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 Casey (C), accounting for 61.2% (163,546 people). This share was lower than Greater Melbourne (66.9%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Year 12 or Equivalent, which increased by 43,697 people and 6.4 percentage points.
Section overview
Highest level of secondary schooling completed
Casey (C) - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises highest level of schooling for Casey (C) in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Greater Melbourne and change since 2016.
Highest level of secondary schooling completed snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Casey (C), with comparison markers for Greater Melbourne.
Year 8 Or Below
2021 count
11,463
% of total
4.3%
Change from 2016
-0.8pp
11,463
4.3%
-0.8pp
Year 9 Or Equivalent
2021 count
11,775
% of total
4.4%
Change from 2016
-0.9pp
11,775
4.4%
-0.9pp
Year 10 Or Equivalent
2021 count
33,204
% of total
12.4%
Change from 2016
-2.2pp
33,204
12.4%
-2.2pp
Year 11 Or Equivalent
2021 count
25,843
% of total
9.7%
Change from 2016
-1.7pp
25,843
9.7%
-1.7pp
Year 12 Or Equivalent
2021 count
163,546
% of total
61.2%
Change from 2016
+6.4pp
163,546
61.2%
+6.4pp
Did Not Go To School
2021 count
6,621
% of total
2.5%
Change from 2016
+0.7pp
6,621
2.5%
+0.7pp
Not Stated
2021 count
14,804
% of total
5.5%
Change from 2016
-1.5pp
14,804
5.5%
-1.5pp
Chart view
Highest level of secondary schooling completed change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Year 8 Or Below
+335
-0.8pp
Year 9 Or Equivalent
+229
-0.9pp
Year 10 Or Equivalent
+1,339
-2.2pp
Year 11 Or Equivalent
+867
-1.7pp
Year 12 Or Equivalent
+43,697
+6.4pp
Did Not Go To School
+2,667
+0.7pp
Not Stated
-541
-1.5pp
Data table
Highest level of schooling for Casey (C). Highest level of secondary schooling completed. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Greater Melbourne.
| Category | 2021 | 2016 | Change | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | % | Greater Melbourne% | Count | % | Greater Melbourne% | Count | pp | |
| Year 8 Or Below | 11,463 | 4.3% | 4.2% | 11,128 | 5.1% | 5.1% | +335 | -0.8pp |
| Year 9 Or Equivalent | 11,775 | 4.4% | 3.5% | 11,546 | 5.3% | 4.0% | +229 | -0.9pp |
| Year 10 Or Equivalent | 33,204 | 12.4% | 9.6% | 31,865 | 14.6% | 10.6% | +1,339 | -2.2pp |
| Year 11 Or Equivalent | 25,843 | 9.7% | 8.6% | 24,976 | 11.4% | 9.4% | +867 | -1.7pp |
| Year 12 Or Equivalent | 163,546 | 61.2% | 66.9% | 119,849 | 54.8% | 61.7% | +43,697 | +6.4pp |
| Did Not Go To School | 6,621 | 2.5% | 1.5% | 3,954 | 1.8% | 1.4% | +2,667 | +0.7pp |
| Not Stated | 14,804 | 5.5% | 5.6% | 15,345 | 7.0% | 7.7% | -541 | -1.5pp |
| Total | 267,256 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 218,663 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +48,593 | 0.0pp |