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 Watsonia North, accounting for 61.2% (1,901 people). This share was lower than Banyule (C) (66.4%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Year 12 or Equivalent, which increased by 186 people and 6.2 percentage points.
Section overview
Highest level of secondary schooling completed
Watsonia North - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises highest level of schooling for Watsonia North 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 Watsonia North, with comparison markers for Banyule (C).
Year 8 Or Below
2021 count
165
% of total
5.3%
Change from 2016
-2.1pp
165
5.3%
-2.1pp
Year 9 Or Equivalent
2021 count
171
% of total
5.5%
Change from 2016
-0.6pp
171
5.5%
-0.6pp
Year 10 Or Equivalent
2021 count
374
% of total
12.0%
Change from 2016
-1.2pp
374
12.0%
-1.2pp
Year 11 Or Equivalent
2021 count
394
% of total
12.7%
Change from 2016
-1.2pp
394
12.7%
-1.2pp
Year 12 Or Equivalent
2021 count
1,901
% of total
61.2%
Change from 2016
+6.2pp
1,901
61.2%
+6.2pp
Did Not Go To School
2021 count
39
% of total
1.3%
Change from 2016
+0.3pp
39
1.3%
+0.3pp
Not Stated
2021 count
61
% of total
2.0%
Change from 2016
-1.4pp
61
2.0%
-1.4pp
Chart view
Highest level of secondary schooling completed change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Year 8 Or Below
-66
-2.1pp
Year 9 Or Equivalent
-20
-0.6pp
Year 10 Or Equivalent
-37
-1.2pp
Year 11 Or Equivalent
-41
-1.2pp
Year 12 Or Equivalent
+186
+6.2pp
Did Not Go To School
+8
+0.3pp
Not Stated
-45
-1.4pp
Data table
Highest level of schooling for Watsonia North. 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 | 165 | 5.3% | 4.2% | 231 | 7.4% | 5.0% | -66 | -2.1pp |
| Year 9 Or Equivalent | 171 | 5.5% | 4.6% | 191 | 6.1% | 5.0% | -20 | -0.6pp |
| Year 10 Or Equivalent | 374 | 12.0% | 9.9% | 411 | 13.2% | 11.1% | -37 | -1.2pp |
| Year 11 Or Equivalent | 394 | 12.7% | 10.1% | 435 | 13.9% | 11.0% | -41 | -1.2pp |
| Year 12 Or Equivalent | 1,901 | 61.2% | 66.4% | 1,715 | 55.0% | 60.9% | +186 | +6.2pp |
| Did Not Go To School | 39 | 1.3% | 0.9% | 31 | 1.0% | 0.7% | +8 | +0.3pp |
| Not Stated | 61 | 2.0% | 3.9% | 106 | 3.4% | 6.3% | -45 | -1.4pp |
| Total | 3,105 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 3,120 | 100.0% | 100.0% | -15 | 0.0pp |