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 Captain Creek, accounting for 33.5% (123 people). This share was higher than Gladstone (R) (27.7%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Year 12 or Equivalent, which increased by 23 people, while its share fell by 1.4 percentage points.
Section overview
Highest level of secondary schooling completed
Captain Creek - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises highest level of schooling for Captain Creek in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Gladstone (R) and change since 2016.
Highest level of secondary schooling completed snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Captain Creek, with comparison markers for Gladstone (R).
Year 8 Or Below
2021 count
14
% of total
3.8%
Change from 2016
-1.2pp
14
3.8%
-1.2pp
Year 9 Or Equivalent
2021 count
20
% of total
5.4%
Change from 2016
+1.5pp
20
5.4%
+1.5pp
Year 10 Or Equivalent
2021 count
123
% of total
33.5%
Change from 2016
-4.8pp
123
33.5%
-4.8pp
Year 11 Or Equivalent
2021 count
39
% of total
10.6%
Change from 2016
-0.7pp
39
10.6%
-0.7pp
Year 12 Or Equivalent
2021 count
116
% of total
31.6%
Change from 2016
-1.4pp
116
31.6%
-1.4pp
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
55
% of total
15.0%
Change from 2016
+6.5pp
55
15.0%
+6.5pp
Chart view
Highest level of secondary schooling completed change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Year 8 Or Below
0
-1.2pp
Year 9 Or Equivalent
+9
+1.5pp
Year 10 Or Equivalent
+15
-4.8pp
Year 11 Or Equivalent
+7
-0.7pp
Year 12 Or Equivalent
+23
-1.4pp
Did Not Go To School
0
0.0pp
Not Stated
+31
+6.5pp
Data table
Highest level of schooling for Captain Creek. Highest level of secondary schooling completed. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Gladstone (R).
| Category | 2021 | 2016 | Change | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | % | Gladstone (R)% | Count | % | Gladstone (R)% | Count | pp | |
| Year 8 Or Below | 14 | 3.8% | 4.3% | 14 | 5.0% | 4.6% | 0 | -1.2pp |
| Year 9 Or Equivalent | 20 | 5.4% | 6.2% | 11 | 3.9% | 5.5% | +9 | +1.5pp |
| Year 10 Or Equivalent | 123 | 33.5% | 27.7% | 108 | 38.3% | 28.2% | +15 | -4.8pp |
| Year 11 Or Equivalent | 39 | 10.6% | 9.9% | 32 | 11.3% | 10.2% | +7 | -0.7pp |
| Year 12 Or Equivalent | 116 | 31.6% | 43.5% | 93 | 33.0% | 42.0% | +23 | -1.4pp |
| Did Not Go To School | 0 | 0.0% | 0.3% | 0 | 0.0% | 0.2% | 0 | 0.0pp |
| Not Stated | 55 | 15.0% | 8.0% | 24 | 8.5% | 9.2% | +31 | +6.5pp |
| Total | 367 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 282 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +85 | 0.0pp |