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 Hope Vale (S), accounting for 33.3% (228 people). This share was lower than Regional Qld (49%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Year 12 or Equivalent, which increased by 77 people and 10.4 percentage points.
Section overview
Highest level of secondary schooling completed
Hope Vale (S) - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises highest level of schooling for Hope Vale (S) in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Regional Qld and change since 2016.
Highest level of secondary schooling completed snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Hope Vale (S), with comparison markers for Regional Qld.
Year 8 Or Below
2021 count
71
% of total
10.4%
Change from 2016
-1.8pp
71
10.4%
-1.8pp
Year 9 Or Equivalent
2021 count
57
% of total
8.3%
Change from 2016
-1.7pp
57
8.3%
-1.7pp
Year 10 Or Equivalent
2021 count
161
% of total
23.5%
Change from 2016
-5.7pp
161
23.5%
-5.7pp
Year 11 Or Equivalent
2021 count
93
% of total
13.6%
Change from 2016
-0.4pp
93
13.6%
-0.4pp
Year 12 Or Equivalent
2021 count
228
% of total
33.3%
Change from 2016
+10.4pp
228
33.3%
+10.4pp
Did Not Go To School
2021 count
7
% of total
1.0%
Change from 2016
+0.5pp
7
1.0%
+0.5pp
Not Stated
2021 count
67
% of total
9.8%
Change from 2016
-1.4pp
67
9.8%
-1.4pp
Chart view
Highest level of secondary schooling completed change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Year 8 Or Below
-9
-1.8pp
Year 9 Or Equivalent
-9
-1.7pp
Year 10 Or Equivalent
-31
-5.7pp
Year 11 Or Equivalent
+1
-0.4pp
Year 12 Or Equivalent
+77
+10.4pp
Did Not Go To School
+4
+0.5pp
Not Stated
-7
-1.4pp
Data table
Highest level of schooling for Hope Vale (S). Highest level of secondary schooling completed. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Regional Qld.
| Category | 2021 | 2016 | Change | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | % | Regional Qld% | Count | % | Regional Qld% | Count | pp | |
| Year 8 Or Below | 71 | 10.4% | 4.3% | 80 | 12.2% | 5.3% | -9 | -1.8pp |
| Year 9 Or Equivalent | 57 | 8.3% | 5.4% | 66 | 10.0% | 5.5% | -9 | -1.7pp |
| Year 10 Or Equivalent | 161 | 23.5% | 24.2% | 192 | 29.2% | 25.6% | -31 | -5.7pp |
| Year 11 Or Equivalent | 93 | 13.6% | 8.2% | 92 | 14.0% | 8.5% | +1 | -0.4pp |
| Year 12 Or Equivalent | 228 | 33.3% | 49.0% | 151 | 22.9% | 44.6% | +77 | +10.4pp |
| Did Not Go To School | 7 | 1.0% | 0.4% | 3 | 0.5% | 0.4% | +4 | +0.5pp |
| Not Stated | 67 | 9.8% | 8.5% | 74 | 11.2% | 10.2% | -7 | -1.4pp |
| Total | 684 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 658 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +26 | 0.0pp |