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 Redpa, accounting for 36.1% (30 people). This share was higher than Circular Head (M) (35.8%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Year 9 or Equivalent, which increased by 5 people and 5.1 percentage points.

Section overview

Highest level of secondary schooling completed

Redpa - Total persons (Usual residence)

This table summarises highest level of schooling for Redpa in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Circular Head (M) and change since 2016.

Highest level of secondary schooling completed snapshot

2021 distribution by category for Redpa, with comparison markers for Circular Head (M).

Redpa
Circular Head (M)

Year 8 Or Below

2021 count

5

% of total

6.0%

Change from 2016

+2.1pp

Year 9 Or Equivalent

2021 count

14

% of total

16.9%

Change from 2016

+5.1pp

Year 10 Or Equivalent

2021 count

30

% of total

36.1%

Change from 2016

-0.7pp

Year 11 Or Equivalent

2021 count

6

% of total

7.2%

Change from 2016

-2.0pp

Year 12 Or Equivalent

2021 count

25

% of total

30.1%

Change from 2016

+1.2pp

Did Not Go To School

2021 count

0

% of total

0.0%

Change from 2016

0.0pp

Not Stated

2021 count

3

% of total

3.6%

Change from 2016

-5.6pp

Data table

Highest level of schooling for Redpa. Highest level of secondary schooling completed. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Circular Head (M).

Highest level of schooling for Redpa. Highest level of secondary schooling completed. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Circular Head (M).
Highest level of schooling for Redpa. Highest level of secondary schooling completed. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Circular Head (M).
Category20212016Change
Count%Circular Head (M)%Count%Circular Head (M)%Countpp
Year 8 Or Below56.0%4.8%33.9%5.9%+2+2.1pp
Year 9 Or Equivalent1416.9%10.7%911.8%11.8%+5+5.1pp
Year 10 Or Equivalent3036.1%35.8%2836.8%39.0%+2-0.7pp
Year 11 Or Equivalent67.2%9.9%79.2%10.0%-1-2.0pp
Year 12 Or Equivalent2530.1%28.8%2228.9%22.6%+3+1.2pp
Did Not Go To School00.0%0.2%00.0%0.3%00.0pp
Not Stated33.6%9.8%79.2%10.4%-4-5.6pp
Total83100.0%100.0%76100.0%100.0%+70.0pp