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 Burt Plain, accounting for 24.4% (41 people). This share was lower than MacDonnell (R) (25.2%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Year 10 or Equivalent, which increased by 16 people and 12.8 percentage points.
Section overview
Highest level of secondary schooling completed
Burt Plain - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises highest level of schooling for Burt Plain in 2021 for persons, with comparison against MacDonnell (R) and change since 2016.
Chart view
Highest level of secondary schooling completed snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Burt Plain, with comparison markers for MacDonnell (R).
Year 8 Or Below
2021 count
23
% of total
13.7%
Change from 2016
-4.4pp
23
13.7%
-4.4pp
Year 9 Or Equivalent
2021 count
16
% of total
9.5%
Change from 2016
+4.8pp
16
9.5%
+4.8pp
Year 10 Or Equivalent
2021 count
41
% of total
24.4%
Change from 2016
+12.8pp
41
24.4%
+12.8pp
Year 11 Or Equivalent
2021 count
13
% of total
7.7%
Change from 2016
-3.5pp
13
7.7%
-3.5pp
Year 12 Or Equivalent
2021 count
26
% of total
15.5%
Change from 2016
+4.3pp
26
15.5%
+4.3pp
Did Not Go To School
2021 count
13
% of total
7.7%
Change from 2016
+5.8pp
13
7.7%
+5.8pp
Not Stated
2021 count
36
% of total
21.4%
Change from 2016
-20.0pp
36
21.4%
-20.0pp
Highest level of secondary schooling completed change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Year 8 Or Below
-16
-4.4pp
Year 9 Or Equivalent
+6
+4.8pp
Year 10 Or Equivalent
+16
+12.8pp
Year 11 Or Equivalent
-11
-3.5pp
Year 12 Or Equivalent
+2
+4.3pp
Did Not Go To School
+9
+5.8pp
Not Stated
-53
-20.0pp
Data table
Highest level of schooling for Burt Plain. Highest level of secondary schooling completed. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with MacDonnell (R).
| Category | 2021 | 2016 | Change | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | % | MacDonnell (R)% | Count | % | MacDonnell (R)% | Count | pp | |
| Year 8 Or Below | 23 | 13.7% | 22.5% | 39 | 18.1% | 18.2% | -16 | -4.4pp |
| Year 9 Or Equivalent | 16 | 9.5% | 12.8% | 10 | 4.7% | 10.1% | +6 | +4.8pp |
| Year 10 Or Equivalent | 41 | 24.4% | 25.2% | 25 | 11.6% | 11.8% | +16 | +12.8pp |
| Year 11 Or Equivalent | 13 | 7.7% | 8.7% | 24 | 11.2% | 6.4% | -11 | -3.5pp |
| Year 12 Or Equivalent | 26 | 15.5% | 16.4% | 24 | 11.2% | 14.2% | +2 | +4.3pp |
| Did Not Go To School | 13 | 7.7% | 3.6% | 4 | 1.9% | 4.0% | +9 | +5.8pp |
| Not Stated | 36 | 21.4% | 10.7% | 89 | 41.4% | 35.5% | -53 | -20.0pp |
| Total | 168 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 215 | 100.0% | 100.0% | -47 | 0.0pp |