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 Fitzroy North (part), accounting for 82.2% (8,975 people). This share was higher than Yarra (C) (81.2%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Year 12 or Equivalent, which increased by 7,094 people and 22.8 percentage points.
Section overview
Highest level of secondary schooling completed
Fitzroy North (part) - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises highest level of schooling for Fitzroy 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 Fitzroy North (part), with comparison markers for Yarra (C).
Year 8 Or Below
2021 count
320
% of total
2.9%
Change from 2016
-1.1pp
320
2.9%
-1.1pp
Year 9 Or Equivalent
2021 count
139
% of total
1.3%
Change from 2016
-3.7pp
139
1.3%
-3.7pp
Year 10 Or Equivalent
2021 count
414
% of total
3.8%
Change from 2016
-8.1pp
414
3.8%
-8.1pp
Year 11 Or Equivalent
2021 count
441
% of total
4.0%
Change from 2016
-7.7pp
441
4.0%
-7.7pp
Year 12 Or Equivalent
2021 count
8,975
% of total
82.2%
Change from 2016
+22.8pp
8,975
82.2%
+22.8pp
Did Not Go To School
2021 count
89
% of total
0.8%
Change from 2016
+0.2pp
89
0.8%
+0.2pp
Not Stated
2021 count
534
% of total
4.9%
Change from 2016
-2.5pp
534
4.9%
-2.5pp
Chart view
Highest level of secondary schooling completed change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Year 8 Or Below
+194
-1.1pp
Year 9 Or Equivalent
-19
-3.7pp
Year 10 Or Equivalent
+37
-8.1pp
Year 11 Or Equivalent
+70
-7.7pp
Year 12 Or Equivalent
+7,094
+22.8pp
Did Not Go To School
+69
+0.2pp
Not Stated
+299
-2.5pp
Data table
Highest level of schooling for Fitzroy 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 | 320 | 2.9% | 2.5% | 126 | 4.0% | 3.1% | +194 | -1.1pp |
| Year 9 Or Equivalent | 139 | 1.3% | 1.3% | 158 | 5.0% | 1.6% | -19 | -3.7pp |
| Year 10 Or Equivalent | 414 | 3.8% | 3.8% | 377 | 11.9% | 4.1% | +37 | -8.1pp |
| Year 11 Or Equivalent | 441 | 4.0% | 4.4% | 371 | 11.7% | 4.6% | +70 | -7.7pp |
| Year 12 Or Equivalent | 8,975 | 82.2% | 81.2% | 1,881 | 59.4% | 74.8% | +7,094 | +22.8pp |
| Did Not Go To School | 89 | 0.8% | 1.1% | 20 | 0.6% | 1.3% | +69 | +0.2pp |
| Not Stated | 534 | 4.9% | 5.8% | 235 | 7.4% | 10.4% | +299 | -2.5pp |
| Total | 10,912 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 3,168 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +7,744 | 0.0pp |