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 Niddrie, accounting for 66.9% (3,072 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 3,041 people and 44.6 percentage points.
Section overview
Highest level of secondary schooling completed
Niddrie - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises highest level of schooling for Niddrie 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 Niddrie, with comparison markers for Moonee Valley (C).
Year 8 Or Below
2021 count
186
% of total
4.0%
Change from 2016
-3.9pp
186
4.0%
-3.9pp
Year 9 Or Equivalent
2021 count
144
% of total
3.1%
Change from 2016
-7.0pp
144
3.1%
-7.0pp
Year 10 Or Equivalent
2021 count
461
% of total
10.0%
Change from 2016
-15.9pp
461
10.0%
-15.9pp
Year 11 Or Equivalent
2021 count
492
% of total
10.7%
Change from 2016
-10.2pp
492
10.7%
-10.2pp
Year 12 Or Equivalent
2021 count
3,072
% of total
66.9%
Change from 2016
+44.6pp
3,072
66.9%
+44.6pp
Did Not Go To School
2021 count
35
% of total
0.8%
Change from 2016
+0.8pp
35
0.8%
+0.8pp
Not Stated
2021 count
204
% of total
4.4%
Change from 2016
-8.5pp
204
4.4%
-8.5pp
Chart view
Highest level of secondary schooling completed change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Year 8 Or Below
+175
-3.9pp
Year 9 Or Equivalent
+130
-7.0pp
Year 10 Or Equivalent
+425
-15.9pp
Year 11 Or Equivalent
+463
-10.2pp
Year 12 Or Equivalent
+3,041
+44.6pp
Did Not Go To School
+35
+0.8pp
Not Stated
+186
-8.5pp
Data table
Highest level of schooling for Niddrie. 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 | 186 | 4.0% | 5.2% | 11 | 7.9% | 6.3% | +175 | -3.9pp |
| Year 9 Or Equivalent | 144 | 3.1% | 2.9% | 14 | 10.1% | 3.3% | +130 | -7.0pp |
| Year 10 Or Equivalent | 461 | 10.0% | 7.9% | 36 | 25.9% | 8.6% | +425 | -15.9pp |
| Year 11 Or Equivalent | 492 | 10.7% | 8.5% | 29 | 20.9% | 8.8% | +463 | -10.2pp |
| Year 12 Or Equivalent | 3,072 | 66.9% | 69.2% | 31 | 22.3% | 63.3% | +3,041 | +44.6pp |
| Did Not Go To School | 35 | 0.8% | 1.4% | 0 | 0.0% | 1.5% | +35 | +0.8pp |
| Not Stated | 204 | 4.4% | 4.9% | 18 | 12.9% | 8.1% | +186 | -8.5pp |
| Total | 4,594 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 139 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +4,455 | 0.0pp |