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 Scoresby, accounting for 65.7% (3,104 people). This share was higher than Knox (C) (63.3%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Year 12 or Equivalent, which increased by 3,061 people and 23.5 percentage points.
Section overview
Highest level of secondary schooling completed
Scoresby - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises highest level of schooling for Scoresby 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 Scoresby, with comparison markers for Knox (C).
Year 8 Or Below
2021 count
151
% of total
3.2%
Change from 2016
+0.3pp
151
3.2%
+0.3pp
Year 9 Or Equivalent
2021 count
217
% of total
4.6%
Change from 2016
-7.2pp
217
4.6%
-7.2pp
Year 10 Or Equivalent
2021 count
548
% of total
11.6%
Change from 2016
-2.1pp
548
11.6%
-2.1pp
Year 11 Or Equivalent
2021 count
466
% of total
9.9%
Change from 2016
-14.6pp
466
9.9%
-14.6pp
Year 12 Or Equivalent
2021 count
3,104
% of total
65.7%
Change from 2016
+23.5pp
3,104
65.7%
+23.5pp
Did Not Go To School
2021 count
43
% of total
0.9%
Change from 2016
+0.9pp
43
0.9%
+0.9pp
Not Stated
2021 count
192
% of total
4.1%
Change from 2016
-0.8pp
192
4.1%
-0.8pp
Chart view
Highest level of secondary schooling completed change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Year 8 Or Below
+148
+0.3pp
Year 9 Or Equivalent
+205
-7.2pp
Year 10 Or Equivalent
+534
-2.1pp
Year 11 Or Equivalent
+441
-14.6pp
Year 12 Or Equivalent
+3,061
+23.5pp
Did Not Go To School
+43
+0.9pp
Not Stated
+187
-0.8pp
Data table
Highest level of schooling for Scoresby. 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 | 151 | 3.2% | 3.3% | 3 | 2.9% | 4.1% | +148 | +0.3pp |
| Year 9 Or Equivalent | 217 | 4.6% | 4.4% | 12 | 11.8% | 5.1% | +205 | -7.2pp |
| Year 10 Or Equivalent | 548 | 11.6% | 12.5% | 14 | 13.7% | 14.0% | +534 | -2.1pp |
| Year 11 Or Equivalent | 466 | 9.9% | 11.5% | 25 | 24.5% | 12.7% | +441 | -14.6pp |
| Year 12 Or Equivalent | 3,104 | 65.7% | 63.3% | 43 | 42.2% | 57.5% | +3,061 | +23.5pp |
| Did Not Go To School | 43 | 0.9% | 0.8% | 0 | 0.0% | 0.7% | +43 | +0.9pp |
| Not Stated | 192 | 4.1% | 4.2% | 5 | 4.9% | 5.9% | +187 | -0.8pp |
| Total | 4,721 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 102 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +4,619 | 0.0pp |