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 Montrose (Western Downs - Qld), accounting for 39% (16 people). This share was lower than Western Downs (R) (39.9%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Year 9 or Equivalent, which increased by 7 people and 17.1 percentage points.
Section overview
Highest level of secondary schooling completed
Montrose (Western Downs - Qld) - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises highest level of schooling for Montrose (Western Downs - Qld) 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 Montrose (Western Downs - Qld), with comparison markers for Western Downs (R).
Year 8 Or Below
2021 count
0
% of total
0.0%
Change from 2016
-5.7pp
0
0.0%
-5.7pp
Year 9 Or Equivalent
2021 count
7
% of total
17.1%
Change from 2016
+17.1pp
7
17.1%
+17.1pp
Year 10 Or Equivalent
2021 count
12
% of total
29.3%
Change from 2016
-0.9pp
12
29.3%
-0.9pp
Year 11 Or Equivalent
2021 count
6
% of total
14.6%
Change from 2016
+7.1pp
6
14.6%
+7.1pp
Year 12 Or Equivalent
2021 count
16
% of total
39.0%
Change from 2016
+10.7pp
16
39.0%
+10.7pp
Did Not Go To School
2021 count
0
% of total
0.0%
Change from 2016
0.0pp
0
0.0%
0.0pp
Not Stated
2021 count
0
% of total
0.0%
Change from 2016
-28.3pp
0
0.0%
-28.3pp
Chart view
Highest level of secondary schooling completed change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Year 8 Or Below
-3
-5.7pp
Year 9 Or Equivalent
+7
+17.1pp
Year 10 Or Equivalent
-4
-0.9pp
Year 11 Or Equivalent
+2
+7.1pp
Year 12 Or Equivalent
+1
+10.7pp
Did Not Go To School
0
0.0pp
Not Stated
-15
-28.3pp
Data table
Highest level of schooling for Montrose (Western Downs - Qld). 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 | 0 | 0.0% | 6.7% | 3 | 5.7% | 8.0% | -3 | -5.7pp |
| Year 9 Or Equivalent | 7 | 17.1% | 6.6% | 0 | 0.0% | 5.9% | +7 | +17.1pp |
| Year 10 Or Equivalent | 12 | 29.3% | 27.9% | 16 | 30.2% | 28.1% | -4 | -0.9pp |
| Year 11 Or Equivalent | 6 | 14.6% | 7.2% | 4 | 7.5% | 7.4% | +2 | +7.1pp |
| Year 12 Or Equivalent | 16 | 39.0% | 39.9% | 15 | 28.3% | 36.1% | +1 | +10.7pp |
| Did Not Go To School | 0 | 0.0% | 0.4% | 0 | 0.0% | 0.4% | 0 | 0.0pp |
| Not Stated | 0 | 0.0% | 11.3% | 15 | 28.3% | 14.0% | -15 | -28.3pp |
| Total | 41 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 53 | 100.0% | 100.0% | -12 | 0.0pp |