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 Glen Eden, accounting for 54.5% (1,128 people). This share was higher than Gladstone (R) (45.3%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Year 12 or Equivalent, which increased by 1,125 people and 42.5 percentage points.
Section overview
Highest level of secondary schooling completed
Glen Eden - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises highest level of schooling for Glen Eden 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 Glen Eden, with comparison markers for Gladstone (R).
Year 8 Or Below
2021 count
53
% of total
2.6%
Change from 2016
+2.6pp
53
2.6%
+2.6pp
Year 9 Or Equivalent
2021 count
72
% of total
3.5%
Change from 2016
+3.5pp
72
3.5%
+3.5pp
Year 10 Or Equivalent
2021 count
482
% of total
23.3%
Change from 2016
-48.7pp
482
23.3%
-48.7pp
Year 11 Or Equivalent
2021 count
178
% of total
8.6%
Change from 2016
+8.6pp
178
8.6%
+8.6pp
Year 12 Or Equivalent
2021 count
1,128
% of total
54.5%
Change from 2016
+42.5pp
1,128
54.5%
+42.5pp
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
158
% of total
7.6%
Change from 2016
-8.4pp
158
7.6%
-8.4pp
Chart view
Highest level of secondary schooling completed change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Year 8 Or Below
+53
+2.6pp
Year 9 Or Equivalent
+72
+3.5pp
Year 10 Or Equivalent
+464
-48.7pp
Year 11 Or Equivalent
+178
+8.6pp
Year 12 Or Equivalent
+1,125
+42.5pp
Did Not Go To School
0
0.0pp
Not Stated
+154
-8.4pp
Data table
Highest level of schooling for Glen Eden. 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 | 53 | 2.6% | 4.3% | 0 | 0.0% | 4.7% | +53 | +2.6pp |
| Year 9 Or Equivalent | 72 | 3.5% | 5.2% | 0 | 0.0% | 4.9% | +72 | +3.5pp |
| Year 10 Or Equivalent | 482 | 23.3% | 27.6% | 18 | 72.0% | 28.0% | +464 | -48.7pp |
| Year 11 Or Equivalent | 178 | 8.6% | 9.0% | 0 | 0.0% | 9.2% | +178 | +8.6pp |
| Year 12 Or Equivalent | 1,128 | 54.5% | 45.3% | 3 | 12.0% | 43.5% | +1,125 | +42.5pp |
| Did Not Go To School | 0 | 0.0% | 0.3% | 0 | 0.0% | 0.2% | 0 | 0.0pp |
| Not Stated | 158 | 7.6% | 8.3% | 4 | 16.0% | 9.4% | +154 | -8.4pp |
| Total | 2,071 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 25 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +2,046 | 0.0pp |