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 27.2% (211 people). This share was higher than Regional Qld (24.2%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Year 12 or Equivalent, which increased by 57 people and 8 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
86
% of total
11.1%
Change from 2016
+0.5pp
86
11.1%
+0.5pp
Year 9 Or Equivalent
2021 count
133
% of total
17.2%
Change from 2016
+1.5pp
133
17.2%
+1.5pp
Year 10 Or Equivalent
2021 count
211
% of total
27.2%
Change from 2016
-4.0pp
211
27.2%
-4.0pp
Year 11 Or Equivalent
2021 count
121
% of total
15.6%
Change from 2016
-0.7pp
121
15.6%
-0.7pp
Year 12 Or Equivalent
2021 count
185
% of total
23.9%
Change from 2016
+8.0pp
185
23.9%
+8.0pp
Did Not Go To School
2021 count
0
% of total
0.0%
Change from 2016
-3.2pp
0
0.0%
-3.2pp
Not Stated
2021 count
39
% of total
5.0%
Change from 2016
-2.2pp
39
5.0%
-2.2pp
Chart view
Highest level of secondary schooling completed change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Year 8 Or Below
+1
+0.5pp
Year 9 Or Equivalent
+7
+1.5pp
Year 10 Or Equivalent
-40
-4.0pp
Year 11 Or Equivalent
-10
-0.7pp
Year 12 Or Equivalent
+57
+8.0pp
Did Not Go To School
-26
-3.2pp
Not Stated
-19
-2.2pp
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 | 86 | 11.1% | 4.3% | 85 | 10.6% | 5.3% | +1 | +0.5pp |
| Year 9 Or Equivalent | 133 | 17.2% | 5.4% | 126 | 15.7% | 5.5% | +7 | +1.5pp |
| Year 10 Or Equivalent | 211 | 27.2% | 24.2% | 251 | 31.2% | 25.6% | -40 | -4.0pp |
| Year 11 Or Equivalent | 121 | 15.6% | 8.2% | 131 | 16.3% | 8.5% | -10 | -0.7pp |
| Year 12 Or Equivalent | 185 | 23.9% | 49.0% | 128 | 15.9% | 44.6% | +57 | +8.0pp |
| Did Not Go To School | 0 | 0.0% | 0.4% | 26 | 3.2% | 0.4% | -26 | -3.2pp |
| Not Stated | 39 | 5.0% | 8.5% | 58 | 7.2% | 10.2% | -19 | -2.2pp |
| Total | 775 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 805 | 100.0% | 100.0% | -30 | 0.0pp |