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 59% (2,570 people). This share was lower than Banyule (C) (66.4%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Year 12 or Equivalent, which increased by 414 people and 10.5 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
267
% of total
6.1%
Change from 2016
-1.6pp
267
6.1%
-1.6pp
Year 9 Or Equivalent
2021 count
251
% of total
5.8%
Change from 2016
-1.4pp
251
5.8%
-1.4pp
Year 10 Or Equivalent
2021 count
459
% of total
10.5%
Change from 2016
-0.4pp
459
10.5%
-0.4pp
Year 11 Or Equivalent
2021 count
348
% of total
8.0%
Change from 2016
+0.1pp
348
8.0%
+0.1pp
Year 12 Or Equivalent
2021 count
2,570
% of total
59.0%
Change from 2016
+10.5pp
2,570
59.0%
+10.5pp
Did Not Go To School
2021 count
106
% of total
2.4%
Change from 2016
+0.2pp
106
2.4%
+0.2pp
Not Stated
2021 count
357
% of total
8.2%
Change from 2016
-7.6pp
357
8.2%
-7.6pp
Chart view
Highest level of secondary schooling completed change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Year 8 Or Below
-75
-1.6pp
Year 9 Or Equivalent
-68
-1.4pp
Year 10 Or Equivalent
-24
-0.4pp
Year 11 Or Equivalent
-2
+0.1pp
Year 12 Or Equivalent
+414
+10.5pp
Did Not Go To School
+10
+0.2pp
Not Stated
-344
-7.6pp
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 | 267 | 6.1% | 4.2% | 342 | 7.7% | 5.0% | -75 | -1.6pp |
| Year 9 Or Equivalent | 251 | 5.8% | 4.6% | 319 | 7.2% | 5.0% | -68 | -1.4pp |
| Year 10 Or Equivalent | 459 | 10.5% | 9.9% | 483 | 10.9% | 11.1% | -24 | -0.4pp |
| Year 11 Or Equivalent | 348 | 8.0% | 10.1% | 350 | 7.9% | 11.0% | -2 | +0.1pp |
| Year 12 Or Equivalent | 2,570 | 59.0% | 66.4% | 2,156 | 48.5% | 60.9% | +414 | +10.5pp |
| Did Not Go To School | 106 | 2.4% | 0.9% | 96 | 2.2% | 0.7% | +10 | +0.2pp |
| Not Stated | 357 | 8.2% | 3.9% | 701 | 15.8% | 6.3% | -344 | -7.6pp |
| Total | 4,358 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 4,447 | 100.0% | 100.0% | -89 | 0.0pp |