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 Wellington Point, accounting for 63% (6,144 people). This share was higher than Redland (C) (56%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Year 12 or Equivalent, which increased by 6,132 people and 30.6 percentage points.
Section overview
Highest level of secondary schooling completed
Wellington Point - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises highest level of schooling for Wellington Point 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 Wellington Point, with comparison markers for Redland (C).
Year 8 Or Below
2021 count
270
% of total
2.8%
Change from 2016
+2.8pp
270
2.8%
+2.8pp
Year 9 Or Equivalent
2021 count
268
% of total
2.7%
Change from 2016
-5.4pp
268
2.7%
-5.4pp
Year 10 Or Equivalent
2021 count
2,074
% of total
21.3%
Change from 2016
-16.5pp
2,074
21.3%
-16.5pp
Year 11 Or Equivalent
2021 count
644
% of total
6.6%
Change from 2016
-15.0pp
644
6.6%
-15.0pp
Year 12 Or Equivalent
2021 count
6,144
% of total
63.0%
Change from 2016
+30.6pp
6,144
63.0%
+30.6pp
Did Not Go To School
2021 count
33
% of total
0.3%
Change from 2016
+0.3pp
33
0.3%
+0.3pp
Not Stated
2021 count
325
% of total
3.3%
Change from 2016
+3.3pp
325
3.3%
+3.3pp
Chart view
Highest level of secondary schooling completed change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Year 8 Or Below
+270
+2.8pp
Year 9 Or Equivalent
+265
-5.4pp
Year 10 Or Equivalent
+2,060
-16.5pp
Year 11 Or Equivalent
+636
-15.0pp
Year 12 Or Equivalent
+6,132
+30.6pp
Did Not Go To School
+33
+0.3pp
Not Stated
+325
+3.3pp
Data table
Highest level of schooling for Wellington Point. 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 | 270 | 2.8% | 3.6% | 0 | 0.0% | 4.4% | +270 | +2.8pp |
| Year 9 Or Equivalent | 268 | 2.7% | 3.9% | 3 | 8.1% | 4.2% | +265 | -5.4pp |
| Year 10 Or Equivalent | 2,074 | 21.3% | 24.4% | 14 | 37.8% | 26.2% | +2,060 | -16.5pp |
| Year 11 Or Equivalent | 644 | 6.6% | 7.0% | 8 | 21.6% | 7.2% | +636 | -15.0pp |
| Year 12 Or Equivalent | 6,144 | 63.0% | 56.0% | 12 | 32.4% | 51.5% | +6,132 | +30.6pp |
| Did Not Go To School | 33 | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0 | 0.0% | 0.2% | +33 | +0.3pp |
| Not Stated | 325 | 3.3% | 4.9% | 0 | 0.0% | 6.2% | +325 | +3.3pp |
| Total | 9,758 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 37 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +9,721 | 0.0pp |