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.
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Key insight
In 2021, Year 12 or Equivalent was the most common schooling level among residents aged 15 and over in Glenorchy (C), accounting for 49.8% (20,210 people). This share was lower than Greater Hobart (56.7%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Year 12 or Equivalent, which increased by 6,926 people and 13.2 percentage points.
Section overview
Highest level of secondary schooling completed
Glenorchy (C) - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises highest level of schooling for Glenorchy (C) in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Greater Hobart and change since 2016.
Chart view
Highest level of secondary schooling completed snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Glenorchy (C), with comparison markers for Greater Hobart.
Year 8 Or Below
2021 count
1,669
% of total
4.1%
Change from 2016
-1.6pp
1,669
4.1%
-1.6pp
Year 9 Or Equivalent
2021 count
2,482
% of total
6.1%
Change from 2016
-1.7pp
2,482
6.1%
-1.7pp
Year 10 Or Equivalent
2021 count
10,365
% of total
25.5%
Change from 2016
-5.1pp
10,365
25.5%
-5.1pp
Year 11 Or Equivalent
2021 count
2,917
% of total
7.2%
Change from 2016
-1.3pp
2,917
7.2%
-1.3pp
Year 12 Or Equivalent
2021 count
20,210
% of total
49.8%
Change from 2016
+13.2pp
20,210
49.8%
+13.2pp
Did Not Go To School
2021 count
460
% of total
1.1%
Change from 2016
0.0pp
460
1.1%
0.0pp
Not Stated
2021 count
2,511
% of total
6.2%
Change from 2016
-3.5pp
2,511
6.2%
-3.5pp
Highest level of secondary schooling completed change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Year 8 Or Below
-413
-1.6pp
Year 9 Or Equivalent
-348
-1.7pp
Year 10 Or Equivalent
-747
-5.1pp
Year 11 Or Equivalent
-164
-1.3pp
Year 12 Or Equivalent
+6,926
+13.2pp
Did Not Go To School
+67
0.0pp
Not Stated
-1,003
-3.5pp
Data table
Highest level of schooling for Glenorchy (C). Highest level of secondary schooling completed. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Greater Hobart.
| Category | 2021 | 2016 | Change | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | % | Greater Hobart% | Count | % | Greater Hobart% | Count | pp | |
| Year 8 Or Below | 1,669 | 4.1% | 2.7% | 2,082 | 5.7% | 3.7% | -413 | -1.6pp |
| Year 9 Or Equivalent | 2,482 | 6.1% | 4.6% | 2,830 | 7.8% | 5.8% | -348 | -1.7pp |
| Year 10 Or Equivalent | 10,365 | 25.5% | 22.9% | 11,112 | 30.6% | 25.8% | -747 | -5.1pp |
| Year 11 Or Equivalent | 2,917 | 7.2% | 7.1% | 3,081 | 8.5% | 7.8% | -164 | -1.3pp |
| Year 12 Or Equivalent | 20,210 | 49.8% | 56.7% | 13,284 | 36.6% | 48.2% | +6,926 | +13.2pp |
| Did Not Go To School | 460 | 1.1% | 0.5% | 393 | 1.1% | 0.5% | +67 | 0.0pp |
| Not Stated | 2,511 | 6.2% | 5.5% | 3,514 | 9.7% | 8.3% | -1,003 | -3.5pp |
| Total | 40,614 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 36,296 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +4,318 | 0.0pp |