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 Mount Hawthorn, accounting for 74.1% (4,680 people). This share was similar to Vincent (C) (74%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Year 12 or Equivalent, which increased by 623 people and 4.1 percentage points.
Section overview
Highest level of secondary schooling completed
Mount Hawthorn - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises highest level of schooling for Mount Hawthorn in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Vincent (C) and change since 2016.
Highest level of secondary schooling completed snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Mount Hawthorn, with comparison markers for Vincent (C).
Year 8 Or Below
2021 count
173
% of total
2.7%
Change from 2016
-0.7pp
173
2.7%
-0.7pp
Year 9 Or Equivalent
2021 count
158
% of total
2.5%
Change from 2016
0.0pp
158
2.5%
0.0pp
Year 10 Or Equivalent
2021 count
700
% of total
11.1%
Change from 2016
-1.3pp
700
11.1%
-1.3pp
Year 11 Or Equivalent
2021 count
372
% of total
5.9%
Change from 2016
+0.2pp
372
5.9%
+0.2pp
Year 12 Or Equivalent
2021 count
4,680
% of total
74.1%
Change from 2016
+4.1pp
4,680
74.1%
+4.1pp
Did Not Go To School
2021 count
33
% of total
0.5%
Change from 2016
-0.3pp
33
0.5%
-0.3pp
Not Stated
2021 count
197
% of total
3.1%
Change from 2016
-2.0pp
197
3.1%
-2.0pp
Chart view
Highest level of secondary schooling completed change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Year 8 Or Below
-26
-0.7pp
Year 9 Or Equivalent
+13
0.0pp
Year 10 Or Equivalent
-19
-1.3pp
Year 11 Or Equivalent
+41
+0.2pp
Year 12 Or Equivalent
+623
+4.1pp
Did Not Go To School
-11
-0.3pp
Not Stated
-101
-2.0pp
Data table
Highest level of schooling for Mount Hawthorn. Highest level of secondary schooling completed. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Vincent (C).
| Category | 2021 | 2016 | Change | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | % | Vincent (C)% | Count | % | Vincent (C)% | Count | pp | |
| Year 8 Or Below | 173 | 2.7% | 2.3% | 199 | 3.4% | 3.2% | -26 | -0.7pp |
| Year 9 Or Equivalent | 158 | 2.5% | 1.9% | 145 | 2.5% | 2.0% | +13 | 0.0pp |
| Year 10 Or Equivalent | 700 | 11.1% | 9.3% | 719 | 12.4% | 9.5% | -19 | -1.3pp |
| Year 11 Or Equivalent | 372 | 5.9% | 5.6% | 331 | 5.7% | 5.6% | +41 | +0.2pp |
| Year 12 Or Equivalent | 4,680 | 74.1% | 74.0% | 4,057 | 70.0% | 68.6% | +623 | +4.1pp |
| Did Not Go To School | 33 | 0.5% | 0.7% | 44 | 0.8% | 0.8% | -11 | -0.3pp |
| Not Stated | 197 | 3.1% | 6.2% | 298 | 5.1% | 10.2% | -101 | -2.0pp |
| Total | 6,313 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 5,793 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +520 | 0.0pp |