Educational Psychologist

ANZSCO 272312MLTSSL

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

As of 21 August 2025, subclass 189 invitations for Educational Psychologist (ANZSCO 272312) were issued at 85 points. Subclass 491 sits at 70 points (25 May 2023). Cut-offs are trending upward across recent rounds.

invited 2 of 5 rounds last 2 FYdown 50% vs last FYnot invited this roundmovers board
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Latest invitation rounds

Subclass 189

Rising

85pts

21 Aug 2025

Up from 75 · 1 round so far this FY

70–85 pts over last 4 rounds

Subclass 491

Stable

70pts

25 May 2023

Down from 85 · 3 rounds so far this FY

70–85 pts over last 3 rounds

See full round history

189 places likely left this FY

890conservative (floor)905anchored estimate

Cut-offs & capacity

Subclass 189 wait estimates · May 2026 EOI pool

Not enough recent rounds to compute a wait estimate for this subclass.

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.

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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
This occupation · most invited →least invited

3 invites last 2 FY · busiest 6,401 · typical 48

Most consistently invited

invited 2 of 5 roundsOccasional

oldest → newest · filled = invited

Year over year

2
last FY
1
this FY
▼ −50%

Round to round · last 2 FY

2
1

Falling · invites per round

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Check my score

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?

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See 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 (6)

If 20 invited

All invited (6)

If 50 invited

All invited (6)

If 100 invited

All invited (6)

If 200 invited

All invited (6)

If 500 invited

All invited (6)

If 1000 invited

All invited (6)

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 roundCutoffAug 25Nov 25Spots left (FY)If floor invitedIf anchored invitedActive EOIsAt/aboveCeiling remainingIf 10 invitedIf 20 invitedIf 50 invitedIf 100 invitedIf 200 invitedIf 500 invitedIf 1000 invited
Aug 25851189090575DOE ≤ Jan 2675DOE ≤ Jan 2660992All invited (6)All invited (6)All invited (6)All invited (6)All invited (6)All invited (6)All invited (6)
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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)

890905

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

Legal minimum vs actual invited

Minimum (65)Actual (85)

Key Insights for Educational Psychologist

  • Points are stable. The minimum invited score has remained consistent over recent rounds. Expect similar thresholds in the near future.

  • Still 20 points above the legal minimum. Despite current trends, Educational Psychologist remains competitive. Applicants significantly below 85 points are unlikely to receive invitations soon.

  • 1 round so far in FY25-26. Educational Psychologist has been included in 1 invitation round this financial year. More rounds generally indicate sustained demand from the Department.

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A profile of the invited

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EOI data

How many people are ahead of me in the EOI pool for Educational Psychologist?

EOI Pool Distribution (All Subclasses)

05/2026 snapshot · 14 submitted EOIs in queue

Peak Points

75

At 85+ pts

3

Below Cutoff

11

EOI Submission Trends

Feb 24 – May 26

Latest

14

MoM Change

0 (0.0%)

Peak Month

Apr 26 (14)

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.

In Queue

14

Oldest Waiting

Jun 24

Total Invited

4

Invitation Trends

Feb 24 – May 26

Latest

2

MoM Change

0 (0.0%)

Peak Month

Aug 25 (4)

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Round history

Round History

  • 189Federal
    85
    Est. Invitations
    11
    ·
    Salary
    ·
    DOE / EOI
  • 189Federal
    75
    Est. Invitations
    12
    ·
    Salary
    ·
    DOE / EOI
  • 189Federal
    70
    Est. Invitations
    ·
    Salary
    ·
    DOE / EOI
  • 491Federal
    70
    Est. Invitations
    ·
    Salary
    ·
    DOE / EOI
  • 491Federal
    85
    Est. Invitations
    ·
    Salary
    ·
    DOE / EOI
  • 189Federal
    70
    Est. Invitations
    ~1Est.
    ·
    Salary
    ·
    DOE / EOI
  • 491Federal
    80
    Est. Invitations
    ·
    Salary
    ·
    DOE / EOI
FederalSkillSelectOfficialState governmentCommunityCrowdsourced
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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

NSWEligible

No EOI data available for this occupation.

VICEligible

6EOIs

Peak Bracket

85pts

Above Cutoff85

2(33%)

24M Trend

400%

Points Distribution

Queue Trend (24M)

Invited & Lodged (24M)

QLDEligible

2EOIs

Peak Bracket

80pts

24M Trend

0%

Points Distribution

Queue Trend (24M)

Invited & Lodged (24M)

SA?Unknown

No EOI data available for this occupation.

WA?Unknown

1EOIs

Peak Bracket

80pts

24M Trend

0%

Points Distribution

Queue Trend (24M)

TAS?Unknown

No EOI data available for this occupation.

NT?Unknown

No EOI data available for this occupation.

ACT?Unknown

No EOI data available for this occupation.

EOI counts may include multi-state nominations.

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Common questions

What points do you need for Educational Psychologist subclass 189?

As of 21 August 2025, subclass 189 invitations for Educational Psychologist were issued at 85 points, with recent rounds ranging 70–85 over the last 4 rounds.

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 for Educational Psychologist, 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. 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.

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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?

For state nomination (subclasses 190 and 491), invitations go by profile — not your place in the EOI queue. ImmiTrend's Check My Score shows how your points, English, salary, partner status, onshore/offshore status and NAATI compare to the people who were actually invited for Educational Psychologist, so you can see where you match and where you fall short. Based on community-reported invitations; for reference, not a guarantee.

Which states nominate Educational Psychologist for 190/491?

Educational Psychologist has state-nomination activity in: NSW, QLD, VIC. State lists and quotas change each program year — check each state's official list.

How many subclass 189 places are likely left this FY25-26 for Educational Psychologist?

An estimated 890–905 subclass 189 places are likely left this financial year for Educational Psychologist, based on the occupation ceiling and invitations issued so far.

How often are Educational Psychologist invitation rounds held?

Educational Psychologist has had 1 invitation rounds so far in FY25-26.

Related occupations

Psychologists 2723

Last updated 31 May 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.