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 Carina Heights, accounting for 70.7% (4,222 people). This share was lower than Brisbane (C) (71.3%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Year 12 or Equivalent, which increased by 439 people and 3.9 percentage points.
Section overview
Highest level of secondary schooling completed
Carina Heights - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises highest level of schooling for Carina Heights 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 Carina Heights, with comparison markers for Brisbane (C).
Year 8 Or Below
2021 count
166
% of total
2.8%
Change from 2016
-1.4pp
166
2.8%
-1.4pp
Year 9 Or Equivalent
2021 count
151
% of total
2.5%
Change from 2016
-0.7pp
151
2.5%
-0.7pp
Year 10 Or Equivalent
2021 count
779
% of total
13.0%
Change from 2016
-0.7pp
779
13.0%
-0.7pp
Year 11 Or Equivalent
2021 count
332
% of total
5.6%
Change from 2016
-0.7pp
332
5.6%
-0.7pp
Year 12 Or Equivalent
2021 count
4,222
% of total
70.7%
Change from 2016
+3.9pp
4,222
70.7%
+3.9pp
Did Not Go To School
2021 count
26
% of total
0.4%
Change from 2016
0.0pp
26
0.4%
0.0pp
Not Stated
2021 count
297
% of total
5.0%
Change from 2016
-0.4pp
297
5.0%
-0.4pp
Chart view
Highest level of secondary schooling completed change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Year 8 Or Below
-70
-1.4pp
Year 9 Or Equivalent
-29
-0.7pp
Year 10 Or Equivalent
+5
-0.7pp
Year 11 Or Equivalent
-24
-0.7pp
Year 12 Or Equivalent
+439
+3.9pp
Did Not Go To School
+2
0.0pp
Not Stated
-11
-0.4pp
Data table
Highest level of schooling for Carina Heights. Highest level of secondary schooling completed. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Brisbane (C).
| Category | 2021 | 2016 | Change | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | % | Brisbane (C)% | Count | % | Brisbane (C)% | Count | pp | |
| Year 8 Or Below | 166 | 2.8% | 2.7% | 236 | 4.2% | 3.3% | -70 | -1.4pp |
| Year 9 Or Equivalent | 151 | 2.5% | 2.8% | 180 | 3.2% | 2.7% | -29 | -0.7pp |
| Year 10 Or Equivalent | 779 | 13.0% | 12.5% | 774 | 13.7% | 13.8% | +5 | -0.7pp |
| Year 11 Or Equivalent | 332 | 5.6% | 5.2% | 356 | 6.3% | 5.5% | -24 | -0.7pp |
| Year 12 Or Equivalent | 4,222 | 70.7% | 71.3% | 3,783 | 66.8% | 66.7% | +439 | +3.9pp |
| Did Not Go To School | 26 | 0.4% | 0.7% | 24 | 0.4% | 0.6% | +2 | 0.0pp |
| Not Stated | 297 | 5.0% | 4.8% | 308 | 5.4% | 7.4% | -11 | -0.4pp |
| Total | 5,973 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 5,661 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +312 | 0.0pp |