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 10 or Equivalent was the most common schooling level among residents aged 15 and over in Hillcrest (Tas.), accounting for 35.8% (303 people). This share was higher than Burnie (C) (33.9%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Year 12 or Equivalent, which decreased by 1,028 people and 28.3 percentage points.
Section overview
Highest level of secondary schooling completed
Hillcrest (Tas.) - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises highest level of schooling for Hillcrest (Tas.) in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Burnie (C) and change since 2016.
Highest level of secondary schooling completed snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Hillcrest (Tas.), with comparison markers for Burnie (C).
Year 8 Or Below
2021 count
37
% of total
4.4%
Change from 2016
+2.7pp
37
4.4%
+2.7pp
Year 9 Or Equivalent
2021 count
73
% of total
8.6%
Change from 2016
+5.9pp
73
8.6%
+5.9pp
Year 10 Or Equivalent
2021 count
303
% of total
35.8%
Change from 2016
+24.6pp
303
35.8%
+24.6pp
Year 11 Or Equivalent
2021 count
75
% of total
8.9%
Change from 2016
+3.8pp
75
8.9%
+3.8pp
Year 12 Or Equivalent
2021 count
298
% of total
35.2%
Change from 2016
-28.3pp
298
35.2%
-28.3pp
Did Not Go To School
2021 count
0
% of total
0.0%
Change from 2016
-0.5pp
0
0.0%
-0.5pp
Not Stated
2021 count
61
% of total
7.2%
Change from 2016
-8.2pp
61
7.2%
-8.2pp
Chart view
Highest level of secondary schooling completed change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Year 8 Or Below
+2
+2.7pp
Year 9 Or Equivalent
+17
+5.9pp
Year 10 Or Equivalent
+69
+24.6pp
Year 11 Or Equivalent
-31
+3.8pp
Year 12 Or Equivalent
-1,028
-28.3pp
Did Not Go To School
-10
-0.5pp
Not Stated
-260
-8.2pp
Data table
Highest level of schooling for Hillcrest (Tas.). Highest level of secondary schooling completed. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Burnie (C).
| Category | 2021 | 2016 | Change | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | % | Burnie (C)% | Count | % | Burnie (C)% | Count | pp | |
| Year 8 Or Below | 37 | 4.4% | 4.5% | 35 | 1.7% | 5.7% | +2 | +2.7pp |
| Year 9 Or Equivalent | 73 | 8.6% | 7.7% | 56 | 2.7% | 9.3% | +17 | +5.9pp |
| Year 10 Or Equivalent | 303 | 35.8% | 33.9% | 234 | 11.2% | 35.9% | +69 | +24.6pp |
| Year 11 Or Equivalent | 75 | 8.9% | 9.5% | 106 | 5.1% | 9.5% | -31 | +3.8pp |
| Year 12 Or Equivalent | 298 | 35.2% | 37.2% | 1,326 | 63.5% | 30.0% | -1,028 | -28.3pp |
| Did Not Go To School | 0 | 0.0% | 0.5% | 10 | 0.5% | 0.5% | -10 | -0.5pp |
| Not Stated | 61 | 7.2% | 6.8% | 321 | 15.4% | 9.2% | -260 | -8.2pp |
| Total | 847 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 2,088 | 100.0% | 100.0% | -1,241 | 0.0pp |