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 Wishart (Qld), accounting for 68.8% (6,151 people). This share was lower than Brisbane (C) (71.3%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Year 12 or Equivalent, which increased by 623 people and 4.2 percentage points.
Section overview
Highest level of secondary schooling completed
Wishart (Qld) - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises highest level of schooling for Wishart (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 Wishart (Qld), with comparison markers for Brisbane (C).
Year 8 Or Below
2021 count
316
% of total
3.5%
Change from 2016
-0.4pp
316
3.5%
-0.4pp
Year 9 Or Equivalent
2021 count
304
% of total
3.4%
Change from 2016
+0.4pp
304
3.4%
+0.4pp
Year 10 Or Equivalent
2021 count
1,351
% of total
15.1%
Change from 2016
-1.9pp
1,351
15.1%
-1.9pp
Year 11 Or Equivalent
2021 count
482
% of total
5.4%
Change from 2016
-0.1pp
482
5.4%
-0.1pp
Year 12 Or Equivalent
2021 count
6,151
% of total
68.8%
Change from 2016
+4.2pp
6,151
68.8%
+4.2pp
Did Not Go To School
2021 count
63
% of total
0.7%
Change from 2016
+0.2pp
63
0.7%
+0.2pp
Not Stated
2021 count
271
% of total
3.0%
Change from 2016
-2.4pp
271
3.0%
-2.4pp
Chart view
Highest level of secondary schooling completed change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Year 8 Or Below
-21
-0.4pp
Year 9 Or Equivalent
+48
+0.4pp
Year 10 Or Equivalent
-107
-1.9pp
Year 11 Or Equivalent
+7
-0.1pp
Year 12 Or Equivalent
+623
+4.2pp
Did Not Go To School
+16
+0.2pp
Not Stated
-191
-2.4pp
Data table
Highest level of schooling for Wishart (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 | 316 | 3.5% | 2.7% | 337 | 3.9% | 3.3% | -21 | -0.4pp |
| Year 9 Or Equivalent | 304 | 3.4% | 2.8% | 256 | 3.0% | 2.7% | +48 | +0.4pp |
| Year 10 Or Equivalent | 1,351 | 15.1% | 12.5% | 1,458 | 17.0% | 13.8% | -107 | -1.9pp |
| Year 11 Or Equivalent | 482 | 5.4% | 5.2% | 475 | 5.5% | 5.5% | +7 | -0.1pp |
| Year 12 Or Equivalent | 6,151 | 68.8% | 71.3% | 5,528 | 64.6% | 66.7% | +623 | +4.2pp |
| Did Not Go To School | 63 | 0.7% | 0.7% | 47 | 0.5% | 0.6% | +16 | +0.2pp |
| Not Stated | 271 | 3.0% | 4.8% | 462 | 5.4% | 7.4% | -191 | -2.4pp |
| Total | 8,938 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 8,563 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +375 | 0.0pp |