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 Barcaldine (R), accounting for 42.8% (954 people). This share was lower than Regional Qld (50.7%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Year 10 or Equivalent, which decreased by 62 people and 2.7 percentage points.
Section overview
Highest level of secondary schooling completed
Barcaldine (R) - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises highest level of schooling for Barcaldine (R) 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 Barcaldine (R), with comparison markers for Regional Qld.
Year 8 Or Below
2021 count
186
% of total
8.3%
Change from 2016
-2.6pp
186
8.3%
-2.6pp
Year 9 Or Equivalent
2021 count
100
% of total
4.5%
Change from 2016
-0.4pp
100
4.5%
-0.4pp
Year 10 Or Equivalent
2021 count
583
% of total
26.1%
Change from 2016
-2.7pp
583
26.1%
-2.7pp
Year 11 Or Equivalent
2021 count
134
% of total
6.0%
Change from 2016
+0.5pp
134
6.0%
+0.5pp
Year 12 Or Equivalent
2021 count
954
% of total
42.8%
Change from 2016
+2.8pp
954
42.8%
+2.8pp
Did Not Go To School
2021 count
3
% of total
0.1%
Change from 2016
-0.3pp
3
0.1%
-0.3pp
Not Stated
2021 count
271
% of total
12.1%
Change from 2016
+2.8pp
271
12.1%
+2.8pp
Chart view
Highest level of secondary schooling completed change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Year 8 Or Below
-58
-2.6pp
Year 9 Or Equivalent
-10
-0.4pp
Year 10 Or Equivalent
-62
-2.7pp
Year 11 Or Equivalent
+10
+0.5pp
Year 12 Or Equivalent
+59
+2.8pp
Did Not Go To School
-6
-0.3pp
Not Stated
+62
+2.8pp
Data table
Highest level of schooling for Barcaldine (R). 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 | 186 | 8.3% | 4.3% | 244 | 10.9% | 5.5% | -58 | -2.6pp |
| Year 9 Or Equivalent | 100 | 4.5% | 4.5% | 110 | 4.9% | 4.9% | -10 | -0.4pp |
| Year 10 Or Equivalent | 583 | 26.1% | 23.9% | 645 | 28.8% | 25.3% | -62 | -2.7pp |
| Year 11 Or Equivalent | 134 | 6.0% | 7.4% | 124 | 5.5% | 7.6% | +10 | +0.5pp |
| Year 12 Or Equivalent | 954 | 42.8% | 50.7% | 895 | 40.0% | 46.0% | +59 | +2.8pp |
| Did Not Go To School | 3 | 0.1% | 0.5% | 9 | 0.4% | 0.4% | -6 | -0.3pp |
| Not Stated | 271 | 12.1% | 8.8% | 209 | 9.3% | 10.4% | +62 | +2.8pp |
| Total | 2,231 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 2,236 | 100.0% | 100.0% | -5 | 0.0pp |