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 Clermont, accounting for 42.3% (960 people). This share was higher than Isaac (R) (40.2%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Year 12 or Equivalent, which increased by 47 people and 4 percentage points.
Section overview
Highest level of secondary schooling completed
Clermont - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises highest level of schooling for Clermont in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Isaac (R) and change since 2016.
Highest level of secondary schooling completed snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Clermont, with comparison markers for Isaac (R).
Year 8 Or Below
2021 count
134
% of total
5.9%
Change from 2016
-0.7pp
134
5.9%
-0.7pp
Year 9 Or Equivalent
2021 count
133
% of total
5.9%
Change from 2016
+0.2pp
133
5.9%
+0.2pp
Year 10 Or Equivalent
2021 count
625
% of total
27.5%
Change from 2016
-0.3pp
625
27.5%
-0.3pp
Year 11 Or Equivalent
2021 count
190
% of total
8.4%
Change from 2016
+1.3pp
190
8.4%
+1.3pp
Year 12 Or Equivalent
2021 count
960
% of total
42.3%
Change from 2016
+4.0pp
960
42.3%
+4.0pp
Did Not Go To School
2021 count
12
% of total
0.5%
Change from 2016
+0.2pp
12
0.5%
+0.2pp
Not Stated
2021 count
215
% of total
9.5%
Change from 2016
-4.7pp
215
9.5%
-4.7pp
Chart view
Highest level of secondary schooling completed change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Year 8 Or Below
-23
-0.7pp
Year 9 Or Equivalent
-2
+0.2pp
Year 10 Or Equivalent
-38
-0.3pp
Year 11 Or Equivalent
+22
+1.3pp
Year 12 Or Equivalent
+47
+4.0pp
Did Not Go To School
+5
+0.2pp
Not Stated
-124
-4.7pp
Data table
Highest level of schooling for Clermont. Highest level of secondary schooling completed. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Isaac (R).
| Category | 2021 | 2016 | Change | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | % | Isaac (R)% | Count | % | Isaac (R)% | Count | pp | |
| Year 8 Or Below | 134 | 5.9% | 2.6% | 157 | 6.6% | 3.3% | -23 | -0.7pp |
| Year 9 Or Equivalent | 133 | 5.9% | 4.1% | 135 | 5.7% | 4.5% | -2 | +0.2pp |
| Year 10 Or Equivalent | 625 | 27.5% | 21.1% | 663 | 27.8% | 24.7% | -38 | -0.3pp |
| Year 11 Or Equivalent | 190 | 8.4% | 7.1% | 168 | 7.1% | 8.0% | +22 | +1.3pp |
| Year 12 Or Equivalent | 960 | 42.3% | 40.2% | 913 | 38.3% | 41.6% | +47 | +4.0pp |
| Did Not Go To School | 12 | 0.5% | 0.3% | 7 | 0.3% | 0.2% | +5 | +0.2pp |
| Not Stated | 215 | 9.5% | 24.6% | 339 | 14.2% | 17.6% | -124 | -4.7pp |
| Total | 2,269 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 2,382 | 100.0% | 100.0% | -113 | 0.0pp |