Waratah West
Highest level of schooling
In Waratah West, 55.1% of people aged over 15 years had completed Year 12 schooling (or equivalent) as of 2021. This was less than the City of Newcastle.
Waratah West's school completion data is a useful indicator of socio-economic status. With other indicators, such as Proficiency in English, the data informs planners and decision-makers about people's ability to access services. Combined with Educational Qualifications it also allows assessment of the skill base of the population.
Derived from the Census question:
'What is the highest year of primary or secondary school the person has completed?'
Persons aged 15 years and over
| Highest level of secondary schooling completed | ||||||||
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| Waratah West - Total persons (Usual residence) | 2021 | 2011 | Change | |||||
| Level of schooling | Number | % | City of Newcastle % | Number | % | City of Newcastle % | 2011 to 2021 | |
| Year 8 or below | 103 | 3.8 | 3.2 | 6001 | 122 | 4.9 | 5.1 | -20 |
| Year 9 or equivalent | 207 | 7.7 | 6.3 | 6002 | 204 | 8.2 | 8.8 | +3 |
| Year 10 or equivalent | 578 | 21.6 | 22.1 | 6003 | 594 | 23.8 | 26.6 | -16 |
| Year 11 or equivalent | 148 | 5.5 | 6.0 | 6004 | 141 | 5.6 | 5.7 | +7 |
| Year 12 or equivalent | 1,478 | 55.1 | 55.9 | 6005 | 1,261 | 50.4 | 45.0 | +216 |
| Did not go to school | 15 | 0.6 | 0.5 | 6006 | 19 | 0.8 | 0.7 | -5 |
| Not stated | 152 | 5.7 | 5.9 | 6007 | 157 | 6.3 | 8.1 | -5 |
| Total persons aged 15+ | 2,681 | 100.0 | 100.0 | 2,501 | 100.0 | 100.0 | +180 | |
Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing (opens a new window) 2011 and 2021. Compiled and presented by .id (opens a new window)(informed decisions).
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Dominant groups
Analysis of the highest level of schooling attained by the population in Waratah West in 2021 compared to the City of Newcastle shows that there was a higher proportion of people who had left school at an early level (Year 10 or less) and a lower proportion of people who completed Year 12 or equivalent.
Overall, 33.7% of the population left school at Year 10 or below, and 55.1% went on to complete Year 12 or equivalent, compared with 32.1% and 55.9% respectively for the City of Newcastle.
The major difference between the level of schooling attained by the population in Waratah West and the City of Newcastle was:
- A larger percentage of persons who completed year 9 or equivalent (7.7% compared to 6.3%)
Emerging groups
The largest change in the level of schooling attained by the population in Waratah West, between 2011 and 2021 was:
- Year 12 or equivalent (+216 persons)