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 10 or Equivalent was the most common schooling level among residents aged 15 and over in Leyburn (part), accounting for 31.2% (154 people). This share was higher than Southern Downs (R) (29.9%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Year 12 or Equivalent, which increased by 47 people and 5 percentage points.
Section overview
Highest level of secondary schooling completed
Leyburn (part) - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises highest level of schooling for Leyburn (part) 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 Leyburn (part), with comparison markers for Southern Downs (R).
Year 8 Or Below
2021 count
33
% of total
6.7%
Change from 2016
-6.1pp
33
6.7%
-6.1pp
Year 9 Or Equivalent
2021 count
47
% of total
9.5%
Change from 2016
+1.6pp
47
9.5%
+1.6pp
Year 10 Or Equivalent
2021 count
154
% of total
31.2%
Change from 2016
-1.0pp
154
31.2%
-1.0pp
Year 11 Or Equivalent
2021 count
38
% of total
7.7%
Change from 2016
-0.9pp
38
7.7%
-0.9pp
Year 12 Or Equivalent
2021 count
153
% of total
31.0%
Change from 2016
+5.0pp
153
31.0%
+5.0pp
Did Not Go To School
2021 count
7
% of total
1.4%
Change from 2016
+1.4pp
7
1.4%
+1.4pp
Not Stated
2021 count
61
% of total
12.4%
Change from 2016
-0.1pp
61
12.4%
-0.1pp
Chart view
Highest level of secondary schooling completed change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Year 8 Or Below
-19
-6.1pp
Year 9 Or Equivalent
+15
+1.6pp
Year 10 Or Equivalent
+23
-1.0pp
Year 11 Or Equivalent
+3
-0.9pp
Year 12 Or Equivalent
+47
+5.0pp
Did Not Go To School
+7
+1.4pp
Not Stated
+10
-0.1pp
Data table
Highest level of schooling for Leyburn (part). Highest level of secondary schooling completed. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Southern Downs (R).
| Category | 2021 | 2016 | Change | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | % | Southern Downs (R)% | Count | % | Southern Downs (R)% | Count | pp | |
| Year 8 Or Below | 33 | 6.7% | 6.7% | 52 | 12.8% | 8.5% | -19 | -6.1pp |
| Year 9 Or Equivalent | 47 | 9.5% | 7.1% | 32 | 7.9% | 6.9% | +15 | +1.6pp |
| Year 10 Or Equivalent | 154 | 31.2% | 29.9% | 131 | 32.2% | 31.1% | +23 | -1.0pp |
| Year 11 Or Equivalent | 38 | 7.7% | 7.5% | 35 | 8.6% | 7.6% | +3 | -0.9pp |
| Year 12 Or Equivalent | 153 | 31.0% | 39.1% | 106 | 26.0% | 36.0% | +47 | +5.0pp |
| Did Not Go To School | 7 | 1.4% | 0.5% | 0 | 0.0% | 0.4% | +7 | +1.4pp |
| Not Stated | 61 | 12.4% | 9.2% | 51 | 12.5% | 9.5% | +10 | -0.1pp |
| Total | 493 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 407 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +86 | 0.0pp |