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 Dalby, accounting for 42.6% (4,205 people). This share was higher than Western Downs (R) (39.9%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Year 12 or Equivalent, which increased by 336 people and 2.9 percentage points.
Section overview
Highest level of secondary schooling completed
Dalby - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises highest level of schooling for Dalby in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Western Downs (R) and change since 2016.
Highest level of secondary schooling completed snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Dalby, with comparison markers for Western Downs (R).
Year 8 Or Below
2021 count
646
% of total
6.5%
Change from 2016
-0.8pp
646
6.5%
-0.8pp
Year 9 Or Equivalent
2021 count
659
% of total
6.7%
Change from 2016
+1.1pp
659
6.7%
+1.1pp
Year 10 Or Equivalent
2021 count
2,757
% of total
27.9%
Change from 2016
-0.8pp
2,757
27.9%
-0.8pp
Year 11 Or Equivalent
2021 count
782
% of total
7.9%
Change from 2016
-0.3pp
782
7.9%
-0.3pp
Year 12 Or Equivalent
2021 count
4,205
% of total
42.6%
Change from 2016
+2.9pp
4,205
42.6%
+2.9pp
Did Not Go To School
2021 count
45
% of total
0.5%
Change from 2016
+0.2pp
45
0.5%
+0.2pp
Not Stated
2021 count
780
% of total
7.9%
Change from 2016
-2.2pp
780
7.9%
-2.2pp
Chart view
Highest level of secondary schooling completed change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Year 8 Or Below
-70
-0.8pp
Year 9 Or Equivalent
+116
+1.1pp
Year 10 Or Equivalent
-42
-0.8pp
Year 11 Or Equivalent
-19
-0.3pp
Year 12 Or Equivalent
+336
+2.9pp
Did Not Go To School
+14
+0.2pp
Not Stated
-209
-2.2pp
Data table
Highest level of schooling for Dalby. Highest level of secondary schooling completed. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Western Downs (R).
| Category | 2021 | 2016 | Change | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | % | Western Downs (R)% | Count | % | Western Downs (R)% | Count | pp | |
| Year 8 Or Below | 646 | 6.5% | 6.7% | 716 | 7.3% | 8.0% | -70 | -0.8pp |
| Year 9 Or Equivalent | 659 | 6.7% | 6.6% | 543 | 5.6% | 5.9% | +116 | +1.1pp |
| Year 10 Or Equivalent | 2,757 | 27.9% | 27.9% | 2,799 | 28.7% | 28.1% | -42 | -0.8pp |
| Year 11 Or Equivalent | 782 | 7.9% | 7.2% | 801 | 8.2% | 7.4% | -19 | -0.3pp |
| Year 12 Or Equivalent | 4,205 | 42.6% | 39.9% | 3,869 | 39.7% | 36.1% | +336 | +2.9pp |
| Did Not Go To School | 45 | 0.5% | 0.4% | 31 | 0.3% | 0.4% | +14 | +0.2pp |
| Not Stated | 780 | 7.9% | 11.3% | 989 | 10.1% | 14.0% | -209 | -2.2pp |
| Total | 9,874 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 9,748 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +126 | 0.0pp |