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.
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Key insight
In 2021, Year 10 or Equivalent was the most common schooling level among residents aged 15 and over in Tara (Qld), accounting for 32.5% (514 people). This share was higher than Western Downs (R) (27.7%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Year 10 or Equivalent, which increased by 386 people, while its share fell by 0.8 percentage points.
Section overview
Highest level of secondary schooling completed
Tara (Qld) - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises highest level of schooling for Tara (Qld) in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Western Downs (R) and change since 2016.
Chart view
Highest level of secondary schooling completed snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Tara (Qld), with comparison markers for Western Downs (R).
Year 8 Or Below
2021 count
161
% of total
10.2%
Change from 2016
+6.8pp
161
10.2%
+6.8pp
Year 9 Or Equivalent
2021 count
140
% of total
8.9%
Change from 2016
+1.1pp
140
8.9%
+1.1pp
Year 10 Or Equivalent
2021 count
514
% of total
32.5%
Change from 2016
-0.8pp
514
32.5%
-0.8pp
Year 11 Or Equivalent
2021 count
113
% of total
7.1%
Change from 2016
-2.3pp
113
7.1%
-2.3pp
Year 12 Or Equivalent
2021 count
453
% of total
28.7%
Change from 2016
-5.7pp
453
28.7%
-5.7pp
Did Not Go To School
2021 count
7
% of total
0.4%
Change from 2016
-0.4pp
7
0.4%
-0.4pp
Not Stated
2021 count
193
% of total
12.2%
Change from 2016
+1.3pp
193
12.2%
+1.3pp
Highest level of secondary schooling completed change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Year 8 Or Below
+148
+6.8pp
Year 9 Or Equivalent
+110
+1.1pp
Year 10 Or Equivalent
+386
-0.8pp
Year 11 Or Equivalent
+77
-2.3pp
Year 12 Or Equivalent
+321
-5.7pp
Did Not Go To School
+4
-0.4pp
Not Stated
+151
+1.3pp
Data table
Highest level of schooling for Tara (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 | 161 | 10.2% | 6.8% | 13 | 3.4% | 8.3% | +148 | +6.8pp |
| Year 9 Or Equivalent | 140 | 8.9% | 5.7% | 30 | 7.8% | 5.4% | +110 | +1.1pp |
| Year 10 Or Equivalent | 514 | 32.5% | 27.7% | 128 | 33.3% | 28.0% | +386 | -0.8pp |
| Year 11 Or Equivalent | 113 | 7.1% | 6.4% | 36 | 9.4% | 6.4% | +77 | -2.3pp |
| Year 12 Or Equivalent | 453 | 28.7% | 41.2% | 132 | 34.4% | 37.2% | +321 | -5.7pp |
| Did Not Go To School | 7 | 0.4% | 0.4% | 3 | 0.8% | 0.4% | +4 | -0.4pp |
| Not Stated | 193 | 12.2% | 11.7% | 42 | 10.9% | 14.3% | +151 | +1.3pp |
| Total | 1,581 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 384 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +1,197 | 0.0pp |