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 Maddingley, accounting for 54.2% (2,279 people). This share was higher than Moorabool (S) (47.7%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Year 12 or Equivalent, which increased by 1,096 people and 9.6 percentage points.
Section overview
Highest level of secondary schooling completed
Maddingley - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises highest level of schooling for Maddingley 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 Maddingley, with comparison markers for Moorabool (S).
Year 8 Or Below
2021 count
205
% of total
4.9%
Change from 2016
+0.2pp
205
4.9%
+0.2pp
Year 9 Or Equivalent
2021 count
271
% of total
6.4%
Change from 2016
-0.3pp
271
6.4%
-0.3pp
Year 10 Or Equivalent
2021 count
682
% of total
16.2%
Change from 2016
-2.9pp
682
16.2%
-2.9pp
Year 11 Or Equivalent
2021 count
573
% of total
13.6%
Change from 2016
-1.7pp
573
13.6%
-1.7pp
Year 12 Or Equivalent
2021 count
2,279
% of total
54.2%
Change from 2016
+9.6pp
2,279
54.2%
+9.6pp
Did Not Go To School
2021 count
27
% of total
0.6%
Change from 2016
+0.1pp
27
0.6%
+0.1pp
Not Stated
2021 count
165
% of total
3.9%
Change from 2016
-5.1pp
165
3.9%
-5.1pp
Chart view
Highest level of secondary schooling completed change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Year 8 Or Below
+79
+0.2pp
Year 9 Or Equivalent
+92
-0.3pp
Year 10 Or Equivalent
+175
-2.9pp
Year 11 Or Equivalent
+167
-1.7pp
Year 12 Or Equivalent
+1,096
+9.6pp
Did Not Go To School
+14
+0.1pp
Not Stated
-75
-5.1pp
Data table
Highest level of schooling for Maddingley. 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 | 205 | 4.9% | 4.6% | 126 | 4.7% | 5.3% | +79 | +0.2pp |
| Year 9 Or Equivalent | 271 | 6.4% | 7.9% | 179 | 6.7% | 8.4% | +92 | -0.3pp |
| Year 10 Or Equivalent | 682 | 16.2% | 18.2% | 507 | 19.1% | 19.6% | +175 | -2.9pp |
| Year 11 Or Equivalent | 573 | 13.6% | 15.4% | 406 | 15.3% | 16.6% | +167 | -1.7pp |
| Year 12 Or Equivalent | 2,279 | 54.2% | 47.7% | 1,183 | 44.6% | 41.2% | +1,096 | +9.6pp |
| Did Not Go To School | 27 | 0.6% | 0.4% | 13 | 0.5% | 0.3% | +14 | +0.1pp |
| Not Stated | 165 | 3.9% | 5.8% | 240 | 9.0% | 8.6% | -75 | -5.1pp |
| Total | 4,202 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 2,654 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +1,548 | 0.0pp |