38.3% ▲ +13.4%
Lower than 86% of statistical area 2 (sa2) areas.
- 2011: 33.8%
- 2016: 36.2%
- 2021: 38.3%
Share of people whose highest year of school is Year 12 or equivalent.
Johnstone · Statistical Area 2 (SA2)
Education & Qualifications in Johnstone
How far people went at school, the qualifications they hold and what they studied.
Far fewer people in Johnstone have finished high school or university compared to the rest of the country. Only 38.3% of residents completed Year 12, and just 8.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This suggests a workforce largely based on practical skills rather than formal academic degrees.
Schooling
Highest year of school completed.
School completion is far below the national figure, with 38.3% finishing Year 12. While this is much lower than most areas, the rate has risen by 4.5 points since 2011.
Highest year of school
View on map →In Johnstone, the largest group is Year 12 at 44%, followed by Year 10 (33%) and Year 9 or below (14%).
Qualifications
Post-school qualifications and degrees.
Higher education is uncommon here, as only 8.9% of adults have a bachelor degree or higher. Instead, the most typical qualification is a Certificate III or IV, held by 39.6% of the population.
8.9% ▲ +23.0%
Lower than 93% of statistical area 2 (sa2) areas.
- 2011: 7.2%
- 2016: 8.0%
- 2021: 8.9%
Share of people aged 15+ whose highest qualification is a bachelor degree or above (incl. graduate and postgraduate).
Highest qualification level
View on map →In Johnstone, Certificate III / IV is the majority at 56%; Advanced diploma / diploma is next at 18%.
Field of study
What people studied.
Among those with qualifications, the most common fields are Engineering and related subjects at 19.7%, followed by Management and commerce at 10.8%.
Schools
Schools in the area and how many children they serve (ACARA).
Johnstone has 8 schools, which is among the largest number for similar areas, though they are typically very small with an average of 59 students each. All schools here are primary schools, and 75% are government run.
8
Higher than 87% of statistical area 2 (sa2) areas.
Number of schools in the area.
5.77
Higher than 88% of statistical area 2 (sa2) areas.
Schools per 1,000 children aged under 15.
15
Lower than 60% of statistical area 2 (sa2) areas.
Schools serving the area — within 3 km of small areas, or inside larger ones. A measure of access (catchments overlap, so don't add it across areas).
474
Lower than 84% of statistical area 2 (sa2) areas.
Total students enrolled across the area's schools.
59
Lower than 98% of statistical area 2 (sa2) areas.
Average enrolment per school in the area.
936
Lower than 86% of statistical area 2 (sa2) areas.
Enrolment-weighted average ICSEA — an index of socio-educational advantage, centred near 1000 (context, not a quality ranking).
Schools serving Johnstone
15 schools — 2,256 students, average ICSEA 931.
By sector: Government 10 · Catholic 4 · Independent 1
By type: Primary 13 · Combined 1 · Secondary 1
| Mena Creek State School, Mena Creek | Government | Primary | 8.4 km | 19 | 907 |
| Silkwood State School, Silkwood | Government | Primary | 9.8 km | 53 | 889 |
| St John's School, Silkwood | Catholic | Primary | 10.2 km | 48 | 962 |
| El Arish State School, El Arish | Government | Primary | 14.0 km | 32 | 918 |
| St Rita's School, South Johnstone | Catholic | Primary | 16.0 km | 107 | 970 |
| South Johnstone State School, South Johnstone | Government | Primary | 16.6 km | 20 | 864 |
| Mundoo State School, Wangan | Government | Primary | 19.8 km | 30 | 901 |
| Mourilyan State School, Mourilyan | Government | Primary | 20.3 km | 165 | 943 |
| Radiant Life College, East Innisfail | Independent | Combined | 23.7 km | 137 | 749 |
| Goondi State School, Goondi Bend | Government | Primary | 24.0 km | 330 | 919 |
| Innisfail East State School, East Innisfail | Government | Primary | 24.0 km | 148 | 814 |
| Good Counsel College, Innisfail | Catholic | Secondary | 25.1 km | 414 | 982 |
| Good Counsel Primary School, Innisfail | Catholic | Primary | 25.1 km | 340 | 1,001 |
| Innisfail State School, Innisfail | Government | Primary | 25.3 km | 117 | 771 |
| Mission Beach State School, Wongaling Beach | Government | Primary | 28.3 km | 296 | 991 |
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Australian Bureau of Statistics. (2021). Education & Qualifications in Johnstone [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/region/sa2/306031160/johnstone/topic/education