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 Mansfield (S), accounting for 44.4% (3,747 people). This share was similar to Regional Vic. (44.5%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Year 12 or Equivalent, which increased by 938 people and 4.5 percentage points.
Section overview
Highest level of secondary schooling completed
Mansfield (S) - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises highest level of schooling for Mansfield (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 Mansfield (S), with comparison markers for Regional Vic..
Year 8 Or Below
2021 count
418
% of total
5.0%
Change from 2016
-1.4pp
418
5.0%
-1.4pp
Year 9 Or Equivalent
2021 count
659
% of total
7.8%
Change from 2016
-0.7pp
659
7.8%
-0.7pp
Year 10 Or Equivalent
2021 count
1,441
% of total
17.1%
Change from 2016
-0.9pp
1,441
17.1%
-0.9pp
Year 11 Or Equivalent
2021 count
1,363
% of total
16.2%
Change from 2016
-0.2pp
1,363
16.2%
-0.2pp
Year 12 Or Equivalent
2021 count
3,747
% of total
44.4%
Change from 2016
+4.5pp
3,747
44.4%
+4.5pp
Did Not Go To School
2021 count
30
% of total
0.4%
Change from 2016
+0.3pp
30
0.4%
+0.3pp
Not Stated
2021 count
779
% of total
9.2%
Change from 2016
-1.6pp
779
9.2%
-1.6pp
Chart view
Highest level of secondary schooling completed change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Year 8 Or Below
-31
-1.4pp
Year 9 Or Equivalent
+63
-0.7pp
Year 10 Or Equivalent
+174
-0.9pp
Year 11 Or Equivalent
+207
-0.2pp
Year 12 Or Equivalent
+938
+4.5pp
Did Not Go To School
+20
+0.3pp
Not Stated
+21
-1.6pp
Data table
Highest level of schooling for Mansfield (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 | 418 | 5.0% | 5.4% | 449 | 6.4% | 6.7% | -31 | -1.4pp |
| Year 9 Or Equivalent | 659 | 7.8% | 7.9% | 596 | 8.5% | 8.5% | +63 | -0.7pp |
| Year 10 Or Equivalent | 1,441 | 17.1% | 18.3% | 1,267 | 18.0% | 19.0% | +174 | -0.9pp |
| Year 11 Or Equivalent | 1,363 | 16.2% | 15.6% | 1,156 | 16.4% | 16.0% | +207 | -0.2pp |
| Year 12 Or Equivalent | 3,747 | 44.4% | 44.5% | 2,809 | 39.9% | 38.9% | +938 | +4.5pp |
| Did Not Go To School | 30 | 0.4% | 0.6% | 10 | 0.1% | 0.5% | +20 | +0.3pp |
| Not Stated | 779 | 9.2% | 7.7% | 758 | 10.8% | 10.4% | +21 | -1.6pp |
| Total | 8,437 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 7,045 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +1,392 | 0.0pp |