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 10 or Equivalent was the most common schooling level among residents aged 15 and over in Romaine, accounting for 36.7% (552 people). This share was higher than Burnie (C) (33.7%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Year 12 or Equivalent, which increased by 106 people and 4.7 percentage points.
Section overview
Highest level of secondary schooling completed
Romaine - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises highest level of schooling for Romaine 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 Romaine, with comparison markers for Burnie (C).
Year 8 Or Below
2021 count
60
% of total
4.0%
Change from 2016
-0.2pp
60
4.0%
-0.2pp
Year 9 Or Equivalent
2021 count
127
% of total
8.4%
Change from 2016
-2.8pp
127
8.4%
-2.8pp
Year 10 Or Equivalent
2021 count
552
% of total
36.7%
Change from 2016
-1.3pp
552
36.7%
-1.3pp
Year 11 Or Equivalent
2021 count
185
% of total
12.3%
Change from 2016
+1.6pp
185
12.3%
+1.6pp
Year 12 Or Equivalent
2021 count
519
% of total
34.5%
Change from 2016
+4.7pp
519
34.5%
+4.7pp
Did Not Go To School
2021 count
4
% of total
0.3%
Change from 2016
+0.1pp
4
0.3%
+0.1pp
Not Stated
2021 count
59
% of total
3.9%
Change from 2016
-2.1pp
59
3.9%
-2.1pp
Chart view
Highest level of secondary schooling completed change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Year 8 Or Below
+2
-0.2pp
Year 9 Or Equivalent
-28
-2.8pp
Year 10 Or Equivalent
+24
-1.3pp
Year 11 Or Equivalent
+37
+1.6pp
Year 12 Or Equivalent
+106
+4.7pp
Did Not Go To School
+1
+0.1pp
Not Stated
-24
-2.1pp
Data table
Highest level of schooling for Romaine. 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 | 60 | 4.0% | 4.9% | 58 | 4.2% | 6.0% | +2 | -0.2pp |
| Year 9 Or Equivalent | 127 | 8.4% | 8.5% | 155 | 11.2% | 10.2% | -28 | -2.8pp |
| Year 10 Or Equivalent | 552 | 36.7% | 33.7% | 528 | 38.0% | 35.5% | +24 | -1.3pp |
| Year 11 Or Equivalent | 185 | 12.3% | 9.9% | 148 | 10.7% | 10.1% | +37 | +1.6pp |
| Year 12 Or Equivalent | 519 | 34.5% | 35.9% | 413 | 29.8% | 28.8% | +106 | +4.7pp |
| Did Not Go To School | 4 | 0.3% | 0.5% | 3 | 0.2% | 0.4% | +1 | +0.1pp |
| Not Stated | 59 | 3.9% | 6.6% | 83 | 6.0% | 8.9% | -24 | -2.1pp |
| Total | 1,506 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 1,388 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +118 | 0.0pp |