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 Capalaba, accounting for 55.8% (7,905 people). This share was lower than Redland (C) (56%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Year 12 or Equivalent, which increased by 7,592 people and 11.8 percentage points.
Section overview
Highest level of secondary schooling completed
Capalaba - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises highest level of schooling for Capalaba in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Redland (C) and change since 2016.
Highest level of secondary schooling completed snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Capalaba, with comparison markers for Redland (C).
Year 8 Or Below
2021 count
558
% of total
3.9%
Change from 2016
+0.8pp
558
3.9%
+0.8pp
Year 9 Or Equivalent
2021 count
609
% of total
4.3%
Change from 2016
+0.5pp
609
4.3%
+0.5pp
Year 10 Or Equivalent
2021 count
3,401
% of total
24.0%
Change from 2016
-1.7pp
3,401
24.0%
-1.7pp
Year 11 Or Equivalent
2021 count
951
% of total
6.7%
Change from 2016
-6.0pp
951
6.7%
-6.0pp
Year 12 Or Equivalent
2021 count
7,905
% of total
55.8%
Change from 2016
+11.8pp
7,905
55.8%
+11.8pp
Did Not Go To School
2021 count
44
% of total
0.3%
Change from 2016
-0.1pp
44
0.3%
-0.1pp
Not Stated
2021 count
696
% of total
4.9%
Change from 2016
-5.4pp
696
4.9%
-5.4pp
Chart view
Highest level of secondary schooling completed change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Year 8 Or Below
+536
+0.8pp
Year 9 Or Equivalent
+582
+0.5pp
Year 10 Or Equivalent
+3,218
-1.7pp
Year 11 Or Equivalent
+861
-6.0pp
Year 12 Or Equivalent
+7,592
+11.8pp
Did Not Go To School
+41
-0.1pp
Not Stated
+623
-5.4pp
Data table
Highest level of schooling for Capalaba. Highest level of secondary schooling completed. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Redland (C).
| Category | 2021 | 2016 | Change | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | % | Redland (C)% | Count | % | Redland (C)% | Count | pp | |
| Year 8 Or Below | 558 | 3.9% | 3.6% | 22 | 3.1% | 4.4% | +536 | +0.8pp |
| Year 9 Or Equivalent | 609 | 4.3% | 3.9% | 27 | 3.8% | 4.2% | +582 | +0.5pp |
| Year 10 Or Equivalent | 3,401 | 24.0% | 24.4% | 183 | 25.7% | 26.2% | +3,218 | -1.7pp |
| Year 11 Or Equivalent | 951 | 6.7% | 7.0% | 90 | 12.7% | 7.2% | +861 | -6.0pp |
| Year 12 Or Equivalent | 7,905 | 55.8% | 56.0% | 313 | 44.0% | 51.5% | +7,592 | +11.8pp |
| Did Not Go To School | 44 | 0.3% | 0.3% | 3 | 0.4% | 0.2% | +41 | -0.1pp |
| Not Stated | 696 | 4.9% | 4.9% | 73 | 10.3% | 6.2% | +623 | -5.4pp |
| Total | 14,164 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 711 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +13,453 | 0.0pp |