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 Habana, accounting for 45.3% (368 people). This share was higher than Mackay (R) (43.6%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Year 12 or Equivalent, which increased by 56 people and 4.5 percentage points.
Section overview
Highest level of secondary schooling completed
Habana - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises highest level of schooling for Habana in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Mackay (R) and change since 2016.
Highest level of secondary schooling completed snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Habana, with comparison markers for Mackay (R).
Year 8 Or Below
2021 count
30
% of total
3.7%
Change from 2016
-1.8pp
30
3.7%
-1.8pp
Year 9 Or Equivalent
2021 count
37
% of total
4.6%
Change from 2016
-0.4pp
37
4.6%
-0.4pp
Year 10 Or Equivalent
2021 count
229
% of total
28.2%
Change from 2016
-3.5pp
229
28.2%
-3.5pp
Year 11 Or Equivalent
2021 count
76
% of total
9.3%
Change from 2016
-1.2pp
76
9.3%
-1.2pp
Year 12 Or Equivalent
2021 count
368
% of total
45.3%
Change from 2016
+4.5pp
368
45.3%
+4.5pp
Did Not Go To School
2021 count
0
% of total
0.0%
Change from 2016
0.0pp
0
0.0%
0.0pp
Not Stated
2021 count
73
% of total
9.0%
Change from 2016
+2.5pp
73
9.0%
+2.5pp
Chart view
Highest level of secondary schooling completed change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Year 8 Or Below
-12
-1.8pp
Year 9 Or Equivalent
-1
-0.4pp
Year 10 Or Equivalent
-13
-3.5pp
Year 11 Or Equivalent
-4
-1.2pp
Year 12 Or Equivalent
+56
+4.5pp
Did Not Go To School
0
0.0pp
Not Stated
+23
+2.5pp
Data table
Highest level of schooling for Habana. Highest level of secondary schooling completed. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Mackay (R).
| Category | 2021 | 2016 | Change | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | % | Mackay (R)% | Count | % | Mackay (R)% | Count | pp | |
| Year 8 Or Below | 30 | 3.7% | 4.7% | 42 | 5.5% | 6.0% | -12 | -1.8pp |
| Year 9 Or Equivalent | 37 | 4.6% | 5.6% | 38 | 5.0% | 5.6% | -1 | -0.4pp |
| Year 10 Or Equivalent | 229 | 28.2% | 26.8% | 242 | 31.7% | 28.4% | -13 | -3.5pp |
| Year 11 Or Equivalent | 76 | 9.3% | 8.5% | 80 | 10.5% | 9.1% | -4 | -1.2pp |
| Year 12 Or Equivalent | 368 | 45.3% | 43.6% | 312 | 40.8% | 40.2% | +56 | +4.5pp |
| Did Not Go To School | 0 | 0.0% | 0.3% | 0 | 0.0% | 0.3% | 0 | 0.0pp |
| Not Stated | 73 | 9.0% | 10.5% | 50 | 6.5% | 10.5% | +23 | +2.5pp |
| Total | 813 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 764 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +49 | 0.0pp |