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 Woodford (Vic.) (part), accounting for 56.6% (181 people). This share was higher than Warrnambool (C) (46.1%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Year 12 or Equivalent, which increased by 57 people and 8.2 percentage points.
Section overview
Highest level of secondary schooling completed
Woodford (Vic.) (part) - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises highest level of schooling for Woodford (Vic.) (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 Woodford (Vic.) (part), with comparison markers for Warrnambool (C).
Year 8 Or Below
2021 count
4
% of total
1.3%
Change from 2016
-1.0pp
4
1.3%
-1.0pp
Year 9 Or Equivalent
2021 count
22
% of total
6.9%
Change from 2016
+1.0pp
22
6.9%
+1.0pp
Year 10 Or Equivalent
2021 count
41
% of total
12.8%
Change from 2016
-0.1pp
41
12.8%
-0.1pp
Year 11 Or Equivalent
2021 count
57
% of total
17.8%
Change from 2016
-4.1pp
57
17.8%
-4.1pp
Year 12 Or Equivalent
2021 count
181
% of total
56.6%
Change from 2016
+8.2pp
181
56.6%
+8.2pp
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
4.7%
Change from 2016
-3.9pp
15
4.7%
-3.9pp
Chart view
Highest level of secondary schooling completed change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Year 8 Or Below
-2
-1.0pp
Year 9 Or Equivalent
+7
+1.0pp
Year 10 Or Equivalent
+8
-0.1pp
Year 11 Or Equivalent
+1
-4.1pp
Year 12 Or Equivalent
+57
+8.2pp
Did Not Go To School
0
0.0pp
Not Stated
-7
-3.9pp
Data table
Highest level of schooling for Woodford (Vic.) (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 | 4 | 1.3% | 5.5% | 6 | 2.3% | 6.5% | -2 | -1.0pp |
| Year 9 Or Equivalent | 22 | 6.9% | 7.9% | 15 | 5.9% | 8.1% | +7 | +1.0pp |
| Year 10 Or Equivalent | 41 | 12.8% | 16.8% | 33 | 12.9% | 17.2% | +8 | -0.1pp |
| Year 11 Or Equivalent | 57 | 17.8% | 16.5% | 56 | 21.9% | 17.0% | +1 | -4.1pp |
| Year 12 Or Equivalent | 181 | 56.6% | 46.1% | 124 | 48.4% | 41.0% | +57 | +8.2pp |
| Did Not Go To School | 0 | 0.0% | 0.4% | 0 | 0.0% | 0.3% | 0 | 0.0pp |
| Not Stated | 15 | 4.7% | 6.9% | 22 | 8.6% | 9.9% | -7 | -3.9pp |
| Total | 320 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 256 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +64 | 0.0pp |