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 Bushfield (part), accounting for 46.7% (224 people). This share was higher than Warrnambool (C) (46.1%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Year 12 or Equivalent, which increased by 32 people and 2.9 percentage points.
Section overview
Highest level of secondary schooling completed
Bushfield (part) - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises highest level of schooling for Bushfield (part) in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Warrnambool (C) and change since 2016.
Highest level of secondary schooling completed snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Bushfield (part), with comparison markers for Warrnambool (C).
Year 8 Or Below
2021 count
19
% of total
4.0%
Change from 2016
+1.3pp
19
4.0%
+1.3pp
Year 9 Or Equivalent
2021 count
31
% of total
6.5%
Change from 2016
-1.0pp
31
6.5%
-1.0pp
Year 10 Or Equivalent
2021 count
89
% of total
18.5%
Change from 2016
+2.1pp
89
18.5%
+2.1pp
Year 11 Or Equivalent
2021 count
102
% of total
21.3%
Change from 2016
+1.2pp
102
21.3%
+1.2pp
Year 12 Or Equivalent
2021 count
224
% of total
46.7%
Change from 2016
+2.9pp
224
46.7%
+2.9pp
Did Not Go To School
2021 count
0
% of total
0.0%
Change from 2016
0.0pp
0
0.0%
0.0pp
Not Stated
2021 count
15
% of total
3.1%
Change from 2016
-6.3pp
15
3.1%
-6.3pp
Chart view
Highest level of secondary schooling completed change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Year 8 Or Below
+7
+1.3pp
Year 9 Or Equivalent
-2
-1.0pp
Year 10 Or Equivalent
+17
+2.1pp
Year 11 Or Equivalent
+14
+1.2pp
Year 12 Or Equivalent
+32
+2.9pp
Did Not Go To School
0
0.0pp
Not Stated
-26
-6.3pp
Data table
Highest level of schooling for Bushfield (part). Highest level of secondary schooling completed. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Warrnambool (C).
| Category | 2021 | 2016 | Change | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | % | Warrnambool (C)% | Count | % | Warrnambool (C)% | Count | pp | |
| Year 8 Or Below | 19 | 4.0% | 5.5% | 12 | 2.7% | 6.5% | +7 | +1.3pp |
| Year 9 Or Equivalent | 31 | 6.5% | 7.9% | 33 | 7.5% | 8.1% | -2 | -1.0pp |
| Year 10 Or Equivalent | 89 | 18.5% | 16.8% | 72 | 16.4% | 17.2% | +17 | +2.1pp |
| Year 11 Or Equivalent | 102 | 21.3% | 16.5% | 88 | 20.1% | 17.0% | +14 | +1.2pp |
| Year 12 Or Equivalent | 224 | 46.7% | 46.1% | 192 | 43.8% | 41.0% | +32 | +2.9pp |
| Did Not Go To School | 0 | 0.0% | 0.4% | 0 | 0.0% | 0.3% | 0 | 0.0pp |
| Not Stated | 15 | 3.1% | 6.9% | 41 | 9.4% | 9.9% | -26 | -6.3pp |
| Total | 480 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 438 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +42 | 0.0pp |