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 Albion (Vic.), accounting for 60.2% (2,238 people). This share was higher than Brimbank (C) (55.7%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Year 10 or Equivalent, which decreased by 58 people and 0.8 percentage points.
Section overview
Highest level of secondary schooling completed
Albion (Vic.) - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises highest level of schooling for Albion (Vic.) in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Brimbank (C) and change since 2016.
Highest level of secondary schooling completed snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Albion (Vic.), with comparison markers for Brimbank (C).
Year 8 Or Below
2021 count
245
% of total
6.6%
Change from 2016
-0.6pp
245
6.6%
-0.6pp
Year 9 Or Equivalent
2021 count
179
% of total
4.8%
Change from 2016
-0.8pp
179
4.8%
-0.8pp
Year 10 Or Equivalent
2021 count
354
% of total
9.5%
Change from 2016
-0.8pp
354
9.5%
-0.8pp
Year 11 Or Equivalent
2021 count
255
% of total
6.9%
Change from 2016
-0.8pp
255
6.9%
-0.8pp
Year 12 Or Equivalent
2021 count
2,238
% of total
60.2%
Change from 2016
+5.5pp
2,238
60.2%
+5.5pp
Did Not Go To School
2021 count
103
% of total
2.8%
Change from 2016
+0.1pp
103
2.8%
+0.1pp
Not Stated
2021 count
343
% of total
9.2%
Change from 2016
-2.7pp
343
9.2%
-2.7pp
Chart view
Highest level of secondary schooling completed change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Year 8 Or Below
-43
-0.6pp
Year 9 Or Equivalent
-46
-0.8pp
Year 10 Or Equivalent
-58
-0.8pp
Year 11 Or Equivalent
-53
-0.8pp
Year 12 Or Equivalent
+48
+5.5pp
Did Not Go To School
-4
+0.1pp
Not Stated
-133
-2.7pp
Data table
Highest level of schooling for Albion (Vic.). Highest level of secondary schooling completed. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Brimbank (C).
| Category | 2021 | 2016 | Change | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | % | Brimbank (C)% | Count | % | Brimbank (C)% | Count | pp | |
| Year 8 Or Below | 245 | 6.6% | 8.6% | 288 | 7.2% | 9.7% | -43 | -0.6pp |
| Year 9 Or Equivalent | 179 | 4.8% | 5.2% | 225 | 5.6% | 5.4% | -46 | -0.8pp |
| Year 10 Or Equivalent | 354 | 9.5% | 10.7% | 412 | 10.3% | 11.6% | -58 | -0.8pp |
| Year 11 Or Equivalent | 255 | 6.9% | 8.6% | 308 | 7.7% | 9.2% | -53 | -0.8pp |
| Year 12 Or Equivalent | 2,238 | 60.2% | 55.7% | 2,190 | 54.7% | 52.3% | +48 | +5.5pp |
| Did Not Go To School | 103 | 2.8% | 3.8% | 107 | 2.7% | 3.3% | -4 | +0.1pp |
| Not Stated | 343 | 9.2% | 7.3% | 476 | 11.9% | 8.5% | -133 | -2.7pp |
| Total | 3,717 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 4,006 | 100.0% | 100.0% | -289 | 0.0pp |