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 George Town (M), accounting for 37.1% (2,193 people). This share was higher than Regional Tas. (32.6%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Year 12 or Equivalent, which increased by 433 people and 5.6 percentage points.
Section overview
Highest level of secondary schooling completed
George Town (M) - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises highest level of schooling for George Town (M) in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Regional Tas. and change since 2016.
Highest level of secondary schooling completed snapshot
2021 distribution by category for George Town (M), with comparison markers for Regional Tas..
Year 8 Or Below
2021 count
292
% of total
4.9%
Change from 2016
-1.1pp
292
4.9%
-1.1pp
Year 9 Or Equivalent
2021 count
527
% of total
8.9%
Change from 2016
-0.9pp
527
8.9%
-0.9pp
Year 10 Or Equivalent
2021 count
2,193
% of total
37.1%
Change from 2016
+0.2pp
2,193
37.1%
+0.2pp
Year 11 Or Equivalent
2021 count
542
% of total
9.2%
Change from 2016
+0.5pp
542
9.2%
+0.5pp
Year 12 Or Equivalent
2021 count
1,871
% of total
31.7%
Change from 2016
+5.6pp
1,871
31.7%
+5.6pp
Did Not Go To School
2021 count
26
% of total
0.4%
Change from 2016
+0.2pp
26
0.4%
+0.2pp
Not Stated
2021 count
459
% of total
7.8%
Change from 2016
-4.6pp
459
7.8%
-4.6pp
Chart view
Highest level of secondary schooling completed change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Year 8 Or Below
-36
-1.1pp
Year 9 Or Equivalent
-12
-0.9pp
Year 10 Or Equivalent
+161
+0.2pp
Year 11 Or Equivalent
+63
+0.5pp
Year 12 Or Equivalent
+433
+5.6pp
Did Not Go To School
+15
+0.2pp
Not Stated
-225
-4.6pp
Data table
Highest level of schooling for George Town (M). 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 | 292 | 4.9% | 4.2% | 328 | 6.0% | 5.5% | -36 | -1.1pp |
| Year 9 Or Equivalent | 527 | 8.9% | 8.3% | 539 | 9.8% | 9.4% | -12 | -0.9pp |
| Year 10 Or Equivalent | 2,193 | 37.1% | 32.6% | 2,032 | 36.9% | 34.0% | +161 | +0.2pp |
| Year 11 Or Equivalent | 542 | 9.2% | 9.1% | 479 | 8.7% | 9.0% | +63 | +0.5pp |
| Year 12 Or Equivalent | 1,871 | 31.7% | 38.3% | 1,438 | 26.1% | 32.1% | +433 | +5.6pp |
| Did Not Go To School | 26 | 0.4% | 0.5% | 11 | 0.2% | 0.4% | +15 | +0.2pp |
| Not Stated | 459 | 7.8% | 7.1% | 684 | 12.4% | 9.6% | -225 | -4.6pp |
| Total | 5,910 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 5,511 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +399 | 0.0pp |