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, accounting for 63.2% (7,323 people). This share was higher than Knox (C) (60.7%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Year 12 or Equivalent, which increased by 710 people and 5.7 percentage points.
Section overview
Highest level of secondary schooling completed
Wantirna - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises highest level of schooling for Wantirna 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, with comparison markers for Knox (C).
Year 8 Or Below
2021 count
392
% of total
3.4%
Change from 2016
-0.8pp
392
3.4%
-0.8pp
Year 9 Or Equivalent
2021 count
594
% of total
5.1%
Change from 2016
-0.5pp
594
5.1%
-0.5pp
Year 10 Or Equivalent
2021 count
1,372
% of total
11.8%
Change from 2016
-1.4pp
1,372
11.8%
-1.4pp
Year 11 Or Equivalent
2021 count
1,258
% of total
10.8%
Change from 2016
-1.9pp
1,258
10.8%
-1.9pp
Year 12 Or Equivalent
2021 count
7,323
% of total
63.2%
Change from 2016
+5.7pp
7,323
63.2%
+5.7pp
Did Not Go To School
2021 count
128
% of total
1.1%
Change from 2016
+0.1pp
128
1.1%
+0.1pp
Not Stated
2021 count
529
% of total
4.6%
Change from 2016
-1.1pp
529
4.6%
-1.1pp
Chart view
Highest level of secondary schooling completed change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Year 8 Or Below
-95
-0.8pp
Year 9 Or Equivalent
-51
-0.5pp
Year 10 Or Equivalent
-151
-1.4pp
Year 11 Or Equivalent
-203
-1.9pp
Year 12 Or Equivalent
+710
+5.7pp
Did Not Go To School
+9
+0.1pp
Not Stated
-131
-1.1pp
Data table
Highest level of schooling for Wantirna. 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 | 392 | 3.4% | 3.7% | 487 | 4.2% | 4.3% | -95 | -0.8pp |
| Year 9 Or Equivalent | 594 | 5.1% | 5.4% | 645 | 5.6% | 6.1% | -51 | -0.5pp |
| Year 10 Or Equivalent | 1,372 | 11.8% | 13.2% | 1,523 | 13.2% | 14.8% | -151 | -1.4pp |
| Year 11 Or Equivalent | 1,258 | 10.8% | 12.2% | 1,461 | 12.7% | 13.5% | -203 | -1.9pp |
| Year 12 Or Equivalent | 7,323 | 63.2% | 60.7% | 6,613 | 57.5% | 55.0% | +710 | +5.7pp |
| Did Not Go To School | 128 | 1.1% | 0.8% | 119 | 1.0% | 0.7% | +9 | +0.1pp |
| Not Stated | 529 | 4.6% | 4.0% | 660 | 5.7% | 5.7% | -131 | -1.1pp |
| Total | 11,596 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 11,508 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +88 | 0.0pp |