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 Kealba, accounting for 58.7% (1,499 people). This share was higher than Brimbank (C) (57.7%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Year 12 or Equivalent, which increased by 1,493 people and 25.4 percentage points.
Section overview
Highest level of secondary schooling completed
Kealba - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises highest level of schooling for Kealba 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 Kealba, with comparison markers for Brimbank (C).
Year 8 Or Below
2021 count
149
% of total
5.8%
Change from 2016
+5.8pp
149
5.8%
+5.8pp
Year 9 Or Equivalent
2021 count
121
% of total
4.7%
Change from 2016
-12.0pp
121
4.7%
-12.0pp
Year 10 Or Equivalent
2021 count
292
% of total
11.4%
Change from 2016
+11.4pp
292
11.4%
+11.4pp
Year 11 Or Equivalent
2021 count
272
% of total
10.7%
Change from 2016
-11.5pp
272
10.7%
-11.5pp
Year 12 Or Equivalent
2021 count
1,499
% of total
58.7%
Change from 2016
+25.4pp
1,499
58.7%
+25.4pp
Did Not Go To School
2021 count
66
% of total
2.6%
Change from 2016
+2.6pp
66
2.6%
+2.6pp
Not Stated
2021 count
153
% of total
6.0%
Change from 2016
-21.8pp
153
6.0%
-21.8pp
Chart view
Highest level of secondary schooling completed change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Year 8 Or Below
+149
+5.8pp
Year 9 Or Equivalent
+118
-12.0pp
Year 10 Or Equivalent
+292
+11.4pp
Year 11 Or Equivalent
+268
-11.5pp
Year 12 Or Equivalent
+1,493
+25.4pp
Did Not Go To School
+66
+2.6pp
Not Stated
+148
-21.8pp
Data table
Highest level of schooling for Kealba. 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 | 149 | 5.8% | 8.7% | 0 | 0.0% | 9.8% | +149 | +5.8pp |
| Year 9 Or Equivalent | 121 | 4.7% | 4.5% | 3 | 16.7% | 4.7% | +118 | -12.0pp |
| Year 10 Or Equivalent | 292 | 11.4% | 9.9% | 0 | 0.0% | 10.8% | +292 | +11.4pp |
| Year 11 Or Equivalent | 272 | 10.7% | 7.7% | 4 | 22.2% | 8.2% | +268 | -11.5pp |
| Year 12 Or Equivalent | 1,499 | 58.7% | 57.7% | 6 | 33.3% | 54.3% | +1,493 | +25.4pp |
| Did Not Go To School | 66 | 2.6% | 4.0% | 0 | 0.0% | 3.4% | +66 | +2.6pp |
| Not Stated | 153 | 6.0% | 7.6% | 5 | 27.8% | 8.8% | +148 | -21.8pp |
| Total | 2,552 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 18 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +2,534 | 0.0pp |