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 10 or Equivalent was the most common schooling level among residents aged 15 and over in Aurukun (S), accounting for 39.2% (325 people). This share was higher than Regional Qld (23.9%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Year 8 or Below, which decreased by 143 people and 15.8 percentage points.
Section overview
Highest level of secondary schooling completed
Aurukun (S) - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises highest level of schooling for Aurukun (S) in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Regional Qld and change since 2016.
Highest level of secondary schooling completed snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Aurukun (S), with comparison markers for Regional Qld.
Year 8 Or Below
2021 count
75
% of total
9.0%
Change from 2016
-15.8pp
75
9.0%
-15.8pp
Year 9 Or Equivalent
2021 count
192
% of total
23.2%
Change from 2016
+11.2pp
192
23.2%
+11.2pp
Year 10 Or Equivalent
2021 count
325
% of total
39.2%
Change from 2016
+4.9pp
325
39.2%
+4.9pp
Year 11 Or Equivalent
2021 count
41
% of total
4.9%
Change from 2016
-1.8pp
41
4.9%
-1.8pp
Year 12 Or Equivalent
2021 count
114
% of total
13.8%
Change from 2016
-2.6pp
114
13.8%
-2.6pp
Did Not Go To School
2021 count
6
% of total
0.7%
Change from 2016
-1.0pp
6
0.7%
-1.0pp
Not Stated
2021 count
76
% of total
9.2%
Change from 2016
+5.1pp
76
9.2%
+5.1pp
Chart view
Highest level of secondary schooling completed change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Year 8 Or Below
-143
-15.8pp
Year 9 Or Equivalent
+87
+11.2pp
Year 10 Or Equivalent
+24
+4.9pp
Year 11 Or Equivalent
-18
-1.8pp
Year 12 Or Equivalent
-30
-2.6pp
Did Not Go To School
-9
-1.0pp
Not Stated
+40
+5.1pp
Data table
Highest level of schooling for Aurukun (S). Highest level of secondary schooling completed. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Regional Qld.
| Category | 2021 | 2016 | Change | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | % | Regional Qld% | Count | % | Regional Qld% | Count | pp | |
| Year 8 Or Below | 75 | 9.0% | 4.3% | 218 | 24.8% | 5.5% | -143 | -15.8pp |
| Year 9 Or Equivalent | 192 | 23.2% | 4.5% | 105 | 12.0% | 4.9% | +87 | +11.2pp |
| Year 10 Or Equivalent | 325 | 39.2% | 23.9% | 301 | 34.3% | 25.3% | +24 | +4.9pp |
| Year 11 Or Equivalent | 41 | 4.9% | 7.4% | 59 | 6.7% | 7.6% | -18 | -1.8pp |
| Year 12 Or Equivalent | 114 | 13.8% | 50.7% | 144 | 16.4% | 46.0% | -30 | -2.6pp |
| Did Not Go To School | 6 | 0.7% | 0.5% | 15 | 1.7% | 0.4% | -9 | -1.0pp |
| Not Stated | 76 | 9.2% | 8.8% | 36 | 4.1% | 10.4% | +40 | +5.1pp |
| Total | 829 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 878 | 100.0% | 100.0% | -49 | 0.0pp |