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 Willoughby (NSW), accounting for 80.2% (4,244 people). This share was lower than Willoughby (C) (83.5%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Year 12 or Equivalent, which increased by 4,227 people and 33 percentage points.
Section overview
Highest level of secondary schooling completed
Willoughby (NSW) - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises highest level of schooling for Willoughby (NSW) 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 Willoughby (NSW), with comparison markers for Willoughby (C).
Year 8 Or Below
2021 count
122
% of total
2.3%
Change from 2016
+2.3pp
122
2.3%
+2.3pp
Year 9 Or Equivalent
2021 count
77
% of total
1.5%
Change from 2016
-6.8pp
77
1.5%
-6.8pp
Year 10 Or Equivalent
2021 count
424
% of total
8.0%
Change from 2016
-28.1pp
424
8.0%
-28.1pp
Year 11 Or Equivalent
2021 count
139
% of total
2.6%
Change from 2016
-5.7pp
139
2.6%
-5.7pp
Year 12 Or Equivalent
2021 count
4,244
% of total
80.2%
Change from 2016
+33.0pp
4,244
80.2%
+33.0pp
Did Not Go To School
2021 count
40
% of total
0.8%
Change from 2016
+0.8pp
40
0.8%
+0.8pp
Not Stated
2021 count
248
% of total
4.7%
Change from 2016
+4.7pp
248
4.7%
+4.7pp
Chart view
Highest level of secondary schooling completed change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Year 8 Or Below
+122
+2.3pp
Year 9 Or Equivalent
+74
-6.8pp
Year 10 Or Equivalent
+411
-28.1pp
Year 11 Or Equivalent
+136
-5.7pp
Year 12 Or Equivalent
+4,227
+33.0pp
Did Not Go To School
+40
+0.8pp
Not Stated
+248
+4.7pp
Data table
Highest level of schooling for Willoughby (NSW). 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 | 122 | 2.3% | 1.6% | 0 | 0.0% | 1.9% | +122 | +2.3pp |
| Year 9 Or Equivalent | 77 | 1.5% | 1.3% | 3 | 8.3% | 1.6% | +74 | -6.8pp |
| Year 10 Or Equivalent | 424 | 8.0% | 6.1% | 13 | 36.1% | 7.0% | +411 | -28.1pp |
| Year 11 Or Equivalent | 139 | 2.6% | 2.4% | 3 | 8.3% | 2.6% | +136 | -5.7pp |
| Year 12 Or Equivalent | 4,244 | 80.2% | 83.5% | 17 | 47.2% | 80.1% | +4,227 | +33.0pp |
| Did Not Go To School | 40 | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0 | 0.0% | 0.7% | +40 | +0.8pp |
| Not Stated | 248 | 4.7% | 4.2% | 0 | 0.0% | 6.0% | +248 | +4.7pp |
| Total | 5,294 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 36 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +5,258 | 0.0pp |