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.
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Key insight
In 2021, Year 10 or Equivalent was the most common schooling level among residents aged 15 and over in Kowanyama (S), accounting for 33.7% (261 people). This share was higher than Regional Qld (23.9%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Year 8 or Below, which decreased by 31 people and 5.9 percentage points.
Section overview
Highest level of secondary schooling completed
Kowanyama (S) - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises highest level of schooling for Kowanyama (S) in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Regional Qld and change since 2016.
Chart view
Highest level of secondary schooling completed snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Kowanyama (S), with comparison markers for Regional Qld.
Year 8 Or Below
2021 count
63
% of total
8.1%
Change from 2016
-5.9pp
63
8.1%
-5.9pp
Year 9 Or Equivalent
2021 count
44
% of total
5.7%
Change from 2016
+0.6pp
44
5.7%
+0.6pp
Year 10 Or Equivalent
2021 count
261
% of total
33.7%
Change from 2016
-2.3pp
261
33.7%
-2.3pp
Year 11 Or Equivalent
2021 count
128
% of total
16.5%
Change from 2016
-1.9pp
128
16.5%
-1.9pp
Year 12 Or Equivalent
2021 count
138
% of total
17.8%
Change from 2016
-3.3pp
138
17.8%
-3.3pp
Did Not Go To School
2021 count
0
% of total
0.0%
Change from 2016
-0.6pp
0
0.0%
-0.6pp
Not Stated
2021 count
140
% of total
18.1%
Change from 2016
+13.2pp
140
18.1%
+13.2pp
Highest level of secondary schooling completed change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Year 8 Or Below
-31
-5.9pp
Year 9 Or Equivalent
+10
+0.6pp
Year 10 Or Equivalent
+19
-2.3pp
Year 11 Or Equivalent
+4
-1.9pp
Year 12 Or Equivalent
-4
-3.3pp
Did Not Go To School
-4
-0.6pp
Not Stated
+107
+13.2pp
Data table
Highest level of schooling for Kowanyama (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 | 63 | 8.1% | 4.3% | 94 | 14.0% | 5.5% | -31 | -5.9pp |
| Year 9 Or Equivalent | 44 | 5.7% | 4.5% | 34 | 5.1% | 4.9% | +10 | +0.6pp |
| Year 10 Or Equivalent | 261 | 33.7% | 23.9% | 242 | 36.0% | 25.3% | +19 | -2.3pp |
| Year 11 Or Equivalent | 128 | 16.5% | 7.4% | 124 | 18.4% | 7.6% | +4 | -1.9pp |
| Year 12 Or Equivalent | 138 | 17.8% | 50.7% | 142 | 21.1% | 46.0% | -4 | -3.3pp |
| Did Not Go To School | 0 | 0.0% | 0.5% | 4 | 0.6% | 0.4% | -4 | -0.6pp |
| Not Stated | 140 | 18.1% | 8.8% | 33 | 4.9% | 10.4% | +107 | +13.2pp |
| Total | 774 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 673 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +101 | 0.0pp |