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 Bonnyrigg Heights, accounting for 55.2% (3,361 people). This share was higher than Fairfield (C) (49.6%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Year 12 or Equivalent, which increased by 223 people and 2 percentage points.
Section overview
Highest level of secondary schooling completed
Bonnyrigg Heights - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises highest level of schooling for Bonnyrigg Heights in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Fairfield (C) and change since 2016.
Highest level of secondary schooling completed snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Bonnyrigg Heights, with comparison markers for Fairfield (C).
Year 8 Or Below
2021 count
453
% of total
7.4%
Change from 2016
-0.7pp
453
7.4%
-0.7pp
Year 9 Or Equivalent
2021 count
287
% of total
4.7%
Change from 2016
-0.6pp
287
4.7%
-0.6pp
Year 10 Or Equivalent
2021 count
942
% of total
15.5%
Change from 2016
-2.1pp
942
15.5%
-2.1pp
Year 11 Or Equivalent
2021 count
323
% of total
5.3%
Change from 2016
-0.3pp
323
5.3%
-0.3pp
Year 12 Or Equivalent
2021 count
3,361
% of total
55.2%
Change from 2016
+2.0pp
3,361
55.2%
+2.0pp
Did Not Go To School
2021 count
439
% of total
7.2%
Change from 2016
+1.0pp
439
7.2%
+1.0pp
Not Stated
2021 count
285
% of total
4.7%
Change from 2016
+0.8pp
285
4.7%
+0.8pp
Chart view
Highest level of secondary schooling completed change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Year 8 Or Below
-25
-0.7pp
Year 9 Or Equivalent
-26
-0.6pp
Year 10 Or Equivalent
-97
-2.1pp
Year 11 Or Equivalent
-8
-0.3pp
Year 12 Or Equivalent
+223
+2.0pp
Did Not Go To School
+71
+1.0pp
Not Stated
+53
+0.8pp
Data table
Highest level of schooling for Bonnyrigg Heights. Highest level of secondary schooling completed. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Fairfield (C).
| Category | 2021 | 2016 | Change | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | % | Fairfield (C)% | Count | % | Fairfield (C)% | Count | pp | |
| Year 8 Or Below | 453 | 7.4% | 9.6% | 478 | 8.1% | 10.3% | -25 | -0.7pp |
| Year 9 Or Equivalent | 287 | 4.7% | 5.9% | 313 | 5.3% | 6.2% | -26 | -0.6pp |
| Year 10 Or Equivalent | 942 | 15.5% | 14.5% | 1,039 | 17.6% | 16.6% | -97 | -2.1pp |
| Year 11 Or Equivalent | 323 | 5.3% | 5.3% | 331 | 5.6% | 5.4% | -8 | -0.3pp |
| Year 12 Or Equivalent | 3,361 | 55.2% | 49.6% | 3,138 | 53.2% | 48.2% | +223 | +2.0pp |
| Did Not Go To School | 439 | 7.2% | 7.9% | 368 | 6.2% | 6.5% | +71 | +1.0pp |
| Not Stated | 285 | 4.7% | 7.1% | 232 | 3.9% | 6.7% | +53 | +0.8pp |
| Total | 6,090 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 5,899 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +191 | 0.0pp |