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 Buloke (S), accounting for 36.4% (1,831 people). This share was lower than Regional Vic. (46.2%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Year 12 or Equivalent, which increased by 291 people and 5.2 percentage points.
Section overview
Highest level of secondary schooling completed
Buloke (S) - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises highest level of schooling for Buloke (S) in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Regional Vic. and change since 2016.
Highest level of secondary schooling completed snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Buloke (S), with comparison markers for Regional Vic..
Year 8 Or Below
2021 count
356
% of total
7.1%
Change from 2016
-2.4pp
356
7.1%
-2.4pp
Year 9 Or Equivalent
2021 count
430
% of total
8.5%
Change from 2016
-0.7pp
430
8.5%
-0.7pp
Year 10 Or Equivalent
2021 count
926
% of total
18.4%
Change from 2016
-0.5pp
926
18.4%
-0.5pp
Year 11 Or Equivalent
2021 count
898
% of total
17.8%
Change from 2016
+0.2pp
898
17.8%
+0.2pp
Year 12 Or Equivalent
2021 count
1,831
% of total
36.4%
Change from 2016
+5.2pp
1,831
36.4%
+5.2pp
Did Not Go To School
2021 count
10
% of total
0.2%
Change from 2016
0.0pp
10
0.2%
0.0pp
Not Stated
2021 count
581
% of total
11.5%
Change from 2016
-1.8pp
581
11.5%
-1.8pp
Chart view
Highest level of secondary schooling completed change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Year 8 Or Below
-113
-2.4pp
Year 9 Or Equivalent
-27
-0.7pp
Year 10 Or Equivalent
-10
-0.5pp
Year 11 Or Equivalent
+27
+0.2pp
Year 12 Or Equivalent
+291
+5.2pp
Did Not Go To School
-1
0.0pp
Not Stated
-78
-1.8pp
Data table
Highest level of schooling for Buloke (S). Highest level of secondary schooling completed. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Regional Vic..
| Category | 2021 | 2016 | Change | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | % | Regional Vic.% | Count | % | Regional Vic.% | Count | pp | |
| Year 8 Or Below | 356 | 7.1% | 5.1% | 469 | 9.5% | 6.6% | -113 | -2.4pp |
| Year 9 Or Equivalent | 430 | 8.5% | 7.1% | 457 | 9.2% | 7.8% | -27 | -0.7pp |
| Year 10 Or Equivalent | 926 | 18.4% | 17.9% | 936 | 18.9% | 18.6% | -10 | -0.5pp |
| Year 11 Or Equivalent | 898 | 17.8% | 15.2% | 871 | 17.6% | 15.6% | +27 | +0.2pp |
| Year 12 Or Equivalent | 1,831 | 36.4% | 46.2% | 1,540 | 31.2% | 40.4% | +291 | +5.2pp |
| Did Not Go To School | 10 | 0.2% | 0.6% | 11 | 0.2% | 0.5% | -1 | 0.0pp |
| Not Stated | 581 | 11.5% | 8.0% | 659 | 13.3% | 10.6% | -78 | -1.8pp |
| Total | 5,032 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 4,943 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +89 | 0.0pp |