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 Rocklea (Qld), accounting for 61.6% (868 people). This share was lower than Brisbane (C) (71.3%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Year 12 or Equivalent, which increased by 161 people and 8.9 percentage points.
Section overview
Highest level of secondary schooling completed
Rocklea (Qld) - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises highest level of schooling for Rocklea (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 Rocklea (Qld), with comparison markers for Brisbane (C).
Year 8 Or Below
2021 count
70
% of total
5.0%
Change from 2016
-2.8pp
70
5.0%
-2.8pp
Year 9 Or Equivalent
2021 count
45
% of total
3.2%
Change from 2016
-1.2pp
45
3.2%
-1.2pp
Year 10 Or Equivalent
2021 count
197
% of total
14.0%
Change from 2016
-3.0pp
197
14.0%
-3.0pp
Year 11 Or Equivalent
2021 count
79
% of total
5.6%
Change from 2016
-1.5pp
79
5.6%
-1.5pp
Year 12 Or Equivalent
2021 count
868
% of total
61.6%
Change from 2016
+8.9pp
868
61.6%
+8.9pp
Did Not Go To School
2021 count
20
% of total
1.4%
Change from 2016
-0.5pp
20
1.4%
-0.5pp
Not Stated
2021 count
129
% of total
9.2%
Change from 2016
+0.1pp
129
9.2%
+0.1pp
Chart view
Highest level of secondary schooling completed change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Year 8 Or Below
-34
-2.8pp
Year 9 Or Equivalent
-14
-1.2pp
Year 10 Or Equivalent
-31
-3.0pp
Year 11 Or Equivalent
-16
-1.5pp
Year 12 Or Equivalent
+161
+8.9pp
Did Not Go To School
-6
-0.5pp
Not Stated
+7
+0.1pp
Data table
Highest level of schooling for Rocklea (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 | 70 | 5.0% | 2.7% | 104 | 7.8% | 3.3% | -34 | -2.8pp |
| Year 9 Or Equivalent | 45 | 3.2% | 2.8% | 59 | 4.4% | 2.7% | -14 | -1.2pp |
| Year 10 Or Equivalent | 197 | 14.0% | 12.5% | 228 | 17.0% | 13.8% | -31 | -3.0pp |
| Year 11 Or Equivalent | 79 | 5.6% | 5.2% | 95 | 7.1% | 5.5% | -16 | -1.5pp |
| Year 12 Or Equivalent | 868 | 61.6% | 71.3% | 707 | 52.7% | 66.7% | +161 | +8.9pp |
| Did Not Go To School | 20 | 1.4% | 0.7% | 26 | 1.9% | 0.6% | -6 | -0.5pp |
| Not Stated | 129 | 9.2% | 4.8% | 122 | 9.1% | 7.4% | +7 | +0.1pp |
| Total | 1,408 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 1,341 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +67 | 0.0pp |