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 Central Highlands (R) (Qld), accounting for 47.1% (9,631 people). This share was lower than Regional Qld (50.7%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Year 12 or Equivalent, which increased by 796 people and 3.6 percentage points.
Section overview
Highest level of secondary schooling completed
Central Highlands (R) (Qld) - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises highest level of schooling for Central Highlands (R) (Qld) 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 Central Highlands (R) (Qld), with comparison markers for Regional Qld.
Year 8 Or Below
2021 count
713
% of total
3.5%
Change from 2016
-0.8pp
713
3.5%
-0.8pp
Year 9 Or Equivalent
2021 count
823
% of total
4.0%
Change from 2016
-0.1pp
823
4.0%
-0.1pp
Year 10 Or Equivalent
2021 count
4,887
% of total
23.9%
Change from 2016
-1.2pp
4,887
23.9%
-1.2pp
Year 11 Or Equivalent
2021 count
1,532
% of total
7.5%
Change from 2016
-0.2pp
1,532
7.5%
-0.2pp
Year 12 Or Equivalent
2021 count
9,631
% of total
47.1%
Change from 2016
+3.6pp
9,631
47.1%
+3.6pp
Did Not Go To School
2021 count
79
% of total
0.4%
Change from 2016
+0.1pp
79
0.4%
+0.1pp
Not Stated
2021 count
2,794
% of total
13.7%
Change from 2016
-1.4pp
2,794
13.7%
-1.4pp
Chart view
Highest level of secondary schooling completed change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Year 8 Or Below
-154
-0.8pp
Year 9 Or Equivalent
-18
-0.1pp
Year 10 Or Equivalent
-209
-1.2pp
Year 11 Or Equivalent
-24
-0.2pp
Year 12 Or Equivalent
+796
+3.6pp
Did Not Go To School
+11
+0.1pp
Not Stated
-267
-1.4pp
Data table
Highest level of schooling for Central Highlands (R) (Qld). 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 | 713 | 3.5% | 4.3% | 867 | 4.3% | 5.5% | -154 | -0.8pp |
| Year 9 Or Equivalent | 823 | 4.0% | 4.5% | 841 | 4.1% | 4.9% | -18 | -0.1pp |
| Year 10 Or Equivalent | 4,887 | 23.9% | 23.9% | 5,096 | 25.1% | 25.3% | -209 | -1.2pp |
| Year 11 Or Equivalent | 1,532 | 7.5% | 7.4% | 1,556 | 7.7% | 7.6% | -24 | -0.2pp |
| Year 12 Or Equivalent | 9,631 | 47.1% | 50.7% | 8,835 | 43.5% | 46.0% | +796 | +3.6pp |
| Did Not Go To School | 79 | 0.4% | 0.5% | 68 | 0.3% | 0.4% | +11 | +0.1pp |
| Not Stated | 2,794 | 13.7% | 8.8% | 3,061 | 15.1% | 10.4% | -267 | -1.4pp |
| Total | 20,459 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 20,324 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +135 | 0.0pp |