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 Stafford Heights, accounting for 66.1% (3,763 people). This share was lower than Brisbane (C) (71.3%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Year 12 or Equivalent, which increased by 457 people and 7 percentage points.
Section overview
Highest level of secondary schooling completed
Stafford Heights - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises highest level of schooling for Stafford Heights 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 Stafford Heights, with comparison markers for Brisbane (C).
Year 8 Or Below
2021 count
234
% of total
4.1%
Change from 2016
-1.2pp
234
4.1%
-1.2pp
Year 9 Or Equivalent
2021 count
192
% of total
3.4%
Change from 2016
-0.2pp
192
3.4%
-0.2pp
Year 10 Or Equivalent
2021 count
907
% of total
15.9%
Change from 2016
-2.8pp
907
15.9%
-2.8pp
Year 11 Or Equivalent
2021 count
353
% of total
6.2%
Change from 2016
+0.1pp
353
6.2%
+0.1pp
Year 12 Or Equivalent
2021 count
3,763
% of total
66.1%
Change from 2016
+7.0pp
3,763
66.1%
+7.0pp
Did Not Go To School
2021 count
35
% of total
0.6%
Change from 2016
-0.1pp
35
0.6%
-0.1pp
Not Stated
2021 count
207
% of total
3.6%
Change from 2016
-2.9pp
207
3.6%
-2.9pp
Chart view
Highest level of secondary schooling completed change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Year 8 Or Below
-60
-1.2pp
Year 9 Or Equivalent
-7
-0.2pp
Year 10 Or Equivalent
-140
-2.8pp
Year 11 Or Equivalent
+12
+0.1pp
Year 12 Or Equivalent
+457
+7.0pp
Did Not Go To School
-6
-0.1pp
Not Stated
-158
-2.9pp
Data table
Highest level of schooling for Stafford Heights. 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 | 234 | 4.1% | 2.7% | 294 | 5.3% | 3.3% | -60 | -1.2pp |
| Year 9 Or Equivalent | 192 | 3.4% | 2.8% | 199 | 3.6% | 2.7% | -7 | -0.2pp |
| Year 10 Or Equivalent | 907 | 15.9% | 12.5% | 1,047 | 18.7% | 13.8% | -140 | -2.8pp |
| Year 11 Or Equivalent | 353 | 6.2% | 5.2% | 341 | 6.1% | 5.5% | +12 | +0.1pp |
| Year 12 Or Equivalent | 3,763 | 66.1% | 71.3% | 3,306 | 59.1% | 66.7% | +457 | +7.0pp |
| Did Not Go To School | 35 | 0.6% | 0.7% | 41 | 0.7% | 0.6% | -6 | -0.1pp |
| Not Stated | 207 | 3.6% | 4.8% | 365 | 6.5% | 7.4% | -158 | -2.9pp |
| Total | 5,691 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 5,593 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +98 | 0.0pp |