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 Gladstone Central, accounting for 47.7% (625 people). This share was higher than Gladstone (R) (45.3%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Year 12 or Equivalent, which increased by 622 people and 32.7 percentage points.
Section overview
Highest level of secondary schooling completed
Gladstone Central - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises highest level of schooling for Gladstone Central 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 Gladstone Central, with comparison markers for Gladstone (R).
Year 8 Or Below
2021 count
46
% of total
3.5%
Change from 2016
-36.5pp
46
3.5%
-36.5pp
Year 9 Or Equivalent
2021 count
66
% of total
5.0%
Change from 2016
+5.0pp
66
5.0%
+5.0pp
Year 10 Or Equivalent
2021 count
272
% of total
20.7%
Change from 2016
-9.3pp
272
20.7%
-9.3pp
Year 11 Or Equivalent
2021 count
100
% of total
7.6%
Change from 2016
-7.4pp
100
7.6%
-7.4pp
Year 12 Or Equivalent
2021 count
625
% of total
47.7%
Change from 2016
+32.7pp
625
47.7%
+32.7pp
Did Not Go To School
2021 count
6
% of total
0.5%
Change from 2016
+0.5pp
6
0.5%
+0.5pp
Not Stated
2021 count
196
% of total
15.0%
Change from 2016
+15.0pp
196
15.0%
+15.0pp
Chart view
Highest level of secondary schooling completed change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Year 8 Or Below
+38
-36.5pp
Year 9 Or Equivalent
+66
+5.0pp
Year 10 Or Equivalent
+266
-9.3pp
Year 11 Or Equivalent
+97
-7.4pp
Year 12 Or Equivalent
+622
+32.7pp
Did Not Go To School
+6
+0.5pp
Not Stated
+196
+15.0pp
Data table
Highest level of schooling for Gladstone Central. 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 | 46 | 3.5% | 4.3% | 8 | 40.0% | 4.7% | +38 | -36.5pp |
| Year 9 Or Equivalent | 66 | 5.0% | 5.2% | 0 | 0.0% | 4.9% | +66 | +5.0pp |
| Year 10 Or Equivalent | 272 | 20.7% | 27.6% | 6 | 30.0% | 28.0% | +266 | -9.3pp |
| Year 11 Or Equivalent | 100 | 7.6% | 9.0% | 3 | 15.0% | 9.2% | +97 | -7.4pp |
| Year 12 Or Equivalent | 625 | 47.7% | 45.3% | 3 | 15.0% | 43.5% | +622 | +32.7pp |
| Did Not Go To School | 6 | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0 | 0.0% | 0.2% | +6 | +0.5pp |
| Not Stated | 196 | 15.0% | 8.3% | 0 | 0.0% | 9.4% | +196 | +15.0pp |
| Total | 1,311 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 20 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +1,291 | 0.0pp |