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 Bacchus Marsh, accounting for 49.5% (3,019 people). This share was similar to Moorabool (S) (49.6%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Year 12 or Equivalent, which increased by 2,936 people and 20.4 percentage points.
Section overview
Highest level of secondary schooling completed
Bacchus Marsh - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises highest level of schooling for Bacchus Marsh in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Moorabool (S) and change since 2016.
Highest level of secondary schooling completed snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Bacchus Marsh, with comparison markers for Moorabool (S).
Year 8 Or Below
2021 count
310
% of total
5.1%
Change from 2016
-1.2pp
310
5.1%
-1.2pp
Year 9 Or Equivalent
2021 count
418
% of total
6.9%
Change from 2016
-3.3pp
418
6.9%
-3.3pp
Year 10 Or Equivalent
2021 count
1,082
% of total
17.7%
Change from 2016
-4.8pp
1,082
17.7%
-4.8pp
Year 11 Or Equivalent
2021 count
870
% of total
14.3%
Change from 2016
-4.6pp
870
14.3%
-4.6pp
Year 12 Or Equivalent
2021 count
3,019
% of total
49.5%
Change from 2016
+20.4pp
3,019
49.5%
+20.4pp
Did Not Go To School
2021 count
30
% of total
0.5%
Change from 2016
+0.5pp
30
0.5%
+0.5pp
Not Stated
2021 count
373
% of total
6.1%
Change from 2016
-6.9pp
373
6.1%
-6.9pp
Chart view
Highest level of secondary schooling completed change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Year 8 Or Below
+292
-1.2pp
Year 9 Or Equivalent
+389
-3.3pp
Year 10 Or Equivalent
+1,018
-4.8pp
Year 11 Or Equivalent
+816
-4.6pp
Year 12 Or Equivalent
+2,936
+20.4pp
Did Not Go To School
+30
+0.5pp
Not Stated
+336
-6.9pp
Data table
Highest level of schooling for Bacchus Marsh. Highest level of secondary schooling completed. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Moorabool (S).
| Category | 2021 | 2016 | Change | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | % | Moorabool (S)% | Count | % | Moorabool (S)% | Count | pp | |
| Year 8 Or Below | 310 | 5.1% | 4.2% | 18 | 6.3% | 5.1% | +292 | -1.2pp |
| Year 9 Or Equivalent | 418 | 6.9% | 6.9% | 29 | 10.2% | 7.5% | +389 | -3.3pp |
| Year 10 Or Equivalent | 1,082 | 17.7% | 17.9% | 64 | 22.5% | 19.1% | +1,018 | -4.8pp |
| Year 11 Or Equivalent | 870 | 14.3% | 15.0% | 54 | 18.9% | 16.2% | +816 | -4.6pp |
| Year 12 Or Equivalent | 3,019 | 49.5% | 49.6% | 83 | 29.1% | 42.9% | +2,936 | +20.4pp |
| Did Not Go To School | 30 | 0.5% | 0.4% | 0 | 0.0% | 0.3% | +30 | +0.5pp |
| Not Stated | 373 | 6.1% | 6.0% | 37 | 13.0% | 8.9% | +336 | -6.9pp |
| Total | 6,102 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 285 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +5,817 | 0.0pp |