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 Glenlyon (Qld), accounting for 40.6% (13 people). This share was higher than Southern Downs (R) (39.1%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Year 10 or Equivalent, which decreased by 5 people and 27 percentage points.

Section overview

Highest level of secondary schooling completed

Glenlyon (Qld) - Total persons (Usual residence)

This table summarises highest level of schooling for Glenlyon (Qld) in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Southern Downs (R) and change since 2016.

Highest level of secondary schooling completed snapshot

2021 distribution by category for Glenlyon (Qld), with comparison markers for Southern Downs (R).

Glenlyon (Qld)
Southern Downs (R)

Year 8 Or Below

2021 count

0

% of total

0.0%

Change from 2016

0.0pp

Year 9 Or Equivalent

2021 count

0

% of total

0.0%

Change from 2016

-12.5pp

Year 10 Or Equivalent

2021 count

6

% of total

18.8%

Change from 2016

-27.0pp

Year 11 Or Equivalent

2021 count

0

% of total

0.0%

Change from 2016

0.0pp

Year 12 Or Equivalent

2021 count

13

% of total

40.6%

Change from 2016

-1.1pp

Did Not Go To School

2021 count

0

% of total

0.0%

Change from 2016

0.0pp

Not Stated

2021 count

13

% of total

40.6%

Change from 2016

+40.6pp

Data table

Highest level of schooling for Glenlyon (Qld). Highest level of secondary schooling completed. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Southern Downs (R).

Highest level of schooling for Glenlyon (Qld). Highest level of secondary schooling completed. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Southern Downs (R).
Highest level of schooling for Glenlyon (Qld). Highest level of secondary schooling completed. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Southern Downs (R).
Category20212016Change
Count%Southern Downs (R)%Count%Southern Downs (R)%Countpp
Year 8 Or Below00.0%6.7%00.0%8.5%00.0pp
Year 9 Or Equivalent00.0%7.1%312.5%6.9%-3-12.5pp
Year 10 Or Equivalent618.8%29.9%1145.8%31.1%-5-27.0pp
Year 11 Or Equivalent00.0%7.5%00.0%7.6%00.0pp
Year 12 Or Equivalent1340.6%39.1%1041.7%36.0%+3-1.1pp
Did Not Go To School00.0%0.5%00.0%0.4%00.0pp
Not Stated1340.6%9.2%00.0%9.5%+13+40.6pp
Total32100.0%100.0%24100.0%100.0%+80.0pp