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 Kalkadoon, accounting for 36.4% (8 people). This share was higher than Mount Isa (C) (21.7%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Year 11 or Equivalent, which increased by 6 people and 27.3 percentage points.

Section overview

Highest level of secondary schooling completed

Kalkadoon - Total persons (Usual residence)

This table summarises highest level of schooling for Kalkadoon in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Mount Isa (C) and change since 2016.

Highest level of secondary schooling completed snapshot

2021 distribution by category for Kalkadoon, with comparison markers for Mount Isa (C).

Kalkadoon
Mount Isa (C)

Year 8 Or Below

2021 count

0

% of total

0.0%

Change from 2016

0.0pp

Year 9 Or Equivalent

2021 count

0

% of total

0.0%

Change from 2016

0.0pp

Year 10 Or Equivalent

2021 count

8

% of total

36.4%

Change from 2016

-2.7pp

Year 11 Or Equivalent

2021 count

6

% of total

27.3%

Change from 2016

+27.3pp

Year 12 Or Equivalent

2021 count

3

% of total

13.6%

Change from 2016

+0.6pp

Did Not Go To School

2021 count

0

% of total

0.0%

Change from 2016

0.0pp

Not Stated

2021 count

5

% of total

22.7%

Change from 2016

-25.1pp

Data table

Highest level of schooling for Kalkadoon. Highest level of secondary schooling completed. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Mount Isa (C).

Highest level of schooling for Kalkadoon. Highest level of secondary schooling completed. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Mount Isa (C).
Highest level of schooling for Kalkadoon. Highest level of secondary schooling completed. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Mount Isa (C).
Category20212016Change
Count%Mount Isa (C)%Count%Mount Isa (C)%Countpp
Year 8 Or Below00.0%4.3%00.0%4.4%00.0pp
Year 9 Or Equivalent00.0%5.3%00.0%5.0%00.0pp
Year 10 Or Equivalent836.4%21.7%939.1%23.6%-1-2.7pp
Year 11 Or Equivalent627.3%8.4%00.0%8.3%+6+27.3pp
Year 12 Or Equivalent313.6%47.7%313.0%44.4%0+0.6pp
Did Not Go To School00.0%0.7%00.0%0.5%00.0pp
Not Stated522.7%11.8%1147.8%13.8%-6-25.1pp
Total22100.0%100.0%23100.0%100.0%-10.0pp