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 Macgregor (Qld), accounting for 72.2% (3,743 people). This share was higher than Brisbane (C) (71.3%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Year 12 or Equivalent, which increased by 98 people and 1.5 percentage points.
Section overview
Highest level of secondary schooling completed
Macgregor (Qld) - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises highest level of schooling for Macgregor (Qld) 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 Macgregor (Qld), with comparison markers for Brisbane (C).
Year 8 Or Below
2021 count
193
% of total
3.7%
Change from 2016
-0.5pp
193
3.7%
-0.5pp
Year 9 Or Equivalent
2021 count
159
% of total
3.1%
Change from 2016
+0.8pp
159
3.1%
+0.8pp
Year 10 Or Equivalent
2021 count
516
% of total
10.0%
Change from 2016
-0.9pp
516
10.0%
-0.9pp
Year 11 Or Equivalent
2021 count
239
% of total
4.6%
Change from 2016
+0.1pp
239
4.6%
+0.1pp
Year 12 Or Equivalent
2021 count
3,743
% of total
72.2%
Change from 2016
+1.5pp
3,743
72.2%
+1.5pp
Did Not Go To School
2021 count
68
% of total
1.3%
Change from 2016
-0.4pp
68
1.3%
-0.4pp
Not Stated
2021 count
264
% of total
5.1%
Change from 2016
-0.5pp
264
5.1%
-0.5pp
Chart view
Highest level of secondary schooling completed change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Year 8 Or Below
-24
-0.5pp
Year 9 Or Equivalent
+40
+0.8pp
Year 10 Or Equivalent
-48
-0.9pp
Year 11 Or Equivalent
+6
+0.1pp
Year 12 Or Equivalent
+98
+1.5pp
Did Not Go To School
-21
-0.4pp
Not Stated
-24
-0.5pp
Data table
Highest level of schooling for Macgregor (Qld). 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 | 193 | 3.7% | 2.7% | 217 | 4.2% | 3.3% | -24 | -0.5pp |
| Year 9 Or Equivalent | 159 | 3.1% | 2.8% | 119 | 2.3% | 2.7% | +40 | +0.8pp |
| Year 10 Or Equivalent | 516 | 10.0% | 12.5% | 564 | 10.9% | 13.8% | -48 | -0.9pp |
| Year 11 Or Equivalent | 239 | 4.6% | 5.2% | 233 | 4.5% | 5.5% | +6 | +0.1pp |
| Year 12 Or Equivalent | 3,743 | 72.2% | 71.3% | 3,645 | 70.7% | 66.7% | +98 | +1.5pp |
| Did Not Go To School | 68 | 1.3% | 0.7% | 89 | 1.7% | 0.6% | -21 | -0.4pp |
| Not Stated | 264 | 5.1% | 4.8% | 288 | 5.6% | 7.4% | -24 | -0.5pp |
| Total | 5,182 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 5,155 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +27 | 0.0pp |