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, accounting for 60.7% (2,640 people). This share was lower than Banyule (C) (66.4%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Year 12 or Equivalent, which increased by 338 people and 6.5 percentage points.
Section overview
Highest level of secondary schooling completed
Watsonia - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises highest level of schooling for Watsonia 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, with comparison markers for Banyule (C).
Year 8 Or Below
2021 count
226
% of total
5.2%
Change from 2016
-0.9pp
226
5.2%
-0.9pp
Year 9 Or Equivalent
2021 count
254
% of total
5.8%
Change from 2016
-0.8pp
254
5.8%
-0.8pp
Year 10 Or Equivalent
2021 count
504
% of total
11.6%
Change from 2016
-2.2pp
504
11.6%
-2.2pp
Year 11 Or Equivalent
2021 count
500
% of total
11.5%
Change from 2016
-0.9pp
500
11.5%
-0.9pp
Year 12 Or Equivalent
2021 count
2,640
% of total
60.7%
Change from 2016
+6.5pp
2,640
60.7%
+6.5pp
Did Not Go To School
2021 count
43
% of total
1.0%
Change from 2016
+0.3pp
43
1.0%
+0.3pp
Not Stated
2021 count
184
% of total
4.2%
Change from 2016
-2.0pp
184
4.2%
-2.0pp
Chart view
Highest level of secondary schooling completed change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Year 8 Or Below
-34
-0.9pp
Year 9 Or Equivalent
-26
-0.8pp
Year 10 Or Equivalent
-84
-2.2pp
Year 11 Or Equivalent
-26
-0.9pp
Year 12 Or Equivalent
+338
+6.5pp
Did Not Go To School
+14
+0.3pp
Not Stated
-79
-2.0pp
Data table
Highest level of schooling for Watsonia. 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 | 226 | 5.2% | 4.2% | 260 | 6.1% | 5.0% | -34 | -0.9pp |
| Year 9 Or Equivalent | 254 | 5.8% | 4.6% | 280 | 6.6% | 5.0% | -26 | -0.8pp |
| Year 10 Or Equivalent | 504 | 11.6% | 9.9% | 588 | 13.8% | 11.1% | -84 | -2.2pp |
| Year 11 Or Equivalent | 500 | 11.5% | 10.1% | 526 | 12.4% | 11.0% | -26 | -0.9pp |
| Year 12 Or Equivalent | 2,640 | 60.7% | 66.4% | 2,302 | 54.2% | 60.9% | +338 | +6.5pp |
| Did Not Go To School | 43 | 1.0% | 0.9% | 29 | 0.7% | 0.7% | +14 | +0.3pp |
| Not Stated | 184 | 4.2% | 3.9% | 263 | 6.2% | 6.3% | -79 | -2.0pp |
| Total | 4,351 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 4,248 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +103 | 0.0pp |