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 Lysterfield (part), accounting for 62.3% (3,445 people). This share was higher than Knox (C) (60.7%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Year 12 or Equivalent, which increased by 422 people and 6.1 percentage points.
Section overview
Highest level of secondary schooling completed
Lysterfield (part) - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises highest level of schooling for Lysterfield (part) 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 Lysterfield (part), with comparison markers for Knox (C).
Year 8 Or Below
2021 count
146
% of total
2.6%
Change from 2016
+0.2pp
146
2.6%
+0.2pp
Year 9 Or Equivalent
2021 count
249
% of total
4.5%
Change from 2016
-0.8pp
249
4.5%
-0.8pp
Year 10 Or Equivalent
2021 count
718
% of total
13.0%
Change from 2016
-1.5pp
718
13.0%
-1.5pp
Year 11 Or Equivalent
2021 count
788
% of total
14.2%
Change from 2016
-1.2pp
788
14.2%
-1.2pp
Year 12 Or Equivalent
2021 count
3,445
% of total
62.3%
Change from 2016
+6.1pp
3,445
62.3%
+6.1pp
Did Not Go To School
2021 count
31
% of total
0.6%
Change from 2016
+0.2pp
31
0.6%
+0.2pp
Not Stated
2021 count
157
% of total
2.8%
Change from 2016
-3.0pp
157
2.8%
-3.0pp
Chart view
Highest level of secondary schooling completed change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Year 8 Or Below
+17
+0.2pp
Year 9 Or Equivalent
-37
-0.8pp
Year 10 Or Equivalent
-60
-1.5pp
Year 11 Or Equivalent
-39
-1.2pp
Year 12 Or Equivalent
+422
+6.1pp
Did Not Go To School
+7
+0.2pp
Not Stated
-155
-3.0pp
Data table
Highest level of schooling for Lysterfield (part). 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 | 146 | 2.6% | 3.7% | 129 | 2.4% | 4.3% | +17 | +0.2pp |
| Year 9 Or Equivalent | 249 | 4.5% | 5.4% | 286 | 5.3% | 6.1% | -37 | -0.8pp |
| Year 10 Or Equivalent | 718 | 13.0% | 13.2% | 778 | 14.5% | 14.8% | -60 | -1.5pp |
| Year 11 Or Equivalent | 788 | 14.2% | 12.2% | 827 | 15.4% | 13.5% | -39 | -1.2pp |
| Year 12 Or Equivalent | 3,445 | 62.3% | 60.7% | 3,023 | 56.2% | 55.0% | +422 | +6.1pp |
| Did Not Go To School | 31 | 0.6% | 0.8% | 24 | 0.4% | 0.7% | +7 | +0.2pp |
| Not Stated | 157 | 2.8% | 4.0% | 312 | 5.8% | 5.7% | -155 | -3.0pp |
| Total | 5,534 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 5,379 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +155 | 0.0pp |