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 Bronte, accounting for 77.6% (4,533 people). This share was lower than Waverley (A) (79.5%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Year 12 or Equivalent, which increased by 557 people and 3.8 percentage points.
Section overview
Highest level of secondary schooling completed
Bronte - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises highest level of schooling for Bronte 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 Bronte, with comparison markers for Waverley (A).
Year 8 Or Below
2021 count
92
% of total
1.6%
Change from 2016
0.0pp
92
1.6%
0.0pp
Year 9 Or Equivalent
2021 count
152
% of total
2.6%
Change from 2016
+0.1pp
152
2.6%
+0.1pp
Year 10 Or Equivalent
2021 count
452
% of total
7.7%
Change from 2016
-1.7pp
452
7.7%
-1.7pp
Year 11 Or Equivalent
2021 count
223
% of total
3.8%
Change from 2016
-0.1pp
223
3.8%
-0.1pp
Year 12 Or Equivalent
2021 count
4,533
% of total
77.6%
Change from 2016
+3.8pp
4,533
77.6%
+3.8pp
Did Not Go To School
2021 count
9
% of total
0.2%
Change from 2016
-0.1pp
9
0.2%
-0.1pp
Not Stated
2021 count
381
% of total
6.5%
Change from 2016
-2.0pp
381
6.5%
-2.0pp
Chart view
Highest level of secondary schooling completed change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Year 8 Or Below
+8
0.0pp
Year 9 Or Equivalent
+19
+0.1pp
Year 10 Or Equivalent
-54
-1.7pp
Year 11 Or Equivalent
+11
-0.1pp
Year 12 Or Equivalent
+557
+3.8pp
Did Not Go To School
-9
-0.1pp
Not Stated
-76
-2.0pp
Data table
Highest level of schooling for Bronte. 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 | 92 | 1.6% | 1.2% | 84 | 1.6% | 1.4% | +8 | 0.0pp |
| Year 9 Or Equivalent | 152 | 2.6% | 1.9% | 133 | 2.5% | 2.0% | +19 | +0.1pp |
| Year 10 Or Equivalent | 452 | 7.7% | 6.7% | 506 | 9.4% | 7.6% | -54 | -1.7pp |
| Year 11 Or Equivalent | 223 | 3.8% | 3.5% | 212 | 3.9% | 3.5% | +11 | -0.1pp |
| Year 12 Or Equivalent | 4,533 | 77.6% | 79.5% | 3,976 | 73.8% | 73.1% | +557 | +3.8pp |
| Did Not Go To School | 9 | 0.2% | 0.3% | 18 | 0.3% | 0.3% | -9 | -0.1pp |
| Not Stated | 381 | 6.5% | 6.9% | 457 | 8.5% | 12.2% | -76 | -2.0pp |
| Total | 5,842 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 5,386 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +456 | 0.0pp |