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 Queenscliffe (B), accounting for 63.4% (1,828 people). This share was higher than Regional Vic. (46.2%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Year 12 or Equivalent, which increased by 489 people and 8.2 percentage points.
Section overview
Highest level of secondary schooling completed
Queenscliffe (B) - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises highest level of schooling for Queenscliffe (B) in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Regional Vic. and change since 2016.
Chart view
Highest level of secondary schooling completed snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Queenscliffe (B), with comparison markers for Regional Vic..
Year 8 Or Below
2021 count
52
% of total
1.8%
Change from 2016
-1.4pp
52
1.8%
-1.4pp
Year 9 Or Equivalent
2021 count
88
% of total
3.1%
Change from 2016
-0.5pp
88
3.1%
-0.5pp
Year 10 Or Equivalent
2021 count
302
% of total
10.5%
Change from 2016
-1.8pp
302
10.5%
-1.8pp
Year 11 Or Equivalent
2021 count
382
% of total
13.3%
Change from 2016
-0.9pp
382
13.3%
-0.9pp
Year 12 Or Equivalent
2021 count
1,828
% of total
63.4%
Change from 2016
+8.2pp
1,828
63.4%
+8.2pp
Did Not Go To School
2021 count
0
% of total
0.0%
Change from 2016
-0.3pp
0
0.0%
-0.3pp
Not Stated
2021 count
230
% of total
8.0%
Change from 2016
-3.1pp
230
8.0%
-3.1pp
Highest level of secondary schooling completed change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Year 8 Or Below
-25
-1.4pp
Year 9 Or Equivalent
0
-0.5pp
Year 10 Or Equivalent
+3
-1.8pp
Year 11 Or Equivalent
+37
-0.9pp
Year 12 Or Equivalent
+489
+8.2pp
Did Not Go To School
-7
-0.3pp
Not Stated
-40
-3.1pp
Data table
Highest level of schooling for Queenscliffe (B). 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 | 52 | 1.8% | 5.1% | 77 | 3.2% | 6.6% | -25 | -1.4pp |
| Year 9 Or Equivalent | 88 | 3.1% | 7.1% | 88 | 3.6% | 7.8% | 0 | -0.5pp |
| Year 10 Or Equivalent | 302 | 10.5% | 17.9% | 299 | 12.3% | 18.6% | +3 | -1.8pp |
| Year 11 Or Equivalent | 382 | 13.3% | 15.2% | 345 | 14.2% | 15.6% | +37 | -0.9pp |
| Year 12 Or Equivalent | 1,828 | 63.4% | 46.2% | 1,339 | 55.2% | 40.4% | +489 | +8.2pp |
| Did Not Go To School | 0 | 0.0% | 0.6% | 7 | 0.3% | 0.5% | -7 | -0.3pp |
| Not Stated | 230 | 8.0% | 8.0% | 270 | 11.1% | 10.6% | -40 | -3.1pp |
| Total | 2,882 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 2,425 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +457 | 0.0pp |