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 10 or Equivalent was the most common schooling level among residents aged 15 and over in Acacia Hills (Tas.), accounting for 45.6% (273 people). This share was higher than Kentish (M) (35.9%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Year 10 or Equivalent, which increased by 57 people and 3.2 percentage points.
Section overview
Highest level of secondary schooling completed
Acacia Hills (Tas.) - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises highest level of schooling for Acacia Hills (Tas.) in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Kentish (M) and change since 2016.
Highest level of secondary schooling completed snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Acacia Hills (Tas.), with comparison markers for Kentish (M).
Year 8 Or Below
2021 count
15
% of total
2.5%
Change from 2016
+0.5pp
15
2.5%
+0.5pp
Year 9 Or Equivalent
2021 count
40
% of total
6.7%
Change from 2016
-1.7pp
40
6.7%
-1.7pp
Year 10 Or Equivalent
2021 count
273
% of total
45.6%
Change from 2016
+3.2pp
273
45.6%
+3.2pp
Year 11 Or Equivalent
2021 count
62
% of total
10.4%
Change from 2016
+1.6pp
62
10.4%
+1.6pp
Year 12 Or Equivalent
2021 count
185
% of total
30.9%
Change from 2016
+0.1pp
185
30.9%
+0.1pp
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
24
% of total
4.0%
Change from 2016
-3.5pp
24
4.0%
-3.5pp
Chart view
Highest level of secondary schooling completed change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Year 8 Or Below
+5
+0.5pp
Year 9 Or Equivalent
-3
-1.7pp
Year 10 Or Equivalent
+57
+3.2pp
Year 11 Or Equivalent
+17
+1.6pp
Year 12 Or Equivalent
+28
+0.1pp
Did Not Go To School
0
0.0pp
Not Stated
-14
-3.5pp
Data table
Highest level of schooling for Acacia Hills (Tas.). Highest level of secondary schooling completed. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Kentish (M).
| Category | 2021 | 2016 | Change | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | % | Kentish (M)% | Count | % | Kentish (M)% | Count | pp | |
| Year 8 Or Below | 15 | 2.5% | 4.6% | 10 | 2.0% | 6.1% | +5 | +0.5pp |
| Year 9 Or Equivalent | 40 | 6.7% | 8.2% | 43 | 8.4% | 10.4% | -3 | -1.7pp |
| Year 10 Or Equivalent | 273 | 45.6% | 35.9% | 216 | 42.4% | 36.1% | +57 | +3.2pp |
| Year 11 Or Equivalent | 62 | 10.4% | 9.4% | 45 | 8.8% | 9.2% | +17 | +1.6pp |
| Year 12 Or Equivalent | 185 | 30.9% | 32.7% | 157 | 30.8% | 28.2% | +28 | +0.1pp |
| Did Not Go To School | 0 | 0.0% | 0.3% | 0 | 0.0% | 0.5% | 0 | 0.0pp |
| Not Stated | 24 | 4.0% | 9.0% | 38 | 7.5% | 9.7% | -14 | -3.5pp |
| Total | 599 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 509 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +90 | 0.0pp |