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 Carpentaria (S), accounting for 31.2% (512 people). This share was higher than Regional Qld (23.9%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Year 12 or Equivalent, which increased by 72 people and 2.2 percentage points.
Section overview
Highest level of secondary schooling completed
Carpentaria (S) - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises highest level of schooling for Carpentaria (S) in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Regional Qld and change since 2016.
Highest level of secondary schooling completed snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Carpentaria (S), with comparison markers for Regional Qld.
Year 8 Or Below
2021 count
121
% of total
7.4%
Change from 2016
-2.2pp
121
7.4%
-2.2pp
Year 9 Or Equivalent
2021 count
138
% of total
8.4%
Change from 2016
+0.6pp
138
8.4%
+0.6pp
Year 10 Or Equivalent
2021 count
512
% of total
31.2%
Change from 2016
+0.7pp
512
31.2%
+0.7pp
Year 11 Or Equivalent
2021 count
137
% of total
8.4%
Change from 2016
+0.2pp
137
8.4%
+0.2pp
Year 12 Or Equivalent
2021 count
504
% of total
30.7%
Change from 2016
+2.2pp
504
30.7%
+2.2pp
Did Not Go To School
2021 count
19
% of total
1.2%
Change from 2016
-0.3pp
19
1.2%
-0.3pp
Not Stated
2021 count
209
% of total
12.7%
Change from 2016
-1.2pp
209
12.7%
-1.2pp
Chart view
Highest level of secondary schooling completed change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Year 8 Or Below
-24
-2.2pp
Year 9 Or Equivalent
+20
+0.6pp
Year 10 Or Equivalent
+49
+0.7pp
Year 11 Or Equivalent
+12
+0.2pp
Year 12 Or Equivalent
+72
+2.2pp
Did Not Go To School
-3
-0.3pp
Not Stated
-2
-1.2pp
Data table
Highest level of schooling for Carpentaria (S). Highest level of secondary schooling completed. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Regional Qld.
| Category | 2021 | 2016 | Change | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | % | Regional Qld% | Count | % | Regional Qld% | Count | pp | |
| Year 8 Or Below | 121 | 7.4% | 4.3% | 145 | 9.6% | 5.5% | -24 | -2.2pp |
| Year 9 Or Equivalent | 138 | 8.4% | 4.5% | 118 | 7.8% | 4.9% | +20 | +0.6pp |
| Year 10 Or Equivalent | 512 | 31.2% | 23.9% | 463 | 30.5% | 25.3% | +49 | +0.7pp |
| Year 11 Or Equivalent | 137 | 8.4% | 7.4% | 125 | 8.2% | 7.6% | +12 | +0.2pp |
| Year 12 Or Equivalent | 504 | 30.7% | 50.7% | 432 | 28.5% | 46.0% | +72 | +2.2pp |
| Did Not Go To School | 19 | 1.2% | 0.5% | 22 | 1.5% | 0.4% | -3 | -0.3pp |
| Not Stated | 209 | 12.7% | 8.8% | 211 | 13.9% | 10.4% | -2 | -1.2pp |
| Total | 1,640 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 1,516 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +124 | 0.0pp |