Daisy Hill · Statistical Area 2 (SA2)

Education & Qualifications in Daisy Hill

How far people went at school, the qualifications they hold and what they studied.

Nearly 67% of residents in Daisy Hill have completed Year 12, which is well above the national figure. This reflects a strong educational trend in the area, where both school completion and university degrees have risen significantly over the last decade.

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📍 Daisy Hill, Statistical Area 2 (SA2)

Where Daisy Hill sits — Adults with a bachelor degree or higher

26.2% ▲ +50.4%
  • 0.0%–2.1%: 9 areas
  • 2.1%–4.3%: 6 areas
  • 4.3%–6.4%: 23 areas
  • 6.4%–8.6%: 84 areas
  • 8.6%–10.7%: 205 areas
  • 10.7%–12.9%: 225 areas
  • 12.9%–15.0%: 194 areas
  • 15.0%–17.1%: 163 areas
  • 17.1%–19.3%: 167 areas
  • 19.3%–21.4%: 134 areas
  • 21.4%–23.6%: 130 areas
  • 23.6%–25.7%: 112 areas
  • 25.7%–27.9%: 108 areas
  • 27.9%–30.0%: 90 areas
  • 30.0%–32.1%: 71 areas
  • 32.1%–34.3%: 72 areas
  • 34.3%–36.4%: 72 areas
  • 36.4%–38.6%: 69 areas
  • 38.6%–40.7%: 59 areas
  • 40.7%–42.9%: 46 areas
  • 42.9%–45.0%: 57 areas
  • 45.0%–47.1%: 57 areas
  • 47.1%–49.3%: 50 areas
  • 49.3%–51.4%: 42 areas
  • 51.4%–53.6%: 40 areas
  • 53.6%–55.7%: 40 areas
  • 55.7%–57.9%: 30 areas
  • 57.9%–60.0%: 28 areas

All statistical area 2 (sa2) areas, 2021. The marker is Daisy Hill — higher than 61% of areas.

Adults with a bachelor degree or higher compared with the state and national average
Daisy Hill26.2%
4127, QLD 19.1%
Queensland 21.9%
Australia 26.3%

Schooling

Highest year of school completed.

High school completion is a standout here, with 67% of people finishing Year 12. This is well above the Queensland average and represents an 11 point increase since 2011.

67.0% ▲ +19.2%

Higher than 71% of statistical area 2 (sa2) areas.

  • 2011: 56.2%
  • 2016: 61.2%
  • 2021: 67.0%

Share of people whose highest year of school is Year 12 or equivalent.

Highest year of school

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In Daisy Hill, Year 12 is the majority at 70%; Year 10 is next at 18%.

Qualifications

Post-school qualifications and degrees.

The number of adults with a bachelor degree or higher has climbed to 26.2%, which is well above the state average. This figure rose by 8.8 points since 2011, bringing the area in line with the national average.

26.2% ▲ +50.4%

Higher than 61% of statistical area 2 (sa2) areas.

  • 2011: 17.5%
  • 2016: 22.3%
  • 2021: 26.2%

Share of people aged 15+ whose highest qualification is a bachelor degree or above (incl. graduate and postgraduate).

Highest qualification level

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Daisy Hill splits fairly evenly between Certificate III / IV (33%) and Bachelor degree (31%), with Advanced diploma / diploma at 19%.

Field of study

What people studied.

The most common qualifications are in management and commerce at 21.6%, followed by engineering and related fields at 14.9%. Society and culture, health, and education also make up significant portions of the local workforce's studies.

Schools

Schools in the area and how many children they serve (ACARA).

Daisy Hill has three schools with a total of 4,091 enrolments, which is larger than about 90% of similar areas. These schools are among the largest at this level and have an average advantage score that is higher than most areas.

21

Higher than 53% 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).

1,068

Higher than 72% of statistical area 2 (sa2) areas.

Enrolment-weighted average ICSEA — an index of socio-educational advantage, centred near 1000 (context, not a quality ranking).

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Schools serving Daisy Hill

21 schools — 15,202 students, average ICSEA 995.

By sector: Government 14 · Independent 5 · Catholic 2

By type: Primary 14 · Secondary 5 · Combined 2

Schools serving Daisy Hill, sortable by name, sector, type, distance and student count
John Paul College, Daisy Hill Independent Combined 0.9 km 2,235 1,117
St Edward the Confessor School, Daisy Hill Catholic Primary 1.0 km 542 1,068
Chatswood Hills State School, Springwood Government Primary 1.7 km 607 1,028
Daisy Hill State School, Daisy Hill Government Primary 1.7 km 241 940
Calvary Christian College, Springwood Independent Primary 1.8 km 952 1,069
Faith Christian School of Distance Education - Daisy Hill Campus, Daisy Hill Independent Combined 2.0 km 1,615 1,019
Springwood State High School, Springwood Government Secondary 2.5 km 577 991
Springwood Central State School, Springwood Government Primary 2.6 km 252 984
Mabel Park State High School, Slacks Creek Government Secondary 2.8 km 1,814 916
Kimberley Park State School, Shailer Park Government Primary 3.1 km 667 1,034
Mabel Park State School, Slacks Creek Government Primary 3.2 km 718 885
Springwood Road State School, Rochedale South Government Primary 3.4 km 435 1,009
Harris Fields State School, Woodridge Government Primary 3.8 km 506 889
Ohana College, Meadowbrook Independent Secondary 4.0 km 237 964
St Paul's School, Woodridge Catholic Primary 4.4 km 346 935
Y Schools Queensland - Logan, Kingston Independent Secondary 4.6 km 346 908
Woodridge North State School, Woodridge Government Primary 4.7 km 496 884
Rochedale South State School, Rochedale South Government Primary 4.8 km 478 1,028
Shailer Park State School, Shailer Park Government Primary 4.9 km 447 994
Shailer Park State High School, Shailer Park Government Secondary 4.9 km 958 998
Woodridge State School, Logan Central Government Primary 5.1 km 733 884

Sources

  • Census of Population and Housing — Australian Bureau of Statistics, 2021 (CC BY 4.0).
  • Australian Schools List — Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority (ACARA), 2025 (CC BY 4.0).

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Australian Bureau of Statistics. (2021). Education & Qualifications in Daisy Hill [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/region/sa2/311061329/daisy-hill/topic/education