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 White Rock (Cairns - Qld), accounting for 45.4% (1,666 people). This share was lower than Cairns (R) (54.7%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Year 12 or Equivalent, which increased by 1,663 people and 15.4 percentage points.
Section overview
Highest level of secondary schooling completed
White Rock (Cairns - Qld) - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises highest level of schooling for White Rock (Cairns - Qld) in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Cairns (R) and change since 2016.
Highest level of secondary schooling completed snapshot
2021 distribution by category for White Rock (Cairns - Qld), with comparison markers for Cairns (R).
Year 8 Or Below
2021 count
151
% of total
4.1%
Change from 2016
+4.1pp
151
4.1%
+4.1pp
Year 9 Or Equivalent
2021 count
187
% of total
5.1%
Change from 2016
+5.1pp
187
5.1%
+5.1pp
Year 10 Or Equivalent
2021 count
869
% of total
23.7%
Change from 2016
-6.3pp
869
23.7%
-6.3pp
Year 11 Or Equivalent
2021 count
310
% of total
8.5%
Change from 2016
+8.5pp
310
8.5%
+8.5pp
Year 12 Or Equivalent
2021 count
1,666
% of total
45.4%
Change from 2016
+15.4pp
1,666
45.4%
+15.4pp
Did Not Go To School
2021 count
50
% of total
1.4%
Change from 2016
+1.4pp
50
1.4%
+1.4pp
Not Stated
2021 count
433
% of total
11.8%
Change from 2016
-28.2pp
433
11.8%
-28.2pp
Chart view
Highest level of secondary schooling completed change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Year 8 Or Below
+151
+4.1pp
Year 9 Or Equivalent
+187
+5.1pp
Year 10 Or Equivalent
+866
-6.3pp
Year 11 Or Equivalent
+310
+8.5pp
Year 12 Or Equivalent
+1,663
+15.4pp
Did Not Go To School
+50
+1.4pp
Not Stated
+429
-28.2pp
Data table
Highest level of schooling for White Rock (Cairns - Qld). Highest level of secondary schooling completed. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Cairns (R).
| Category | 2021 | 2016 | Change | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | % | Cairns (R)% | Count | % | Cairns (R)% | Count | pp | |
| Year 8 Or Below | 151 | 4.1% | 3.2% | 0 | 0.0% | 4.0% | +151 | +4.1pp |
| Year 9 Or Equivalent | 187 | 5.1% | 3.6% | 0 | 0.0% | 3.8% | +187 | +5.1pp |
| Year 10 Or Equivalent | 869 | 23.7% | 19.8% | 3 | 30.0% | 21.1% | +866 | -6.3pp |
| Year 11 Or Equivalent | 310 | 8.5% | 7.8% | 0 | 0.0% | 8.2% | +310 | +8.5pp |
| Year 12 Or Equivalent | 1,666 | 45.4% | 54.7% | 3 | 30.0% | 50.7% | +1,663 | +15.4pp |
| Did Not Go To School | 50 | 1.4% | 0.8% | 0 | 0.0% | 0.8% | +50 | +1.4pp |
| Not Stated | 433 | 11.8% | 10.3% | 4 | 40.0% | 11.4% | +429 | -28.2pp |
| Total | 3,666 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 10 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +3,656 | 0.0pp |