This study solicits views about the goals of science education from a range of stakeholders within the science education community and society. It also compares students' needs, expressed through stakeholder expectations, with the current learning situation of gymnasium graduates. The study uses a Delphi method to solicit views with 111 participants in the 1st round, 103 participants in a 2nd round and 84 participants in a 3rd, consolidating round. The results revealed significant gaps between the expectations of all investigated groups and the actual realisation of levels of obtained competences by students at secondary school leading to five crucial competence areas needed for future employees: personal attributes, academic skills, creativity, communication skills and scientific knowledge.