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 Richmond (Mackay - Qld), accounting for 63.5% (377 people). This share was higher than Mackay (R) (45.2%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Year 12 or Equivalent, which decreased by 3,210 people and 14.1 percentage points.
Section overview
Highest level of secondary schooling completed
Richmond (Mackay - Qld) - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises highest level of schooling for Richmond (Mackay - Qld) 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 Richmond (Mackay - Qld), with comparison markers for Mackay (R).
Year 8 Or Below
2021 count
9
% of total
1.5%
Change from 2016
-0.2pp
9
1.5%
-0.2pp
Year 9 Or Equivalent
2021 count
17
% of total
2.9%
Change from 2016
+1.9pp
17
2.9%
+1.9pp
Year 10 Or Equivalent
2021 count
120
% of total
20.2%
Change from 2016
+13.3pp
120
20.2%
+13.3pp
Year 11 Or Equivalent
2021 count
45
% of total
7.6%
Change from 2016
+4.6pp
45
7.6%
+4.6pp
Year 12 Or Equivalent
2021 count
377
% of total
63.5%
Change from 2016
-14.1pp
377
63.5%
-14.1pp
Did Not Go To School
2021 count
0
% of total
0.0%
Change from 2016
-0.3pp
0
0.0%
-0.3pp
Not Stated
2021 count
26
% of total
4.4%
Change from 2016
-5.1pp
26
4.4%
-5.1pp
Chart view
Highest level of secondary schooling completed change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Year 8 Or Below
-71
-0.2pp
Year 9 Or Equivalent
-29
+1.9pp
Year 10 Or Equivalent
-201
+13.3pp
Year 11 Or Equivalent
-93
+4.6pp
Year 12 Or Equivalent
-3,210
-14.1pp
Did Not Go To School
-13
-0.3pp
Not Stated
-414
-5.1pp
Data table
Highest level of schooling for Richmond (Mackay - Qld). 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 | 9 | 1.5% | 4.8% | 80 | 1.7% | 6.2% | -71 | -0.2pp |
| Year 9 Or Equivalent | 17 | 2.9% | 4.7% | 46 | 1.0% | 5.1% | -29 | +1.9pp |
| Year 10 Or Equivalent | 120 | 20.2% | 26.5% | 321 | 6.9% | 28.2% | -201 | +13.3pp |
| Year 11 Or Equivalent | 45 | 7.6% | 7.6% | 138 | 3.0% | 8.0% | -93 | +4.6pp |
| Year 12 Or Equivalent | 377 | 63.5% | 45.2% | 3,587 | 77.6% | 41.5% | -3,210 | -14.1pp |
| Did Not Go To School | 0 | 0.0% | 0.3% | 13 | 0.3% | 0.3% | -13 | -0.3pp |
| Not Stated | 26 | 4.4% | 10.9% | 440 | 9.5% | 10.7% | -414 | -5.1pp |
| Total | 594 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 4,625 | 100.0% | 100.0% | -4,031 | 0.0pp |