Special Needs Teacher· ANZSCO 241511

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Subclass 189, 190, 491 invitation rounds, points cut-offs & EOI trends

Latest invitation rounds

Subclass 189

invited at 75 pts on 13 November 2025

down from 85 pts · ~8 invitations issued · cut-off range 65–85 over the past 6 rounds · 2 rounds so far in FY25-26 · trend stable

Subclass 190

invited at 80 pts on 21 May 2026

1 round so far in FY25-26

Subclass 491

invited at 90 pts on 13 November 2025

up from 80 pts · ~0 invitations issued · 2 rounds so far in FY25-26 · trend rising

Subclass 189 wait estimates · May 2026 EOI pool

80
Points
5
Ahead
less than a month
85
Points
2
Ahead
less than a month

These are model averages across the queue — for your personal rank and wait based on your own DOE, jump to Check My Score below.

189 estimates are most reliable; 190 and 491 outcomes depend heavily on state nomination policy, occupation lists, and per-state quotas, which this model does not directly incorporate.

Latest Points (190)

80

Up from 75

Last Invited

21 May 2026

Subclass 190

FY25-26 Rounds

5

rounds so far this FY

Trend Direction

Rising

Points increasing over recent rounds

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See the predicted cutoff score and Date of Effect for Special Needs Teacher if a given number of 189 invitations are issued in the next round.

At a glance — by round size

If 10 invited

75≤ Jan 26

If 20 invited

70≤ Oct 25

If 50 invited

65≤ May 26

If 100 invited

All invited (60)

If 200 invited

All invited (60)

If 500 invited

All invited (60)

If 1000 invited

All invited (60)

Or calculate a custom number

EOI Submission Trends

Feb 24 – May 26

Latest

180

MoM Change

+21 (13.2%)

Peak Month

May 26 (180)

Invitation Trends

Feb 24 – May 26

Latest

30

MoM Change

-4 (-11.8%)

Peak Month

Mar 26 (42)

EOI Pool Distribution (All Subclasses)

05/2026 snapshot · 180 submitted EOIs in queue

SkillSelect ↗

Peak Points

70

At 80+ pts

63

Below Cutoff

115

EOI Queue Age

Backlog by submission month — 05/2026 snapshot

Counts may differ from the EOI pool total. "Month Submitted" reflects the last submission date, and the Qlik data model may distribute EOIs across multiple months. Use this chart for relative distribution, not absolute queue sizes.

SkillSelect ↗
≥

In Queue

180

Oldest Waiting

May 24

Total Invited

103

Likelyⓘ

~4 mo ~ ~4 mo

Oct 2026~4 mo
Oct 2026Likely
Oct 2026~4 mo
Estimated wait based on monthly invitation rate variance. By the 25th percentile mark, there's a 25% chance you'll have been invited. By the 75th percentile, 75% likely.

189 Occupation CeilingTier 2

2025-26 · Special Education Teachers (2415xx)

FOI source ↗

Ceiling

552

2.0% multiplier

Grants (190/491/ENS)

15

Remaining for 189

537

Spots left (FY)

522 – 524

Tier Meaning

High priority — essential services

Point Reality Gauge

Legal minimum vs actual invited

Minimum (65)Actual (80)

Key Insights for Special Needs Teacher

  • ↑

    Points are rising. Competition is increasing for Special Needs Teacher. Consider boosting your points through additional qualifications or regional pathways.

  • ⚠

    Still 10 points above the legal minimum. Despite current trends, Special Needs Teacher remains competitive. Applicants significantly below 75 points are unlikely to receive invitations soon.

  • ℹ

    5 rounds so far in FY25-26. Special Needs Teacher has been included in 5 invitation rounds this financial year. More rounds generally indicate sustained demand from the Department.

Minimum Points Invited

All sources · 19 data points

Est. Invitations Per Round

Federal SkillSelect · 18 rounds

Estimated based on this occupation's share of invited EOIs in the backlog. Not official data.

A profile of the invited

Period:
n =
2

community-reported invitations, spanning 1 onshore and 1 offshore.

Median pts

80

Most common

75(1×)

Invitation points

Five-point bins, with the median annotated in amber.

Where they were

Onshore vs. offshore at time of invitation.

50%onshore

Salary

Disclosed by 0 of 2 contributors

No salary self-reports for this scope.

Partnered status

The four points-claim categories.

Single1100%

English

Self-claimed proficiency points (0 / 10 / 20).

NAATI / CCL

Credentialled community language points.

Community-reported invitees only — applicants who weren't invited aren't here. Cells with fewer than 5 contributors are hidden for privacy. A portrait of the cohort, not a recipe.

