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 East Brisbane, accounting for 76.2% (4,191 people). This share was higher than Brisbane (C) (71.3%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Year 12 or Equivalent, which increased by 485 people and 3.9 percentage points.
Section overview
Highest level of secondary schooling completed
East Brisbane - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises highest level of schooling for East Brisbane 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 East Brisbane, with comparison markers for Brisbane (C).
Year 8 Or Below
2021 count
94
% of total
1.7%
Change from 2016
-0.8pp
94
1.7%
-0.8pp
Year 9 Or Equivalent
2021 count
111
% of total
2.0%
Change from 2016
0.0pp
111
2.0%
0.0pp
Year 10 Or Equivalent
2021 count
457
% of total
8.3%
Change from 2016
-0.7pp
457
8.3%
-0.7pp
Year 11 Or Equivalent
2021 count
259
% of total
4.7%
Change from 2016
-0.5pp
259
4.7%
-0.5pp
Year 12 Or Equivalent
2021 count
4,191
% of total
76.2%
Change from 2016
+3.9pp
4,191
76.2%
+3.9pp
Did Not Go To School
2021 count
17
% of total
0.3%
Change from 2016
0.0pp
17
0.3%
0.0pp
Not Stated
2021 count
371
% of total
6.7%
Change from 2016
-2.0pp
371
6.7%
-2.0pp
Chart view
Highest level of secondary schooling completed change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Year 8 Or Below
-33
-0.8pp
Year 9 Or Equivalent
+7
0.0pp
Year 10 Or Equivalent
-5
-0.7pp
Year 11 Or Equivalent
-7
-0.5pp
Year 12 Or Equivalent
+485
+3.9pp
Did Not Go To School
+3
0.0pp
Not Stated
-77
-2.0pp
Data table
Highest level of schooling for East Brisbane. 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 | 94 | 1.7% | 2.7% | 127 | 2.5% | 3.3% | -33 | -0.8pp |
| Year 9 Or Equivalent | 111 | 2.0% | 2.8% | 104 | 2.0% | 2.7% | +7 | 0.0pp |
| Year 10 Or Equivalent | 457 | 8.3% | 12.5% | 462 | 9.0% | 13.8% | -5 | -0.7pp |
| Year 11 Or Equivalent | 259 | 4.7% | 5.2% | 266 | 5.2% | 5.5% | -7 | -0.5pp |
| Year 12 Or Equivalent | 4,191 | 76.2% | 71.3% | 3,706 | 72.3% | 66.7% | +485 | +3.9pp |
| Did Not Go To School | 17 | 0.3% | 0.7% | 14 | 0.3% | 0.6% | +3 | 0.0pp |
| Not Stated | 371 | 6.7% | 4.8% | 448 | 8.7% | 7.4% | -77 | -2.0pp |
| Total | 5,500 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 5,127 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +373 | 0.0pp |