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 Kenmore Hills, accounting for 74.5% (1,475 people). This share was higher than Brisbane (C) (71.3%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Year 10 or Equivalent, which decreased by 35 people and 1.7 percentage points.
Section overview
Highest level of secondary schooling completed
Kenmore Hills - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises highest level of schooling for Kenmore Hills 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 Kenmore Hills, with comparison markers for Brisbane (C).
Year 8 Or Below
2021 count
35
% of total
1.8%
Change from 2016
-0.1pp
35
1.8%
-0.1pp
Year 9 Or Equivalent
2021 count
49
% of total
2.5%
Change from 2016
+0.3pp
49
2.5%
+0.3pp
Year 10 Or Equivalent
2021 count
163
% of total
8.2%
Change from 2016
-1.7pp
163
8.2%
-1.7pp
Year 11 Or Equivalent
2021 count
97
% of total
4.9%
Change from 2016
+0.1pp
97
4.9%
+0.1pp
Year 12 Or Equivalent
2021 count
1,475
% of total
74.5%
Change from 2016
+1.0pp
1,475
74.5%
+1.0pp
Did Not Go To School
2021 count
8
% of total
0.4%
Change from 2016
+0.2pp
8
0.4%
+0.2pp
Not Stated
2021 count
152
% of total
7.7%
Change from 2016
+0.2pp
152
7.7%
+0.2pp
Chart view
Highest level of secondary schooling completed change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Year 8 Or Below
-2
-0.1pp
Year 9 Or Equivalent
+6
+0.3pp
Year 10 Or Equivalent
-35
-1.7pp
Year 11 Or Equivalent
+1
+0.1pp
Year 12 Or Equivalent
+7
+1.0pp
Did Not Go To School
+4
+0.2pp
Not Stated
+2
+0.2pp
Data table
Highest level of schooling for Kenmore Hills. 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 | 35 | 1.8% | 2.7% | 37 | 1.9% | 3.3% | -2 | -0.1pp |
| Year 9 Or Equivalent | 49 | 2.5% | 2.8% | 43 | 2.2% | 2.7% | +6 | +0.3pp |
| Year 10 Or Equivalent | 163 | 8.2% | 12.5% | 198 | 9.9% | 13.8% | -35 | -1.7pp |
| Year 11 Or Equivalent | 97 | 4.9% | 5.2% | 96 | 4.8% | 5.5% | +1 | +0.1pp |
| Year 12 Or Equivalent | 1,475 | 74.5% | 71.3% | 1,468 | 73.5% | 66.7% | +7 | +1.0pp |
| Did Not Go To School | 8 | 0.4% | 0.7% | 4 | 0.2% | 0.6% | +4 | +0.2pp |
| Not Stated | 152 | 7.7% | 4.8% | 150 | 7.5% | 7.4% | +2 | +0.2pp |
| Total | 1,979 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 1,996 | 100.0% | 100.0% | -17 | 0.0pp |