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 Eight Mile Plains, accounting for 72.7% (9,185 people). This share was higher than Brisbane (C) (71.3%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Year 10 or Equivalent, which decreased by 153 people and 1.1 percentage points.
Section overview
Highest level of secondary schooling completed
Eight Mile Plains - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises highest level of schooling for Eight Mile Plains 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 Eight Mile Plains, with comparison markers for Brisbane (C).
Year 8 Or Below
2021 count
413
% of total
3.3%
Change from 2016
-0.4pp
413
3.3%
-0.4pp
Year 9 Or Equivalent
2021 count
353
% of total
2.8%
Change from 2016
+0.1pp
353
2.8%
+0.1pp
Year 10 Or Equivalent
2021 count
1,400
% of total
11.1%
Change from 2016
-1.1pp
1,400
11.1%
-1.1pp
Year 11 Or Equivalent
2021 count
509
% of total
4.0%
Change from 2016
-0.4pp
509
4.0%
-0.4pp
Year 12 Or Equivalent
2021 count
9,185
% of total
72.7%
Change from 2016
+1.8pp
9,185
72.7%
+1.8pp
Did Not Go To School
2021 count
154
% of total
1.2%
Change from 2016
+0.2pp
154
1.2%
+0.2pp
Not Stated
2021 count
628
% of total
5.0%
Change from 2016
-0.2pp
628
5.0%
-0.2pp
Chart view
Highest level of secondary schooling completed change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Year 8 Or Below
-59
-0.4pp
Year 9 Or Equivalent
+11
+0.1pp
Year 10 Or Equivalent
-153
-1.1pp
Year 11 Or Equivalent
-49
-0.4pp
Year 12 Or Equivalent
+148
+1.8pp
Did Not Go To School
+25
+0.2pp
Not Stated
-36
-0.2pp
Data table
Highest level of schooling for Eight Mile Plains. 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 | 413 | 3.3% | 2.7% | 472 | 3.7% | 3.3% | -59 | -0.4pp |
| Year 9 Or Equivalent | 353 | 2.8% | 2.8% | 342 | 2.7% | 2.7% | +11 | +0.1pp |
| Year 10 Or Equivalent | 1,400 | 11.1% | 12.5% | 1,553 | 12.2% | 13.8% | -153 | -1.1pp |
| Year 11 Or Equivalent | 509 | 4.0% | 5.2% | 558 | 4.4% | 5.5% | -49 | -0.4pp |
| Year 12 Or Equivalent | 9,185 | 72.7% | 71.3% | 9,037 | 70.9% | 66.7% | +148 | +1.8pp |
| Did Not Go To School | 154 | 1.2% | 0.7% | 129 | 1.0% | 0.6% | +25 | +0.2pp |
| Not Stated | 628 | 5.0% | 4.8% | 664 | 5.2% | 7.4% | -36 | -0.2pp |
| Total | 12,642 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 12,755 | 100.0% | 100.0% | -113 | 0.0pp |