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 Gordon Park, accounting for 76.6% (2,762 people). This share was higher than Brisbane (C) (71.3%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Year 12 or Equivalent, which increased by 267 people and 5.1 percentage points.
Section overview
Highest level of secondary schooling completed
Gordon Park - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises highest level of schooling for Gordon Park 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 Gordon Park, with comparison markers for Brisbane (C).
Year 8 Or Below
2021 count
94
% of total
2.6%
Change from 2016
-0.4pp
94
2.6%
-0.4pp
Year 9 Or Equivalent
2021 count
72
% of total
2.0%
Change from 2016
+0.3pp
72
2.0%
+0.3pp
Year 10 Or Equivalent
2021 count
403
% of total
11.2%
Change from 2016
-1.3pp
403
11.2%
-1.3pp
Year 11 Or Equivalent
2021 count
150
% of total
4.2%
Change from 2016
-0.5pp
150
4.2%
-0.5pp
Year 12 Or Equivalent
2021 count
2,762
% of total
76.6%
Change from 2016
+5.1pp
2,762
76.6%
+5.1pp
Did Not Go To School
2021 count
13
% of total
0.4%
Change from 2016
0.0pp
13
0.4%
0.0pp
Not Stated
2021 count
114
% of total
3.2%
Change from 2016
-3.0pp
114
3.2%
-3.0pp
Chart view
Highest level of secondary schooling completed change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Year 8 Or Below
-10
-0.4pp
Year 9 Or Equivalent
+13
+0.3pp
Year 10 Or Equivalent
-32
-1.3pp
Year 11 Or Equivalent
-15
-0.5pp
Year 12 Or Equivalent
+267
+5.1pp
Did Not Go To School
-2
0.0pp
Not Stated
-101
-3.0pp
Data table
Highest level of schooling for Gordon Park. 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 | 2.6% | 2.7% | 104 | 3.0% | 3.3% | -10 | -0.4pp |
| Year 9 Or Equivalent | 72 | 2.0% | 2.8% | 59 | 1.7% | 2.7% | +13 | +0.3pp |
| Year 10 Or Equivalent | 403 | 11.2% | 12.5% | 435 | 12.5% | 13.8% | -32 | -1.3pp |
| Year 11 Or Equivalent | 150 | 4.2% | 5.2% | 165 | 4.7% | 5.5% | -15 | -0.5pp |
| Year 12 Or Equivalent | 2,762 | 76.6% | 71.3% | 2,495 | 71.5% | 66.7% | +267 | +5.1pp |
| Did Not Go To School | 13 | 0.4% | 0.7% | 15 | 0.4% | 0.6% | -2 | 0.0pp |
| Not Stated | 114 | 3.2% | 4.8% | 215 | 6.2% | 7.4% | -101 | -3.0pp |
| Total | 3,608 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 3,488 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +120 | 0.0pp |