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 Essendon North, accounting for 67.7% (1,783 people). This share was higher than Moonee Valley (C) (66.6%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Year 12 or Equivalent, which increased by 220 people and 6.8 percentage points.
Section overview
Highest level of secondary schooling completed
Essendon North - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises highest level of schooling for Essendon North in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Moonee Valley (C) and change since 2016.
Highest level of secondary schooling completed snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Essendon North, with comparison markers for Moonee Valley (C).
Year 8 Or Below
2021 count
114
% of total
4.3%
Change from 2016
+0.1pp
114
4.3%
+0.1pp
Year 9 Or Equivalent
2021 count
83
% of total
3.2%
Change from 2016
-0.3pp
83
3.2%
-0.3pp
Year 10 Or Equivalent
2021 count
262
% of total
10.0%
Change from 2016
+0.5pp
262
10.0%
+0.5pp
Year 11 Or Equivalent
2021 count
251
% of total
9.5%
Change from 2016
0.0pp
251
9.5%
0.0pp
Year 12 Or Equivalent
2021 count
1,783
% of total
67.7%
Change from 2016
+6.8pp
1,783
67.7%
+6.8pp
Did Not Go To School
2021 count
17
% of total
0.6%
Change from 2016
-0.4pp
17
0.6%
-0.4pp
Not Stated
2021 count
122
% of total
4.6%
Change from 2016
-6.7pp
122
4.6%
-6.7pp
Chart view
Highest level of secondary schooling completed change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Year 8 Or Below
+7
+0.1pp
Year 9 Or Equivalent
-8
-0.3pp
Year 10 Or Equivalent
+18
+0.5pp
Year 11 Or Equivalent
+6
0.0pp
Year 12 Or Equivalent
+220
+6.8pp
Did Not Go To School
-9
-0.4pp
Not Stated
-168
-6.7pp
Data table
Highest level of schooling for Essendon North. Highest level of secondary schooling completed. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Moonee Valley (C).
| Category | 2021 | 2016 | Change | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | % | Moonee Valley (C)% | Count | % | Moonee Valley (C)% | Count | pp | |
| Year 8 Or Below | 114 | 4.3% | 5.3% | 107 | 4.2% | 6.5% | +7 | +0.1pp |
| Year 9 Or Equivalent | 83 | 3.2% | 3.9% | 91 | 3.5% | 4.2% | -8 | -0.3pp |
| Year 10 Or Equivalent | 262 | 10.0% | 8.7% | 244 | 9.5% | 9.5% | +18 | +0.5pp |
| Year 11 Or Equivalent | 251 | 9.5% | 9.3% | 245 | 9.5% | 9.5% | +6 | 0.0pp |
| Year 12 Or Equivalent | 1,783 | 67.7% | 66.6% | 1,563 | 60.9% | 61.1% | +220 | +6.8pp |
| Did Not Go To School | 17 | 0.6% | 1.3% | 26 | 1.0% | 1.4% | -9 | -0.4pp |
| Not Stated | 122 | 4.6% | 4.8% | 290 | 11.3% | 7.9% | -168 | -6.7pp |
| Total | 2,632 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 2,566 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +66 | 0.0pp |