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 Hillman, accounting for 36.3% (534 people). This share was lower than Rockingham (C) (47.4%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Year 12 or Equivalent, which increased by 52 people and 4.2 percentage points.
Section overview
Highest level of secondary schooling completed
Hillman - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises highest level of schooling for Hillman in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Rockingham (C) and change since 2016.
Highest level of secondary schooling completed snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Hillman, with comparison markers for Rockingham (C).
Year 8 Or Below
2021 count
59
% of total
4.0%
Change from 2016
-0.3pp
59
4.0%
-0.3pp
Year 9 Or Equivalent
2021 count
98
% of total
6.7%
Change from 2016
-0.2pp
98
6.7%
-0.2pp
Year 10 Or Equivalent
2021 count
479
% of total
32.5%
Change from 2016
-0.7pp
479
32.5%
-0.7pp
Year 11 Or Equivalent
2021 count
218
% of total
14.8%
Change from 2016
+0.3pp
218
14.8%
+0.3pp
Year 12 Or Equivalent
2021 count
534
% of total
36.3%
Change from 2016
+4.2pp
534
36.3%
+4.2pp
Did Not Go To School
2021 count
3
% of total
0.2%
Change from 2016
-0.4pp
3
0.2%
-0.4pp
Not Stated
2021 count
81
% of total
5.5%
Change from 2016
-2.8pp
81
5.5%
-2.8pp
Chart view
Highest level of secondary schooling completed change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Year 8 Or Below
-6
-0.3pp
Year 9 Or Equivalent
-6
-0.2pp
Year 10 Or Equivalent
-20
-0.7pp
Year 11 Or Equivalent
0
+0.3pp
Year 12 Or Equivalent
+52
+4.2pp
Did Not Go To School
-6
-0.4pp
Not Stated
-44
-2.8pp
Data table
Highest level of schooling for Hillman. Highest level of secondary schooling completed. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Rockingham (C).
| Category | 2021 | 2016 | Change | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | % | Rockingham (C)% | Count | % | Rockingham (C)% | Count | pp | |
| Year 8 Or Below | 59 | 4.0% | 2.2% | 65 | 4.3% | 2.6% | -6 | -0.3pp |
| Year 9 Or Equivalent | 98 | 6.7% | 5.2% | 104 | 6.9% | 5.1% | -6 | -0.2pp |
| Year 10 Or Equivalent | 479 | 32.5% | 25.4% | 499 | 33.2% | 26.0% | -20 | -0.7pp |
| Year 11 Or Equivalent | 218 | 14.8% | 12.6% | 218 | 14.5% | 13.0% | 0 | +0.3pp |
| Year 12 Or Equivalent | 534 | 36.3% | 47.4% | 482 | 32.1% | 43.6% | +52 | +4.2pp |
| Did Not Go To School | 3 | 0.2% | 0.3% | 9 | 0.6% | 0.2% | -6 | -0.4pp |
| Not Stated | 81 | 5.5% | 6.9% | 125 | 8.3% | 9.5% | -44 | -2.8pp |
| Total | 1,472 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 1,502 | 100.0% | 100.0% | -30 | 0.0pp |