | 0.7% | +260 | +1.3pp |
| Not Stated | 1,021 | 5.0% | 4.2% | 14 | 18.7% | 6.0% | +1,007 | -13.7pp |
| Total | 20,442 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 75 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +20,367 | 0.0pp |