HSCP Highest Level of Schooling Completed - 1st Release

This variable is coded using the Australian Standard Classification of Education (ASCED). This variable contains the highest level of primary or secondary schooling completed.

Applicable to: Persons aged 15 years and over

1    Still at school
2    Did not go to school
3    Year 8 or below
4    Year 9 or equivalent
5    Year 10 or equivalent
6    Year 11 or equivalent
7    Year 12 or equivalent
&    Not stated
@   Not applicable
V    Overseas visitor

Total number of categories: 10

Not applicable category comprises:

Persons aged under 15 years