189Federal
85- Est. Invitations
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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.
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Latest invitation rounds
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 likely left this FY
890conservative (floor)905anchored estimate
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
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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
2last FY
1this FY
▼ −50%Round to round · last 2 FY
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▼ 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?
Calculate invitation predictions
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 (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 round | Cutoff | Aug 25 | Nov 25 | 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 | — | 890–905 | 75DOE ≤ Jan 26 | 75DOE ≤ Jan 26 | 6 | 0 | 992 | All 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)
890 – 905
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
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Points are stable. The minimum invited score has remained consistent over recent rounds. Expect similar thresholds in the near future.
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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.
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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.
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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
| 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 | — | — | — | |
| 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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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
No EOI data available for this occupation.
6EOIs
Peak Bracket
85pts
Above Cutoff ≥85
2(33%)
24M Trend
↑ 400%
Points Distribution
Queue Trend (24M)
Invited & Lodged (24M)
2EOIs
Peak Bracket
80pts
24M Trend
→ 0%
Points Distribution
Queue Trend (24M)
Invited & Lodged (24M)
No EOI data available for this occupation.
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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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.
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?
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.
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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.