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 Richmond (S), accounting for 37.1% (224 people). This share was lower than Regional Qld (50.7%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Year 10 or Equivalent, which decreased by 37 people and 4.7 percentage points.
Section overview
Highest level of secondary schooling completed
Richmond (S) - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises highest level of schooling for Richmond (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 Richmond (S), with comparison markers for Regional Qld.
Year 8 Or Below
2021 count
39
% of total
6.5%
Change from 2016
-4.8pp
39
6.5%
-4.8pp
Year 9 Or Equivalent
2021 count
25
% of total
4.1%
Change from 2016
-0.5pp
25
4.1%
-0.5pp
Year 10 Or Equivalent
2021 count
161
% of total
26.7%
Change from 2016
-4.7pp
161
26.7%
-4.7pp
Year 11 Or Equivalent
2021 count
38
% of total
6.3%
Change from 2016
+0.4pp
38
6.3%
+0.4pp
Year 12 Or Equivalent
2021 count
224
% of total
37.1%
Change from 2016
+1.4pp
224
37.1%
+1.4pp
Did Not Go To School
2021 count
4
% of total
0.7%
Change from 2016
+0.7pp
4
0.7%
+0.7pp
Not Stated
2021 count
113
% of total
18.7%
Change from 2016
+7.6pp
113
18.7%
+7.6pp
Chart view
Highest level of secondary schooling completed change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Year 8 Or Below
-32
-4.8pp
Year 9 Or Equivalent
-4
-0.5pp
Year 10 Or Equivalent
-37
-4.7pp
Year 11 Or Equivalent
+1
+0.4pp
Year 12 Or Equivalent
-1
+1.4pp
Did Not Go To School
+4
+0.7pp
Not Stated
+43
+7.6pp
Data table
Highest level of schooling for Richmond (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 | 39 | 6.5% | 4.3% | 71 | 11.3% | 5.5% | -32 | -4.8pp |
| Year 9 Or Equivalent | 25 | 4.1% | 4.5% | 29 | 4.6% | 4.9% | -4 | -0.5pp |
| Year 10 Or Equivalent | 161 | 26.7% | 23.9% | 198 | 31.4% | 25.3% | -37 | -4.7pp |
| Year 11 Or Equivalent | 38 | 6.3% | 7.4% | 37 | 5.9% | 7.6% | +1 | +0.4pp |
| Year 12 Or Equivalent | 224 | 37.1% | 50.7% | 225 | 35.7% | 46.0% | -1 | +1.4pp |
| Did Not Go To School | 4 | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0 | 0.0% | 0.4% | +4 | +0.7pp |
| Not Stated | 113 | 18.7% | 8.8% | 70 | 11.1% | 10.4% | +43 | +7.6pp |
| Total | 604 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 630 | 100.0% | 100.0% | -26 | 0.0pp |