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 Stanley (Vic.), accounting for 57.5% (180 people). This share was higher than Indigo (S) (45.8%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Year 12 or Equivalent, which increased by 42 people and 10.7 percentage points.
Section overview
Highest level of secondary schooling completed
Stanley (Vic.) - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises highest level of schooling for Stanley (Vic.) 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 Stanley (Vic.), with comparison markers for Indigo (S).
Year 8 Or Below
2021 count
9
% of total
2.9%
Change from 2016
-2.2pp
9
2.9%
-2.2pp
Year 9 Or Equivalent
2021 count
14
% of total
4.5%
Change from 2016
+0.4pp
14
4.5%
+0.4pp
Year 10 Or Equivalent
2021 count
43
% of total
13.7%
Change from 2016
-6.0pp
43
13.7%
-6.0pp
Year 11 Or Equivalent
2021 count
37
% of total
11.8%
Change from 2016
+0.6pp
37
11.8%
+0.6pp
Year 12 Or Equivalent
2021 count
180
% of total
57.5%
Change from 2016
+10.7pp
180
57.5%
+10.7pp
Did Not Go To School
2021 count
0
% of total
0.0%
Change from 2016
0.0pp
0
0.0%
0.0pp
Not Stated
2021 count
30
% of total
9.6%
Change from 2016
-3.6pp
30
9.6%
-3.6pp
Chart view
Highest level of secondary schooling completed change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Year 8 Or Below
-6
-2.2pp
Year 9 Or Equivalent
+2
+0.4pp
Year 10 Or Equivalent
-15
-6.0pp
Year 11 Or Equivalent
+4
+0.6pp
Year 12 Or Equivalent
+42
+10.7pp
Did Not Go To School
0
0.0pp
Not Stated
-9
-3.6pp
Data table
Highest level of schooling for Stanley (Vic.). 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 | 9 | 2.9% | 4.1% | 15 | 5.1% | 5.3% | -6 | -2.2pp |
| Year 9 Or Equivalent | 14 | 4.5% | 6.8% | 12 | 4.1% | 7.3% | +2 | +0.4pp |
| Year 10 Or Equivalent | 43 | 13.7% | 20.6% | 58 | 19.7% | 21.2% | -15 | -6.0pp |
| Year 11 Or Equivalent | 37 | 11.8% | 15.4% | 33 | 11.2% | 15.4% | +4 | +0.6pp |
| Year 12 Or Equivalent | 180 | 57.5% | 45.8% | 138 | 46.8% | 40.2% | +42 | +10.7pp |
| Did Not Go To School | 0 | 0.0% | 0.2% | 0 | 0.0% | 0.3% | 0 | 0.0pp |
| Not Stated | 30 | 9.6% | 7.0% | 39 | 13.2% | 10.4% | -9 | -3.6pp |
| Total | 313 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 295 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +18 | 0.0pp |