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 Westbourne Park, accounting for 67.9% (1,448 people). This share was lower than Mitcham (C) (68.2%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Year 12 or Equivalent, which increased by 65 people and 3.4 percentage points.
Section overview
Highest level of secondary schooling completed
Westbourne Park - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises highest level of schooling for Westbourne Park 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 Westbourne Park, with comparison markers for Mitcham (C).
Year 8 Or Below
2021 count
58
% of total
2.7%
Change from 2016
-0.7pp
58
2.7%
-0.7pp
Year 9 Or Equivalent
2021 count
80
% of total
3.8%
Change from 2016
-0.2pp
80
3.8%
-0.2pp
Year 10 Or Equivalent
2021 count
177
% of total
8.3%
Change from 2016
-1.2pp
177
8.3%
-1.2pp
Year 11 Or Equivalent
2021 count
273
% of total
12.8%
Change from 2016
+0.8pp
273
12.8%
+0.8pp
Year 12 Or Equivalent
2021 count
1,448
% of total
67.9%
Change from 2016
+3.4pp
1,448
67.9%
+3.4pp
Did Not Go To School
2021 count
41
% of total
1.9%
Change from 2016
+1.7pp
41
1.9%
+1.7pp
Not Stated
2021 count
55
% of total
2.6%
Change from 2016
-3.8pp
55
2.6%
-3.8pp
Chart view
Highest level of secondary schooling completed change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Year 8 Or Below
-14
-0.7pp
Year 9 Or Equivalent
-6
-0.2pp
Year 10 Or Equivalent
-27
-1.2pp
Year 11 Or Equivalent
+16
+0.8pp
Year 12 Or Equivalent
+65
+3.4pp
Did Not Go To School
+37
+1.7pp
Not Stated
-82
-3.8pp
Data table
Highest level of schooling for Westbourne Park. 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 | 58 | 2.7% | 2.4% | 72 | 3.4% | 3.0% | -14 | -0.7pp |
| Year 9 Or Equivalent | 80 | 3.8% | 3.2% | 86 | 4.0% | 3.6% | -6 | -0.2pp |
| Year 10 Or Equivalent | 177 | 8.3% | 9.7% | 204 | 9.5% | 10.8% | -27 | -1.2pp |
| Year 11 Or Equivalent | 273 | 12.8% | 12.8% | 257 | 12.0% | 13.8% | +16 | +0.8pp |
| Year 12 Or Equivalent | 1,448 | 67.9% | 68.2% | 1,383 | 64.5% | 63.3% | +65 | +3.4pp |
| Did Not Go To School | 41 | 1.9% | 0.4% | 4 | 0.2% | 0.4% | +37 | +1.7pp |
| Not Stated | 55 | 2.6% | 3.3% | 137 | 6.4% | 5.1% | -82 | -3.8pp |
| Total | 2,132 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 2,143 | 100.0% | 100.0% | -11 | 0.0pp |