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 Collingwood (Vic.), accounting for 79.1% (6,455 people). This share was lower than Yarra (C) (81.2%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Year 12 or Equivalent, which increased by 6,283 people and 39.9 percentage points.
Section overview
Highest level of secondary schooling completed
Collingwood (Vic.) - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises highest level of schooling for Collingwood (Vic.) 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 Collingwood (Vic.), with comparison markers for Yarra (C).
Year 8 Or Below
2021 count
211
% of total
2.6%
Change from 2016
-2.6pp
211
2.6%
-2.6pp
Year 9 Or Equivalent
2021 count
109
% of total
1.3%
Change from 2016
-3.9pp
109
1.3%
-3.9pp
Year 10 Or Equivalent
2021 count
339
% of total
4.2%
Change from 2016
-15.6pp
339
4.2%
-15.6pp
Year 11 Or Equivalent
2021 count
366
% of total
4.5%
Change from 2016
-14.4pp
366
4.5%
-14.4pp
Year 12 Or Equivalent
2021 count
6,455
% of total
79.1%
Change from 2016
+39.9pp
6,455
79.1%
+39.9pp
Did Not Go To School
2021 count
116
% of total
1.4%
Change from 2016
+0.7pp
116
1.4%
+0.7pp
Not Stated
2021 count
567
% of total
6.9%
Change from 2016
-4.0pp
567
6.9%
-4.0pp
Chart view
Highest level of secondary schooling completed change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Year 8 Or Below
+188
-2.6pp
Year 9 Or Equivalent
+86
-3.9pp
Year 10 Or Equivalent
+252
-15.6pp
Year 11 Or Equivalent
+283
-14.4pp
Year 12 Or Equivalent
+6,283
+39.9pp
Did Not Go To School
+113
+0.7pp
Not Stated
+519
-4.0pp
Data table
Highest level of schooling for Collingwood (Vic.). 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 | 211 | 2.6% | 2.5% | 23 | 5.2% | 3.1% | +188 | -2.6pp |
| Year 9 Or Equivalent | 109 | 1.3% | 1.3% | 23 | 5.2% | 1.6% | +86 | -3.9pp |
| Year 10 Or Equivalent | 339 | 4.2% | 3.8% | 87 | 19.8% | 4.1% | +252 | -15.6pp |
| Year 11 Or Equivalent | 366 | 4.5% | 4.4% | 83 | 18.9% | 4.6% | +283 | -14.4pp |
| Year 12 Or Equivalent | 6,455 | 79.1% | 81.2% | 172 | 39.2% | 74.8% | +6,283 | +39.9pp |
| Did Not Go To School | 116 | 1.4% | 1.1% | 3 | 0.7% | 1.3% | +113 | +0.7pp |
| Not Stated | 567 | 6.9% | 5.8% | 48 | 10.9% | 10.4% | +519 | -4.0pp |
| Total | 8,163 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 439 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +7,724 | 0.0pp |