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 Park Orchards (part), accounting for 72.6% (2,099 people). This share was higher than Manningham (C) (71.5%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Year 12 or Equivalent, which increased by 2,079 people and 34.9 percentage points.
Section overview
Highest level of secondary schooling completed
Park Orchards (part) - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises highest level of schooling for Park Orchards (part) 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 Park Orchards (part), with comparison markers for Manningham (C).
Year 8 Or Below
2021 count
52
% of total
1.8%
Change from 2016
-9.5pp
52
1.8%
-9.5pp
Year 9 Or Equivalent
2021 count
79
% of total
2.7%
Change from 2016
+2.7pp
79
2.7%
+2.7pp
Year 10 Or Equivalent
2021 count
252
% of total
8.7%
Change from 2016
-10.2pp
252
8.7%
-10.2pp
Year 11 Or Equivalent
2021 count
316
% of total
10.9%
Change from 2016
-15.5pp
316
10.9%
-15.5pp
Year 12 Or Equivalent
2021 count
2,099
% of total
72.6%
Change from 2016
+34.9pp
2,099
72.6%
+34.9pp
Did Not Go To School
2021 count
12
% of total
0.4%
Change from 2016
+0.4pp
12
0.4%
+0.4pp
Not Stated
2021 count
82
% of total
2.8%
Change from 2016
-2.9pp
82
2.8%
-2.9pp
Chart view
Highest level of secondary schooling completed change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Year 8 Or Below
+46
-9.5pp
Year 9 Or Equivalent
+79
+2.7pp
Year 10 Or Equivalent
+242
-10.2pp
Year 11 Or Equivalent
+302
-15.5pp
Year 12 Or Equivalent
+2,079
+34.9pp
Did Not Go To School
+12
+0.4pp
Not Stated
+79
-2.9pp
Data table
Highest level of schooling for Park Orchards (part). 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 | 52 | 1.8% | 4.9% | 6 | 11.3% | 5.6% | +46 | -9.5pp |
| Year 9 Or Equivalent | 79 | 2.7% | 3.1% | 0 | 0.0% | 3.5% | +79 | +2.7pp |
| Year 10 Or Equivalent | 252 | 8.7% | 7.5% | 10 | 18.9% | 8.8% | +242 | -10.2pp |
| Year 11 Or Equivalent | 316 | 10.9% | 7.6% | 14 | 26.4% | 8.5% | +302 | -15.5pp |
| Year 12 Or Equivalent | 2,099 | 72.6% | 71.5% | 20 | 37.7% | 66.5% | +2,079 | +34.9pp |
| Did Not Go To School | 12 | 0.4% | 1.3% | 0 | 0.0% | 1.3% | +12 | +0.4pp |
| Not Stated | 82 | 2.8% | 4.1% | 3 | 5.7% | 5.9% | +79 | -2.9pp |
| Total | 2,892 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 53 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +2,839 | 0.0pp |