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 McKinlay (S), accounting for 42.6% (289 people). This share was lower than Regional Qld (50.7%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Year 10 or Equivalent, which decreased by 48 people and 8.1 percentage points.
Section overview
Highest level of secondary schooling completed
McKinlay (S) - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises highest level of schooling for McKinlay (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 McKinlay (S), with comparison markers for Regional Qld.
Year 8 Or Below
2021 count
30
% of total
4.4%
Change from 2016
-1.9pp
30
4.4%
-1.9pp
Year 9 Or Equivalent
2021 count
27
% of total
4.0%
Change from 2016
-2.1pp
27
4.0%
-2.1pp
Year 10 Or Equivalent
2021 count
154
% of total
22.7%
Change from 2016
-8.1pp
154
22.7%
-8.1pp
Year 11 Or Equivalent
2021 count
24
% of total
3.5%
Change from 2016
-2.6pp
24
3.5%
-2.6pp
Year 12 Or Equivalent
2021 count
289
% of total
42.6%
Change from 2016
+1.4pp
289
42.6%
+1.4pp
Did Not Go To School
2021 count
3
% of total
0.4%
Change from 2016
+0.4pp
3
0.4%
+0.4pp
Not Stated
2021 count
151
% of total
22.3%
Change from 2016
+12.8pp
151
22.3%
+12.8pp
Chart view
Highest level of secondary schooling completed change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Year 8 Or Below
-11
-1.9pp
Year 9 Or Equivalent
-13
-2.1pp
Year 10 Or Equivalent
-48
-8.1pp
Year 11 Or Equivalent
-16
-2.6pp
Year 12 Or Equivalent
+19
+1.4pp
Did Not Go To School
+3
+0.4pp
Not Stated
+89
+12.8pp
Data table
Highest level of schooling for McKinlay (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 | 30 | 4.4% | 4.3% | 41 | 6.3% | 5.5% | -11 | -1.9pp |
| Year 9 Or Equivalent | 27 | 4.0% | 4.5% | 40 | 6.1% | 4.9% | -13 | -2.1pp |
| Year 10 Or Equivalent | 154 | 22.7% | 23.9% | 202 | 30.8% | 25.3% | -48 | -8.1pp |
| Year 11 Or Equivalent | 24 | 3.5% | 7.4% | 40 | 6.1% | 7.6% | -16 | -2.6pp |
| Year 12 Or Equivalent | 289 | 42.6% | 50.7% | 270 | 41.2% | 46.0% | +19 | +1.4pp |
| Did Not Go To School | 3 | 0.4% | 0.5% | 0 | 0.0% | 0.4% | +3 | +0.4pp |
| Not Stated | 151 | 22.3% | 8.8% | 62 | 9.5% | 10.4% | +89 | +12.8pp |
| Total | 678 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 655 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +23 | 0.0pp |