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 Donvale, accounting for 70.8% (7,103 people). This share was lower than Manningham (C) (71.5%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Year 12 or Equivalent, which increased by 7,095 people and 45 percentage points.
Section overview
Highest level of secondary schooling completed
Donvale - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises highest level of schooling for Donvale in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Manningham (C) and change since 2016.
Highest level of secondary schooling completed snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Donvale, with comparison markers for Manningham (C).
Year 8 Or Below
2021 count
405
% of total
4.0%
Change from 2016
-5.7pp
405
4.0%
-5.7pp
Year 9 Or Equivalent
2021 count
309
% of total
3.1%
Change from 2016
-9.8pp
309
3.1%
-9.8pp
Year 10 Or Equivalent
2021 count
831
% of total
8.3%
Change from 2016
-7.8pp
831
8.3%
-7.8pp
Year 11 Or Equivalent
2021 count
812
% of total
8.1%
Change from 2016
-8.0pp
812
8.1%
-8.0pp
Year 12 Or Equivalent
2021 count
7,103
% of total
70.8%
Change from 2016
+45.0pp
7,103
70.8%
+45.0pp
Did Not Go To School
2021 count
92
% of total
0.9%
Change from 2016
+0.9pp
92
0.9%
+0.9pp
Not Stated
2021 count
485
% of total
4.8%
Change from 2016
-14.6pp
485
4.8%
-14.6pp
Chart view
Highest level of secondary schooling completed change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Year 8 Or Below
+402
-5.7pp
Year 9 Or Equivalent
+305
-9.8pp
Year 10 Or Equivalent
+826
-7.8pp
Year 11 Or Equivalent
+807
-8.0pp
Year 12 Or Equivalent
+7,095
+45.0pp
Did Not Go To School
+92
+0.9pp
Not Stated
+479
-14.6pp
Data table
Highest level of schooling for Donvale. Highest level of secondary schooling completed. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Manningham (C).
| Category | 2021 | 2016 | Change | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | % | Manningham (C)% | Count | % | Manningham (C)% | Count | pp | |
| Year 8 Or Below | 405 | 4.0% | 4.9% | 3 | 9.7% | 5.6% | +402 | -5.7pp |
| Year 9 Or Equivalent | 309 | 3.1% | 3.1% | 4 | 12.9% | 3.5% | +305 | -9.8pp |
| Year 10 Or Equivalent | 831 | 8.3% | 7.5% | 5 | 16.1% | 8.8% | +826 | -7.8pp |
| Year 11 Or Equivalent | 812 | 8.1% | 7.6% | 5 | 16.1% | 8.5% | +807 | -8.0pp |
| Year 12 Or Equivalent | 7,103 | 70.8% | 71.5% | 8 | 25.8% | 66.5% | +7,095 | +45.0pp |
| Did Not Go To School | 92 | 0.9% | 1.3% | 0 | 0.0% | 1.3% | +92 | +0.9pp |
| Not Stated | 485 | 4.8% | 4.1% | 6 | 19.4% | 5.9% | +479 | -14.6pp |
| Total | 10,037 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 31 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +10,006 | 0.0pp |