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Educational Psychologist
As at September 2026, Educational Psychologist (ANZSCO 272312) has 8 EOIs in the subclass 189 pool (2 at 85+ points), 7 in 190 and 3 in 491. Last 189 invitation: 85 points on 21 August 2025; none in the 2 federal rounds since (latest 4 June 2026). Latest state cut-offs: 491 at 70 points (25 May 2023). Cut-offs are trending upward across recent rounds.
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Latest Educational Psychologist invitation rounds & points
Subclass 189
↑ Rising85pts
21 Aug 2025
Up from 75 · 1 round so far this FY
70–85 pts over last 4 roundsⓘ
Subclass 491
Stable70pts
25 May 2023
Down from 85 · 3 rounds so far this FY
70–85 pts over last 3 roundsⓘ
189 places this financial year
FY2026-27 · estimatedShared by all 4 occupations in Psychologists, not just Educational Psychologist
1,089est. ceiling1,023est. 189 places977–999est. left after 15 Oct
2–4%
66 to 186 / 190 / 491~24–46 invited by 189open
15 Oct cut-off for the whole group: 80 pts
Who shares these places · 4 occupationsEducational Psychologist used ~3
| Occupation | Est. invited this FY | EOIs ≥ 80 pts | In pool |
|---|---|---|---|
| Educational Psychologist272312THIS | 3 | 2 | 8 |
| Psychologist (nec)272399 | 17–39 | 39 | 197 |
| Clinical Psychologist272311 | 4 | 3 | 17 |
| Organisational Psychologist272313 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| 2723 total | 24–46 | 44 | 224 |
ImmiTrend estimate — official figures not yet published. FY2025-26 official: 1,056 ceiling, 992 remaining · Invited counts from community round reports · EOIs from SkillSelect 9 Oct 2026, before the round · How we estimate · All occupation ceilings →
Subclass 189 wait estimates · September 2026 EOI pool
80
Points
2
Ahead
3/4
Met the cut-off
85
Points
2
Ahead
4/4
Met the cut-off
Subclass 189 invitation rounds have paused since 21 August 2025, so a wait estimate can't be reliably projected while rounds are paused. The queue figures above are current; the wait will depend on when rounds resume.
"Met the cut-off" counts how many of the last 4 subclass-189 rounds your points would have been at or above the round's minimum.
Figures describe observed invitation rounds and the current EOI pool — indicative only, not migration advice.
189 rank can be estimated from points and DOE; 190 and state/territory-nominated 491 are selected by each jurisdiction under its own policy and priorities, so a national EOI queue rank doesn't apply.
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How this occupation ranks
189
Where it ranks · subclass 189 · last 2 FY
Outside top 50 by volume
of 196 occupations invited
▼ Fallingnot invited this round
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This occupation · most invited →least invited
3 invites last 2 FY · busiest 6,052 · typical 48
Most consistently invited
invited 2 of 5 roundsOccasional
oldest → newest · filled = invited
Year over year
2last FY
1this FY
▼ −50%Round to round · last 2 FY
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▼ Falling · invites per round
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Is 70–85 points enough for Educational Psychologist?
Can I get invited for Educational Psychologist with my points?
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189 Invitation Predictions
What points and Date of Effect may be needed for Educational Psychologist in the next 189 round?
NEXT 189 ROUND · FROZEN 9 Oct 2026projected cutoff 80 pts · DOE 10 Aug 2026 – 9 Sept 2026this group 44–47 invitationsthis occupation est. 3Get your verdict →
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Compare all occupationsSee the predicted cutoff score and Date of Effect for Educational Psychologist if a given number of 189 invitations are issued in the next round.
