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 Rainbow Flat, accounting for 39.4% (219 people). This share was higher than Mid-Coast (A) (34.7%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Year 10 or Equivalent, which increased by 188 people and 16.1 percentage points.
Section overview
Highest level of secondary schooling completed
Rainbow Flat - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises highest level of schooling for Rainbow Flat 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 Rainbow Flat, with comparison markers for Mid-Coast (A).
Year 8 Or Below
2021 count
12
% of total
2.2%
Change from 2016
-10.6pp
12
2.2%
-10.6pp
Year 9 Or Equivalent
2021 count
51
% of total
9.2%
Change from 2016
-4.3pp
51
9.2%
-4.3pp
Year 10 Or Equivalent
2021 count
219
% of total
39.4%
Change from 2016
+16.1pp
219
39.4%
+16.1pp
Year 11 Or Equivalent
2021 count
39
% of total
7.0%
Change from 2016
-2.8pp
39
7.0%
-2.8pp
Year 12 Or Equivalent
2021 count
207
% of total
37.2%
Change from 2016
+13.1pp
207
37.2%
+13.1pp
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
28
% of total
5.0%
Change from 2016
-11.5pp
28
5.0%
-11.5pp
Chart view
Highest level of secondary schooling completed change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Year 8 Or Below
-5
-10.6pp
Year 9 Or Equivalent
+33
-4.3pp
Year 10 Or Equivalent
+188
+16.1pp
Year 11 Or Equivalent
+26
-2.8pp
Year 12 Or Equivalent
+175
+13.1pp
Did Not Go To School
0
0.0pp
Not Stated
+6
-11.5pp
Data table
Highest level of schooling for Rainbow Flat. 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 | 12 | 2.2% | 5.2% | 17 | 12.8% | 6.8% | -5 | -10.6pp |
| Year 9 Or Equivalent | 51 | 9.2% | 10.3% | 18 | 13.5% | 11.4% | +33 | -4.3pp |
| Year 10 Or Equivalent | 219 | 39.4% | 34.7% | 31 | 23.3% | 34.9% | +188 | +16.1pp |
| Year 11 Or Equivalent | 39 | 7.0% | 6.4% | 13 | 9.8% | 6.1% | +26 | -2.8pp |
| Year 12 Or Equivalent | 207 | 37.2% | 34.1% | 32 | 24.1% | 30.0% | +175 | +13.1pp |
| Did Not Go To School | 0 | 0.0% | 0.3% | 0 | 0.0% | 0.3% | 0 | 0.0pp |
| Not Stated | 28 | 5.0% | 9.0% | 22 | 16.5% | 10.6% | +6 | -11.5pp |
| Total | 556 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 133 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +423 | 0.0pp |