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 Laura (Qld), accounting for 36.7% (40 people). This share was higher than Cook (S) (23.1%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Year 10 or Equivalent, which increased by 40 people and 36.7 percentage points.
Section overview
Highest level of secondary schooling completed
Laura (Qld) - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises highest level of schooling for Laura (Qld) in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Cook (S) and change since 2016.
Highest level of secondary schooling completed snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Laura (Qld), with comparison markers for Cook (S).
Year 8 Or Below
2021 count
5
% of total
4.6%
Change from 2016
+4.6pp
5
4.6%
+4.6pp
Year 9 Or Equivalent
2021 count
7
% of total
6.4%
Change from 2016
+6.4pp
7
6.4%
+6.4pp
Year 10 Or Equivalent
2021 count
40
% of total
36.7%
Change from 2016
+36.7pp
40
36.7%
+36.7pp
Year 11 Or Equivalent
2021 count
12
% of total
11.0%
Change from 2016
+11.0pp
12
11.0%
+11.0pp
Year 12 Or Equivalent
2021 count
18
% of total
16.5%
Change from 2016
+16.5pp
18
16.5%
+16.5pp
Did Not Go To School
2021 count
0
% of total
0.0%
Change from 2016
0.0pp
0
0.0%
0.0pp
Not Stated
2021 count
27
% of total
24.8%
Change from 2016
+24.8pp
27
24.8%
+24.8pp
Chart view
Highest level of secondary schooling completed change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Year 8 Or Below
+5
+4.6pp
Year 9 Or Equivalent
+7
+6.4pp
Year 10 Or Equivalent
+40
+36.7pp
Year 11 Or Equivalent
+12
+11.0pp
Year 12 Or Equivalent
+18
+16.5pp
Did Not Go To School
0
0.0pp
Not Stated
+27
+24.8pp
Data table
Highest level of schooling for Laura (Qld). Highest level of secondary schooling completed. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Cook (S).
| Category | 2021 | 2016 | Change | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | % | Cook (S)% | Count | % | Cook (S)% | Count | pp | |
| Year 8 Or Below | 5 | 4.6% | 3.9% | 0 | 0.0% | 5.6% | +5 | +4.6pp |
| Year 9 Or Equivalent | 7 | 6.4% | 6.0% | 0 | 0.0% | 5.6% | +7 | +6.4pp |
| Year 10 Or Equivalent | 40 | 36.7% | 23.1% | 0 | 0.0% | 24.0% | +40 | +36.7pp |
| Year 11 Or Equivalent | 12 | 11.0% | 8.3% | 0 | 0.0% | 7.9% | +12 | +11.0pp |
| Year 12 Or Equivalent | 18 | 16.5% | 37.7% | 0 | 0.0% | 37.3% | +18 | +16.5pp |
| Did Not Go To School | 0 | 0.0% | 0.8% | 0 | 0.0% | 0.7% | 0 | 0.0pp |
| Not Stated | 27 | 24.8% | 20.2% | 0 | 0.0% | 19.1% | +27 | +24.8pp |
| Total | 109 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 0 | 0.0% | 100.0% | +109 | +100.0pp |