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 Meandarra, accounting for 32.1% (69 people). This share was lower than Western Downs (R) (39.9%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Year 10 or Equivalent, which decreased by 23 people and 11 percentage points.
Section overview
Highest level of secondary schooling completed
Meandarra - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises highest level of schooling for Meandarra 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 Meandarra, with comparison markers for Western Downs (R).
Year 8 Or Below
2021 count
20
% of total
9.3%
Change from 2016
-2.0pp
20
9.3%
-2.0pp
Year 9 Or Equivalent
2021 count
9
% of total
4.2%
Change from 2016
-1.9pp
9
4.2%
-1.9pp
Year 10 Or Equivalent
2021 count
51
% of total
23.7%
Change from 2016
-11.0pp
51
23.7%
-11.0pp
Year 11 Or Equivalent
2021 count
19
% of total
8.8%
Change from 2016
+1.8pp
19
8.8%
+1.8pp
Year 12 Or Equivalent
2021 count
69
% of total
32.1%
Change from 2016
-0.8pp
69
32.1%
-0.8pp
Did Not Go To School
2021 count
3
% of total
1.4%
Change from 2016
0.0pp
3
1.4%
0.0pp
Not Stated
2021 count
44
% of total
20.5%
Change from 2016
+13.9pp
44
20.5%
+13.9pp
Chart view
Highest level of secondary schooling completed change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Year 8 Or Below
-4
-2.0pp
Year 9 Or Equivalent
-4
-1.9pp
Year 10 Or Equivalent
-23
-11.0pp
Year 11 Or Equivalent
+4
+1.8pp
Year 12 Or Equivalent
-1
-0.8pp
Did Not Go To School
0
0.0pp
Not Stated
+30
+13.9pp
Data table
Highest level of schooling for Meandarra. 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 | 20 | 9.3% | 6.7% | 24 | 11.3% | 8.0% | -4 | -2.0pp |
| Year 9 Or Equivalent | 9 | 4.2% | 6.6% | 13 | 6.1% | 5.9% | -4 | -1.9pp |
| Year 10 Or Equivalent | 51 | 23.7% | 27.9% | 74 | 34.7% | 28.1% | -23 | -11.0pp |
| Year 11 Or Equivalent | 19 | 8.8% | 7.2% | 15 | 7.0% | 7.4% | +4 | +1.8pp |
| Year 12 Or Equivalent | 69 | 32.1% | 39.9% | 70 | 32.9% | 36.1% | -1 | -0.8pp |
| Did Not Go To School | 3 | 1.4% | 0.4% | 3 | 1.4% | 0.4% | 0 | 0.0pp |
| Not Stated | 44 | 20.5% | 11.3% | 14 | 6.6% | 14.0% | +30 | +13.9pp |
| Total | 215 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 213 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +2 | 0.0pp |