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 Keilor East (part), accounting for 59.5% (7,043 people). This share was lower than Moonee Valley (C) (69.2%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Year 12 or Equivalent, which increased by 7,030 people and 18.9 percentage points.
Section overview
Highest level of secondary schooling completed
Keilor East (part) - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises highest level of schooling for Keilor East (part) 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 Keilor East (part), with comparison markers for Moonee Valley (C).
Year 8 Or Below
2021 count
979
% of total
8.3%
Change from 2016
+8.3pp
979
8.3%
+8.3pp
Year 9 Or Equivalent
2021 count
539
% of total
4.6%
Change from 2016
+4.6pp
539
4.6%
+4.6pp
Year 10 Or Equivalent
2021 count
1,283
% of total
10.8%
Change from 2016
-11.1pp
1,283
10.8%
-11.1pp
Year 11 Or Equivalent
2021 count
1,219
% of total
10.3%
Change from 2016
+0.9pp
1,219
10.3%
+0.9pp
Year 12 Or Equivalent
2021 count
7,043
% of total
59.5%
Change from 2016
+18.9pp
7,043
59.5%
+18.9pp
Did Not Go To School
2021 count
205
% of total
1.7%
Change from 2016
+1.7pp
205
1.7%
+1.7pp
Not Stated
2021 count
574
% of total
4.8%
Change from 2016
-23.3pp
574
4.8%
-23.3pp
Chart view
Highest level of secondary schooling completed change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Year 8 Or Below
+979
+8.3pp
Year 9 Or Equivalent
+539
+4.6pp
Year 10 Or Equivalent
+1,276
-11.1pp
Year 11 Or Equivalent
+1,216
+0.9pp
Year 12 Or Equivalent
+7,030
+18.9pp
Did Not Go To School
+205
+1.7pp
Not Stated
+565
-23.3pp
Data table
Highest level of schooling for Keilor East (part). 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 | 979 | 8.3% | 5.2% | 0 | 0.0% | 6.3% | +979 | +8.3pp |
| Year 9 Or Equivalent | 539 | 4.6% | 2.9% | 0 | 0.0% | 3.3% | +539 | +4.6pp |
| Year 10 Or Equivalent | 1,283 | 10.8% | 7.9% | 7 | 21.9% | 8.6% | +1,276 | -11.1pp |
| Year 11 Or Equivalent | 1,219 | 10.3% | 8.5% | 3 | 9.4% | 8.8% | +1,216 | +0.9pp |
| Year 12 Or Equivalent | 7,043 | 59.5% | 69.2% | 13 | 40.6% | 63.3% | +7,030 | +18.9pp |
| Did Not Go To School | 205 | 1.7% | 1.4% | 0 | 0.0% | 1.5% | +205 | +1.7pp |
| Not Stated | 574 | 4.8% | 4.9% | 9 | 28.1% | 8.1% | +565 | -23.3pp |
| Total | 11,842 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 32 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +11,810 | 0.0pp |