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 The Basin (Vic.), accounting for 53.3% (1,935 people). This share was lower than Knox (C) (60.7%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Year 12 or Equivalent, which increased by 257 people and 6 percentage points.
Section overview
Highest level of secondary schooling completed
The Basin (Vic.) - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises highest level of schooling for The Basin (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 The Basin (Vic.), with comparison markers for Knox (C).
Year 8 Or Below
2021 count
131
% of total
3.6%
Change from 2016
+0.4pp
131
3.6%
+0.4pp
Year 9 Or Equivalent
2021 count
223
% of total
6.1%
Change from 2016
-0.2pp
223
6.1%
-0.2pp
Year 10 Or Equivalent
2021 count
583
% of total
16.1%
Change from 2016
-1.6pp
583
16.1%
-1.6pp
Year 11 Or Equivalent
2021 count
558
% of total
15.4%
Change from 2016
-1.6pp
558
15.4%
-1.6pp
Year 12 Or Equivalent
2021 count
1,935
% of total
53.3%
Change from 2016
+6.0pp
1,935
53.3%
+6.0pp
Did Not Go To School
2021 count
11
% of total
0.3%
Change from 2016
0.0pp
11
0.3%
0.0pp
Not Stated
2021 count
188
% of total
5.2%
Change from 2016
-2.9pp
188
5.2%
-2.9pp
Chart view
Highest level of secondary schooling completed change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Year 8 Or Below
+16
+0.4pp
Year 9 Or Equivalent
0
-0.2pp
Year 10 Or Equivalent
-46
-1.6pp
Year 11 Or Equivalent
-44
-1.6pp
Year 12 Or Equivalent
+257
+6.0pp
Did Not Go To School
0
0.0pp
Not Stated
-101
-2.9pp
Data table
Highest level of schooling for The Basin (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 | 131 | 3.6% | 3.7% | 115 | 3.2% | 4.3% | +16 | +0.4pp |
| Year 9 Or Equivalent | 223 | 6.1% | 5.4% | 223 | 6.3% | 6.1% | 0 | -0.2pp |
| Year 10 Or Equivalent | 583 | 16.1% | 13.2% | 629 | 17.7% | 14.8% | -46 | -1.6pp |
| Year 11 Or Equivalent | 558 | 15.4% | 12.2% | 602 | 17.0% | 13.5% | -44 | -1.6pp |
| Year 12 Or Equivalent | 1,935 | 53.3% | 60.7% | 1,678 | 47.3% | 55.0% | +257 | +6.0pp |
| Did Not Go To School | 11 | 0.3% | 0.8% | 11 | 0.3% | 0.7% | 0 | 0.0pp |
| Not Stated | 188 | 5.2% | 4.0% | 289 | 8.1% | 5.7% | -101 | -2.9pp |
| Total | 3,629 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 3,547 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +82 | 0.0pp |