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 Ballan, accounting for 46.4% (1,235 people). This share was lower than Moorabool (S) (49.6%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Year 12 or Equivalent, which increased by 1,218 people and 13.1 percentage points.
Section overview
Highest level of secondary schooling completed
Ballan - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises highest level of schooling for Ballan 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 Ballan, with comparison markers for Moorabool (S).
Year 8 Or Below
2021 count
127
% of total
4.8%
Change from 2016
+4.8pp
127
4.8%
+4.8pp
Year 9 Or Equivalent
2021 count
215
% of total
8.1%
Change from 2016
+2.2pp
215
8.1%
+2.2pp
Year 10 Or Equivalent
2021 count
489
% of total
18.4%
Change from 2016
+4.7pp
489
18.4%
+4.7pp
Year 11 Or Equivalent
2021 count
425
% of total
16.0%
Change from 2016
-3.6pp
425
16.0%
-3.6pp
Year 12 Or Equivalent
2021 count
1,235
% of total
46.4%
Change from 2016
+13.1pp
1,235
46.4%
+13.1pp
Did Not Go To School
2021 count
0
% of total
0.0%
Change from 2016
0.0pp
0
0.0%
0.0pp
Not Stated
2021 count
170
% of total
6.4%
Change from 2016
-21.1pp
170
6.4%
-21.1pp
Chart view
Highest level of secondary schooling completed change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Year 8 Or Below
+127
+4.8pp
Year 9 Or Equivalent
+212
+2.2pp
Year 10 Or Equivalent
+482
+4.7pp
Year 11 Or Equivalent
+415
-3.6pp
Year 12 Or Equivalent
+1,218
+13.1pp
Did Not Go To School
0
0.0pp
Not Stated
+156
-21.1pp
Data table
Highest level of schooling for Ballan. 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 | 127 | 4.8% | 4.2% | 0 | 0.0% | 5.1% | +127 | +4.8pp |
| Year 9 Or Equivalent | 215 | 8.1% | 6.9% | 3 | 5.9% | 7.5% | +212 | +2.2pp |
| Year 10 Or Equivalent | 489 | 18.4% | 17.9% | 7 | 13.7% | 19.1% | +482 | +4.7pp |
| Year 11 Or Equivalent | 425 | 16.0% | 15.0% | 10 | 19.6% | 16.2% | +415 | -3.6pp |
| Year 12 Or Equivalent | 1,235 | 46.4% | 49.6% | 17 | 33.3% | 42.9% | +1,218 | +13.1pp |
| Did Not Go To School | 0 | 0.0% | 0.4% | 0 | 0.0% | 0.3% | 0 | 0.0pp |
| Not Stated | 170 | 6.4% | 6.0% | 14 | 27.5% | 8.9% | +156 | -21.1pp |
| Total | 2,661 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 51 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +2,610 | 0.0pp |