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 Darley, accounting for 48.7% (3,531 people). This share was higher than Moorabool (S) (47.7%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Year 12 or Equivalent, which increased by 715 people and 5.6 percentage points.
Section overview
Highest level of secondary schooling completed
Darley - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises highest level of schooling for Darley 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 Darley, with comparison markers for Moorabool (S).
Year 8 Or Below
2021 count
298
% of total
4.1%
Change from 2016
-0.5pp
298
4.1%
-0.5pp
Year 9 Or Equivalent
2021 count
581
% of total
8.0%
Change from 2016
-0.7pp
581
8.0%
-0.7pp
Year 10 Or Equivalent
2021 count
1,336
% of total
18.4%
Change from 2016
-1.2pp
1,336
18.4%
-1.2pp
Year 11 Or Equivalent
2021 count
1,170
% of total
16.1%
Change from 2016
-1.0pp
1,170
16.1%
-1.0pp
Year 12 Or Equivalent
2021 count
3,531
% of total
48.7%
Change from 2016
+5.6pp
3,531
48.7%
+5.6pp
Did Not Go To School
2021 count
26
% of total
0.4%
Change from 2016
+0.2pp
26
0.4%
+0.2pp
Not Stated
2021 count
304
% of total
4.2%
Change from 2016
-2.5pp
304
4.2%
-2.5pp
Chart view
Highest level of secondary schooling completed change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Year 8 Or Below
-3
-0.5pp
Year 9 Or Equivalent
+15
-0.7pp
Year 10 Or Equivalent
+54
-1.2pp
Year 11 Or Equivalent
+51
-1.0pp
Year 12 Or Equivalent
+715
+5.6pp
Did Not Go To School
+12
+0.2pp
Not Stated
-131
-2.5pp
Data table
Highest level of schooling for Darley. 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 | 298 | 4.1% | 4.6% | 301 | 4.6% | 5.3% | -3 | -0.5pp |
| Year 9 Or Equivalent | 581 | 8.0% | 7.9% | 566 | 8.7% | 8.4% | +15 | -0.7pp |
| Year 10 Or Equivalent | 1,336 | 18.4% | 18.2% | 1,282 | 19.6% | 19.6% | +54 | -1.2pp |
| Year 11 Or Equivalent | 1,170 | 16.1% | 15.4% | 1,119 | 17.1% | 16.6% | +51 | -1.0pp |
| Year 12 Or Equivalent | 3,531 | 48.7% | 47.7% | 2,816 | 43.1% | 41.2% | +715 | +5.6pp |
| Did Not Go To School | 26 | 0.4% | 0.4% | 14 | 0.2% | 0.3% | +12 | +0.2pp |
| Not Stated | 304 | 4.2% | 5.8% | 435 | 6.7% | 8.6% | -131 | -2.5pp |
| Total | 7,246 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 6,533 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +713 | 0.0pp |