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 Moorabool (S), accounting for 47.7% (14,335 people). This share was higher than Regional Vic. (44.5%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Year 12 or Equivalent, which increased by 3,879 people and 6.5 percentage points.
Section overview
Highest level of secondary schooling completed
Moorabool (S) - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises highest level of schooling for Moorabool (S) in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Regional Vic. and change since 2016.
Highest level of secondary schooling completed snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Moorabool (S), with comparison markers for Regional Vic..
Year 8 Or Below
2021 count
1,377
% of total
4.6%
Change from 2016
-0.7pp
1,377
4.6%
-0.7pp
Year 9 Or Equivalent
2021 count
2,377
% of total
7.9%
Change from 2016
-0.5pp
2,377
7.9%
-0.5pp
Year 10 Or Equivalent
2021 count
5,471
% of total
18.2%
Change from 2016
-1.4pp
5,471
18.2%
-1.4pp
Year 11 Or Equivalent
2021 count
4,617
% of total
15.4%
Change from 2016
-1.2pp
4,617
15.4%
-1.2pp
Year 12 Or Equivalent
2021 count
14,335
% of total
47.7%
Change from 2016
+6.5pp
14,335
47.7%
+6.5pp
Did Not Go To School
2021 count
114
% of total
0.4%
Change from 2016
+0.1pp
114
0.4%
+0.1pp
Not Stated
2021 count
1,756
% of total
5.8%
Change from 2016
-2.8pp
1,756
5.8%
-2.8pp
Chart view
Highest level of secondary schooling completed change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Year 8 Or Below
+30
-0.7pp
Year 9 Or Equivalent
+255
-0.5pp
Year 10 Or Equivalent
+500
-1.4pp
Year 11 Or Equivalent
+401
-1.2pp
Year 12 Or Equivalent
+3,879
+6.5pp
Did Not Go To School
+43
+0.1pp
Not Stated
-439
-2.8pp
Data table
Highest level of schooling for Moorabool (S). Highest level of secondary schooling completed. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Regional Vic..
| Category | 2021 | 2016 | Change | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | % | Regional Vic.% | Count | % | Regional Vic.% | Count | pp | |
| Year 8 Or Below | 1,377 | 4.6% | 5.4% | 1,347 | 5.3% | 6.7% | +30 | -0.7pp |
| Year 9 Or Equivalent | 2,377 | 7.9% | 7.9% | 2,122 | 8.4% | 8.5% | +255 | -0.5pp |
| Year 10 Or Equivalent | 5,471 | 18.2% | 18.3% | 4,971 | 19.6% | 19.0% | +500 | -1.4pp |
| Year 11 Or Equivalent | 4,617 | 15.4% | 15.6% | 4,216 | 16.6% | 16.0% | +401 | -1.2pp |
| Year 12 Or Equivalent | 14,335 | 47.7% | 44.5% | 10,456 | 41.2% | 38.9% | +3,879 | +6.5pp |
| Did Not Go To School | 114 | 0.4% | 0.6% | 71 | 0.3% | 0.5% | +43 | +0.1pp |
| Not Stated | 1,756 | 5.8% | 7.7% | 2,195 | 8.6% | 10.4% | -439 | -2.8pp |
| Total | 30,047 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 25,378 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +4,669 | 0.0pp |