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 Baw Baw (S), accounting for 45.4% (20,301 people). This share was lower than Regional Vic. (46.2%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Year 12 or Equivalent, which increased by 5,439 people and 5.7 percentage points.
Section overview
Highest level of secondary schooling completed
Baw Baw (S) - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises highest level of schooling for Baw Baw (S) in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Regional Vic. and change since 2016.
Chart view
Highest level of secondary schooling completed snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Baw Baw (S), with comparison markers for Regional Vic..
Year 8 Or Below
2021 count
2,156
% of total
4.8%
Change from 2016
-1.3pp
2,156
4.8%
-1.3pp
Year 9 Or Equivalent
2021 count
3,323
% of total
7.4%
Change from 2016
-0.7pp
3,323
7.4%
-0.7pp
Year 10 Or Equivalent
2021 count
8,627
% of total
19.3%
Change from 2016
-0.9pp
8,627
19.3%
-0.9pp
Year 11 Or Equivalent
2021 count
7,052
% of total
15.8%
Change from 2016
-0.4pp
7,052
15.8%
-0.4pp
Year 12 Or Equivalent
2021 count
20,301
% of total
45.4%
Change from 2016
+5.7pp
20,301
45.4%
+5.7pp
Did Not Go To School
2021 count
173
% of total
0.4%
Change from 2016
0.0pp
173
0.4%
0.0pp
Not Stated
2021 count
3,056
% of total
6.8%
Change from 2016
-2.5pp
3,056
6.8%
-2.5pp
Highest level of secondary schooling completed change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Year 8 Or Below
-143
-1.3pp
Year 9 Or Equivalent
+299
-0.7pp
Year 10 Or Equivalent
+1,063
-0.9pp
Year 11 Or Equivalent
+1,010
-0.4pp
Year 12 Or Equivalent
+5,439
+5.7pp
Did Not Go To School
+29
0.0pp
Not Stated
-407
-2.5pp
Data table
Highest level of schooling for Baw Baw (S). Highest level of secondary schooling completed. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Regional Vic..
| Category | 2021 | 2016 | Change | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | % | Regional Vic.% | Count | % | Regional Vic.% | Count | pp | |
| Year 8 Or Below | 2,156 | 4.8% | 5.1% | 2,299 | 6.1% | 6.6% | -143 | -1.3pp |
| Year 9 Or Equivalent | 3,323 | 7.4% | 7.1% | 3,024 | 8.1% | 7.8% | +299 | -0.7pp |
| Year 10 Or Equivalent | 8,627 | 19.3% | 17.9% | 7,564 | 20.2% | 18.6% | +1,063 | -0.9pp |
| Year 11 Or Equivalent | 7,052 | 15.8% | 15.2% | 6,042 | 16.2% | 15.6% | +1,010 | -0.4pp |
| Year 12 Or Equivalent | 20,301 | 45.4% | 46.2% | 14,862 | 39.7% | 40.4% | +5,439 | +5.7pp |
| Did Not Go To School | 173 | 0.4% | 0.6% | 144 | 0.4% | 0.5% | +29 | 0.0pp |
| Not Stated | 3,056 | 6.8% | 8.0% | 3,463 | 9.3% | 10.6% | -407 | -2.5pp |
| Total | 44,688 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 37,398 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +7,290 | 0.0pp |