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 Frankland River, accounting for 49.1% (143 people). This share was higher than Cranbrook (S) (40.9%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Year 12 or Equivalent, which decreased by 4,370 people and 13.7 percentage points.
Section overview
Highest level of secondary schooling completed
Frankland River - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises highest level of schooling for Frankland River in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Cranbrook (S) and change since 2016.
Highest level of secondary schooling completed snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Frankland River, with comparison markers for Cranbrook (S).
Year 8 Or Below
2021 count
7
% of total
2.4%
Change from 2016
-0.7pp
7
2.4%
-0.7pp
Year 9 Or Equivalent
2021 count
17
% of total
5.8%
Change from 2016
+3.5pp
17
5.8%
+3.5pp
Year 10 Or Equivalent
2021 count
61
% of total
21.0%
Change from 2016
+9.6pp
61
21.0%
+9.6pp
Year 11 Or Equivalent
2021 count
31
% of total
10.7%
Change from 2016
+4.8pp
31
10.7%
+4.8pp
Year 12 Or Equivalent
2021 count
143
% of total
49.1%
Change from 2016
-13.7pp
143
49.1%
-13.7pp
Did Not Go To School
2021 count
3
% of total
1.0%
Change from 2016
+0.5pp
3
1.0%
+0.5pp
Not Stated
2021 count
29
% of total
10.0%
Change from 2016
-3.9pp
29
10.0%
-3.9pp
Chart view
Highest level of secondary schooling completed change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Year 8 Or Below
-213
-0.7pp
Year 9 Or Equivalent
-150
+3.5pp
Year 10 Or Equivalent
-755
+9.6pp
Year 11 Or Equivalent
-396
+4.8pp
Year 12 Or Equivalent
-4,370
-13.7pp
Did Not Go To School
-34
+0.5pp
Not Stated
-972
-3.9pp
Data table
Highest level of schooling for Frankland River. Highest level of secondary schooling completed. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Cranbrook (S).
| Category | 2021 | 2016 | Change | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | % | Cranbrook (S)% | Count | % | Cranbrook (S)% | Count | pp | |
| Year 8 Or Below | 7 | 2.4% | 4.2% | 220 | 3.1% | 6.1% | -213 | -0.7pp |
| Year 9 Or Equivalent | 17 | 5.8% | 5.3% | 167 | 2.3% | 6.6% | -150 | +3.5pp |
| Year 10 Or Equivalent | 61 | 21.0% | 26.1% | 816 | 11.4% | 28.5% | -755 | +9.6pp |
| Year 11 Or Equivalent | 31 | 10.7% | 10.6% | 427 | 5.9% | 8.2% | -396 | +4.8pp |
| Year 12 Or Equivalent | 143 | 49.1% | 40.9% | 4,513 | 62.8% | 38.7% | -4,370 | -13.7pp |
| Did Not Go To School | 3 | 1.0% | 0.3% | 37 | 0.5% | 0.0% | -34 | +0.5pp |
| Not Stated | 29 | 10.0% | 12.6% | 1,001 | 13.9% | 11.9% | -972 | -3.9pp |
| Total | 291 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 7,181 | 100.0% | 100.0% | -6,890 | 0.0pp |