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 Cherbourg (S), accounting for 27.8% (205 people). This share was higher than Regional Qld (23.9%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Year 12 or Equivalent, which increased by 58 people and 8.3 percentage points.
Section overview
Highest level of secondary schooling completed
Cherbourg (S) - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises highest level of schooling for Cherbourg (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 Cherbourg (S), with comparison markers for Regional Qld.
Year 8 Or Below
2021 count
84
% of total
11.4%
Change from 2016
+0.7pp
84
11.4%
+0.7pp
Year 9 Or Equivalent
2021 count
121
% of total
16.4%
Change from 2016
+0.4pp
121
16.4%
+0.4pp
Year 10 Or Equivalent
2021 count
205
% of total
27.8%
Change from 2016
-3.6pp
205
27.8%
-3.6pp
Year 11 Or Equivalent
2021 count
114
% of total
15.5%
Change from 2016
0.0pp
114
15.5%
0.0pp
Year 12 Or Equivalent
2021 count
182
% of total
24.7%
Change from 2016
+8.3pp
182
24.7%
+8.3pp
Did Not Go To School
2021 count
0
% of total
0.0%
Change from 2016
-3.4pp
0
0.0%
-3.4pp
Not Stated
2021 count
31
% of total
4.2%
Change from 2016
-2.3pp
31
4.2%
-2.3pp
Chart view
Highest level of secondary schooling completed change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Year 8 Or Below
+3
+0.7pp
Year 9 Or Equivalent
0
+0.4pp
Year 10 Or Equivalent
-32
-3.6pp
Year 11 Or Equivalent
-3
0.0pp
Year 12 Or Equivalent
+58
+8.3pp
Did Not Go To School
-26
-3.4pp
Not Stated
-18
-2.3pp
Data table
Highest level of schooling for Cherbourg (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 | 84 | 11.4% | 4.3% | 81 | 10.7% | 5.5% | +3 | +0.7pp |
| Year 9 Or Equivalent | 121 | 16.4% | 4.5% | 121 | 16.0% | 4.9% | 0 | +0.4pp |
| Year 10 Or Equivalent | 205 | 27.8% | 23.9% | 237 | 31.4% | 25.3% | -32 | -3.6pp |
| Year 11 Or Equivalent | 114 | 15.5% | 7.4% | 117 | 15.5% | 7.6% | -3 | 0.0pp |
| Year 12 Or Equivalent | 182 | 24.7% | 50.7% | 124 | 16.4% | 46.0% | +58 | +8.3pp |
| Did Not Go To School | 0 | 0.0% | 0.5% | 26 | 3.4% | 0.4% | -26 | -3.4pp |
| Not Stated | 31 | 4.2% | 8.8% | 49 | 6.5% | 10.4% | -18 | -2.3pp |
| Total | 737 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 755 | 100.0% | 100.0% | -18 | 0.0pp |