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 Flinders (M) (Tas.), accounting for 40.3% (314 people). This share was higher than Regional Tas. (39.5%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Year 12 or Equivalent, which increased by 37 people and 4 percentage points.
Section overview
Highest level of secondary schooling completed
Flinders (M) (Tas.) - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises highest level of schooling for Flinders (M) (Tas.) in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Regional Tas. and change since 2016.
Chart view
Highest level of secondary schooling completed snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Flinders (M) (Tas.), with comparison markers for Regional Tas..
Year 8 Or Below
2021 count
26
% of total
3.3%
Change from 2016
-1.2pp
26
3.3%
-1.2pp
Year 9 Or Equivalent
2021 count
65
% of total
8.3%
Change from 2016
-0.1pp
65
8.3%
-0.1pp
Year 10 Or Equivalent
2021 count
224
% of total
28.7%
Change from 2016
-2.1pp
224
28.7%
-2.1pp
Year 11 Or Equivalent
2021 count
79
% of total
10.1%
Change from 2016
+0.4pp
79
10.1%
+0.4pp
Year 12 Or Equivalent
2021 count
314
% of total
40.3%
Change from 2016
+4.0pp
314
40.3%
+4.0pp
Did Not Go To School
2021 count
0
% of total
0.0%
Change from 2016
-0.4pp
0
0.0%
-0.4pp
Not Stated
2021 count
72
% of total
9.2%
Change from 2016
-0.8pp
72
9.2%
-0.8pp
Highest level of secondary schooling completed change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Year 8 Or Below
-8
-1.2pp
Year 9 Or Equivalent
+1
-0.1pp
Year 10 Or Equivalent
-11
-2.1pp
Year 11 Or Equivalent
+5
+0.4pp
Year 12 Or Equivalent
+37
+4.0pp
Did Not Go To School
-3
-0.4pp
Not Stated
-4
-0.8pp
Data table
Highest level of schooling for Flinders (M) (Tas.). Highest level of secondary schooling completed. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Regional Tas..
| Category | 2021 | 2016 | Change | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | % | Regional Tas.% | Count | % | Regional Tas.% | Count | pp | |
| Year 8 Or Below | 26 | 3.3% | 3.8% | 34 | 4.5% | 5.2% | -8 | -1.2pp |
| Year 9 Or Equivalent | 65 | 8.3% | 7.5% | 64 | 8.4% | 8.7% | +1 | -0.1pp |
| Year 10 Or Equivalent | 224 | 28.7% | 32.8% | 235 | 30.8% | 34.2% | -11 | -2.1pp |
| Year 11 Or Equivalent | 79 | 10.1% | 8.6% | 74 | 9.7% | 8.6% | +5 | +0.4pp |
| Year 12 Or Equivalent | 314 | 40.3% | 39.5% | 277 | 36.3% | 33.2% | +37 | +4.0pp |
| Did Not Go To School | 0 | 0.0% | 0.5% | 3 | 0.4% | 0.4% | -3 | -0.4pp |
| Not Stated | 72 | 9.2% | 7.3% | 76 | 10.0% | 9.7% | -4 | -0.8pp |
| Total | 780 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 763 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +17 | 0.0pp |