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 Sunnybank, accounting for 68.9% (5,205 people). This share was lower than Brisbane (C) (71.3%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Year 12 or Equivalent, which decreased by 72 people and 0.6 percentage points.
Section overview
Highest level of secondary schooling completed
Sunnybank - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises highest level of schooling for Sunnybank 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 Sunnybank, with comparison markers for Brisbane (C).
Year 8 Or Below
2021 count
312
% of total
4.1%
Change from 2016
-0.8pp
312
4.1%
-0.8pp
Year 9 Or Equivalent
2021 count
295
% of total
3.9%
Change from 2016
+0.7pp
295
3.9%
+0.7pp
Year 10 Or Equivalent
2021 count
827
% of total
10.9%
Change from 2016
-0.5pp
827
10.9%
-0.5pp
Year 11 Or Equivalent
2021 count
326
% of total
4.3%
Change from 2016
-0.2pp
326
4.3%
-0.2pp
Year 12 Or Equivalent
2021 count
5,205
% of total
68.9%
Change from 2016
-0.6pp
5,205
68.9%
-0.6pp
Did Not Go To School
2021 count
172
% of total
2.3%
Change from 2016
+0.6pp
172
2.3%
+0.6pp
Not Stated
2021 count
417
% of total
5.5%
Change from 2016
+0.7pp
417
5.5%
+0.7pp
Chart view
Highest level of secondary schooling completed change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Year 8 Or Below
-58
-0.8pp
Year 9 Or Equivalent
+55
+0.7pp
Year 10 Or Equivalent
-36
-0.5pp
Year 11 Or Equivalent
-13
-0.2pp
Year 12 Or Equivalent
-72
-0.6pp
Did Not Go To School
+40
+0.6pp
Not Stated
+49
+0.7pp
Data table
Highest level of schooling for Sunnybank. 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 | 312 | 4.1% | 2.7% | 370 | 4.9% | 3.3% | -58 | -0.8pp |
| Year 9 Or Equivalent | 295 | 3.9% | 2.8% | 240 | 3.2% | 2.7% | +55 | +0.7pp |
| Year 10 Or Equivalent | 827 | 10.9% | 12.5% | 863 | 11.4% | 13.8% | -36 | -0.5pp |
| Year 11 Or Equivalent | 326 | 4.3% | 5.2% | 339 | 4.5% | 5.5% | -13 | -0.2pp |
| Year 12 Or Equivalent | 5,205 | 68.9% | 71.3% | 5,277 | 69.5% | 66.7% | -72 | -0.6pp |
| Did Not Go To School | 172 | 2.3% | 0.7% | 132 | 1.7% | 0.6% | +40 | +0.6pp |
| Not Stated | 417 | 5.5% | 4.8% | 368 | 4.8% | 7.4% | +49 | +0.7pp |
| Total | 7,554 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 7,589 | 100.0% | 100.0% | -35 | 0.0pp |