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 Eden Hills, accounting for 71.4% (1,710 people). This share was similar to Mitcham (C) (71.4%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Year 12 or Equivalent, which increased by 1,710 people and 71.4 percentage points.

Section overview

Highest level of secondary schooling completed

Eden Hills - Total persons (Usual residence)

This table summarises highest level of schooling for Eden Hills in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Mitcham (C) and change since 2016.

Highest level of secondary schooling completed snapshot

2021 distribution by category for Eden Hills, with comparison markers for Mitcham (C).

Eden Hills
Mitcham (C)

Year 8 Or Below

2021 count

25

% of total

1.0%

Change from 2016

+1.0pp

Year 9 Or Equivalent

2021 count

48

% of total

2.0%

Change from 2016

+2.0pp

Year 10 Or Equivalent

2021 count

213

% of total

8.9%

Change from 2016

+8.9pp

Year 11 Or Equivalent

2021 count

321

% of total

13.4%

Change from 2016

+13.4pp

Year 12 Or Equivalent

2021 count

1,710

% of total

71.4%

Change from 2016

+71.4pp

Did Not Go To School

2021 count

5

% of total

0.2%

Change from 2016

+0.2pp

Not Stated

2021 count

73

% of total

3.0%

Change from 2016

+3.0pp

Data table

Highest level of schooling for Eden Hills. Highest level of secondary schooling completed. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Mitcham (C).

Highest level of schooling for Eden Hills. Highest level of secondary schooling completed. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Mitcham (C).
Highest level of schooling for Eden Hills. Highest level of secondary schooling completed. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Mitcham (C).
Category20212016Change
Count%Mitcham (C)%Count%Mitcham (C)%Countpp
Year 8 Or Below251.0%2.1%00.0%2.9%+25+1.0pp
Year 9 Or Equivalent482.0%2.0%00.0%2.4%+48+2.0pp
Year 10 Or Equivalent2138.9%8.7%00.0%9.7%+213+8.9pp
Year 11 Or Equivalent32113.4%12.0%00.0%13.0%+321+13.4pp
Year 12 Or Equivalent1,71071.4%71.4%00.0%66.3%+1,710+71.4pp
Did Not Go To School50.2%0.4%00.0%0.4%+5+0.2pp
Not Stated733.0%3.4%00.0%5.3%+73+3.0pp
Total2,395100.0%100.0%00.0%100.0%+2,395+100.0pp