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 Napranum (S), accounting for 23.2% (139 people). This share was lower than Regional Qld (23.9%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Year 10 or Equivalent, which decreased by 57 people and 7.5 percentage points.

Section overview

Highest level of secondary schooling completed

Napranum (S) - Total persons (Usual residence)

This table summarises highest level of schooling for Napranum (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 Napranum (S), with comparison markers for Regional Qld.

Napranum (S)
Regional Qld

Year 8 Or Below

2021 count

36

% of total

6.0%

Change from 2016

-4.2pp

Year 9 Or Equivalent

2021 count

47

% of total

7.9%

Change from 2016

-3.4pp

Year 10 Or Equivalent

2021 count

139

% of total

23.2%

Change from 2016

-7.5pp

Year 11 Or Equivalent

2021 count

67

% of total

11.2%

Change from 2016

-6.6pp

Year 12 Or Equivalent

2021 count

137

% of total

22.9%

Change from 2016

-4.2pp

Did Not Go To School

2021 count

9

% of total

1.5%

Change from 2016

+1.0pp

Not Stated

2021 count

163

% of total

27.3%

Change from 2016

+24.8pp

Data table

Highest level of schooling for Napranum (S). Highest level of secondary schooling completed. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Regional Qld.

Highest level of schooling for Napranum (S). Highest level of secondary schooling completed. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Regional Qld.
Highest level of schooling for Napranum (S). Highest level of secondary schooling completed. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Regional Qld.
Category20212016Change
Count%Regional Qld%Count%Regional Qld%Countpp
Year 8 Or Below366.0%4.3%6510.2%5.5%-29-4.2pp
Year 9 Or Equivalent477.9%4.5%7211.3%4.9%-25-3.4pp
Year 10 Or Equivalent13923.2%23.9%19630.7%25.3%-57-7.5pp
Year 11 Or Equivalent6711.2%7.4%11417.8%7.6%-47-6.6pp
Year 12 Or Equivalent13722.9%50.7%17327.1%46.0%-36-4.2pp
Did Not Go To School91.5%0.5%30.5%0.4%+6+1.0pp
Not Stated16327.3%8.8%162.5%10.4%+147+24.8pp
Total598100.0%100.0%639100.0%100.0%-410.0pp