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 Burbank, accounting for 63.3% (565 people). This share was lower than Brisbane (C) (71.3%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Year 12 or Equivalent, which increased by 57 people and 3.9 percentage points.

Section overview

Highest level of secondary schooling completed

Burbank - Total persons (Usual residence)

This table summarises highest level of schooling for Burbank in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Brisbane (C) and change since 2016.

Highest level of secondary schooling completed snapshot

2021 distribution by category for Burbank, with comparison markers for Brisbane (C).

Burbank
Brisbane (C)

Year 8 Or Below

2021 count

36

% of total

4.0%

Change from 2016

-0.6pp

Year 9 Or Equivalent

2021 count

32

% of total

3.6%

Change from 2016

+0.9pp

Year 10 Or Equivalent

2021 count

168

% of total

18.8%

Change from 2016

-1.3pp

Year 11 Or Equivalent

2021 count

55

% of total

6.2%

Change from 2016

-0.5pp

Year 12 Or Equivalent

2021 count

565

% of total

63.3%

Change from 2016

+3.9pp

Did Not Go To School

2021 count

5

% of total

0.6%

Change from 2016

+0.6pp

Not Stated

2021 count

31

% of total

3.5%

Change from 2016

-3.0pp

Data table

Highest level of schooling for Burbank. Highest level of secondary schooling completed. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Brisbane (C).

Highest level of schooling for Burbank. Highest level of secondary schooling completed. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Brisbane (C).
Highest level of schooling for Burbank. Highest level of secondary schooling completed. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Brisbane (C).
Category20212016Change
Count%Brisbane (C)%Count%Brisbane (C)%Countpp
Year 8 Or Below364.0%2.7%394.6%3.3%-3-0.6pp
Year 9 Or Equivalent323.6%2.8%232.7%2.7%+9+0.9pp
Year 10 Or Equivalent16818.8%12.5%17220.1%13.8%-4-1.3pp
Year 11 Or Equivalent556.2%5.2%576.7%5.5%-2-0.5pp
Year 12 Or Equivalent56563.3%71.3%50859.4%66.7%+57+3.9pp
Did Not Go To School50.6%0.7%00.0%0.6%+5+0.6pp
Not Stated313.5%4.8%566.5%7.4%-25-3.0pp
Total892100.0%100.0%855100.0%100.0%+370.0pp