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 Dover Heights, accounting for 82.1% (2,644 people). This share was higher than Waverley (A) (79.5%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Year 12 or Equivalent, which increased by 278 people and 3.2 percentage points.
Section overview
Highest level of secondary schooling completed
Dover Heights - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises highest level of schooling for Dover Heights 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 Dover Heights, with comparison markers for Waverley (A).
Year 8 Or Below
2021 count
45
% of total
1.4%
Change from 2016
-0.4pp
45
1.4%
-0.4pp
Year 9 Or Equivalent
2021 count
74
% of total
2.3%
Change from 2016
-0.5pp
74
2.3%
-0.5pp
Year 10 Or Equivalent
2021 count
232
% of total
7.2%
Change from 2016
-0.5pp
232
7.2%
-0.5pp
Year 11 Or Equivalent
2021 count
112
% of total
3.5%
Change from 2016
+0.3pp
112
3.5%
+0.3pp
Year 12 Or Equivalent
2021 count
2,644
% of total
82.1%
Change from 2016
+3.2pp
2,644
82.1%
+3.2pp
Did Not Go To School
2021 count
10
% of total
0.3%
Change from 2016
+0.2pp
10
0.3%
+0.2pp
Not Stated
2021 count
103
% of total
3.2%
Change from 2016
-2.3pp
103
3.2%
-2.3pp
Chart view
Highest level of secondary schooling completed change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Year 8 Or Below
-9
-0.4pp
Year 9 Or Equivalent
-9
-0.5pp
Year 10 Or Equivalent
+1
-0.5pp
Year 11 Or Equivalent
+16
+0.3pp
Year 12 Or Equivalent
+278
+3.2pp
Did Not Go To School
+7
+0.2pp
Not Stated
-63
-2.3pp
Data table
Highest level of schooling for Dover Heights. 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 | 45 | 1.4% | 1.2% | 54 | 1.8% | 1.4% | -9 | -0.4pp |
| Year 9 Or Equivalent | 74 | 2.3% | 1.9% | 83 | 2.8% | 2.0% | -9 | -0.5pp |
| Year 10 Or Equivalent | 232 | 7.2% | 6.7% | 231 | 7.7% | 7.6% | +1 | -0.5pp |
| Year 11 Or Equivalent | 112 | 3.5% | 3.5% | 96 | 3.2% | 3.5% | +16 | +0.3pp |
| Year 12 Or Equivalent | 2,644 | 82.1% | 79.5% | 2,366 | 78.9% | 73.1% | +278 | +3.2pp |
| Did Not Go To School | 10 | 0.3% | 0.3% | 3 | 0.1% | 0.3% | +7 | +0.2pp |
| Not Stated | 103 | 3.2% | 6.9% | 166 | 5.5% | 12.2% | -63 | -2.3pp |
| Total | 3,220 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 2,999 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +221 | 0.0pp |