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 Beechworth, accounting for 53.2% (1,836 people). This share was higher than Indigo (S) (47.6%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Year 12 or Equivalent, which increased by 1,829 people and 19.9 percentage points.
Section overview
Highest level of secondary schooling completed
Beechworth - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises highest level of schooling for Beechworth in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Indigo (S) and change since 2016.
Highest level of secondary schooling completed snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Beechworth, with comparison markers for Indigo (S).
Year 8 Or Below
2021 count
129
% of total
3.7%
Change from 2016
+3.7pp
129
3.7%
+3.7pp
Year 9 Or Equivalent
2021 count
152
% of total
4.4%
Change from 2016
-14.6pp
152
4.4%
-14.6pp
Year 10 Or Equivalent
2021 count
604
% of total
17.5%
Change from 2016
+17.5pp
604
17.5%
+17.5pp
Year 11 Or Equivalent
2021 count
462
% of total
13.4%
Change from 2016
-5.6pp
462
13.4%
-5.6pp
Year 12 Or Equivalent
2021 count
1,836
% of total
53.2%
Change from 2016
+19.9pp
1,836
53.2%
+19.9pp
Did Not Go To School
2021 count
15
% of total
0.4%
Change from 2016
+0.4pp
15
0.4%
+0.4pp
Not Stated
2021 count
250
% of total
7.3%
Change from 2016
-21.3pp
250
7.3%
-21.3pp
Chart view
Highest level of secondary schooling completed change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Year 8 Or Below
+129
+3.7pp
Year 9 Or Equivalent
+148
-14.6pp
Year 10 Or Equivalent
+604
+17.5pp
Year 11 Or Equivalent
+458
-5.6pp
Year 12 Or Equivalent
+1,829
+19.9pp
Did Not Go To School
+15
+0.4pp
Not Stated
+244
-21.3pp
Data table
Highest level of schooling for Beechworth. Highest level of secondary schooling completed. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Indigo (S).
| Category | 2021 | 2016 | Change | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | % | Indigo (S)% | Count | % | Indigo (S)% | Count | pp | |
| Year 8 Or Below | 129 | 3.7% | 3.8% | 0 | 0.0% | 5.0% | +129 | +3.7pp |
| Year 9 Or Equivalent | 152 | 4.4% | 5.9% | 4 | 19.0% | 6.4% | +148 | -14.6pp |
| Year 10 Or Equivalent | 604 | 17.5% | 20.1% | 0 | 0.0% | 20.9% | +604 | +17.5pp |
| Year 11 Or Equivalent | 462 | 13.4% | 15.0% | 4 | 19.0% | 15.0% | +458 | -5.6pp |
| Year 12 Or Equivalent | 1,836 | 53.2% | 47.6% | 7 | 33.3% | 41.7% | +1,829 | +19.9pp |
| Did Not Go To School | 15 | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0 | 0.0% | 0.3% | +15 | +0.4pp |
| Not Stated | 250 | 7.3% | 7.2% | 6 | 28.6% | 10.7% | +244 | -21.3pp |
| Total | 3,448 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 21 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +3,427 | 0.0pp |