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 Lower Plenty, accounting for 65.3% (2,156 people). This share was lower than Banyule (C) (66.4%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Year 12 or Equivalent, which increased by 151 people and 4 percentage points.
Section overview
Highest level of secondary schooling completed
Lower Plenty - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises highest level of schooling for Lower Plenty 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 Lower Plenty, with comparison markers for Banyule (C).
Year 8 Or Below
2021 count
137
% of total
4.1%
Change from 2016
-0.5pp
137
4.1%
-0.5pp
Year 9 Or Equivalent
2021 count
164
% of total
5.0%
Change from 2016
-0.2pp
164
5.0%
-0.2pp
Year 10 Or Equivalent
2021 count
333
% of total
10.1%
Change from 2016
-2.6pp
333
10.1%
-2.6pp
Year 11 Or Equivalent
2021 count
377
% of total
11.4%
Change from 2016
-0.3pp
377
11.4%
-0.3pp
Year 12 Or Equivalent
2021 count
2,156
% of total
65.3%
Change from 2016
+4.0pp
2,156
65.3%
+4.0pp
Did Not Go To School
2021 count
26
% of total
0.8%
Change from 2016
+0.6pp
26
0.8%
+0.6pp
Not Stated
2021 count
109
% of total
3.3%
Change from 2016
-1.1pp
109
3.3%
-1.1pp
Chart view
Highest level of secondary schooling completed change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Year 8 Or Below
-14
-0.5pp
Year 9 Or Equivalent
-5
-0.2pp
Year 10 Or Equivalent
-82
-2.6pp
Year 11 Or Equivalent
-7
-0.3pp
Year 12 Or Equivalent
+151
+4.0pp
Did Not Go To School
+21
+0.6pp
Not Stated
-35
-1.1pp
Data table
Highest level of schooling for Lower Plenty. 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 | 137 | 4.1% | 4.2% | 151 | 4.6% | 5.0% | -14 | -0.5pp |
| Year 9 Or Equivalent | 164 | 5.0% | 4.6% | 169 | 5.2% | 5.0% | -5 | -0.2pp |
| Year 10 Or Equivalent | 333 | 10.1% | 9.9% | 415 | 12.7% | 11.1% | -82 | -2.6pp |
| Year 11 Or Equivalent | 377 | 11.4% | 10.1% | 384 | 11.7% | 11.0% | -7 | -0.3pp |
| Year 12 Or Equivalent | 2,156 | 65.3% | 66.4% | 2,005 | 61.3% | 60.9% | +151 | +4.0pp |
| Did Not Go To School | 26 | 0.8% | 0.9% | 5 | 0.2% | 0.7% | +21 | +0.6pp |
| Not Stated | 109 | 3.3% | 3.9% | 144 | 4.4% | 6.3% | -35 | -1.1pp |
| Total | 3,302 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 3,273 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +29 | 0.0pp |