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 Fairfield East, accounting for 49.7% (1,971 people). This share was lower than Fairfield (C) (51.4%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Year 12 or Equivalent, which increased by 1,961 people, while its share fell by 12.8 percentage points.
Section overview
Highest level of secondary schooling completed
Fairfield East - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises highest level of schooling for Fairfield East 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 Fairfield East, with comparison markers for Fairfield (C).
Year 8 Or Below
2021 count
375
% of total
9.5%
Change from 2016
+9.5pp
375
9.5%
+9.5pp
Year 9 Or Equivalent
2021 count
199
% of total
5.0%
Change from 2016
+5.0pp
199
5.0%
+5.0pp
Year 10 Or Equivalent
2021 count
534
% of total
13.5%
Change from 2016
-24.0pp
534
13.5%
-24.0pp
Year 11 Or Equivalent
2021 count
141
% of total
3.6%
Change from 2016
+3.6pp
141
3.6%
+3.6pp
Year 12 Or Equivalent
2021 count
1,971
% of total
49.7%
Change from 2016
-12.8pp
1,971
49.7%
-12.8pp
Did Not Go To School
2021 count
315
% of total
7.9%
Change from 2016
+7.9pp
315
7.9%
+7.9pp
Not Stated
2021 count
432
% of total
10.9%
Change from 2016
+10.9pp
432
10.9%
+10.9pp
Chart view
Highest level of secondary schooling completed change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Year 8 Or Below
+375
+9.5pp
Year 9 Or Equivalent
+199
+5.0pp
Year 10 Or Equivalent
+528
-24.0pp
Year 11 Or Equivalent
+141
+3.6pp
Year 12 Or Equivalent
+1,961
-12.8pp
Did Not Go To School
+315
+7.9pp
Not Stated
+432
+10.9pp
Data table
Highest level of schooling for Fairfield East. 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 | 375 | 9.5% | 9.9% | 0 | 0.0% | 10.7% | +375 | +9.5pp |
| Year 9 Or Equivalent | 199 | 5.0% | 5.3% | 0 | 0.0% | 5.5% | +199 | +5.0pp |
| Year 10 Or Equivalent | 534 | 13.5% | 13.6% | 6 | 37.5% | 15.8% | +528 | -24.0pp |
| Year 11 Or Equivalent | 141 | 3.6% | 4.0% | 0 | 0.0% | 4.2% | +141 | +3.6pp |
| Year 12 Or Equivalent | 1,971 | 49.7% | 51.4% | 10 | 62.5% | 50.0% | +1,961 | -12.8pp |
| Did Not Go To School | 315 | 7.9% | 8.3% | 0 | 0.0% | 6.9% | +315 | +7.9pp |
| Not Stated | 432 | 10.9% | 7.5% | 0 | 0.0% | 7.0% | +432 | +10.9pp |
| Total | 3,967 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 16 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +3,951 | 0.0pp |