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 Brighton (Tas.) (part), accounting for 38% (1,426 people). This share was higher than Brighton (M) (34%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Year 12 or Equivalent, which increased by 499 people and 8.3 percentage points.
Section overview
Highest level of secondary schooling completed
Brighton (Tas.) (part) - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises highest level of schooling for Brighton (Tas.) (part) in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Brighton (M) and change since 2016.
Highest level of secondary schooling completed snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Brighton (Tas.) (part), with comparison markers for Brighton (M).
Year 8 Or Below
2021 count
130
% of total
3.5%
Change from 2016
-0.8pp
130
3.5%
-0.8pp
Year 9 Or Equivalent
2021 count
263
% of total
7.0%
Change from 2016
-1.9pp
263
7.0%
-1.9pp
Year 10 Or Equivalent
2021 count
1,426
% of total
38.0%
Change from 2016
-2.3pp
1,426
38.0%
-2.3pp
Year 11 Or Equivalent
2021 count
439
% of total
11.7%
Change from 2016
+0.5pp
439
11.7%
+0.5pp
Year 12 Or Equivalent
2021 count
1,313
% of total
35.0%
Change from 2016
+8.3pp
1,313
35.0%
+8.3pp
Did Not Go To School
2021 count
14
% of total
0.4%
Change from 2016
0.0pp
14
0.4%
0.0pp
Not Stated
2021 count
168
% of total
4.5%
Change from 2016
-3.7pp
168
4.5%
-3.7pp
Chart view
Highest level of secondary schooling completed change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Year 8 Or Below
-2
-0.8pp
Year 9 Or Equivalent
-9
-1.9pp
Year 10 Or Equivalent
+196
-2.3pp
Year 11 Or Equivalent
+98
+0.5pp
Year 12 Or Equivalent
+499
+8.3pp
Did Not Go To School
+1
0.0pp
Not Stated
-81
-3.7pp
Data table
Highest level of schooling for Brighton (Tas.) (part). Highest level of secondary schooling completed. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Brighton (M).
| Category | 2021 | 2016 | Change | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | % | Brighton (M)% | Count | % | Brighton (M)% | Count | pp | |
| Year 8 Or Below | 130 | 3.5% | 3.8% | 132 | 4.3% | 4.3% | -2 | -0.8pp |
| Year 9 Or Equivalent | 263 | 7.0% | 7.6% | 272 | 8.9% | 9.3% | -9 | -1.9pp |
| Year 10 Or Equivalent | 1,426 | 38.0% | 34.0% | 1,230 | 40.3% | 36.4% | +196 | -2.3pp |
| Year 11 Or Equivalent | 439 | 11.7% | 10.4% | 341 | 11.2% | 9.8% | +98 | +0.5pp |
| Year 12 Or Equivalent | 1,313 | 35.0% | 37.0% | 814 | 26.7% | 29.8% | +499 | +8.3pp |
| Did Not Go To School | 14 | 0.4% | 0.3% | 13 | 0.4% | 0.3% | +1 | 0.0pp |
| Not Stated | 168 | 4.5% | 6.9% | 249 | 8.2% | 10.0% | -81 | -3.7pp |
| Total | 3,753 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 3,051 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +702 | 0.0pp |