Goal

High quality education and training for lifelong learning and a skilled workforce

Indicator - 3.3.1.

Retention from Year 10 to 12

Measure of Progress - 3.3.1.1.

Retention from Year 10 to 12

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Baseline Measurement

In the year 2000, it appeared that 71.6% of the Tasmanian Grade 10 school cohort of 1998 enrolled in Grade 12 . This compares with 69.8% for NSW; 79.7% for Victoria; 78.7% for Queensland; 69.5% for South Australia; and 71.6% for Western Australia.

Where does this information come from?

ABS Cat. 4220.0

Why do we use this Measure?

Staying at school until Year 12 improves employment prospects and contributes to the development of a skilled workforce

Explanation of measure

The measure is the proportion of the Grade 10 school cohort that had apparently enrolled in Grade 12 two years later.

Tasmania Together Targets

Year	Target
2005	80%
2010	best performing State
2015	best performing State
2020	best performing State