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 Golden Plains (S), accounting for 47.1% (8,680 people). This share was higher than Regional Vic. (46.2%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Year 12 or Equivalent, which increased by 1,943 people and 4.6 percentage points.
Section overview
Highest level of secondary schooling completed
Golden Plains (S) - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises highest level of schooling for Golden Plains (S) in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Regional Vic. and change since 2016.
Chart view
Highest level of secondary schooling completed snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Golden Plains (S), with comparison markers for Regional Vic..
Year 8 Or Below
2021 count
608
% of total
3.3%
Change from 2016
-1.5pp
608
3.3%
-1.5pp
Year 9 Or Equivalent
2021 count
1,238
% of total
6.7%
Change from 2016
-0.7pp
1,238
6.7%
-0.7pp
Year 10 Or Equivalent
2021 count
3,490
% of total
18.9%
Change from 2016
-0.8pp
3,490
18.9%
-0.8pp
Year 11 Or Equivalent
2021 count
3,180
% of total
17.2%
Change from 2016
-0.7pp
3,180
17.2%
-0.7pp
Year 12 Or Equivalent
2021 count
8,680
% of total
47.1%
Change from 2016
+4.6pp
8,680
47.1%
+4.6pp
Did Not Go To School
2021 count
48
% of total
0.3%
Change from 2016
+0.2pp
48
0.3%
+0.2pp
Not Stated
2021 count
1,193
% of total
6.5%
Change from 2016
-1.0pp
1,193
6.5%
-1.0pp
Highest level of secondary schooling completed change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Year 8 Or Below
-151
-1.5pp
Year 9 Or Equivalent
+60
-0.7pp
Year 10 Or Equivalent
+365
-0.8pp
Year 11 Or Equivalent
+333
-0.7pp
Year 12 Or Equivalent
+1,943
+4.6pp
Did Not Go To School
+25
+0.2pp
Not Stated
-2
-1.0pp
Data table
Highest level of schooling for Golden Plains (S). Highest level of secondary schooling completed. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Regional Vic..
| Category | 2021 | 2016 | Change | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | % | Regional Vic.% | Count | % | Regional Vic.% | Count | pp | |
| Year 8 Or Below | 608 | 3.3% | 5.1% | 759 | 4.8% | 6.6% | -151 | -1.5pp |
| Year 9 Or Equivalent | 1,238 | 6.7% | 7.1% | 1,178 | 7.4% | 7.8% | +60 | -0.7pp |
| Year 10 Or Equivalent | 3,490 | 18.9% | 17.9% | 3,125 | 19.7% | 18.6% | +365 | -0.8pp |
| Year 11 Or Equivalent | 3,180 | 17.2% | 15.2% | 2,847 | 17.9% | 15.6% | +333 | -0.7pp |
| Year 12 Or Equivalent | 8,680 | 47.1% | 46.2% | 6,737 | 42.5% | 40.4% | +1,943 | +4.6pp |
| Did Not Go To School | 48 | 0.3% | 0.6% | 23 | 0.1% | 0.5% | +25 | +0.2pp |
| Not Stated | 1,193 | 6.5% | 8.0% | 1,195 | 7.5% | 10.6% | -2 | -1.0pp |
| Total | 18,437 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 15,864 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +2,573 | 0.0pp |