Round History

Source:
  • 190QLDCommunity
    80
    Est. Invitations
    —
    ·
    Salary
    💰-
    ·
    DOE / EOI
    onshore
  • 189Federal
    75
    Est. Invitations
    ~8Est.
    ·
    Salary
    —
    ·
    DOE / EOI
    —
  • 491Federal
    90
    Est. Invitations
    —
    ·
    Salary
    —
    ·
    DOE / EOI
    —
  • 491Federal
    80
    Est. Invitations
    —
    ·
    Salary
    —
    ·
    DOE / EOI
    —
  • 189Federal
    85
    Est. Invitations
    ~5Est.
    ·
    Salary
    —
    ·
    DOE / EOI
    —
  • 189Federal
    70
    Est. Invitations
    ~11Est.
    ·
    Salary
    —
    ·
    DOE / EOI
    —
  • 189FederalCommunity
    75
    Est. Invitations
    —
    ·
    Salary
    💰-
    ·
    DOE / EOI
    offshore
  • 189Federal
    80
    Est. Invitations
    ~6Est.
    ·
    Salary
    —
    ·
    DOE / EOI
    —
  • 189Federal
    85
    Est. Invitations
    ~4Est.
    ·
    Salary
    —
    ·
    DOE / EOI
    —
  • 189Federal
    65
    Est. Invitations
    ~6Est.
    ·
    Salary
    —
    ·
    DOE / EOI
    —
  • 491Federal
    65
    Est. Invitations
    —
    ·
    Salary
    —
    ·
    DOE / EOI
    —
  • 189Federal
    65
    Est. Invitations
    ~6Est.
    ·
    Salary
    —
    ·
    DOE / EOI
    —
  • 189Federal
    65
    Est. Invitations
    ~27Est.
    ·
    Salary
    —
    ·
    DOE / EOI
    —
  • 491Federal
    65
    Est. Invitations
    —
    ·
    Salary
    —
    ·
    DOE / EOI
    —
  • 491Federal
    80
    Est. Invitations
    ~1Est.
    ·
    Salary
    —
    ·
    DOE / EOI
    —
  • 189Federal
    65
    Est. Invitations
    ~9Est.
    ·
    Salary
    —
    ·
    DOE / EOI
    —
  • 189Federal
    65
    Est. Invitations
    ~9Est.
    ·
    Salary
    —
    ·
    DOE / EOI
    —
  • 491Federal
    70
    Est. Invitations
    —
    ·
    Salary
    —
    ·
    DOE / EOI
    —
  • 189Federal
    95
    Est. Invitations
    ~1Est.
    ·
    Salary
    —
    ·
    DOE / EOI
    —
  • 491Federal
    75
    Est. Invitations
    —
    ·
    Salary
    —
    ·
    DOE / EOI
    —
FederalSkillSelectOfficialState governmentCommunityCrowdsourced

190/491 State Nominations

EOI queue & eligibility per state for this occupation

NSW?Unknown

23EOIs

Peak Bracket

80pts

Above Cutoff ≥80

13(57%)

27M Trend

↑ 425%

Points Distribution

Queue Trend (27M)

Invited & Lodged (27M)

VIC✓Eligible

46EOIs

Peak Bracket

80pts

Above Cutoff ≥80

16(35%)

27M Trend

↑ 1067%

Points Distribution

Queue Trend (27M)

Invited & Lodged (27M)

QLD✓Eligible

22EOIs

Peak Bracket

70pts

Above Cutoff ≥80

6(27%)

27M Trend

↑ 750%

Points Distribution

Queue Trend (27M)

Invited & Lodged (27M)

SA?Unknown

28EOIs

Peak Bracket

80pts

Above Cutoff ≥80

13(46%)

27M Trend

↑ 2200%

Points Distribution

Queue Trend (27M)

Invited & Lodged (27M)

WA?Unknown

35EOIs

Peak Bracket

80pts

Above Cutoff ≥80

14(40%)

27M Trend

↑ 3000%

Points Distribution

Queue Trend (27M)

Invited & Lodged (27M)

TAS?Unknown

6EOIs

Peak Bracket

70pts

Above Cutoff ≥80

2(33%)

27M Trend

↑ 100%

Points Distribution

Queue Trend (27M)

Invited & Lodged (27M)

NT?Unknown

8EOIs

Peak Bracket

70pts

Above Cutoff ≥80

4(50%)

27M Trend

↑ 700%

Points Distribution

Queue Trend (27M)

Invited & Lodged (27M)

ACT?Unknown

12EOIs

Peak Bracket

80pts

Above Cutoff ≥80

6(50%)

27M Trend

↑ 400%

Points Distribution

Queue Trend (27M)

Invited & Lodged (27M)

EOI counts may include multi-state nominations.

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