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 (Vic.), accounting for 45.8% (2,078 people). This share was higher than Mansfield (S) (44.4%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Year 12 or Equivalent, which increased by 467 people and 4.1 percentage points.
Section overview
Highest level of secondary schooling completed
Mansfield (Vic.) - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises highest level of schooling for Mansfield (Vic.) in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Mansfield (S) and change since 2016.
Highest level of secondary schooling completed snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Mansfield (Vic.), with comparison markers for Mansfield (S).
Year 8 Or Below
2021 count
195
% of total
4.3%
Change from 2016
-1.5pp
195
4.3%
-1.5pp
Year 9 Or Equivalent
2021 count
346
% of total
7.6%
Change from 2016
-0.3pp
346
7.6%
-0.3pp
Year 10 Or Equivalent
2021 count
795
% of total
17.5%
Change from 2016
0.0pp
795
17.5%
0.0pp
Year 11 Or Equivalent
2021 count
764
% of total
16.8%
Change from 2016
-0.5pp
764
16.8%
-0.5pp
Year 12 Or Equivalent
2021 count
2,078
% of total
45.8%
Change from 2016
+4.1pp
2,078
45.8%
+4.1pp
Did Not Go To School
2021 count
23
% of total
0.5%
Change from 2016
+0.4pp
23
0.5%
+0.4pp
Not Stated
2021 count
341
% of total
7.5%
Change from 2016
-2.2pp
341
7.5%
-2.2pp
Chart view
Highest level of secondary schooling completed change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Year 8 Or Below
-28
-1.5pp
Year 9 Or Equivalent
+41
-0.3pp
Year 10 Or Equivalent
+118
0.0pp
Year 11 Or Equivalent
+97
-0.5pp
Year 12 Or Equivalent
+467
+4.1pp
Did Not Go To School
+18
+0.4pp
Not Stated
-32
-2.2pp
Data table
Highest level of schooling for Mansfield (Vic.). Highest level of secondary schooling completed. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Mansfield (S).
| Category | 2021 | 2016 | Change | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | % | Mansfield (S)% | Count | % | Mansfield (S)% | Count | pp | |
| Year 8 Or Below | 195 | 4.3% | 5.0% | 223 | 5.8% | 6.4% | -28 | -1.5pp |
| Year 9 Or Equivalent | 346 | 7.6% | 7.8% | 305 | 7.9% | 8.5% | +41 | -0.3pp |
| Year 10 Or Equivalent | 795 | 17.5% | 17.1% | 677 | 17.5% | 18.0% | +118 | 0.0pp |
| Year 11 Or Equivalent | 764 | 16.8% | 16.2% | 667 | 17.3% | 16.4% | +97 | -0.5pp |
| Year 12 Or Equivalent | 2,078 | 45.8% | 44.4% | 1,611 | 41.7% | 39.9% | +467 | +4.1pp |
| Did Not Go To School | 23 | 0.5% | 0.4% | 5 | 0.1% | 0.1% | +18 | +0.4pp |
| Not Stated | 341 | 7.5% | 9.2% | 373 | 9.7% | 10.8% | -32 | -2.2pp |
| Total | 4,542 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 3,861 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +681 | 0.0pp |