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 Carrum Downs, accounting for 50.1% (8,901 people). This share was lower than Frankston (C) (51.9%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Year 12 or Equivalent, which increased by 1,706 people and 6.6 percentage points.
Section overview
Highest level of secondary schooling completed
Carrum Downs - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises highest level of schooling for Carrum Downs in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Frankston (C) and change since 2016.
Highest level of secondary schooling completed snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Carrum Downs, with comparison markers for Frankston (C).
Year 8 Or Below
2021 count
790
% of total
4.4%
Change from 2016
-0.4pp
790
4.4%
-0.4pp
Year 9 Or Equivalent
2021 count
1,253
% of total
7.1%
Change from 2016
-0.4pp
1,253
7.1%
-0.4pp
Year 10 Or Equivalent
2021 count
3,210
% of total
18.1%
Change from 2016
-0.7pp
3,210
18.1%
-0.7pp
Year 11 Or Equivalent
2021 count
2,488
% of total
14.0%
Change from 2016
-1.2pp
2,488
14.0%
-1.2pp
Year 12 Or Equivalent
2021 count
8,901
% of total
50.1%
Change from 2016
+6.6pp
8,901
50.1%
+6.6pp
Did Not Go To School
2021 count
123
% of total
0.7%
Change from 2016
+0.1pp
123
0.7%
+0.1pp
Not Stated
2021 count
998
% of total
5.6%
Change from 2016
-4.1pp
998
5.6%
-4.1pp
Chart view
Highest level of secondary schooling completed change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Year 8 Or Below
-12
-0.4pp
Year 9 Or Equivalent
+18
-0.4pp
Year 10 Or Equivalent
+107
-0.7pp
Year 11 Or Equivalent
-18
-1.2pp
Year 12 Or Equivalent
+1,706
+6.6pp
Did Not Go To School
+23
+0.1pp
Not Stated
-598
-4.1pp
Data table
Highest level of schooling for Carrum Downs. Highest level of secondary schooling completed. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Frankston (C).
| Category | 2021 | 2016 | Change | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | % | Frankston (C)% | Count | % | Frankston (C)% | Count | pp | |
| Year 8 Or Below | 790 | 4.4% | 4.0% | 802 | 4.8% | 4.5% | -12 | -0.4pp |
| Year 9 Or Equivalent | 1,253 | 7.1% | 6.7% | 1,235 | 7.5% | 7.2% | +18 | -0.4pp |
| Year 10 Or Equivalent | 3,210 | 18.1% | 16.6% | 3,103 | 18.8% | 18.1% | +107 | -0.7pp |
| Year 11 Or Equivalent | 2,488 | 14.0% | 14.1% | 2,506 | 15.2% | 14.7% | -18 | -1.2pp |
| Year 12 Or Equivalent | 8,901 | 50.1% | 51.9% | 7,195 | 43.5% | 46.4% | +1,706 | +6.6pp |
| Did Not Go To School | 123 | 0.7% | 0.5% | 100 | 0.6% | 0.4% | +23 | +0.1pp |
| Not Stated | 998 | 5.6% | 6.3% | 1,596 | 9.7% | 8.7% | -598 | -4.1pp |
| Total | 17,763 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 16,537 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +1,226 | 0.0pp |