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 Ooralea, accounting for 53.4% (1,494 people). This share was higher than Mackay (R) (45.2%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Year 12 or Equivalent, which increased by 1,366 people and 14.1 percentage points.
Section overview
Highest level of secondary schooling completed
Ooralea - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises highest level of schooling for Ooralea 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 Ooralea, with comparison markers for Mackay (R).
Year 8 Or Below
2021 count
143
% of total
5.1%
Change from 2016
-3.2pp
143
5.1%
-3.2pp
Year 9 Or Equivalent
2021 count
100
% of total
3.6%
Change from 2016
-2.5pp
100
3.6%
-2.5pp
Year 10 Or Equivalent
2021 count
662
% of total
23.7%
Change from 2016
-6.4pp
662
23.7%
-6.4pp
Year 11 Or Equivalent
2021 count
185
% of total
6.6%
Change from 2016
+0.2pp
185
6.6%
+0.2pp
Year 12 Or Equivalent
2021 count
1,494
% of total
53.4%
Change from 2016
+14.1pp
1,494
53.4%
+14.1pp
Did Not Go To School
2021 count
8
% of total
0.3%
Change from 2016
+0.3pp
8
0.3%
+0.3pp
Not Stated
2021 count
207
% of total
7.4%
Change from 2016
-2.4pp
207
7.4%
-2.4pp
Chart view
Highest level of secondary schooling completed change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Year 8 Or Below
+116
-3.2pp
Year 9 Or Equivalent
+80
-2.5pp
Year 10 Or Equivalent
+564
-6.4pp
Year 11 Or Equivalent
+164
+0.2pp
Year 12 Or Equivalent
+1,366
+14.1pp
Did Not Go To School
+8
+0.3pp
Not Stated
+175
-2.4pp
Data table
Highest level of schooling for Ooralea. 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 | 143 | 5.1% | 4.8% | 27 | 8.3% | 6.2% | +116 | -3.2pp |
| Year 9 Or Equivalent | 100 | 3.6% | 4.7% | 20 | 6.1% | 5.1% | +80 | -2.5pp |
| Year 10 Or Equivalent | 662 | 23.7% | 26.5% | 98 | 30.1% | 28.2% | +564 | -6.4pp |
| Year 11 Or Equivalent | 185 | 6.6% | 7.6% | 21 | 6.4% | 8.0% | +164 | +0.2pp |
| Year 12 Or Equivalent | 1,494 | 53.4% | 45.2% | 128 | 39.3% | 41.5% | +1,366 | +14.1pp |
| Did Not Go To School | 8 | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0 | 0.0% | 0.3% | +8 | +0.3pp |
| Not Stated | 207 | 7.4% | 10.9% | 32 | 9.8% | 10.7% | +175 | -2.4pp |
| Total | 2,799 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 326 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +2,473 | 0.0pp |