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 Macleay Island, accounting for 35.1% (1,034 people). This share was lower than Redland (C) (53.8%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Year 12 or Equivalent, which increased by 201 people and 0.5 percentage points.
Section overview
Highest level of secondary schooling completed
Macleay Island - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises highest level of schooling for Macleay Island 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 Macleay Island, with comparison markers for Redland (C).
Year 8 Or Below
2021 count
176
% of total
6.0%
Change from 2016
-1.1pp
176
6.0%
-1.1pp
Year 9 Or Equivalent
2021 count
213
% of total
7.2%
Change from 2016
-0.4pp
213
7.2%
-0.4pp
Year 10 Or Equivalent
2021 count
965
% of total
32.8%
Change from 2016
+0.7pp
965
32.8%
+0.7pp
Year 11 Or Equivalent
2021 count
262
% of total
8.9%
Change from 2016
+0.3pp
262
8.9%
+0.3pp
Year 12 Or Equivalent
2021 count
1,034
% of total
35.1%
Change from 2016
+0.5pp
1,034
35.1%
+0.5pp
Did Not Go To School
2021 count
11
% of total
0.4%
Change from 2016
+0.1pp
11
0.4%
+0.1pp
Not Stated
2021 count
281
% of total
9.6%
Change from 2016
0.0pp
281
9.6%
0.0pp
Chart view
Highest level of secondary schooling completed change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Year 8 Or Below
+4
-1.1pp
Year 9 Or Equivalent
+29
-0.4pp
Year 10 Or Equivalent
+191
+0.7pp
Year 11 Or Equivalent
+54
+0.3pp
Year 12 Or Equivalent
+201
+0.5pp
Did Not Go To School
+4
+0.1pp
Not Stated
+49
0.0pp
Data table
Highest level of schooling for Macleay Island. 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 | 176 | 6.0% | 3.6% | 172 | 7.1% | 4.3% | +4 | -1.1pp |
| Year 9 Or Equivalent | 213 | 7.2% | 5.0% | 184 | 7.6% | 4.9% | +29 | -0.4pp |
| Year 10 Or Equivalent | 965 | 32.8% | 24.7% | 774 | 32.1% | 26.5% | +191 | +0.7pp |
| Year 11 Or Equivalent | 262 | 8.9% | 8.0% | 208 | 8.6% | 8.3% | +54 | +0.3pp |
| Year 12 Or Equivalent | 1,034 | 35.1% | 53.8% | 833 | 34.6% | 49.7% | +201 | +0.5pp |
| Did Not Go To School | 11 | 0.4% | 0.3% | 7 | 0.3% | 0.2% | +4 | +0.1pp |
| Not Stated | 281 | 9.6% | 4.7% | 232 | 9.6% | 6.0% | +49 | 0.0pp |
| Total | 2,942 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 2,410 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +532 | 0.0pp |