- 3% of 2022 Year 12 completers go on to education, training or employment
- Highest state-wide post-school engagement rate since 2008
- Graduate outcomes continue to improve under the Palaszczuk Government
The Ipswich Class of 2023 looks set for a bright future with a new survey showing almost 87 per cent of their predecessors have successfully made the jump into post-school life.
The annual Next Steps survey for 2023 also reveals 91 per cent of students across the state who completed Year 12 in 2022 were engaged in education, training or employment six months after graduating.
The state-wide result is the highest recorded for Queensland state school leavers since 2008.
The strong showing reflects the success of Palaszczuk Government initiatives such as Link and Launch, which provides support and guidance for young people who have completed Year 12 to make the transition to further study, training or work.
Education or training was the preferred destination for 60 per cent of Queensland students, followed by employment at 31 per cent.
Bachelor degree study remains the most popular destination for Year 12 completers and is consistently the destination of about 40 per cent of school leavers.
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Year 12 completer outcomes have continued to improve post-COVID, with total engagement in education, training or employment at 80 per cent in 2023, up three per cent from the previous year.
Quotes attributable to Education Minister Grace Grace:
“It’s encouraging to see such a high proportion of state school students successfully making the transition to pathways outside school.
“This is a testament to the hard work of students and a credit to the principals, teachers, support staff and families involved.
“The Palaszczuk Government’s strong focus on supporting Year 12 graduates is a key driver of the success these students are enjoying.
“The class of 2023 is well placed to build on the success of their predecessors, and I wish all those graduating today the vest best as they enter post-school life.”
Quotes attributable to Member for Ipswich:
"These statistics highlight the strength of our education system, with an impressive 86.3% of high school graduates advancing to higher studies or employment."
"While this is commendable progress, there's more ground to cover as these students are vital in shaping a skilled and adaptable workforce capable of tackling any challenge."
Quotes attributable to Member for Bundamba:
“The hard work and talent of Ipswich’s Class of 2023 means their future’s are bright with no limits. This 15 year high result is backed by new and upgraded schools and record front line teaching staff that to unprecedented education investment in Ipswich by the Palaszczuk Government.”
Further information:
In total, just over 37,000 of approximately 51,000 young people who graduated from Queensland state, independent and Catholic schools in 2022 completed the Next Step survey.
For more information visit the Next Step website, www.qld.gov.au/year12completers.
Destination of Year 12 completers, Ipswich
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LGA of Ipswich (C) |
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Post-school engagement |
2019 |
2020 |
2021 |
2022 |
2023 |
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Total engagement in education, training and employment |
78.3% |
74.4% |
83.8% |
84.2% |
86.3% |
|
In education or training* |
50.9% |
51.7% |
54.0% |
50.9% |
50.8% |
|
In employment only |
27.4% |
22.6% |
29.8% |
33.3% |
35.6% |
|
Not in education, employment or training (NEET) |
21.7% |
25.6% |
16.2% |
15.8% |
13.7% |
Destination of Year 12 completers, state-wide
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Destinations |
2019 |
2020 |
2021 |
2022 |
2023 |
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Total engagement in education, training and employment |
86.3% |
80.5% |
90.0% |
90.6% |
91.3% |
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In education or training* |
58.6% |
58.0% |
63.2% |
60.6% |
59.6% |
|
In employment only |
27.7% |
22.5% |
26.8% |
30.0% |
31.7% |
|
Not in education, employment or training (NEET) |
13.7% |
19.5% |
10.0% |
9.4% |
8.7% |
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