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 Jacana, accounting for 54.7% (1,015 people). This share was lower than Hume (C) (56.1%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Year 12 or Equivalent, which increased by 186 people and 8.5 percentage points.
Section overview
Highest level of secondary schooling completed
Jacana - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises highest level of schooling for Jacana in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Hume (C) and change since 2016.
Highest level of secondary schooling completed snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Jacana, with comparison markers for Hume (C).
Year 8 Or Below
2021 count
155
% of total
8.3%
Change from 2016
-1.4pp
155
8.3%
-1.4pp
Year 9 Or Equivalent
2021 count
134
% of total
7.2%
Change from 2016
-0.6pp
134
7.2%
-0.6pp
Year 10 Or Equivalent
2021 count
208
% of total
11.2%
Change from 2016
-1.0pp
208
11.2%
-1.0pp
Year 11 Or Equivalent
2021 count
149
% of total
8.0%
Change from 2016
-2.2pp
149
8.0%
-2.2pp
Year 12 Or Equivalent
2021 count
1,015
% of total
54.7%
Change from 2016
+8.5pp
1,015
54.7%
+8.5pp
Did Not Go To School
2021 count
43
% of total
2.3%
Change from 2016
+0.5pp
43
2.3%
+0.5pp
Not Stated
2021 count
153
% of total
8.2%
Change from 2016
-3.9pp
153
8.2%
-3.9pp
Chart view
Highest level of secondary schooling completed change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Year 8 Or Below
-19
-1.4pp
Year 9 Or Equivalent
-6
-0.6pp
Year 10 Or Equivalent
-10
-1.0pp
Year 11 Or Equivalent
-34
-2.2pp
Year 12 Or Equivalent
+186
+8.5pp
Did Not Go To School
+10
+0.5pp
Not Stated
-64
-3.9pp
Data table
Highest level of schooling for Jacana. Highest level of secondary schooling completed. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Hume (C).
| Category | 2021 | 2016 | Change | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | % | Hume (C)% | Count | % | Hume (C)% | Count | pp | |
| Year 8 Or Below | 155 | 8.3% | 6.7% | 174 | 9.7% | 7.8% | -19 | -1.4pp |
| Year 9 Or Equivalent | 134 | 7.2% | 5.9% | 140 | 7.8% | 6.5% | -6 | -0.6pp |
| Year 10 Or Equivalent | 208 | 11.2% | 12.2% | 218 | 12.2% | 14.1% | -10 | -1.0pp |
| Year 11 Or Equivalent | 149 | 8.0% | 10.1% | 183 | 10.2% | 11.7% | -34 | -2.2pp |
| Year 12 Or Equivalent | 1,015 | 54.7% | 56.1% | 829 | 46.2% | 50.0% | +186 | +8.5pp |
| Did Not Go To School | 43 | 2.3% | 2.9% | 33 | 1.8% | 2.4% | +10 | +0.5pp |
| Not Stated | 153 | 8.2% | 6.1% | 217 | 12.1% | 7.4% | -64 | -3.9pp |
| Total | 1,857 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 1,794 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +63 | 0.0pp |