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 Bondi, accounting for 80.6% (7,319 people). This share was higher than Waverley (A) (79.5%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Year 12 or Equivalent, which increased by 915 people and 8 percentage points.
Section overview
Highest level of secondary schooling completed
Bondi - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises highest level of schooling for Bondi in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Waverley (A) and change since 2016.
Highest level of secondary schooling completed snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Bondi, with comparison markers for Waverley (A).
Year 8 Or Below
2021 count
115
% of total
1.3%
Change from 2016
-0.4pp
115
1.3%
-0.4pp
Year 9 Or Equivalent
2021 count
139
% of total
1.5%
Change from 2016
-0.2pp
139
1.5%
-0.2pp
Year 10 Or Equivalent
2021 count
548
% of total
6.0%
Change from 2016
-1.3pp
548
6.0%
-1.3pp
Year 11 Or Equivalent
2021 count
298
% of total
3.3%
Change from 2016
-0.2pp
298
3.3%
-0.2pp
Year 12 Or Equivalent
2021 count
7,319
% of total
80.6%
Change from 2016
+8.0pp
7,319
80.6%
+8.0pp
Did Not Go To School
2021 count
40
% of total
0.4%
Change from 2016
0.0pp
40
0.4%
0.0pp
Not Stated
2021 count
623
% of total
6.9%
Change from 2016
-6.0pp
623
6.9%
-6.0pp
Chart view
Highest level of secondary schooling completed change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Year 8 Or Below
-36
-0.4pp
Year 9 Or Equivalent
-7
-0.2pp
Year 10 Or Equivalent
-92
-1.3pp
Year 11 Or Equivalent
-10
-0.2pp
Year 12 Or Equivalent
+915
+8.0pp
Did Not Go To School
+9
0.0pp
Not Stated
-513
-6.0pp
Data table
Highest level of schooling for Bondi. Highest level of secondary schooling completed. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Waverley (A).
| Category | 2021 | 2016 | Change | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | % | Waverley (A)% | Count | % | Waverley (A)% | Count | pp | |
| Year 8 Or Below | 115 | 1.3% | 1.2% | 151 | 1.7% | 1.4% | -36 | -0.4pp |
| Year 9 Or Equivalent | 139 | 1.5% | 1.9% | 146 | 1.7% | 2.0% | -7 | -0.2pp |
| Year 10 Or Equivalent | 548 | 6.0% | 6.7% | 640 | 7.3% | 7.6% | -92 | -1.3pp |
| Year 11 Or Equivalent | 298 | 3.3% | 3.5% | 308 | 3.5% | 3.5% | -10 | -0.2pp |
| Year 12 Or Equivalent | 7,319 | 80.6% | 79.5% | 6,404 | 72.6% | 73.1% | +915 | +8.0pp |
| Did Not Go To School | 40 | 0.4% | 0.3% | 31 | 0.4% | 0.3% | +9 | 0.0pp |
| Not Stated | 623 | 6.9% | 6.9% | 1,136 | 12.9% | 12.2% | -513 | -6.0pp |
| Total | 9,082 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 8,816 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +266 | 0.0pp |