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 South Gladstone, accounting for 45.9% (1,253 people). This share was higher than Gladstone (R) (45.3%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Year 12 or Equivalent, which increased by 1,168 people, while its share fell by 16.1 percentage points.
Section overview
Highest level of secondary schooling completed
South Gladstone - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises highest level of schooling for South Gladstone 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 South Gladstone, with comparison markers for Gladstone (R).
Year 8 Or Below
2021 count
131
% of total
4.8%
Change from 2016
-1.8pp
131
4.8%
-1.8pp
Year 9 Or Equivalent
2021 count
125
% of total
4.6%
Change from 2016
+4.6pp
125
4.6%
+4.6pp
Year 10 Or Equivalent
2021 count
702
% of total
25.7%
Change from 2016
+6.7pp
702
25.7%
+6.7pp
Year 11 Or Equivalent
2021 count
227
% of total
8.3%
Change from 2016
+3.2pp
227
8.3%
+3.2pp
Year 12 Or Equivalent
2021 count
1,253
% of total
45.9%
Change from 2016
-16.1pp
1,253
45.9%
-16.1pp
Did Not Go To School
2021 count
15
% of total
0.5%
Change from 2016
+0.5pp
15
0.5%
+0.5pp
Not Stated
2021 count
276
% of total
10.1%
Change from 2016
+2.8pp
276
10.1%
+2.8pp
Chart view
Highest level of secondary schooling completed change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Year 8 Or Below
+122
-1.8pp
Year 9 Or Equivalent
+125
+4.6pp
Year 10 Or Equivalent
+676
+6.7pp
Year 11 Or Equivalent
+220
+3.2pp
Year 12 Or Equivalent
+1,168
-16.1pp
Did Not Go To School
+15
+0.5pp
Not Stated
+266
+2.8pp
Data table
Highest level of schooling for South Gladstone. 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 | 131 | 4.8% | 4.3% | 9 | 6.6% | 4.7% | +122 | -1.8pp |
| Year 9 Or Equivalent | 125 | 4.6% | 5.2% | 0 | 0.0% | 4.9% | +125 | +4.6pp |
| Year 10 Or Equivalent | 702 | 25.7% | 27.6% | 26 | 19.0% | 28.0% | +676 | +6.7pp |
| Year 11 Or Equivalent | 227 | 8.3% | 9.0% | 7 | 5.1% | 9.2% | +220 | +3.2pp |
| Year 12 Or Equivalent | 1,253 | 45.9% | 45.3% | 85 | 62.0% | 43.5% | +1,168 | -16.1pp |
| Did Not Go To School | 15 | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0 | 0.0% | 0.2% | +15 | +0.5pp |
| Not Stated | 276 | 10.1% | 8.3% | 10 | 7.3% | 9.4% | +266 | +2.8pp |
| Total | 2,729 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 137 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +2,592 | 0.0pp |