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 Carlton North (part), accounting for 85.5% (4,737 people). This share was higher than Yarra (C) (79.6%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Year 12 or Equivalent, which increased by 197 people and 5.2 percentage points.
Section overview
Highest level of secondary schooling completed
Carlton North (part) - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises highest level of schooling for Carlton North (part) in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Yarra (C) and change since 2016.
Highest level of secondary schooling completed snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Carlton North (part), with comparison markers for Yarra (C).
Year 8 Or Below
2021 count
99
% of total
1.8%
Change from 2016
-0.3pp
99
1.8%
-0.3pp
Year 9 Or Equivalent
2021 count
60
% of total
1.1%
Change from 2016
-0.6pp
60
1.1%
-0.6pp
Year 10 Or Equivalent
2021 count
184
% of total
3.3%
Change from 2016
0.0pp
184
3.3%
0.0pp
Year 11 Or Equivalent
2021 count
257
% of total
4.6%
Change from 2016
-0.4pp
257
4.6%
-0.4pp
Year 12 Or Equivalent
2021 count
4,737
% of total
85.5%
Change from 2016
+5.2pp
4,737
85.5%
+5.2pp
Did Not Go To School
2021 count
8
% of total
0.1%
Change from 2016
-0.4pp
8
0.1%
-0.4pp
Not Stated
2021 count
197
% of total
3.6%
Change from 2016
-3.5pp
197
3.6%
-3.5pp
Chart view
Highest level of secondary schooling completed change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Year 8 Or Below
-19
-0.3pp
Year 9 Or Equivalent
-35
-0.6pp
Year 10 Or Equivalent
-3
0.0pp
Year 11 Or Equivalent
-26
-0.4pp
Year 12 Or Equivalent
+197
+5.2pp
Did Not Go To School
-22
-0.4pp
Not Stated
-205
-3.5pp
Data table
Highest level of schooling for Carlton North (part). Highest level of secondary schooling completed. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Yarra (C).
| Category | 2021 | 2016 | Change | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | % | Yarra (C)% | Count | % | Yarra (C)% | Count | pp | |
| Year 8 Or Below | 99 | 1.8% | 2.6% | 118 | 2.1% | 3.2% | -19 | -0.3pp |
| Year 9 Or Equivalent | 60 | 1.1% | 1.8% | 95 | 1.7% | 2.0% | -35 | -0.6pp |
| Year 10 Or Equivalent | 184 | 3.3% | 4.3% | 187 | 3.3% | 4.6% | -3 | 0.0pp |
| Year 11 Or Equivalent | 257 | 4.6% | 4.9% | 283 | 5.0% | 5.1% | -26 | -0.4pp |
| Year 12 Or Equivalent | 4,737 | 85.5% | 79.6% | 4,540 | 80.3% | 73.6% | +197 | +5.2pp |
| Did Not Go To School | 8 | 0.1% | 1.0% | 30 | 0.5% | 1.2% | -22 | -0.4pp |
| Not Stated | 197 | 3.6% | 5.7% | 402 | 7.1% | 10.3% | -205 | -3.5pp |
| Total | 5,542 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 5,655 | 100.0% | 100.0% | -113 | 0.0pp |