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 Pasadena, accounting for 57.2% (1,528 people). This share was lower than Mitcham (C) (68.2%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Year 12 or Equivalent, which increased by 202 people and 6 percentage points.
Section overview
Highest level of secondary schooling completed
Pasadena - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises highest level of schooling for Pasadena 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 Pasadena, with comparison markers for Mitcham (C).
Year 8 Or Below
2021 count
157
% of total
5.9%
Change from 2016
-1.7pp
157
5.9%
-1.7pp
Year 9 Or Equivalent
2021 count
97
% of total
3.6%
Change from 2016
-0.6pp
97
3.6%
-0.6pp
Year 10 Or Equivalent
2021 count
365
% of total
13.7%
Change from 2016
-0.9pp
365
13.7%
-0.9pp
Year 11 Or Equivalent
2021 count
370
% of total
13.8%
Change from 2016
-0.5pp
370
13.8%
-0.5pp
Year 12 Or Equivalent
2021 count
1,528
% of total
57.2%
Change from 2016
+6.0pp
1,528
57.2%
+6.0pp
Did Not Go To School
2021 count
24
% of total
0.9%
Change from 2016
+0.2pp
24
0.9%
+0.2pp
Not Stated
2021 count
131
% of total
4.9%
Change from 2016
-2.5pp
131
4.9%
-2.5pp
Chart view
Highest level of secondary schooling completed change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Year 8 Or Below
-40
-1.7pp
Year 9 Or Equivalent
-12
-0.6pp
Year 10 Or Equivalent
-13
-0.9pp
Year 11 Or Equivalent
+1
-0.5pp
Year 12 Or Equivalent
+202
+6.0pp
Did Not Go To School
+5
+0.2pp
Not Stated
-60
-2.5pp
Data table
Highest level of schooling for Pasadena. Highest level of secondary schooling completed. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Mitcham (C).
| Category | 2021 | 2016 | Change | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | % | Mitcham (C)% | Count | % | Mitcham (C)% | Count | pp | |
| Year 8 Or Below | 157 | 5.9% | 2.4% | 197 | 7.6% | 3.0% | -40 | -1.7pp |
| Year 9 Or Equivalent | 97 | 3.6% | 3.2% | 109 | 4.2% | 3.6% | -12 | -0.6pp |
| Year 10 Or Equivalent | 365 | 13.7% | 9.7% | 378 | 14.6% | 10.8% | -13 | -0.9pp |
| Year 11 Or Equivalent | 370 | 13.8% | 12.8% | 369 | 14.3% | 13.8% | +1 | -0.5pp |
| Year 12 Or Equivalent | 1,528 | 57.2% | 68.2% | 1,326 | 51.2% | 63.3% | +202 | +6.0pp |
| Did Not Go To School | 24 | 0.9% | 0.4% | 19 | 0.7% | 0.4% | +5 | +0.2pp |
| Not Stated | 131 | 4.9% | 3.3% | 191 | 7.4% | 5.1% | -60 | -2.5pp |
| Total | 2,672 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 2,589 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +83 | 0.0pp |