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 Wantirna South, accounting for 69.6% (11,614 people). This share was higher than Knox (C) (63.3%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Year 12 or Equivalent, which increased by 11,531 people and 26.1 percentage points.
Section overview
Highest level of secondary schooling completed
Wantirna South - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises highest level of schooling for Wantirna South 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 Wantirna South, with comparison markers for Knox (C).
Year 8 Or Below
2021 count
549
% of total
3.3%
Change from 2016
-2.5pp
549
3.3%
-2.5pp
Year 9 Or Equivalent
2021 count
571
% of total
3.4%
Change from 2016
-1.3pp
571
3.4%
-1.3pp
Year 10 Or Equivalent
2021 count
1,650
% of total
9.9%
Change from 2016
-11.6pp
1,650
9.9%
-11.6pp
Year 11 Or Equivalent
2021 count
1,479
% of total
8.9%
Change from 2016
-5.8pp
1,479
8.9%
-5.8pp
Year 12 Or Equivalent
2021 count
11,614
% of total
69.6%
Change from 2016
+26.1pp
11,614
69.6%
+26.1pp
Did Not Go To School
2021 count
157
% of total
0.9%
Change from 2016
+0.9pp
157
0.9%
+0.9pp
Not Stated
2021 count
659
% of total
4.0%
Change from 2016
-5.9pp
659
4.0%
-5.9pp
Chart view
Highest level of secondary schooling completed change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Year 8 Or Below
+538
-2.5pp
Year 9 Or Equivalent
+562
-1.3pp
Year 10 Or Equivalent
+1,609
-11.6pp
Year 11 Or Equivalent
+1,451
-5.8pp
Year 12 Or Equivalent
+11,531
+26.1pp
Did Not Go To School
+157
+0.9pp
Not Stated
+640
-5.9pp
Data table
Highest level of schooling for Wantirna South. 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 | 549 | 3.3% | 3.3% | 11 | 5.8% | 4.1% | +538 | -2.5pp |
| Year 9 Or Equivalent | 571 | 3.4% | 4.4% | 9 | 4.7% | 5.1% | +562 | -1.3pp |
| Year 10 Or Equivalent | 1,650 | 9.9% | 12.5% | 41 | 21.5% | 14.0% | +1,609 | -11.6pp |
| Year 11 Or Equivalent | 1,479 | 8.9% | 11.5% | 28 | 14.7% | 12.7% | +1,451 | -5.8pp |
| Year 12 Or Equivalent | 11,614 | 69.6% | 63.3% | 83 | 43.5% | 57.5% | +11,531 | +26.1pp |
| Did Not Go To School | 157 | 0.9% | 0.8% | 0 | 0.0% | 0.7% | +157 | +0.9pp |
| Not Stated | 659 | 4.0% | 4.2% | 19 | 9.9% | 5.9% | +640 | -5.9pp |
| Total | 16,679 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 191 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +16,488 | 0.0pp |