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 Northern Midlands (M), accounting for 35.7% (4,082 people). This share was lower than Regional Tas. (38.3%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Year 12 or Equivalent, which increased by 1,055 people and 7.2 percentage points.
Section overview
Highest level of secondary schooling completed
Northern Midlands (M) - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises highest level of schooling for Northern Midlands (M) in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Regional Tas. and change since 2016.
Highest level of secondary schooling completed snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Northern Midlands (M), with comparison markers for Regional Tas..
Year 8 Or Below
2021 count
449
% of total
3.9%
Change from 2016
-1.6pp
449
3.9%
-1.6pp
Year 9 Or Equivalent
2021 count
1,054
% of total
9.2%
Change from 2016
-0.7pp
1,054
9.2%
-0.7pp
Year 10 Or Equivalent
2021 count
3,954
% of total
34.5%
Change from 2016
-1.2pp
3,954
34.5%
-1.2pp
Year 11 Or Equivalent
2021 count
1,057
% of total
9.2%
Change from 2016
+0.3pp
1,057
9.2%
+0.3pp
Year 12 Or Equivalent
2021 count
4,082
% of total
35.7%
Change from 2016
+7.2pp
4,082
35.7%
+7.2pp
Did Not Go To School
2021 count
33
% of total
0.3%
Change from 2016
0.0pp
33
0.3%
0.0pp
Not Stated
2021 count
821
% of total
7.2%
Change from 2016
-4.0pp
821
7.2%
-4.0pp
Chart view
Highest level of secondary schooling completed change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Year 8 Or Below
-138
-1.6pp
Year 9 Or Equivalent
+7
-0.7pp
Year 10 Or Equivalent
+166
-1.2pp
Year 11 Or Equivalent
+113
+0.3pp
Year 12 Or Equivalent
+1,055
+7.2pp
Did Not Go To School
0
0.0pp
Not Stated
-369
-4.0pp
Data table
Highest level of schooling for Northern Midlands (M). Highest level of secondary schooling completed. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Regional Tas..
| Category | 2021 | 2016 | Change | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | % | Regional Tas.% | Count | % | Regional Tas.% | Count | pp | |
| Year 8 Or Below | 449 | 3.9% | 4.2% | 587 | 5.5% | 5.5% | -138 | -1.6pp |
| Year 9 Or Equivalent | 1,054 | 9.2% | 8.3% | 1,047 | 9.9% | 9.4% | +7 | -0.7pp |
| Year 10 Or Equivalent | 3,954 | 34.5% | 32.6% | 3,788 | 35.7% | 34.0% | +166 | -1.2pp |
| Year 11 Or Equivalent | 1,057 | 9.2% | 9.1% | 944 | 8.9% | 9.0% | +113 | +0.3pp |
| Year 12 Or Equivalent | 4,082 | 35.7% | 38.3% | 3,027 | 28.5% | 32.1% | +1,055 | +7.2pp |
| Did Not Go To School | 33 | 0.3% | 0.5% | 33 | 0.3% | 0.4% | 0 | 0.0pp |
| Not Stated | 821 | 7.2% | 7.1% | 1,190 | 11.2% | 9.6% | -369 | -4.0pp |
| Total | 11,450 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 10,616 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +834 | 0.0pp |