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 Ocean Vista, accounting for 41.6% (109 people). This share was higher than Burnie (C) (35.9%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Year 9 or Equivalent, which increased by 14 people and 5.2 percentage points.
Section overview
Highest level of secondary schooling completed
Ocean Vista - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises highest level of schooling for Ocean Vista 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 Ocean Vista, with comparison markers for Burnie (C).
Year 8 Or Below
2021 count
18
% of total
6.9%
Change from 2016
+4.5pp
18
6.9%
+4.5pp
Year 9 Or Equivalent
2021 count
21
% of total
8.0%
Change from 2016
+5.2pp
21
8.0%
+5.2pp
Year 10 Or Equivalent
2021 count
83
% of total
31.7%
Change from 2016
+1.1pp
83
31.7%
+1.1pp
Year 11 Or Equivalent
2021 count
21
% of total
8.0%
Change from 2016
+0.3pp
21
8.0%
+0.3pp
Year 12 Or Equivalent
2021 count
109
% of total
41.6%
Change from 2016
-1.5pp
109
41.6%
-1.5pp
Did Not Go To School
2021 count
0
% of total
0.0%
Change from 2016
-1.2pp
0
0.0%
-1.2pp
Not Stated
2021 count
10
% of total
3.8%
Change from 2016
-8.3pp
10
3.8%
-8.3pp
Chart view
Highest level of secondary schooling completed change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Year 8 Or Below
+12
+4.5pp
Year 9 Or Equivalent
+14
+5.2pp
Year 10 Or Equivalent
+7
+1.1pp
Year 11 Or Equivalent
+2
+0.3pp
Year 12 Or Equivalent
+2
-1.5pp
Did Not Go To School
-3
-1.2pp
Not Stated
-20
-8.3pp
Data table
Highest level of schooling for Ocean Vista. 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 | 18 | 6.9% | 4.9% | 6 | 2.4% | 6.0% | +12 | +4.5pp |
| Year 9 Or Equivalent | 21 | 8.0% | 8.5% | 7 | 2.8% | 10.2% | +14 | +5.2pp |
| Year 10 Or Equivalent | 83 | 31.7% | 33.7% | 76 | 30.6% | 35.5% | +7 | +1.1pp |
| Year 11 Or Equivalent | 21 | 8.0% | 9.9% | 19 | 7.7% | 10.1% | +2 | +0.3pp |
| Year 12 Or Equivalent | 109 | 41.6% | 35.9% | 107 | 43.1% | 28.8% | +2 | -1.5pp |
| Did Not Go To School | 0 | 0.0% | 0.5% | 3 | 1.2% | 0.4% | -3 | -1.2pp |
| Not Stated | 10 | 3.8% | 6.6% | 30 | 12.1% | 8.9% | -20 | -8.3pp |
| Total | 262 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 248 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +14 | 0.0pp |