At a glance — by round size
If 10 invited
All invited (8)
If 20 invited
All invited (8)
If 50 invited
All invited (8)
If 100 invited
All invited (8)
If 200 invited
All invited (8)
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All invited (8)
If 1000 invited
All invited (8)
Or calculate a custom number
189 prediction — full row
This occupation's complete row from the 189 invitation-prediction table: latest cutoff, this financial year's estimated round sizes, spots left, and predicted cutoffs at each scenario.
| Last round | Cutoff | Aug 25 | Nov 25 | June 26 | Spots left (FY) | If floor invited | If anchored invited | Active EOIs | At/above | Ceiling remaining | If 10 invited | If 20 invited | If 50 invited | If 100 invited | If 200 invited | If 500 invited | If 1000 invited |
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| Aug 25 | 85 | 1–1 | — | — | 791–820 | 85DOE ≤ Aug 26 | 85DOE ≤ Aug 26 | 8 | 2 | 992 | All invited (8) | All invited (8) | All invited (8) | All invited (8) | All invited (8) | All invited (8) | All invited (8) |
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Cut-offs & capacity
189 Occupation CeilingTier 2
2025-26 · Psychologists (2723xx)
Ceiling
1,056
2.0% multiplier
Grants (190/491/ENS)
64
Remaining for 189
992
Spots left (FY)
791 – 820
Minimum Points Invited
All sources · 7 data points
Est. Invitations Per Round
Federal SkillSelect · 7 rounds
Estimated based on this occupation's share of invited EOIs in the backlog. Not official data.
Point Reality Gauge
EOI minimum vs actual invited
Minimum (65)Actual (85)
Key Insights for Educational Psychologist
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Points are stable. The minimum invited score has remained consistent over recent rounds, though the next round can still move with round size and EOI pool changes.
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Still 20 points above the EOI minimum. Despite current trends, Educational Psychologist remains competitive. Applicants significantly below 85 points are unlikely to receive invitations soon.
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1 round so far in FY25-26. Educational Psychologist has been invited in 1 invitation round this financial year. The round count alone doesn't indicate future demand or guarantee invitations.
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A profile of the invited
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Educational Psychologist EOI queue & points distribution
How many people are ahead of me in the EOI pool for Educational Psychologist?
EOI Pool Distribution (All Subclasses)
09/2026 snapshot · 18 submitted EOIs in queue
Peak Points
75
At 85+ pts
5
Below Cutoff
13
EOI Submission Trends
Feb 24 – Sep 26
Latest
18
MoM Change
+1 (5.9%)
Peak Month
Sep 26 (18)
EOI Queue Age
Backlog by submission month — 09/2026 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.
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In Queue
18
Oldest Waiting
Oct 24
Total Invited
4
Invitation Trends
Feb 24 – Sep 26
Latest
2
MoM Change
0 (0.0%)
Peak Month
Aug 25 (4)
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Educational Psychologist round history
Round History
| Date | Subclass | Source | Points | Est. Invitations | Salary | DOE / EOI | |
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| 21 Aug 2025 | 189 | Federal | 85 | 1–1 | — | — | |
| 7 Nov 2024 | 189 | Federal | 75 | 1–2 | — | — | |
| 18 Dec 2023 | 189 | Federal | 70 | ~1Est. | — | — | |
| 25 May 2023 | 491 | Federal | 70 | — | — | — | |
| 8 Dec 2022 | 491 | Federal | 85 | — | — | — | |
| 22 Aug 2022 | 189 | Federal | 70 | ~1Est. | — | — | |
| 22 Aug 2022 | 491 | Federal | 80 | — | — | — |
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Educational Psychologist 190 / 491 state nominations
Which states nominate Educational Psychologist for 190 or 491?
190/491 State Nominations
EOI queue & eligibility per state for this occupation
No EOI data available for this occupation.
6EOIs
Peak Bracket
65pts
Above Cutoff ≥85
2(33%)
28M Trend
↑ 400%
Points Distribution
Queue Trend (28M)
Invited & Lodged (28M)
3EOIs
Peak Bracket
70pts
28M Trend
↑ 100%
Points Distribution
Queue Trend (28M)
Invited & Lodged (28M)
No EOI data available for this occupation.
1EOIs
Education and Training
Peak Bracket
80pts
28M Trend
→ 0%
Points Distribution
Queue Trend (28M)
No EOI data available for this occupation.
No EOI data available for this occupation.
No EOI data available for this occupation.
EOI counts may include multi-state nominations.
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Educational Psychologist visa grants
How many Educational Psychologist visas were actually granted, and through which visa?
No skilled visas went to Educational Psychologist main applicants in 2024-25. The chart shows earlier years.
