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 Palm Island (S), accounting for 27.1% (381 people). This share was higher than Regional Qld (23.9%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Year 10 or Equivalent, which decreased by 129 people and 4.7 percentage points.
Section overview
Highest level of secondary schooling completed
Palm Island (S) - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises highest level of schooling for Palm Island (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 Palm Island (S), with comparison markers for Regional Qld.
Year 8 Or Below
2021 count
158
% of total
11.2%
Change from 2016
-1.9pp
158
11.2%
-1.9pp
Year 9 Or Equivalent
2021 count
153
% of total
10.9%
Change from 2016
-1.3pp
153
10.9%
-1.3pp
Year 10 Or Equivalent
2021 count
381
% of total
27.1%
Change from 2016
-4.7pp
381
27.1%
-4.7pp
Year 11 Or Equivalent
2021 count
217
% of total
15.4%
Change from 2016
+2.0pp
217
15.4%
+2.0pp
Year 12 Or Equivalent
2021 count
371
% of total
26.4%
Change from 2016
+1.7pp
371
26.4%
+1.7pp
Did Not Go To School
2021 count
7
% of total
0.5%
Change from 2016
-0.1pp
7
0.5%
-0.1pp
Not Stated
2021 count
119
% of total
8.5%
Change from 2016
+4.3pp
119
8.5%
+4.3pp
Chart view
Highest level of secondary schooling completed change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Year 8 Or Below
-53
-1.9pp
Year 9 Or Equivalent
-43
-1.3pp
Year 10 Or Equivalent
-129
-4.7pp
Year 11 Or Equivalent
+2
+2.0pp
Year 12 Or Equivalent
-26
+1.7pp
Did Not Go To School
-2
-0.1pp
Not Stated
+51
+4.3pp
Data table
Highest level of schooling for Palm Island (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 | 158 | 11.2% | 4.3% | 211 | 13.1% | 5.5% | -53 | -1.9pp |
| Year 9 Or Equivalent | 153 | 10.9% | 4.5% | 196 | 12.2% | 4.9% | -43 | -1.3pp |
| Year 10 Or Equivalent | 381 | 27.1% | 23.9% | 510 | 31.8% | 25.3% | -129 | -4.7pp |
| Year 11 Or Equivalent | 217 | 15.4% | 7.4% | 215 | 13.4% | 7.6% | +2 | +2.0pp |
| Year 12 Or Equivalent | 371 | 26.4% | 50.7% | 397 | 24.7% | 46.0% | -26 | +1.7pp |
| Did Not Go To School | 7 | 0.5% | 0.5% | 9 | 0.6% | 0.4% | -2 | -0.1pp |
| Not Stated | 119 | 8.5% | 8.8% | 68 | 4.2% | 10.4% | +51 | +4.3pp |
| Total | 1,406 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 1,606 | 100.0% | 100.0% | -200 | 0.0pp |