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 Gloucester, accounting for 35.4% (946 people). This share was higher than Mid-Coast (A) (34.5%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Year 12 or Equivalent, which increased by 157 people and 3.8 percentage points.
Section overview
Highest level of secondary schooling completed
Gloucester - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises highest level of schooling for Gloucester in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Mid-Coast (A) and change since 2016.
Highest level of secondary schooling completed snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Gloucester, with comparison markers for Mid-Coast (A).
Year 8 Or Below
2021 count
184
% of total
6.9%
Change from 2016
-2.0pp
184
6.9%
-2.0pp
Year 9 Or Equivalent
2021 count
360
% of total
13.5%
Change from 2016
-0.8pp
360
13.5%
-0.8pp
Year 10 Or Equivalent
2021 count
946
% of total
35.4%
Change from 2016
+1.3pp
946
35.4%
+1.3pp
Year 11 Or Equivalent
2021 count
182
% of total
6.8%
Change from 2016
+0.2pp
182
6.8%
+0.2pp
Year 12 Or Equivalent
2021 count
816
% of total
30.6%
Change from 2016
+3.8pp
816
30.6%
+3.8pp
Did Not Go To School
2021 count
10
% of total
0.4%
Change from 2016
+0.2pp
10
0.4%
+0.2pp
Not Stated
2021 count
173
% of total
6.5%
Change from 2016
-2.7pp
173
6.5%
-2.7pp
Chart view
Highest level of secondary schooling completed change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Year 8 Or Below
-34
-2.0pp
Year 9 Or Equivalent
+9
-0.8pp
Year 10 Or Equivalent
+107
+1.3pp
Year 11 Or Equivalent
+19
+0.2pp
Year 12 Or Equivalent
+157
+3.8pp
Did Not Go To School
+5
+0.2pp
Not Stated
-54
-2.7pp
Data table
Highest level of schooling for Gloucester. Highest level of secondary schooling completed. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Mid-Coast (A).
| Category | 2021 | 2016 | Change | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | % | Mid-Coast (A)% | Count | % | Mid-Coast (A)% | Count | pp | |
| Year 8 Or Below | 184 | 6.9% | 5.3% | 218 | 8.9% | 6.8% | -34 | -2.0pp |
| Year 9 Or Equivalent | 360 | 13.5% | 10.8% | 351 | 14.3% | 11.8% | +9 | -0.8pp |
| Year 10 Or Equivalent | 946 | 35.4% | 34.5% | 839 | 34.1% | 34.6% | +107 | +1.3pp |
| Year 11 Or Equivalent | 182 | 6.8% | 6.8% | 163 | 6.6% | 6.7% | +19 | +0.2pp |
| Year 12 Or Equivalent | 816 | 30.6% | 33.4% | 659 | 26.8% | 29.3% | +157 | +3.8pp |
| Did Not Go To School | 10 | 0.4% | 0.3% | 5 | 0.2% | 0.3% | +5 | +0.2pp |
| Not Stated | 173 | 6.5% | 8.8% | 227 | 9.2% | 10.5% | -54 | -2.7pp |
| Total | 2,671 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 2,462 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +209 | 0.0pp |