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 Mosman, accounting for 84.2% (19,047 people). This share was similar to Mosman (A) (84.2%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Year 12 or Equivalent, which increased by 18,960 people and 36.9 percentage points.
Section overview
Highest level of secondary schooling completed
Mosman - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises highest level of schooling for Mosman in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Mosman (A) and change since 2016.
Chart view
Highest level of secondary schooling completed snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Mosman, with comparison markers for Mosman (A).
Year 8 Or Below
2021 count
121
% of total
0.5%
Change from 2016
-3.8pp
121
0.5%
-3.8pp
Year 9 Or Equivalent
2021 count
243
% of total
1.1%
Change from 2016
-4.9pp
243
1.1%
-4.9pp
Year 10 Or Equivalent
2021 count
1,501
% of total
6.6%
Change from 2016
-14.1pp
1,501
6.6%
-14.1pp
Year 11 Or Equivalent
2021 count
670
% of total
3.0%
Change from 2016
-3.0pp
670
3.0%
-3.0pp
Year 12 Or Equivalent
2021 count
19,047
% of total
84.2%
Change from 2016
+36.9pp
19,047
84.2%
+36.9pp
Did Not Go To School
2021 count
51
% of total
0.2%
Change from 2016
+0.2pp
51
0.2%
+0.2pp
Not Stated
2021 count
984
% of total
4.4%
Change from 2016
-11.4pp
984
4.4%
-11.4pp
Highest level of secondary schooling completed change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Year 8 Or Below
+113
-3.8pp
Year 9 Or Equivalent
+232
-4.9pp
Year 10 Or Equivalent
+1,463
-14.1pp
Year 11 Or Equivalent
+659
-3.0pp
Year 12 Or Equivalent
+18,960
+36.9pp
Did Not Go To School
+51
+0.2pp
Not Stated
+955
-11.4pp
Data table
Highest level of schooling for Mosman. Highest level of secondary schooling completed. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Mosman (A).
| Category | 2021 | 2016 | Change | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | % | Mosman (A)% | Count | % | Mosman (A)% | Count | pp | |
| Year 8 Or Below | 121 | 0.5% | 0.5% | 8 | 4.3% | 0.6% | +113 | -3.8pp |
| Year 9 Or Equivalent | 243 | 1.1% | 1.1% | 11 | 6.0% | 1.3% | +232 | -4.9pp |
| Year 10 Or Equivalent | 1,501 | 6.6% | 6.6% | 38 | 20.7% | 7.2% | +1,463 | -14.1pp |
| Year 11 Or Equivalent | 670 | 3.0% | 3.0% | 11 | 6.0% | 3.1% | +659 | -3.0pp |
| Year 12 Or Equivalent | 19,047 | 84.2% | 84.2% | 87 | 47.3% | 79.0% | +18,960 | +36.9pp |
| Did Not Go To School | 51 | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0 | 0.0% | 0.2% | +51 | +0.2pp |
| Not Stated | 984 | 4.4% | 4.4% | 29 | 15.8% | 8.5% | +955 | -11.4pp |
| Total | 22,617 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 184 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +22,433 | 0.0pp |