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 Clarendon Vale, accounting for 32.5% (386 people). This share was lower than Clarence (C) (51.9%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Year 12 or Equivalent, which increased by 179 people and 10.3 percentage points.
Section overview
Highest level of secondary schooling completed
Clarendon Vale - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises highest level of schooling for Clarendon Vale in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Clarence (C) and change since 2016.
Highest level of secondary schooling completed snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Clarendon Vale, with comparison markers for Clarence (C).
Year 8 Or Below
2021 count
49
% of total
4.1%
Change from 2016
-0.3pp
49
4.1%
-0.3pp
Year 9 Or Equivalent
2021 count
126
% of total
10.6%
Change from 2016
+0.3pp
126
10.6%
+0.3pp
Year 10 Or Equivalent
2021 count
376
% of total
31.6%
Change from 2016
-3.5pp
376
31.6%
-3.5pp
Year 11 Or Equivalent
2021 count
127
% of total
10.7%
Change from 2016
0.0pp
127
10.7%
0.0pp
Year 12 Or Equivalent
2021 count
386
% of total
32.5%
Change from 2016
+10.3pp
386
32.5%
+10.3pp
Did Not Go To School
2021 count
7
% of total
0.6%
Change from 2016
+0.1pp
7
0.6%
+0.1pp
Not Stated
2021 count
117
% of total
9.8%
Change from 2016
-7.0pp
117
9.8%
-7.0pp
Chart view
Highest level of secondary schooling completed change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Year 8 Or Below
+8
-0.3pp
Year 9 Or Equivalent
+30
+0.3pp
Year 10 Or Equivalent
+48
-3.5pp
Year 11 Or Equivalent
+27
0.0pp
Year 12 Or Equivalent
+179
+10.3pp
Did Not Go To School
+2
+0.1pp
Not Stated
-40
-7.0pp
Data table
Highest level of schooling for Clarendon Vale. Highest level of secondary schooling completed. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Clarence (C).
| Category | 2021 | 2016 | Change | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | % | Clarence (C)% | Count | % | Clarence (C)% | Count | pp | |
| Year 8 Or Below | 49 | 4.1% | 2.9% | 41 | 4.4% | 4.0% | +8 | -0.3pp |
| Year 9 Or Equivalent | 126 | 10.6% | 5.6% | 96 | 10.3% | 6.8% | +30 | +0.3pp |
| Year 10 Or Equivalent | 376 | 31.6% | 26.0% | 328 | 35.1% | 28.4% | +48 | -3.5pp |
| Year 11 Or Equivalent | 127 | 10.7% | 8.3% | 100 | 10.7% | 9.2% | +27 | 0.0pp |
| Year 12 Or Equivalent | 386 | 32.5% | 51.9% | 207 | 22.2% | 43.5% | +179 | +10.3pp |
| Did Not Go To School | 7 | 0.6% | 0.4% | 5 | 0.5% | 0.3% | +2 | +0.1pp |
| Not Stated | 117 | 9.8% | 4.9% | 157 | 16.8% | 7.9% | -40 | -7.0pp |
| Total | 1,188 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 934 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +254 | 0.0pp |