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 Gaythorne, accounting for 74.1% (1,949 people). This share was higher than Brisbane (C) (71.3%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Year 12 or Equivalent, which increased by 240 people and 6.2 percentage points.
Section overview
Highest level of secondary schooling completed
Gaythorne - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises highest level of schooling for Gaythorne 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 Gaythorne, with comparison markers for Brisbane (C).
Year 8 Or Below
2021 count
54
% of total
2.1%
Change from 2016
-0.5pp
54
2.1%
-0.5pp
Year 9 Or Equivalent
2021 count
71
% of total
2.7%
Change from 2016
+0.5pp
71
2.7%
+0.5pp
Year 10 Or Equivalent
2021 count
315
% of total
12.0%
Change from 2016
-1.4pp
315
12.0%
-1.4pp
Year 11 Or Equivalent
2021 count
115
% of total
4.4%
Change from 2016
-0.4pp
115
4.4%
-0.4pp
Year 12 Or Equivalent
2021 count
1,949
% of total
74.1%
Change from 2016
+6.2pp
1,949
74.1%
+6.2pp
Did Not Go To School
2021 count
16
% of total
0.6%
Change from 2016
+0.4pp
16
0.6%
+0.4pp
Not Stated
2021 count
112
% of total
4.3%
Change from 2016
-4.6pp
112
4.3%
-4.6pp
Chart view
Highest level of secondary schooling completed change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Year 8 Or Below
-11
-0.5pp
Year 9 Or Equivalent
+16
+0.5pp
Year 10 Or Equivalent
-22
-1.4pp
Year 11 Or Equivalent
-7
-0.4pp
Year 12 Or Equivalent
+240
+6.2pp
Did Not Go To School
+11
+0.4pp
Not Stated
-113
-4.6pp
Data table
Highest level of schooling for Gaythorne. 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 | 54 | 2.1% | 2.7% | 65 | 2.6% | 3.3% | -11 | -0.5pp |
| Year 9 Or Equivalent | 71 | 2.7% | 2.8% | 55 | 2.2% | 2.7% | +16 | +0.5pp |
| Year 10 Or Equivalent | 315 | 12.0% | 12.5% | 337 | 13.4% | 13.8% | -22 | -1.4pp |
| Year 11 Or Equivalent | 115 | 4.4% | 5.2% | 122 | 4.8% | 5.5% | -7 | -0.4pp |
| Year 12 Or Equivalent | 1,949 | 74.1% | 71.3% | 1,709 | 67.9% | 66.7% | +240 | +6.2pp |
| Did Not Go To School | 16 | 0.6% | 0.7% | 5 | 0.2% | 0.6% | +11 | +0.4pp |
| Not Stated | 112 | 4.3% | 4.8% | 225 | 8.9% | 7.4% | -113 | -4.6pp |
| Total | 2,632 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 2,518 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +114 | 0.0pp |