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 Harvey, accounting for 38.9% (1,112 people). This share was lower than Harvey (S) (42.5%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Year 12 or Equivalent, which increased by 183 people and 4.6 percentage points.
Section overview
Highest level of secondary schooling completed
Harvey - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises highest level of schooling for Harvey in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Harvey (S) and change since 2016.
Highest level of secondary schooling completed snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Harvey, with comparison markers for Harvey (S).
Year 8 Or Below
2021 count
179
% of total
6.3%
Change from 2016
-0.7pp
179
6.3%
-0.7pp
Year 9 Or Equivalent
2021 count
206
% of total
7.2%
Change from 2016
+0.3pp
206
7.2%
+0.3pp
Year 10 Or Equivalent
2021 count
805
% of total
28.2%
Change from 2016
-0.8pp
805
28.2%
-0.8pp
Year 11 Or Equivalent
2021 count
277
% of total
9.7%
Change from 2016
-0.7pp
277
9.7%
-0.7pp
Year 12 Or Equivalent
2021 count
1,112
% of total
38.9%
Change from 2016
+4.6pp
1,112
38.9%
+4.6pp
Did Not Go To School
2021 count
22
% of total
0.8%
Change from 2016
-0.2pp
22
0.8%
-0.2pp
Not Stated
2021 count
255
% of total
8.9%
Change from 2016
-2.5pp
255
8.9%
-2.5pp
Chart view
Highest level of secondary schooling completed change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Year 8 Or Below
-12
-0.7pp
Year 9 Or Equivalent
+20
+0.3pp
Year 10 Or Equivalent
+18
-0.8pp
Year 11 Or Equivalent
-6
-0.7pp
Year 12 Or Equivalent
+183
+4.6pp
Did Not Go To School
-5
-0.2pp
Not Stated
-53
-2.5pp
Data table
Highest level of schooling for Harvey. Highest level of secondary schooling completed. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Harvey (S).
| Category | 2021 | 2016 | Change | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | % | Harvey (S)% | Count | % | Harvey (S)% | Count | pp | |
| Year 8 Or Below | 179 | 6.3% | 2.9% | 191 | 7.0% | 3.5% | -12 | -0.7pp |
| Year 9 Or Equivalent | 206 | 7.2% | 5.7% | 186 | 6.9% | 5.8% | +20 | +0.3pp |
| Year 10 Or Equivalent | 805 | 28.2% | 29.5% | 787 | 29.0% | 30.0% | +18 | -0.8pp |
| Year 11 Or Equivalent | 277 | 9.7% | 12.9% | 283 | 10.4% | 13.3% | -6 | -0.7pp |
| Year 12 Or Equivalent | 1,112 | 38.9% | 42.5% | 929 | 34.3% | 37.6% | +183 | +4.6pp |
| Did Not Go To School | 22 | 0.8% | 0.2% | 27 | 1.0% | 0.3% | -5 | -0.2pp |
| Not Stated | 255 | 8.9% | 6.2% | 308 | 11.4% | 9.5% | -53 | -2.5pp |
| Total | 2,856 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 2,711 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +145 | 0.0pp |