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 Mapoon (S), accounting for 27.3% (80 people). This share was higher than Regional Qld (23.9%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Year 12 or Equivalent, which increased by 20 people and 2.1 percentage points.
Section overview
Highest level of secondary schooling completed
Mapoon (S) - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises highest level of schooling for Mapoon (S) in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Regional Qld and change since 2016.
Highest level of secondary schooling completed snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Mapoon (S), with comparison markers for Regional Qld.
Year 8 Or Below
2021 count
31
% of total
10.6%
Change from 2016
-3.2pp
31
10.6%
-3.2pp
Year 9 Or Equivalent
2021 count
26
% of total
8.9%
Change from 2016
-2.7pp
26
8.9%
-2.7pp
Year 10 Or Equivalent
2021 count
80
% of total
27.3%
Change from 2016
-9.8pp
80
27.3%
-9.8pp
Year 11 Or Equivalent
2021 count
35
% of total
11.9%
Change from 2016
+2.1pp
35
11.9%
+2.1pp
Year 12 Or Equivalent
2021 count
65
% of total
22.2%
Change from 2016
+2.1pp
65
22.2%
+2.1pp
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
56
% of total
19.1%
Change from 2016
+11.5pp
56
19.1%
+11.5pp
Chart view
Highest level of secondary schooling completed change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Year 8 Or Below
0
-3.2pp
Year 9 Or Equivalent
0
-2.7pp
Year 10 Or Equivalent
-3
-9.8pp
Year 11 Or Equivalent
+13
+2.1pp
Year 12 Or Equivalent
+20
+2.1pp
Did Not Go To School
0
0.0pp
Not Stated
+39
+11.5pp
Data table
Highest level of schooling for Mapoon (S). Highest level of secondary schooling completed. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Regional Qld.
| Category | 2021 | 2016 | Change | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | % | Regional Qld% | Count | % | Regional Qld% | Count | pp | |
| Year 8 Or Below | 31 | 10.6% | 4.3% | 31 | 13.8% | 5.5% | 0 | -3.2pp |
| Year 9 Or Equivalent | 26 | 8.9% | 4.5% | 26 | 11.6% | 4.9% | 0 | -2.7pp |
| Year 10 Or Equivalent | 80 | 27.3% | 23.9% | 83 | 37.1% | 25.3% | -3 | -9.8pp |
| Year 11 Or Equivalent | 35 | 11.9% | 7.4% | 22 | 9.8% | 7.6% | +13 | +2.1pp |
| Year 12 Or Equivalent | 65 | 22.2% | 50.7% | 45 | 20.1% | 46.0% | +20 | +2.1pp |
| Did Not Go To School | 0 | 0.0% | 0.5% | 0 | 0.0% | 0.4% | 0 | 0.0pp |
| Not Stated | 56 | 19.1% | 8.8% | 17 | 7.6% | 10.4% | +39 | +11.5pp |
| Total | 293 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 224 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +69 | 0.0pp |