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 Mornington (S), accounting for 29.3% (225 people). This share was higher than Regional Qld (23.9%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Year 11 or Equivalent, which decreased by 30 people and 3.9 percentage points.
Section overview
Highest level of secondary schooling completed
Mornington (S) - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises highest level of schooling for Mornington (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 Mornington (S), with comparison markers for Regional Qld.
Year 8 Or Below
2021 count
114
% of total
14.8%
Change from 2016
+3.8pp
114
14.8%
+3.8pp
Year 9 Or Equivalent
2021 count
52
% of total
6.8%
Change from 2016
+0.2pp
52
6.8%
+0.2pp
Year 10 Or Equivalent
2021 count
225
% of total
29.3%
Change from 2016
-0.8pp
225
29.3%
-0.8pp
Year 11 Or Equivalent
2021 count
67
% of total
8.7%
Change from 2016
-3.9pp
67
8.7%
-3.9pp
Year 12 Or Equivalent
2021 count
199
% of total
25.9%
Change from 2016
+1.7pp
199
25.9%
+1.7pp
Did Not Go To School
2021 count
22
% of total
2.9%
Change from 2016
+0.8pp
22
2.9%
+0.8pp
Not Stated
2021 count
89
% of total
11.6%
Change from 2016
-1.9pp
89
11.6%
-1.9pp
Chart view
Highest level of secondary schooling completed change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Year 8 Or Below
+29
+3.8pp
Year 9 Or Equivalent
+1
+0.2pp
Year 10 Or Equivalent
-7
-0.8pp
Year 11 Or Equivalent
-30
-3.9pp
Year 12 Or Equivalent
+12
+1.7pp
Did Not Go To School
+6
+0.8pp
Not Stated
-15
-1.9pp
Data table
Highest level of schooling for Mornington (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 | 114 | 14.8% | 4.3% | 85 | 11.0% | 5.5% | +29 | +3.8pp |
| Year 9 Or Equivalent | 52 | 6.8% | 4.5% | 51 | 6.6% | 4.9% | +1 | +0.2pp |
| Year 10 Or Equivalent | 225 | 29.3% | 23.9% | 232 | 30.1% | 25.3% | -7 | -0.8pp |
| Year 11 Or Equivalent | 67 | 8.7% | 7.4% | 97 | 12.6% | 7.6% | -30 | -3.9pp |
| Year 12 Or Equivalent | 199 | 25.9% | 50.7% | 187 | 24.2% | 46.0% | +12 | +1.7pp |
| Did Not Go To School | 22 | 2.9% | 0.5% | 16 | 2.1% | 0.4% | +6 | +0.8pp |
| Not Stated | 89 | 11.6% | 8.8% | 104 | 13.5% | 10.4% | -15 | -1.9pp |
| Total | 768 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 772 | 100.0% | 100.0% | -4 | 0.0pp |