What type of education institution is the person attending?
On the online form the type of education institution attending question is split into two parts. When a respondent selects either 'Primary', 'Secondary' or 'Tertiary institution (e.g. University and vocational education and training, including TAFE and private training providers)' they are presented with a second question to describe the education institution in more detail.
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What type of education institution is Person 1 attending?
Include secondary colleges and senior high schools under ‘Secondary school’.
For external, online or correspondence students, mark the type of institution in which they are enrolled.
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Preschool
Primary school
Secondary school
Tertiary institution (e.g. University and vocational education and training, including TAFE and private training providers)
Other education institution
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What type of education institution is Person 1 attending?
Include secondary colleges and senior high schools under ‘Secondary school’.
For external, online or correspondence students, mark the type of institution in which they are enrolled.
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Select 'Preschool' for a child who attends an early childhood education program. This may be conducted in conjunction with a centre based day care provider.
Preschool is a structured, play based learning program, primarily aimed at children in the year or two before they commence full-time schooling.
For students attending a combined primary and secondary school (e.g. K-12 school), report the level of schooling based on the year level they are currently attending.
For a person currently studying at home because of lockdowns or other COVID-related reasons, select the type of education institution the person usually attends or is enrolled in.
Question when respondents select 'Primary school'
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What type of primary school is Person 1 attending?
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Government
Catholic
Other non-government
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What type of primary school is Person 1 attending?
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‘Other non-government’ are independent education institutions, including Anglican schools and other schools which have associations with religious or secular bodies, or are entirely independent.
Question when respondents select 'Secondary school'
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What type of secondary school is Person 1 attending?
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Government
Catholic
Other non-government
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What type of secondary school is Person 1 attending?
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‘Other non-government’ are independent education institutions, including Anglican schools and other schools which have associations with religious or secular bodies, or are entirely independent.
Question when respondents select 'Tertiary institution'
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What type of tertiary education institution is Person 1 attending?
Vocational education and training (including TAFE and private training providers)
University or other higher education
Has the person completed any educational qualification?
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Has Person 1 completed any educational qualification?
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No
No, still studying for first qualification
Yes, trade certificate/apprenticeship
Yes, other qualification (certificate, diploma or degree)
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Has Person 1 completed any educational qualification?
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If the person completed any vocational qualifications as part of their secondary schooling, select 'Yes, other qualification'.
If the person has completed any other qualifications, select the appropriate 'Yes' response. Non-school or higher education qualifications include Certificates I-IV; Trade Certificates; Diplomas and Advanced Diplomas; Bachelor Degrees; Graduate Certificates and Graduate Diplomas; and higher degrees such as a Masters or Doctorate.
What is the level of the highest qualification the person has completed?
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What is the level of the highest qualification Person 1 has completed?
For example: Trade Certificate, Bachelor Degree, Associate Diploma, Certificate II, Advanced Diploma.
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Level of qualification
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What is the level of the highest qualification Person 1 has completed?
For example: Trade Certificate, Bachelor Degree, Associate Diploma, Certificate II, Advanced Diploma.
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If the person has two or more qualifications, only state the highest qualification obtained. For example, if the person has a Graduate Diploma of Education and a Bachelor Degree in Economics, the Graduate Diploma should be reported as the higher qualification.
Qualification levels listed from highest to lowest:
• Doctorate
• Master Degree
• Graduate Diploma
• Graduate Certificate
• Bachelor Degree with Honours
• Bachelor Degree
• Associate Degree
• Advanced Diploma
• Diploma
• Associate Diploma
• Advanced Certificate
• Certificate IV (or Post-trade)
• Certificate III (or Trade)
• Certificate II
• Certificate I
How this variable is created
This variable is created by combining information from:
Non-school qualifications: level of education (QALLP)
A matrix is included in the downloads to show how the variable is created.
History and changes
This is a new variable for 2021.
Data use considerations
This variable was created for National Reporting purposes. Any analyses using this variable that are for other purposes should be done with caution and with reference to the relevant inclusions and exclusions described above.
Categories marked with an '*' are to be excluded from data extracted for national reporting purposes.
This variable does not have a non-response rate as it is created during Census processing by using responses from more than one question on the Census form.
Report on Government Services (RoGS)
This variable can be used to provide data for indicators in the Report on Government Services (RoGS) Chapter B Child care, education and training sector overview:
BA.7 Proportion of 20-64 year olds with or working towards a non-school qualification
BA.8 Proportion of 20-64 year olds with or working towards a non-school qualification, by Indigenous status
Employment flag (EMFP), Indigenous status (INGP) and Age (AGEP) variables should be used to report on this measure. ‘Not applicable’ and ‘Overseas visitors’ categories should not be used when reporting on this measure.
Related variables and glossary terms
Non-school qualifications: level of education (QALLP)
