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 Pormpuraaw (S), accounting for 24.9% (115 people). This share was higher than Regional Qld (23.9%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Year 10 or Equivalent, which decreased by 64 people and 7.9 percentage points.
Section overview
Highest level of secondary schooling completed
Pormpuraaw (S) - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises highest level of schooling for Pormpuraaw (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 Pormpuraaw (S), with comparison markers for Regional Qld.
Year 8 Or Below
2021 count
62
% of total
13.4%
Change from 2016
-1.8pp
62
13.4%
-1.8pp
Year 9 Or Equivalent
2021 count
36
% of total
7.8%
Change from 2016
-0.8pp
36
7.8%
-0.8pp
Year 10 Or Equivalent
2021 count
115
% of total
24.9%
Change from 2016
-7.9pp
115
24.9%
-7.9pp
Year 11 Or Equivalent
2021 count
60
% of total
13.0%
Change from 2016
0.0pp
60
13.0%
0.0pp
Year 12 Or Equivalent
2021 count
112
% of total
24.3%
Change from 2016
+2.7pp
112
24.3%
+2.7pp
Did Not Go To School
2021 count
4
% of total
0.9%
Change from 2016
-2.9pp
4
0.9%
-2.9pp
Not Stated
2021 count
72
% of total
15.6%
Change from 2016
+10.7pp
72
15.6%
+10.7pp
Chart view
Highest level of secondary schooling completed change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Year 8 Or Below
-21
-1.8pp
Year 9 Or Equivalent
-11
-0.8pp
Year 10 Or Equivalent
-64
-7.9pp
Year 11 Or Equivalent
-11
0.0pp
Year 12 Or Equivalent
-6
+2.7pp
Did Not Go To School
-17
-2.9pp
Not Stated
+45
+10.7pp
Data table
Highest level of schooling for Pormpuraaw (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 | 62 | 13.4% | 4.3% | 83 | 15.2% | 5.5% | -21 | -1.8pp |
| Year 9 Or Equivalent | 36 | 7.8% | 4.5% | 47 | 8.6% | 4.9% | -11 | -0.8pp |
| Year 10 Or Equivalent | 115 | 24.9% | 23.9% | 179 | 32.8% | 25.3% | -64 | -7.9pp |
| Year 11 Or Equivalent | 60 | 13.0% | 7.4% | 71 | 13.0% | 7.6% | -11 | 0.0pp |
| Year 12 Or Equivalent | 112 | 24.3% | 50.7% | 118 | 21.6% | 46.0% | -6 | +2.7pp |
| Did Not Go To School | 4 | 0.9% | 0.5% | 21 | 3.8% | 0.4% | -17 | -2.9pp |
| Not Stated | 72 | 15.6% | 8.8% | 27 | 4.9% | 10.4% | +45 | +10.7pp |
| Total | 461 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 546 | 100.0% | 100.0% | -85 | 0.0pp |