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 Upper Ferntree Gully (part), accounting for 59.7% (1,621 people). This share was lower than Knox (C) (63.3%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Year 12 or Equivalent, which decreased by 3,576 people and 6.5 percentage points.
Section overview
Highest level of secondary schooling completed
Upper Ferntree Gully (part) - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises highest level of schooling for Upper Ferntree Gully (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 Upper Ferntree Gully (part), with comparison markers for Knox (C).
Year 8 Or Below
2021 count
82
% of total
3.0%
Change from 2016
-0.4pp
82
3.0%
-0.4pp
Year 9 Or Equivalent
2021 count
128
% of total
4.7%
Change from 2016
+0.8pp
128
4.7%
+0.8pp
Year 10 Or Equivalent
2021 count
394
% of total
14.5%
Change from 2016
+3.8pp
394
14.5%
+3.8pp
Year 11 Or Equivalent
2021 count
341
% of total
12.6%
Change from 2016
+2.2pp
341
12.6%
+2.2pp
Year 12 Or Equivalent
2021 count
1,621
% of total
59.7%
Change from 2016
-6.5pp
1,621
59.7%
-6.5pp
Did Not Go To School
2021 count
6
% of total
0.2%
Change from 2016
-1.0pp
6
0.2%
-1.0pp
Not Stated
2021 count
144
% of total
5.3%
Change from 2016
+1.2pp
144
5.3%
+1.2pp
Chart view
Highest level of secondary schooling completed change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Year 8 Or Below
-186
-0.4pp
Year 9 Or Equivalent
-178
+0.8pp
Year 10 Or Equivalent
-445
+3.8pp
Year 11 Or Equivalent
-477
+2.2pp
Year 12 Or Equivalent
-3,576
-6.5pp
Did Not Go To School
-90
-1.0pp
Not Stated
-180
+1.2pp
Data table
Highest level of schooling for Upper Ferntree Gully (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 | 82 | 3.0% | 3.3% | 268 | 3.4% | 4.1% | -186 | -0.4pp |
| Year 9 Or Equivalent | 128 | 4.7% | 4.4% | 306 | 3.9% | 5.1% | -178 | +0.8pp |
| Year 10 Or Equivalent | 394 | 14.5% | 12.5% | 839 | 10.7% | 14.0% | -445 | +3.8pp |
| Year 11 Or Equivalent | 341 | 12.6% | 11.5% | 818 | 10.4% | 12.7% | -477 | +2.2pp |
| Year 12 Or Equivalent | 1,621 | 59.7% | 63.3% | 5,197 | 66.2% | 57.5% | -3,576 | -6.5pp |
| Did Not Go To School | 6 | 0.2% | 0.8% | 96 | 1.2% | 0.7% | -90 | -1.0pp |
| Not Stated | 144 | 5.3% | 4.2% | 324 | 4.1% | 5.9% | -180 | +1.2pp |
| Total | 2,716 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 7,848 | 100.0% | 100.0% | -5,132 | 0.0pp |