School Non-completers: Profiles and Initial Destinations

Authors

David D. Curtis, ACER
Julie McMillan, ACER

Publication Date

10-2008

Comments

LSAY Research Report; No 54

Abstract

This study examines non-completion of Year 12 at school for a nationally representative sample of young people who were 15 years old and still attending school in 2003. The study explores relationships between non-completion and selected socio-demographic and school-related factors, and changes in rates of school non-completion from the early 1980s to 2005. There is a particular emphasis on how socio-demographic and school-related factors over that period have influenced early school leaving. This study also examines the use of an alternative measure of ‘school completion’, which incorporates participation in a vocational education and training program after leaving school.

Recommended Citation

Curtis, D. D., & McMillan, J. (2008). School Non-completers: Profiles and Initial Destinations. https://research.acer.edu.au/lsay_research/4