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 Oak Park, accounting for 71.4% (3,864 people). This share was lower than Moreland (C) (71.9%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Year 12 or Equivalent, which increased by 3,836 people and 33 percentage points.
Section overview
Highest level of secondary schooling completed
Oak Park - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises highest level of schooling for Oak Park in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Moreland (C) and change since 2016.
Highest level of secondary schooling completed snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Oak Park, with comparison markers for Moreland (C).
Year 8 Or Below
2021 count
211
% of total
3.9%
Change from 2016
-1.6pp
211
3.9%
-1.6pp
Year 9 Or Equivalent
2021 count
160
% of total
3.0%
Change from 2016
-1.1pp
160
3.0%
-1.1pp
Year 10 Or Equivalent
2021 count
411
% of total
7.6%
Change from 2016
-14.3pp
411
7.6%
-14.3pp
Year 11 Or Equivalent
2021 count
445
% of total
8.2%
Change from 2016
-13.7pp
445
8.2%
-13.7pp
Year 12 Or Equivalent
2021 count
3,864
% of total
71.4%
Change from 2016
+33.0pp
3,864
71.4%
+33.0pp
Did Not Go To School
2021 count
53
% of total
1.0%
Change from 2016
+1.0pp
53
1.0%
+1.0pp
Not Stated
2021 count
265
% of total
4.9%
Change from 2016
-3.3pp
265
4.9%
-3.3pp
Chart view
Highest level of secondary schooling completed change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Year 8 Or Below
+207
-1.6pp
Year 9 Or Equivalent
+157
-1.1pp
Year 10 Or Equivalent
+395
-14.3pp
Year 11 Or Equivalent
+429
-13.7pp
Year 12 Or Equivalent
+3,836
+33.0pp
Did Not Go To School
+53
+1.0pp
Not Stated
+259
-3.3pp
Data table
Highest level of schooling for Oak Park. Highest level of secondary schooling completed. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Moreland (C).
| Category | 2021 | 2016 | Change | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | % | Moreland (C)% | Count | % | Moreland (C)% | Count | pp | |
| Year 8 Or Below | 211 | 3.9% | 5.6% | 4 | 5.5% | 7.7% | +207 | -1.6pp |
| Year 9 Or Equivalent | 160 | 3.0% | 2.6% | 3 | 4.1% | 3.1% | +157 | -1.1pp |
| Year 10 Or Equivalent | 411 | 7.6% | 6.4% | 16 | 21.9% | 7.4% | +395 | -14.3pp |
| Year 11 Or Equivalent | 445 | 8.2% | 6.2% | 16 | 21.9% | 6.7% | +429 | -13.7pp |
| Year 12 Or Equivalent | 3,864 | 71.4% | 71.9% | 28 | 38.4% | 65.2% | +3,836 | +33.0pp |
| Did Not Go To School | 53 | 1.0% | 1.8% | 0 | 0.0% | 1.9% | +53 | +1.0pp |
| Not Stated | 265 | 4.9% | 5.4% | 6 | 8.2% | 8.0% | +259 | -3.3pp |
| Total | 5,409 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 73 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +5,336 | 0.0pp |