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 10 or Equivalent was the most common schooling level among residents aged 15 and over in Lockhart River (S), accounting for 28.6% (128 people). This share was higher than Regional Qld (23.9%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Year 9 or Equivalent, which decreased by 19 people and 3.3 percentage points.
Section overview
Highest level of secondary schooling completed
Lockhart River (S) - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises highest level of schooling for Lockhart River (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 Lockhart River (S), with comparison markers for Regional Qld.
Year 8 Or Below
2021 count
40
% of total
8.9%
Change from 2016
-1.1pp
40
8.9%
-1.1pp
Year 9 Or Equivalent
2021 count
43
% of total
9.6%
Change from 2016
-3.3pp
43
9.6%
-3.3pp
Year 10 Or Equivalent
2021 count
128
% of total
28.6%
Change from 2016
+4.7pp
128
28.6%
+4.7pp
Year 11 Or Equivalent
2021 count
75
% of total
16.7%
Change from 2016
+2.4pp
75
16.7%
+2.4pp
Year 12 Or Equivalent
2021 count
104
% of total
23.2%
Change from 2016
+1.6pp
104
23.2%
+1.6pp
Did Not Go To School
2021 count
0
% of total
0.0%
Change from 2016
-2.1pp
0
0.0%
-2.1pp
Not Stated
2021 count
58
% of total
12.9%
Change from 2016
-2.3pp
58
12.9%
-2.3pp
Chart view
Highest level of secondary schooling completed change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Year 8 Or Below
-8
-1.1pp
Year 9 Or Equivalent
-19
-3.3pp
Year 10 Or Equivalent
+13
+4.7pp
Year 11 Or Equivalent
+6
+2.4pp
Year 12 Or Equivalent
0
+1.6pp
Did Not Go To School
-10
-2.1pp
Not Stated
-15
-2.3pp
Data table
Highest level of schooling for Lockhart River (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 | 40 | 8.9% | 4.3% | 48 | 10.0% | 5.5% | -8 | -1.1pp |
| Year 9 Or Equivalent | 43 | 9.6% | 4.5% | 62 | 12.9% | 4.9% | -19 | -3.3pp |
| Year 10 Or Equivalent | 128 | 28.6% | 23.9% | 115 | 23.9% | 25.3% | +13 | +4.7pp |
| Year 11 Or Equivalent | 75 | 16.7% | 7.4% | 69 | 14.3% | 7.6% | +6 | +2.4pp |
| Year 12 Or Equivalent | 104 | 23.2% | 50.7% | 104 | 21.6% | 46.0% | 0 | +1.6pp |
| Did Not Go To School | 0 | 0.0% | 0.5% | 10 | 2.1% | 0.4% | -10 | -2.1pp |
| Not Stated | 58 | 12.9% | 8.8% | 73 | 15.2% | 10.4% | -15 | -2.3pp |
| Total | 448 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 481 | 100.0% | 100.0% | -33 | 0.0pp |