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 Park Grove, accounting for 43.4% (900 people). This share was higher than Burnie (C) (35.9%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Year 12 or Equivalent, which increased by 222 people and 8 percentage points.
Section overview
Highest level of secondary schooling completed
Park Grove - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises highest level of schooling for Park Grove in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Burnie (C) and change since 2016.
Highest level of secondary schooling completed snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Park Grove, with comparison markers for Burnie (C).
Year 8 Or Below
2021 count
69
% of total
3.3%
Change from 2016
-1.2pp
69
3.3%
-1.2pp
Year 9 Or Equivalent
2021 count
140
% of total
6.8%
Change from 2016
-1.6pp
140
6.8%
-1.6pp
Year 10 Or Equivalent
2021 count
681
% of total
32.8%
Change from 2016
-3.0pp
681
32.8%
-3.0pp
Year 11 Or Equivalent
2021 count
211
% of total
10.2%
Change from 2016
-0.5pp
211
10.2%
-0.5pp
Year 12 Or Equivalent
2021 count
900
% of total
43.4%
Change from 2016
+8.0pp
900
43.4%
+8.0pp
Did Not Go To School
2021 count
6
% of total
0.3%
Change from 2016
+0.3pp
6
0.3%
+0.3pp
Not Stated
2021 count
67
% of total
3.2%
Change from 2016
-1.9pp
67
3.2%
-1.9pp
Chart view
Highest level of secondary schooling completed change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Year 8 Or Below
-17
-1.2pp
Year 9 Or Equivalent
-21
-1.6pp
Year 10 Or Equivalent
-5
-3.0pp
Year 11 Or Equivalent
+6
-0.5pp
Year 12 Or Equivalent
+222
+8.0pp
Did Not Go To School
+6
+0.3pp
Not Stated
-31
-1.9pp
Data table
Highest level of schooling for Park Grove. Highest level of secondary schooling completed. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Burnie (C).
| Category | 2021 | 2016 | Change | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | % | Burnie (C)% | Count | % | Burnie (C)% | Count | pp | |
| Year 8 Or Below | 69 | 3.3% | 4.9% | 86 | 4.5% | 6.0% | -17 | -1.2pp |
| Year 9 Or Equivalent | 140 | 6.8% | 8.5% | 161 | 8.4% | 10.2% | -21 | -1.6pp |
| Year 10 Or Equivalent | 681 | 32.8% | 33.7% | 686 | 35.8% | 35.5% | -5 | -3.0pp |
| Year 11 Or Equivalent | 211 | 10.2% | 9.9% | 205 | 10.7% | 10.1% | +6 | -0.5pp |
| Year 12 Or Equivalent | 900 | 43.4% | 35.9% | 678 | 35.4% | 28.8% | +222 | +8.0pp |
| Did Not Go To School | 6 | 0.3% | 0.5% | 0 | 0.0% | 0.4% | +6 | +0.3pp |
| Not Stated | 67 | 3.2% | 6.6% | 98 | 5.1% | 8.9% | -31 | -1.9pp |
| Total | 2,074 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 1,914 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +160 | 0.0pp |