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 North Mackay, accounting for 43.4% (2,152 people). This share was lower than Mackay (R) (45.2%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Year 12 or Equivalent, which increased by 2,076 people, while its share fell by 9.4 percentage points.
Section overview
Highest level of secondary schooling completed
North Mackay - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises highest level of schooling for North Mackay 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 North Mackay, with comparison markers for Mackay (R).
Year 8 Or Below
2021 count
315
% of total
6.4%
Change from 2016
+2.9pp
315
6.4%
+2.9pp
Year 9 Or Equivalent
2021 count
264
% of total
5.3%
Change from 2016
+0.4pp
264
5.3%
+0.4pp
Year 10 Or Equivalent
2021 count
1,312
% of total
26.5%
Change from 2016
+1.5pp
1,312
26.5%
+1.5pp
Year 11 Or Equivalent
2021 count
362
% of total
7.3%
Change from 2016
+1.7pp
362
7.3%
+1.7pp
Year 12 Or Equivalent
2021 count
2,152
% of total
43.4%
Change from 2016
-9.4pp
2,152
43.4%
-9.4pp
Did Not Go To School
2021 count
15
% of total
0.3%
Change from 2016
+0.3pp
15
0.3%
+0.3pp
Not Stated
2021 count
539
% of total
10.9%
Change from 2016
+2.6pp
539
10.9%
+2.6pp
Chart view
Highest level of secondary schooling completed change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Year 8 Or Below
+310
+2.9pp
Year 9 Or Equivalent
+257
+0.4pp
Year 10 Or Equivalent
+1,276
+1.5pp
Year 11 Or Equivalent
+354
+1.7pp
Year 12 Or Equivalent
+2,076
-9.4pp
Did Not Go To School
+15
+0.3pp
Not Stated
+527
+2.6pp
Data table
Highest level of schooling for North Mackay. 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 | 315 | 6.4% | 4.8% | 5 | 3.5% | 6.2% | +310 | +2.9pp |
| Year 9 Or Equivalent | 264 | 5.3% | 4.7% | 7 | 4.9% | 5.1% | +257 | +0.4pp |
| Year 10 Or Equivalent | 1,312 | 26.5% | 26.5% | 36 | 25.0% | 28.2% | +1,276 | +1.5pp |
| Year 11 Or Equivalent | 362 | 7.3% | 7.6% | 8 | 5.6% | 8.0% | +354 | +1.7pp |
| Year 12 Or Equivalent | 2,152 | 43.4% | 45.2% | 76 | 52.8% | 41.5% | +2,076 | -9.4pp |
| Did Not Go To School | 15 | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0 | 0.0% | 0.3% | +15 | +0.3pp |
| Not Stated | 539 | 10.9% | 10.9% | 12 | 8.3% | 10.7% | +527 | +2.6pp |
| Total | 4,959 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 144 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +4,815 | 0.0pp |