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 Hugh, accounting for 47% (398 people). This share was higher than MacDonnell (R) (25.1%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Year 10 or Equivalent, which increased by 366 people and 43 percentage points.
Section overview
Highest level of secondary schooling completed
Hugh - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises highest level of schooling for Hugh in 2021 for persons, with comparison against MacDonnell (R) and change since 2016.
Highest level of secondary schooling completed snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Hugh, with comparison markers for MacDonnell (R).
Year 8 Or Below
2021 count
144
% of total
17.0%
Change from 2016
+12.9pp
144
17.0%
+12.9pp
Year 9 Or Equivalent
2021 count
27
% of total
3.2%
Change from 2016
+1.7pp
27
3.2%
+1.7pp
Year 10 Or Equivalent
2021 count
398
% of total
47.0%
Change from 2016
+43.0pp
398
47.0%
+43.0pp
Year 11 Or Equivalent
2021 count
38
% of total
4.5%
Change from 2016
+2.6pp
38
4.5%
+2.6pp
Year 12 Or Equivalent
2021 count
138
% of total
16.3%
Change from 2016
+12.4pp
138
16.3%
+12.4pp
Did Not Go To School
2021 count
33
% of total
3.9%
Change from 2016
+3.3pp
33
3.9%
+3.3pp
Not Stated
2021 count
69
% of total
8.1%
Change from 2016
-75.9pp
69
8.1%
-75.9pp
Chart view
Highest level of secondary schooling completed change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Year 8 Or Below
+111
+12.9pp
Year 9 Or Equivalent
+15
+1.7pp
Year 10 Or Equivalent
+366
+43.0pp
Year 11 Or Equivalent
+23
+2.6pp
Year 12 Or Equivalent
+107
+12.4pp
Did Not Go To School
+28
+3.3pp
Not Stated
-603
-75.9pp
Data table
Highest level of schooling for Hugh. 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 | 144 | 17.0% | 22.7% | 33 | 4.1% | 18.1% | +111 | +12.9pp |
| Year 9 Or Equivalent | 27 | 3.2% | 13.0% | 12 | 1.5% | 10.5% | +15 | +1.7pp |
| Year 10 Or Equivalent | 398 | 47.0% | 25.1% | 32 | 4.0% | 12.1% | +366 | +43.0pp |
| Year 11 Or Equivalent | 38 | 4.5% | 8.8% | 15 | 1.9% | 6.5% | +23 | +2.6pp |
| Year 12 Or Equivalent | 138 | 16.3% | 16.0% | 31 | 3.9% | 13.8% | +107 | +12.4pp |
| Did Not Go To School | 33 | 3.9% | 3.6% | 5 | 0.6% | 3.8% | +28 | +3.3pp |
| Not Stated | 69 | 8.1% | 10.9% | 672 | 84.0% | 35.3% | -603 | -75.9pp |
| Total | 847 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 800 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +47 | 0.0pp |