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 Yarrabah (S), accounting for 33.5% (554 people). This share was higher than Regional Qld (23.9%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Year 11 or Equivalent, which increased by 50 people and 2.4 percentage points.
Section overview
Highest level of secondary schooling completed
Yarrabah (S) - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises highest level of schooling for Yarrabah (S) in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Regional Qld and change since 2016.
Highest level of secondary schooling completed snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Yarrabah (S), with comparison markers for Regional Qld.
Year 8 Or Below
2021 count
87
% of total
5.3%
Change from 2016
-2.0pp
87
5.3%
-2.0pp
Year 9 Or Equivalent
2021 count
159
% of total
9.6%
Change from 2016
-1.7pp
159
9.6%
-1.7pp
Year 10 Or Equivalent
2021 count
554
% of total
33.5%
Change from 2016
-0.2pp
554
33.5%
-0.2pp
Year 11 Or Equivalent
2021 count
312
% of total
18.9%
Change from 2016
+2.4pp
312
18.9%
+2.4pp
Year 12 Or Equivalent
2021 count
468
% of total
28.3%
Change from 2016
+1.5pp
468
28.3%
+1.5pp
Did Not Go To School
2021 count
7
% of total
0.4%
Change from 2016
-0.7pp
7
0.4%
-0.7pp
Not Stated
2021 count
67
% of total
4.1%
Change from 2016
+0.7pp
67
4.1%
+0.7pp
Chart view
Highest level of secondary schooling completed change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Year 8 Or Below
-29
-2.0pp
Year 9 Or Equivalent
-20
-1.7pp
Year 10 Or Equivalent
+19
-0.2pp
Year 11 Or Equivalent
+50
+2.4pp
Year 12 Or Equivalent
+43
+1.5pp
Did Not Go To School
-10
-0.7pp
Not Stated
+13
+0.7pp
Data table
Highest level of schooling for Yarrabah (S). Highest level of secondary schooling completed. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Regional Qld.
| Category | 2021 | 2016 | Change | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | % | Regional Qld% | Count | % | Regional Qld% | Count | pp | |
| Year 8 Or Below | 87 | 5.3% | 4.3% | 116 | 7.3% | 5.5% | -29 | -2.0pp |
| Year 9 Or Equivalent | 159 | 9.6% | 4.5% | 179 | 11.3% | 4.9% | -20 | -1.7pp |
| Year 10 Or Equivalent | 554 | 33.5% | 23.9% | 535 | 33.7% | 25.3% | +19 | -0.2pp |
| Year 11 Or Equivalent | 312 | 18.9% | 7.4% | 262 | 16.5% | 7.6% | +50 | +2.4pp |
| Year 12 Or Equivalent | 468 | 28.3% | 50.7% | 425 | 26.8% | 46.0% | +43 | +1.5pp |
| Did Not Go To School | 7 | 0.4% | 0.5% | 17 | 1.1% | 0.4% | -10 | -0.7pp |
| Not Stated | 67 | 4.1% | 8.8% | 54 | 3.4% | 10.4% | +13 | +0.7pp |
| Total | 1,654 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 1,588 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +66 | 0.0pp |