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 Dunwich, accounting for 41.5% (250 people). This share was lower than Redland (C) (53.8%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Year 10 or Equivalent, which decreased by 36 people and 3.2 percentage points.
Section overview
Highest level of secondary schooling completed
Dunwich - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises highest level of schooling for Dunwich 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 Dunwich, with comparison markers for Redland (C).
Year 8 Or Below
2021 count
34
% of total
5.6%
Change from 2016
-1.7pp
34
5.6%
-1.7pp
Year 9 Or Equivalent
2021 count
42
% of total
7.0%
Change from 2016
-0.1pp
42
7.0%
-0.1pp
Year 10 Or Equivalent
2021 count
161
% of total
26.7%
Change from 2016
-3.2pp
161
26.7%
-3.2pp
Year 11 Or Equivalent
2021 count
54
% of total
9.0%
Change from 2016
-0.6pp
54
9.0%
-0.6pp
Year 12 Or Equivalent
2021 count
250
% of total
41.5%
Change from 2016
+6.5pp
250
41.5%
+6.5pp
Did Not Go To School
2021 count
4
% of total
0.7%
Change from 2016
+0.1pp
4
0.7%
+0.1pp
Not Stated
2021 count
57
% of total
9.5%
Change from 2016
-1.0pp
57
9.5%
-1.0pp
Chart view
Highest level of secondary schooling completed change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Year 8 Or Below
-14
-1.7pp
Year 9 Or Equivalent
-5
-0.1pp
Year 10 Or Equivalent
-36
-3.2pp
Year 11 Or Equivalent
-9
-0.6pp
Year 12 Or Equivalent
+20
+6.5pp
Did Not Go To School
0
+0.1pp
Not Stated
-12
-1.0pp
Data table
Highest level of schooling for Dunwich. 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 | 34 | 5.6% | 3.6% | 48 | 7.3% | 4.3% | -14 | -1.7pp |
| Year 9 Or Equivalent | 42 | 7.0% | 5.0% | 47 | 7.1% | 4.9% | -5 | -0.1pp |
| Year 10 Or Equivalent | 161 | 26.7% | 24.7% | 197 | 29.9% | 26.5% | -36 | -3.2pp |
| Year 11 Or Equivalent | 54 | 9.0% | 8.0% | 63 | 9.6% | 8.3% | -9 | -0.6pp |
| Year 12 Or Equivalent | 250 | 41.5% | 53.8% | 230 | 35.0% | 49.7% | +20 | +6.5pp |
| Did Not Go To School | 4 | 0.7% | 0.3% | 4 | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0 | +0.1pp |
| Not Stated | 57 | 9.5% | 4.7% | 69 | 10.5% | 6.0% | -12 | -1.0pp |
| Total | 602 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 658 | 100.0% | 100.0% | -56 | 0.0pp |