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 Ardeer, accounting for 55.5% (1,413 people). This share was lower than Brimbank (C) (57.7%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Year 12 or Equivalent, which increased by 1,274 people and 20 percentage points.
Section overview
Highest level of secondary schooling completed
Ardeer - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises highest level of schooling for Ardeer 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 Ardeer, with comparison markers for Brimbank (C).
Year 8 Or Below
2021 count
176
% of total
6.9%
Change from 2016
+0.5pp
176
6.9%
+0.5pp
Year 9 Or Equivalent
2021 count
118
% of total
4.6%
Change from 2016
-3.3pp
118
4.6%
-3.3pp
Year 10 Or Equivalent
2021 count
230
% of total
9.0%
Change from 2016
-11.7pp
230
9.0%
-11.7pp
Year 11 Or Equivalent
2021 count
195
% of total
7.7%
Change from 2016
-4.1pp
195
7.7%
-4.1pp
Year 12 Or Equivalent
2021 count
1,413
% of total
55.5%
Change from 2016
+20.0pp
1,413
55.5%
+20.0pp
Did Not Go To School
2021 count
132
% of total
5.2%
Change from 2016
+4.2pp
132
5.2%
+4.2pp
Not Stated
2021 count
284
% of total
11.1%
Change from 2016
-5.5pp
284
11.1%
-5.5pp
Chart view
Highest level of secondary schooling completed change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Year 8 Or Below
+151
+0.5pp
Year 9 Or Equivalent
+87
-3.3pp
Year 10 Or Equivalent
+149
-11.7pp
Year 11 Or Equivalent
+149
-4.1pp
Year 12 Or Equivalent
+1,274
+20.0pp
Did Not Go To School
+128
+4.2pp
Not Stated
+219
-5.5pp
Data table
Highest level of schooling for Ardeer. 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 | 176 | 6.9% | 8.7% | 25 | 6.4% | 9.8% | +151 | +0.5pp |
| Year 9 Or Equivalent | 118 | 4.6% | 4.5% | 31 | 7.9% | 4.7% | +87 | -3.3pp |
| Year 10 Or Equivalent | 230 | 9.0% | 9.9% | 81 | 20.7% | 10.8% | +149 | -11.7pp |
| Year 11 Or Equivalent | 195 | 7.7% | 7.7% | 46 | 11.8% | 8.2% | +149 | -4.1pp |
| Year 12 Or Equivalent | 1,413 | 55.5% | 57.7% | 139 | 35.5% | 54.3% | +1,274 | +20.0pp |
| Did Not Go To School | 132 | 5.2% | 4.0% | 4 | 1.0% | 3.4% | +128 | +4.2pp |
| Not Stated | 284 | 11.1% | 7.6% | 65 | 16.6% | 8.8% | +219 | -5.5pp |
| Total | 2,548 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 391 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +2,157 | 0.0pp |