The ABS will be closed from 12.00pm, 24 December 2025 and will reopen at 9.00am, 2 January 2026. During this time there will be no statistical releases and our support functions will be unavailable. The ABS wishes you a safe and happy Christmas.

Education and training

Latest release
Census of Population and Housing: Census dictionary
Reference period
2021
Mnemonic VariableRelease 
EETPEngagement in employment, education and trainingOctober 2022
HEAPLevel of highest educational attainmentOctober 2022
HSCPHighest year of school completedJune 2022
QALFPNon-school qualification: field of studyOctober 2022
QALLPNon-school qualification: level of educationOctober 2022
STUPFull-time/part-time student statusJune 2022
TYPPType of educational institution attendingJune 2022
TYSTAPEducational institution: attendee statusJune 2022
Back to top of the page