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 Whittlesea, accounting for 42.7% (2,120 people). This share was lower than Whittlesea (C) (59.4%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Year 12 or Equivalent, which increased by 387 people and 3.8 percentage points.
Section overview
Highest level of secondary schooling completed
Whittlesea - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises highest level of schooling for Whittlesea in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Whittlesea (C) and change since 2016.
Highest level of secondary schooling completed snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Whittlesea, with comparison markers for Whittlesea (C).
Year 8 Or Below
2021 count
325
% of total
6.5%
Change from 2016
-0.7pp
325
6.5%
-0.7pp
Year 9 Or Equivalent
2021 count
460
% of total
9.3%
Change from 2016
+0.8pp
460
9.3%
+0.8pp
Year 10 Or Equivalent
2021 count
921
% of total
18.6%
Change from 2016
-1.0pp
921
18.6%
-1.0pp
Year 11 Or Equivalent
2021 count
794
% of total
16.0%
Change from 2016
-0.1pp
794
16.0%
-0.1pp
Year 12 Or Equivalent
2021 count
2,120
% of total
42.7%
Change from 2016
+3.8pp
2,120
42.7%
+3.8pp
Did Not Go To School
2021 count
20
% of total
0.4%
Change from 2016
0.0pp
20
0.4%
0.0pp
Not Stated
2021 count
322
% of total
6.5%
Change from 2016
-2.8pp
322
6.5%
-2.8pp
Chart view
Highest level of secondary schooling completed change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Year 8 Or Below
+2
-0.7pp
Year 9 Or Equivalent
+83
+0.8pp
Year 10 Or Equivalent
+45
-1.0pp
Year 11 Or Equivalent
+75
-0.1pp
Year 12 Or Equivalent
+387
+3.8pp
Did Not Go To School
+3
0.0pp
Not Stated
-93
-2.8pp
Data table
Highest level of schooling for Whittlesea. Highest level of secondary schooling completed. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Whittlesea (C).
| Category | 2021 | 2016 | Change | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | % | Whittlesea (C)% | Count | % | Whittlesea (C)% | Count | pp | |
| Year 8 Or Below | 325 | 6.5% | 6.3% | 323 | 7.2% | 7.8% | +2 | -0.7pp |
| Year 9 Or Equivalent | 460 | 9.3% | 5.3% | 377 | 8.5% | 5.8% | +83 | +0.8pp |
| Year 10 Or Equivalent | 921 | 18.6% | 11.7% | 876 | 19.6% | 12.8% | +45 | -1.0pp |
| Year 11 Or Equivalent | 794 | 16.0% | 10.0% | 719 | 16.1% | 10.9% | +75 | -0.1pp |
| Year 12 Or Equivalent | 2,120 | 42.7% | 59.4% | 1,733 | 38.9% | 54.1% | +387 | +3.8pp |
| Did Not Go To School | 20 | 0.4% | 2.0% | 17 | 0.4% | 1.9% | +3 | 0.0pp |
| Not Stated | 322 | 6.5% | 5.2% | 415 | 9.3% | 6.8% | -93 | -2.8pp |
| Total | 4,962 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 4,460 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +502 | 0.0pp |