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 Goorambat, accounting for 33.3% (76 people). This share was lower than Benalla (RC) (38.9%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Year 9 or Equivalent, which decreased by 11 people and 4.1 percentage points.
Section overview
Highest level of secondary schooling completed
Goorambat - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises highest level of schooling for Goorambat in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Benalla (RC) and change since 2016.
Highest level of secondary schooling completed snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Goorambat, with comparison markers for Benalla (RC).
Year 8 Or Below
2021 count
6
% of total
2.6%
Change from 2016
-2.4pp
6
2.6%
-2.4pp
Year 9 Or Equivalent
2021 count
24
% of total
10.5%
Change from 2016
-4.1pp
24
10.5%
-4.1pp
Year 10 Or Equivalent
2021 count
49
% of total
21.5%
Change from 2016
+0.6pp
49
21.5%
+0.6pp
Year 11 Or Equivalent
2021 count
46
% of total
20.2%
Change from 2016
-2.8pp
46
20.2%
-2.8pp
Year 12 Or Equivalent
2021 count
76
% of total
33.3%
Change from 2016
+0.7pp
76
33.3%
+0.7pp
Did Not Go To School
2021 count
0
% of total
0.0%
Change from 2016
0.0pp
0
0.0%
0.0pp
Not Stated
2021 count
27
% of total
11.8%
Change from 2016
+8.0pp
27
11.8%
+8.0pp
Chart view
Highest level of secondary schooling completed change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Year 8 Or Below
-6
-2.4pp
Year 9 Or Equivalent
-11
-4.1pp
Year 10 Or Equivalent
-1
+0.6pp
Year 11 Or Equivalent
-9
-2.8pp
Year 12 Or Equivalent
-2
+0.7pp
Did Not Go To School
0
0.0pp
Not Stated
+18
+8.0pp
Data table
Highest level of schooling for Goorambat. Highest level of secondary schooling completed. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Benalla (RC).
| Category | 2021 | 2016 | Change | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | % | Benalla (RC)% | Count | % | Benalla (RC)% | Count | pp | |
| Year 8 Or Below | 6 | 2.6% | 6.1% | 12 | 5.0% | 7.6% | -6 | -2.4pp |
| Year 9 Or Equivalent | 24 | 10.5% | 8.5% | 35 | 14.6% | 8.8% | -11 | -4.1pp |
| Year 10 Or Equivalent | 49 | 21.5% | 19.0% | 50 | 20.9% | 20.0% | -1 | +0.6pp |
| Year 11 Or Equivalent | 46 | 20.2% | 17.3% | 55 | 23.0% | 17.7% | -9 | -2.8pp |
| Year 12 Or Equivalent | 76 | 33.3% | 38.9% | 78 | 32.6% | 34.4% | -2 | +0.7pp |
| Did Not Go To School | 0 | 0.0% | 0.3% | 0 | 0.0% | 0.3% | 0 | 0.0pp |
| Not Stated | 27 | 11.8% | 9.8% | 9 | 3.8% | 11.3% | +18 | +8.0pp |
| Total | 228 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 239 | 100.0% | 100.0% | -11 | 0.0pp |