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 Heidelberg West, accounting for 61.1% (2,554 people). This share was lower than Banyule (C) (69.3%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Year 12 or Equivalent, which increased by 2,517 people and 25.9 percentage points.
Section overview
Highest level of secondary schooling completed
Heidelberg West - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises highest level of schooling for Heidelberg West in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Banyule (C) and change since 2016.
Highest level of secondary schooling completed snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Heidelberg West, with comparison markers for Banyule (C).
Year 8 Or Below
2021 count
249
% of total
6.0%
Change from 2016
+3.1pp
249
6.0%
+3.1pp
Year 9 Or Equivalent
2021 count
213
% of total
5.1%
Change from 2016
+2.2pp
213
5.1%
+2.2pp
Year 10 Or Equivalent
2021 count
411
% of total
9.8%
Change from 2016
-16.9pp
411
9.8%
-16.9pp
Year 11 Or Equivalent
2021 count
298
% of total
7.1%
Change from 2016
-8.1pp
298
7.1%
-8.1pp
Year 12 Or Equivalent
2021 count
2,554
% of total
61.1%
Change from 2016
+25.9pp
2,554
61.1%
+25.9pp
Did Not Go To School
2021 count
106
% of total
2.5%
Change from 2016
+2.5pp
106
2.5%
+2.5pp
Not Stated
2021 count
346
% of total
8.3%
Change from 2016
-8.8pp
346
8.3%
-8.8pp
Chart view
Highest level of secondary schooling completed change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Year 8 Or Below
+246
+3.1pp
Year 9 Or Equivalent
+210
+2.2pp
Year 10 Or Equivalent
+383
-16.9pp
Year 11 Or Equivalent
+282
-8.1pp
Year 12 Or Equivalent
+2,517
+25.9pp
Did Not Go To School
+106
+2.5pp
Not Stated
+328
-8.8pp
Data table
Highest level of schooling for Heidelberg West. Highest level of secondary schooling completed. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Banyule (C).
| Category | 2021 | 2016 | Change | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | % | Banyule (C)% | Count | % | Banyule (C)% | Count | pp | |
| Year 8 Or Below | 249 | 6.0% | 3.8% | 3 | 2.9% | 4.8% | +246 | +3.1pp |
| Year 9 Or Equivalent | 213 | 5.1% | 3.6% | 3 | 2.9% | 4.1% | +210 | +2.2pp |
| Year 10 Or Equivalent | 411 | 9.8% | 9.1% | 28 | 26.7% | 10.3% | +383 | -16.9pp |
| Year 11 Or Equivalent | 298 | 7.1% | 9.3% | 16 | 15.2% | 10.2% | +282 | -8.1pp |
| Year 12 Or Equivalent | 2,554 | 61.1% | 69.3% | 37 | 35.2% | 63.4% | +2,517 | +25.9pp |
| Did Not Go To School | 106 | 2.5% | 0.9% | 0 | 0.0% | 0.8% | +106 | +2.5pp |
| Not Stated | 346 | 8.3% | 4.0% | 18 | 17.1% | 6.5% | +328 | -8.8pp |
| Total | 4,177 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 105 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +4,072 | 0.0pp |