25-26* is provisional: the full year to June 2026 from a Home Affairs data release. Hover for the figures; the official release is expected in late 2026.
| Visa | Share of total | 2024-25 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | — | ||
0% | 0 | — | |
0% | 0 | — |
— means last year had fewer than 20 grants. Tap a colour to show or hide its line. The grey area is the total.
Show the numbers for every year
| Year | Total | 190 | 189 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2015-16 | 3 | 1 | 2 |
| 2016-17 | 3 | 1 | 2 |
| 2017-18 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 2018-19 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2019-20 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2020-21 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2021-22 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2022-23 | 4 | 1 | 3 |
| 2023-24 | 2 | 0 | 2 |
| 2024-25 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Data: July 2015 to June 2025, main applicants only. Occupation is recorded only for main applicants in the Skill stream, so partner, parent, business and 858 visas can't appear here, and temporary visas such as 482 aren't in this data. Source: Department of Home Affairs, BP0068 (CC BY). The views expressed are those of ImmiTrend and not necessarily those of the Department.
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Common questions about Educational Psychologist
What points do you need for Educational Psychologist subclass 189?
Educational Psychologist was last invited for subclass 189 on 21 August 2025 at 85 points. In the last 4 rounds in which it was invited, the cut-off ranged 70–85 points. There have been no subclass 189 invitations for Educational Psychologist in the 2 federal rounds held since (13 November 2025 and 4 June 2026).
Is the Educational Psychologist subclass 189 cut-off rising or easing?
The subclass 189 cut-off for Educational Psychologist has been trending upward across recent rounds — competition is increasing.
Is 85, 90 or 95 points enough to be invited for Educational Psychologist (subclass 189)?
In the last 4 subclass 189 rounds in which Educational Psychologist was invited (most recently on 21 August 2025), the cut-off ranged 70–85 points. Your points would have met the cut-off in: 95 points in 4 of 4, 90 points in 4 of 4, 85 points in 4 of 4, 80 points in 3 of 4, 75 points in 3 of 4, 70 points in 2 of 4. There have been no subclass 189 invitations for Educational Psychologist in the 2 federal rounds held since (13 November 2025 and 4 June 2026). Meeting a previous cut-off does not guarantee a future invitation — invitations also depend on your Date of Effect, the round size and other applicants.
Check how your own points and Date of Effect rank →What are the latest 190 and 491 cut-offs for Educational Psychologist?
For Educational Psychologist: subclass 491 was last invited at 70 points (25 May 2023).
How do I compare to applicants who got invited for Educational Psychologist?
Subclass 190 and state/territory-nominated 491 invitations are issued by each state and territory under its own policy and priorities — not by national EOI queue order. ImmiTrend's Check My Score compares your points, English, salary, partner status, onshore/offshore status and NAATI against community-reported invited samples for Educational Psychologist. Samples may be incomplete — for reference only, not a guarantee.
Which states nominate Educational Psychologist for 190/491?
Educational Psychologist has state-nomination activity in: NSW, QLD, VIC, WA. State lists and quotas change each program year — check each state's official list.
How many subclass 189 places are likely left this FY2026-27 for Educational Psychologist?
Around 1023 subclass 189 places are projected for Educational Psychologist in FY2026-27. The Department of Home Affairs has not yet published FY2026-27 occupation ceilings, so this is an ImmiTrend estimate based on prior-year ceilings and current pool data.
How often are Educational Psychologist invitation rounds held?
Subclass 189: no federal rounds have been held yet in FY2026-27; the most recent was on 4 June 2026, and in FY2025-26 there were 3 federal rounds (21 August 2025, 13 November 2025 and 4 June 2026), with Educational Psychologist invited in 1 of them.
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Related:Guide: check your 189 invitation chancesFirst 189 round of 2026-27, October update: every occupation’s projected cutoff189 invitation chances
Last updated 30 September 2026Sources:OfficialEstimated
Community-reported and estimated figures are indicative and may be incomplete — treat them as a guide, not a guarantee. Official figures come from Home Affairs / SkillSelect.
General information only — not migration advice.
Compiled by ImmiTrend from official SkillSelect data.