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 Loddon (S), accounting for 32.1% (2,116 people). This share was lower than Regional Vic. (44.5%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Year 12 or Equivalent, which increased by 392 people and 4.8 percentage points.
Section overview
Highest level of secondary schooling completed
Loddon (S) - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises highest level of schooling for Loddon (S) in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Regional Vic. and change since 2016.
Highest level of secondary schooling completed snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Loddon (S), with comparison markers for Regional Vic..
Year 8 Or Below
2021 count
468
% of total
7.1%
Change from 2016
-2.8pp
468
7.1%
-2.8pp
Year 9 Or Equivalent
2021 count
664
% of total
10.1%
Change from 2016
-0.5pp
664
10.1%
-0.5pp
Year 10 Or Equivalent
2021 count
1,384
% of total
21.0%
Change from 2016
+0.6pp
1,384
21.0%
+0.6pp
Year 11 Or Equivalent
2021 count
1,109
% of total
16.8%
Change from 2016
+0.2pp
1,109
16.8%
+0.2pp
Year 12 Or Equivalent
2021 count
2,116
% of total
32.1%
Change from 2016
+4.8pp
2,116
32.1%
+4.8pp
Did Not Go To School
2021 count
16
% of total
0.2%
Change from 2016
-0.1pp
16
0.2%
-0.1pp
Not Stated
2021 count
843
% of total
12.8%
Change from 2016
-2.2pp
843
12.8%
-2.2pp
Chart view
Highest level of secondary schooling completed change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Year 8 Or Below
-157
-2.8pp
Year 9 Or Equivalent
-8
-0.5pp
Year 10 Or Equivalent
+95
+0.6pp
Year 11 Or Equivalent
+62
+0.2pp
Year 12 Or Equivalent
+392
+4.8pp
Did Not Go To School
-2
-0.1pp
Not Stated
-106
-2.2pp
Data table
Highest level of schooling for Loddon (S). Highest level of secondary schooling completed. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Regional Vic..
| Category | 2021 | 2016 | Change | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | % | Regional Vic.% | Count | % | Regional Vic.% | Count | pp | |
| Year 8 Or Below | 468 | 7.1% | 5.4% | 625 | 9.9% | 6.7% | -157 | -2.8pp |
| Year 9 Or Equivalent | 664 | 10.1% | 7.9% | 672 | 10.6% | 8.5% | -8 | -0.5pp |
| Year 10 Or Equivalent | 1,384 | 21.0% | 18.3% | 1,289 | 20.4% | 19.0% | +95 | +0.6pp |
| Year 11 Or Equivalent | 1,109 | 16.8% | 15.6% | 1,047 | 16.6% | 16.0% | +62 | +0.2pp |
| Year 12 Or Equivalent | 2,116 | 32.1% | 44.5% | 1,724 | 27.3% | 38.9% | +392 | +4.8pp |
| Did Not Go To School | 16 | 0.2% | 0.6% | 18 | 0.3% | 0.5% | -2 | -0.1pp |
| Not Stated | 843 | 12.8% | 7.7% | 949 | 15.0% | 10.4% | -106 | -2.2pp |
| Total | 6,600 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 6,324 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +276 | 0.0pp |