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 12 or Equivalent was the most common schooling level among residents aged 15 and over in Pinbarren, accounting for 51.8% (197 people). This share was lower than Noosa (S) (55.1%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Year 12 or Equivalent, which increased by 55 people and 4.3 percentage points.
Section overview
Highest level of secondary schooling completed
Pinbarren - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises highest level of schooling for Pinbarren in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Noosa (S) and change since 2016.
Highest level of secondary schooling completed snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Pinbarren, with comparison markers for Noosa (S).
Year 8 Or Below
2021 count
5
% of total
1.3%
Change from 2016
-2.4pp
5
1.3%
-2.4pp
Year 9 Or Equivalent
2021 count
21
% of total
5.5%
Change from 2016
-1.9pp
21
5.5%
-1.9pp
Year 10 Or Equivalent
2021 count
87
% of total
22.9%
Change from 2016
+0.2pp
87
22.9%
+0.2pp
Year 11 Or Equivalent
2021 count
37
% of total
9.7%
Change from 2016
-1.7pp
37
9.7%
-1.7pp
Year 12 Or Equivalent
2021 count
197
% of total
51.8%
Change from 2016
+4.3pp
197
51.8%
+4.3pp
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
33
% of total
8.7%
Change from 2016
+1.3pp
33
8.7%
+1.3pp
Chart view
Highest level of secondary schooling completed change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Year 8 Or Below
-6
-2.4pp
Year 9 Or Equivalent
-1
-1.9pp
Year 10 Or Equivalent
+19
+0.2pp
Year 11 Or Equivalent
+3
-1.7pp
Year 12 Or Equivalent
+55
+4.3pp
Did Not Go To School
0
0.0pp
Not Stated
+11
+1.3pp
Data table
Highest level of schooling for Pinbarren. Highest level of secondary schooling completed. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Noosa (S).
| Category | 2021 | 2016 | Change | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | % | Noosa (S)% | Count | % | Noosa (S)% | Count | pp | |
| Year 8 Or Below | 5 | 1.3% | 2.6% | 11 | 3.7% | 3.4% | -6 | -2.4pp |
| Year 9 Or Equivalent | 21 | 5.5% | 4.5% | 22 | 7.4% | 4.7% | -1 | -1.9pp |
| Year 10 Or Equivalent | 87 | 22.9% | 21.7% | 68 | 22.7% | 24.4% | +19 | +0.2pp |
| Year 11 Or Equivalent | 37 | 9.7% | 8.9% | 34 | 11.4% | 9.2% | +3 | -1.7pp |
| Year 12 Or Equivalent | 197 | 51.8% | 55.1% | 142 | 47.5% | 49.7% | +55 | +4.3pp |
| Did Not Go To School | 0 | 0.0% | 0.2% | 0 | 0.0% | 0.2% | 0 | 0.0pp |
| Not Stated | 33 | 8.7% | 7.0% | 22 | 7.4% | 8.4% | +11 | +1.3pp |
| Total | 380 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 299 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +81 | 0.0pp |