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 Bayswater (Vic.), accounting for 59.1% (5,847 people). This share was lower than Knox (C) (63.3%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Year 12 or Equivalent, which increased by 2,286 people and 7.5 percentage points.
Section overview
Highest level of secondary schooling completed
Bayswater (Vic.) - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises highest level of schooling for Bayswater (Vic.) in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Knox (C) and change since 2016.
Highest level of secondary schooling completed snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Bayswater (Vic.), with comparison markers for Knox (C).
Year 8 Or Below
2021 count
392
% of total
4.0%
Change from 2016
+0.3pp
392
4.0%
+0.3pp
Year 9 Or Equivalent
2021 count
513
% of total
5.2%
Change from 2016
-0.1pp
513
5.2%
-0.1pp
Year 10 Or Equivalent
2021 count
1,308
% of total
13.2%
Change from 2016
-3.5pp
1,308
13.2%
-3.5pp
Year 11 Or Equivalent
2021 count
1,119
% of total
11.3%
Change from 2016
-2.2pp
1,119
11.3%
-2.2pp
Year 12 Or Equivalent
2021 count
5,847
% of total
59.1%
Change from 2016
+7.5pp
5,847
59.1%
+7.5pp
Did Not Go To School
2021 count
109
% of total
1.1%
Change from 2016
+0.2pp
109
1.1%
+0.2pp
Not Stated
2021 count
610
% of total
6.2%
Change from 2016
-2.1pp
610
6.2%
-2.1pp
Chart view
Highest level of secondary schooling completed change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Year 8 Or Below
+134
+0.3pp
Year 9 Or Equivalent
+148
-0.1pp
Year 10 Or Equivalent
+156
-3.5pp
Year 11 Or Equivalent
+189
-2.2pp
Year 12 Or Equivalent
+2,286
+7.5pp
Did Not Go To School
+48
+0.2pp
Not Stated
+39
-2.1pp
Data table
Highest level of schooling for Bayswater (Vic.). Highest level of secondary schooling completed. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Knox (C).
| Category | 2021 | 2016 | Change | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | % | Knox (C)% | Count | % | Knox (C)% | Count | pp | |
| Year 8 Or Below | 392 | 4.0% | 3.3% | 258 | 3.7% | 4.1% | +134 | +0.3pp |
| Year 9 Or Equivalent | 513 | 5.2% | 4.4% | 365 | 5.3% | 5.1% | +148 | -0.1pp |
| Year 10 Or Equivalent | 1,308 | 13.2% | 12.5% | 1,152 | 16.7% | 14.0% | +156 | -3.5pp |
| Year 11 Or Equivalent | 1,119 | 11.3% | 11.5% | 930 | 13.5% | 12.7% | +189 | -2.2pp |
| Year 12 Or Equivalent | 5,847 | 59.1% | 63.3% | 3,561 | 51.6% | 57.5% | +2,286 | +7.5pp |
| Did Not Go To School | 109 | 1.1% | 0.8% | 61 | 0.9% | 0.7% | +48 | +0.2pp |
| Not Stated | 610 | 6.2% | 4.2% | 571 | 8.3% | 5.9% | +39 | -2.1pp |
| Total | 9,898 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 6,898 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +3,000 | 0.0pp |