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 Highett (part), accounting for 70.4% (6,905 people). This share was lower than Bayside (C) (72.7%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Year 12 or Equivalent, which increased by 1,517 people and 6.3 percentage points.
Section overview
Highest level of secondary schooling completed
Highett (part) - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises highest level of schooling for Highett (part) in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Bayside (C) and change since 2016.
Highest level of secondary schooling completed snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Highett (part), with comparison markers for Bayside (C).
Year 8 Or Below
2021 count
339
% of total
3.5%
Change from 2016
-1.4pp
339
3.5%
-1.4pp
Year 9 Or Equivalent
2021 count
338
% of total
3.4%
Change from 2016
-1.0pp
338
3.4%
-1.0pp
Year 10 Or Equivalent
2021 count
810
% of total
8.3%
Change from 2016
-1.8pp
810
8.3%
-1.8pp
Year 11 Or Equivalent
2021 count
906
% of total
9.2%
Change from 2016
0.0pp
906
9.2%
0.0pp
Year 12 Or Equivalent
2021 count
6,905
% of total
70.4%
Change from 2016
+6.3pp
6,905
70.4%
+6.3pp
Did Not Go To School
2021 count
72
% of total
0.7%
Change from 2016
+0.2pp
72
0.7%
+0.2pp
Not Stated
2021 count
437
% of total
4.5%
Change from 2016
-2.2pp
437
4.5%
-2.2pp
Chart view
Highest level of secondary schooling completed change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Year 8 Or Below
-74
-1.4pp
Year 9 Or Equivalent
-33
-1.0pp
Year 10 Or Equivalent
-41
-1.8pp
Year 11 Or Equivalent
+130
0.0pp
Year 12 Or Equivalent
+1,517
+6.3pp
Did Not Go To School
+28
+0.2pp
Not Stated
-129
-2.2pp
Data table
Highest level of schooling for Highett (part). Highest level of secondary schooling completed. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Bayside (C).
| Category | 2021 | 2016 | Change | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | % | Bayside (C)% | Count | % | Bayside (C)% | Count | pp | |
| Year 8 Or Below | 339 | 3.5% | 2.4% | 413 | 4.9% | 2.9% | -74 | -1.4pp |
| Year 9 Or Equivalent | 338 | 3.4% | 3.2% | 371 | 4.4% | 3.6% | -33 | -1.0pp |
| Year 10 Or Equivalent | 810 | 8.3% | 7.9% | 851 | 10.1% | 8.7% | -41 | -1.8pp |
| Year 11 Or Equivalent | 906 | 9.2% | 9.3% | 776 | 9.2% | 9.7% | +130 | 0.0pp |
| Year 12 Or Equivalent | 6,905 | 70.4% | 72.7% | 5,388 | 64.1% | 68.1% | +1,517 | +6.3pp |
| Did Not Go To School | 72 | 0.7% | 0.4% | 44 | 0.5% | 0.4% | +28 | +0.2pp |
| Not Stated | 437 | 4.5% | 4.2% | 566 | 6.7% | 6.7% | -129 | -2.2pp |
| Total | 9,807 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 8,409 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +1,398 | 0.0pp |