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 Truganina (part), accounting for 75.6% (18,723 people). This share was higher than Wyndham (C) (67.8%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Year 12 or Equivalent, which increased by 18,723 people and 75.6 percentage points.

Section overview

Highest level of secondary schooling completed

Truganina (part) - Total persons (Usual residence)

This table summarises highest level of schooling for Truganina (part) in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Wyndham (C) and change since 2016.

Highest level of secondary schooling completed snapshot

2021 distribution by category for Truganina (part), with comparison markers for Wyndham (C).

Truganina (part)
Wyndham (C)

Year 8 Or Below

2021 count

466

% of total

1.9%

Change from 2016

+1.9pp

Year 9 Or Equivalent

2021 count

407

% of total

1.6%

Change from 2016

+1.6pp

Year 10 Or Equivalent

2021 count

2,066

% of total

8.3%

Change from 2016

+8.3pp

Year 11 Or Equivalent

2021 count

919

% of total

3.7%

Change from 2016

+3.7pp

Year 12 Or Equivalent

2021 count

18,723

% of total

75.6%

Change from 2016

+75.6pp

Did Not Go To School

2021 count

281

% of total

1.1%

Change from 2016

+1.1pp

Not Stated

2021 count

1,889

% of total

7.6%

Change from 2016

+7.6pp

Data table

Highest level of schooling for Truganina (part). Highest level of secondary schooling completed. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Wyndham (C).

Highest level of schooling for Truganina (part). Highest level of secondary schooling completed. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Wyndham (C).
Highest level of schooling for Truganina (part). Highest level of secondary schooling completed. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Wyndham (C).
Category20212016Change
Count%Wyndham (C)%Count%Wyndham (C)%Countpp
Year 8 Or Below4661.9%3.2%00.0%4.3%+466+1.9pp
Year 9 Or Equivalent4071.6%3.4%00.0%4.4%+407+1.6pp
Year 10 Or Equivalent2,0668.3%10.1%00.0%12.3%+2,066+8.3pp
Year 11 Or Equivalent9193.7%7.6%00.0%9.7%+919+3.7pp
Year 12 Or Equivalent18,72375.6%67.8%00.0%60.6%+18,723+75.6pp
Did Not Go To School2811.1%1.5%00.0%1.2%+281+1.1pp
Not Stated1,8897.6%6.5%00.0%7.5%+1,889+7.6pp
Total24,751100.0%100.0%00.0%100.0%+24,751+100.0pp