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.
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Key insight
In 2021, Year 12 or Equivalent was the most common schooling level among residents aged 15 and over in Campaspe (S), accounting for 36.2% (11,140 people). This share was lower than Regional Vic. (46.2%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Year 12 or Equivalent, which increased by 1,935 people and 4.5 percentage points.
Section overview
Highest level of secondary schooling completed
Campaspe (S) - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises highest level of schooling for Campaspe (S) in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Regional Vic. and change since 2016.
Chart view
Highest level of secondary schooling completed snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Campaspe (S), with comparison markers for Regional Vic..
Year 8 Or Below
2021 count
2,018
% of total
6.6%
Change from 2016
-1.4pp
2,018
6.6%
-1.4pp
Year 9 Or Equivalent
2021 count
2,939
% of total
9.5%
Change from 2016
-0.3pp
2,939
9.5%
-0.3pp
Year 10 Or Equivalent
2021 count
6,476
% of total
21.0%
Change from 2016
-0.9pp
6,476
21.0%
-0.9pp
Year 11 Or Equivalent
2021 count
5,314
% of total
17.3%
Change from 2016
+0.2pp
5,314
17.3%
+0.2pp
Year 12 Or Equivalent
2021 count
11,140
% of total
36.2%
Change from 2016
+4.5pp
11,140
36.2%
+4.5pp
Did Not Go To School
2021 count
124
% of total
0.4%
Change from 2016
+0.1pp
124
0.4%
+0.1pp
Not Stated
2021 count
2,766
% of total
9.0%
Change from 2016
-2.2pp
2,766
9.0%
-2.2pp
Highest level of secondary schooling completed change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Year 8 Or Below
-307
-1.4pp
Year 9 Or Equivalent
+85
-0.3pp
Year 10 Or Equivalent
+126
-0.9pp
Year 11 Or Equivalent
+351
+0.2pp
Year 12 Or Equivalent
+1,935
+4.5pp
Did Not Go To School
+26
+0.1pp
Not Stated
-481
-2.2pp
Data table
Highest level of schooling for Campaspe (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 | 2,018 | 6.6% | 5.1% | 2,325 | 8.0% | 6.6% | -307 | -1.4pp |
| Year 9 Or Equivalent | 2,939 | 9.5% | 7.1% | 2,854 | 9.8% | 7.8% | +85 | -0.3pp |
| Year 10 Or Equivalent | 6,476 | 21.0% | 17.9% | 6,350 | 21.9% | 18.6% | +126 | -0.9pp |
| Year 11 Or Equivalent | 5,314 | 17.3% | 15.2% | 4,963 | 17.1% | 15.6% | +351 | +0.2pp |
| Year 12 Or Equivalent | 11,140 | 36.2% | 46.2% | 9,205 | 31.7% | 40.4% | +1,935 | +4.5pp |
| Did Not Go To School | 124 | 0.4% | 0.6% | 98 | 0.3% | 0.5% | +26 | +0.1pp |
| Not Stated | 2,766 | 9.0% | 8.0% | 3,247 | 11.2% | 10.6% | -481 | -2.2pp |
| Total | 30,777 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 29,042 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +1,735 | 0.0pp |