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 81.9% (7,299 people). This share was similar to Waverley (A) (82%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Year 12 or Equivalent, which increased by 7,290 people and 47.3 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
110
% of total
1.2%
Change from 2016
+1.2pp
110
1.2%
+1.2pp
Year 9 Or Equivalent
2021 count
89
% of total
1.0%
Change from 2016
-18.2pp
89
1.0%
-18.2pp
Year 10 Or Equivalent
2021 count
491
% of total
5.5%
Change from 2016
-13.7pp
491
5.5%
-13.7pp
Year 11 Or Equivalent
2021 count
249
% of total
2.8%
Change from 2016
-12.6pp
249
2.8%
-12.6pp
Year 12 Or Equivalent
2021 count
7,299
% of total
81.9%
Change from 2016
+47.3pp
7,299
81.9%
+47.3pp
Did Not Go To School
2021 count
40
% of total
0.4%
Change from 2016
+0.4pp
40
0.4%
+0.4pp
Not Stated
2021 count
639
% of total
7.2%
Change from 2016
-4.3pp
639
7.2%
-4.3pp
Chart view
Highest level of secondary schooling completed change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Year 8 Or Below
+110
+1.2pp
Year 9 Or Equivalent
+84
-18.2pp
Year 10 Or Equivalent
+486
-13.7pp
Year 11 Or Equivalent
+245
-12.6pp
Year 12 Or Equivalent
+7,290
+47.3pp
Did Not Go To School
+40
+0.4pp
Not Stated
+636
-4.3pp
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 | 110 | 1.2% | 1.1% | 0 | 0.0% | 1.3% | +110 | +1.2pp |
| Year 9 Or Equivalent | 89 | 1.0% | 1.0% | 5 | 19.2% | 1.3% | +84 | -18.2pp |
| Year 10 Or Equivalent | 491 | 5.5% | 5.9% | 5 | 19.2% | 7.0% | +486 | -13.7pp |
| Year 11 Or Equivalent | 249 | 2.8% | 2.7% | 4 | 15.4% | 2.8% | +245 | -12.6pp |
| Year 12 Or Equivalent | 7,299 | 81.9% | 82.0% | 9 | 34.6% | 74.9% | +7,290 | +47.3pp |
| Did Not Go To School | 40 | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0 | 0.0% | 0.3% | +40 | +0.4pp |
| Not Stated | 639 | 7.2% | 7.1% | 3 | 11.5% | 12.4% | +636 | -4.3pp |
| Total | 8,917 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 26 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +8,891 | 0.0pp |