Special Needs Teacher

ANZSCO 241511MLTSSL

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

As of 4 June 2026, subclass 189 invitations for Special Needs Teacher (ANZSCO 241511) were issued at 75 points. Subclass 190 sits at 80 points (21 May 2026). Subclass 491 sits at 90 points (13 November 2025). Cut-offs are trending upward across recent rounds.

invited 5 of 5 rounds last 2 FY▲up 38% vs last FY→ movers board
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Latest invitation rounds

Subclass 189

↑ Rising

75pts

4 June 2026 · ~8 invited

Unchanged · 3 rounds so far this FY

70–85 pts over last 6 roundsⓘ

Subclass 190

80pts

21 May 2026

1 round so far this FY

Subclass 491

↑ Rising

90pts

13 Nov 2025

Up from 80 · 2 rounds so far this FY

65–90 pts over last 6 roundsⓘ

→ See full round history

189 places likely left this FY

522conservative (floor)524anchored estimate

Cut-offs & capacity →

Subclass 189 wait estimates · May 2026 EOI pool

80
Points
5
Ahead
less than a month
4/6
Met the cut-off
85
Points
2
Ahead
less than a month
6/6
Met the cut-off

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

"Met the cut-off" counts how many of the last 6 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 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
▲ Rising
⋯
This occupation · most invited →least invited

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

Most consistently invited

invited 5 of 5 roundsOccasional

oldest → newest · filled = invited

Year over year

16
last FY
22
this FY
▲ +38%

Round to round · last 2 FY

5
11
4
9
9

▲ Rising · invites per round

Compare on the movers board
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Check my score

Can I get invited for Special Needs Teacher with my points?

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189 Invitation Predictions

What points and Date of Effect may be needed for Special Needs Teacher in the next 189 round?

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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

75DOE ≤ Jan 26

If 20 invited

70DOE ≤ Oct 25

If 50 invited

65DOE ≤ 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

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
June 26753–48–9522–52475DOE ≤ Jan 2675DOE ≤ Jan 26601853775DOE ≤ Jan 2670DOE ≤ Oct 2565DOE ≤ May 26All invited (60)All invited (60)All invited (60)All invited (60)
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Cut-offs & capacity

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

Minimum Points Invited

All sources · 20 data points

Est. Invitations Per Round

Federal SkillSelect · 19 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 (75)

Key Insights for Special Needs Teacher

  • ↔

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

  • ⚠

    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

    6 rounds so far in FY25-26. Special Needs Teacher has been included in 6 invitation rounds 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 Special Needs Teacher?

EOI Pool Distribution (All Subclasses)

05/2026 snapshot · 180 submitted EOIs in queue

SkillSelect ↗

Peak Points

70

At 75+ pts

92

Below Cutoff

86

EOI Submission Trends

Feb 24 – May 26

Latest

180

MoM Change

+21 (13.2%)

Peak Month

May 26 (180)

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.

Invitation Trends

Feb 24 – May 26

Latest

30

MoM Change

-4 (-11.8%)

Peak Month

Mar 26 (42)

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Round history

Round History

Source:
  • 189Federal
    75
    Est. Invitations
    ~8Est.
    ·
    Salary
    —
    ·
    DOE / EOI
    —
  • 190QLDCommunity
    80
    Est. Invitations
    —
    ·
    Salary
    💰-
    ·
    DOE / EOI
    onshore
  • 491Federal
    90
    Est. Invitations
    —
    ·
    Salary
    —
    ·
    DOE / EOI
    —
  • 189Federal
    75
    Est. Invitations
    8–9
    ·
    Salary
    —
    ·
    DOE / EOI
    —
  • 491Federal
    80
    Est. Invitations
    —
    ·
    Salary
    —
    ·
    DOE / EOI
    —
  • 189Federal
    85
    Est. Invitations
    3–4
    ·
    Salary
    —
    ·
    DOE / EOI
    —
  • 189Federal
    70
    Est. Invitations
    6–11
    ·
    Salary
    —
    ·
    DOE / EOI
    —
  • 189FederalCommunity
    75
    Est. Invitations
    —
    ·
    Salary
    💰-
    ·
    DOE / EOI
    offshore
  • 189Federal
    80
    Est. Invitations
    4–5
    ·
    Salary
    —
    ·
    DOE / EOI
    —
  • 189Federal
    85
    Est. Invitations
    1–1
    ·
    Salary
    —
    ·
    DOE / EOI
    —
  • 189Federal
    65
    Est. Invitations
    ~6Est.
    ·
    Salary
    —
    ·
    DOE / EOI
    —
  • 189Federal
    65
    Est. Invitations
    ~6Est.
    ·
    Salary
    —
    ·
    DOE / EOI
    —
  • 491Federal
    65
    Est. Invitations
    —
    ·
    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
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190 / 491 state nominations

Which states nominate Special Needs Teacher for 190 or 491?

190/491 State Nominations

EOI queue & eligibility per state for this occupation

NSW?Unknown

23EOIs

Peak Bracket

80pts

Above Cutoff ≥75

15(65%)

27M Trend

↑ 425%

Points Distribution

Queue Trend (27M)

Invited & Lodged (27M)

VIC✓Eligible

46EOIs

Peak Bracket

80pts

Above Cutoff ≥75

23(50%)

27M Trend

↑ 1067%

Points Distribution

Queue Trend (27M)

Invited & Lodged (27M)

QLD✓Eligible

22EOIs

Peak Bracket

70pts

Above Cutoff ≥75

9(41%)

27M Trend

↑ 750%

Points Distribution

Queue Trend (27M)

Invited & Lodged (27M)

SA?Unknown

28EOIs

Peak Bracket

80pts

Above Cutoff ≥75

16(57%)

27M Trend

↑ 2200%

Points Distribution

Queue Trend (27M)

Invited & Lodged (27M)

WA?Unknown

35EOIs

Peak Bracket

80pts

Above Cutoff ≥75

19(54%)

27M Trend

↑ 3000%

Points Distribution

Queue Trend (27M)

Invited & Lodged (27M)

TAS?Unknown

6EOIs

Peak Bracket

70pts

Above Cutoff ≥75

2(33%)

27M Trend

↑ 100%

Points Distribution

Queue Trend (27M)

Invited & Lodged (27M)

NT?Unknown

8EOIs

Peak Bracket

70pts

Above Cutoff ≥75

5(63%)

27M Trend

↑ 700%

Points Distribution

Queue Trend (27M)

Invited & Lodged (27M)

ACT?Unknown

12EOIs

Peak Bracket

80pts

Above Cutoff ≥75

7(58%)

27M Trend

↑ 400%

Points Distribution

Queue Trend (27M)

Invited & Lodged (27M)

EOI counts may include multi-state nominations.

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Common questions

What points do you need for Special Needs Teacher subclass 189?

As of 4 June 2026, subclass 189 invitations for Special Needs Teacher were issued at 75 points, with recent rounds ranging 70–85 over the last 6 rounds.

Is the Special Needs Teacher subclass 189 cut-off rising or easing?

The subclass 189 cut-off for Special Needs Teacher has been trending upward across recent rounds — competition is increasing.

Is 85, 90 or 95 points enough to be invited for Special Needs Teacher (subclass 189)?

In the last 6 subclass 189 rounds for Special Needs Teacher, the cut-off ranged 70–85 points. Your points would have met the cut-off in: 95 points in 6 of 6, 90 points in 6 of 6, 85 points in 6 of 6, 80 points in 4 of 6, 75 points in 3 of 6, 70 points in 1 of 6. 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 Special Needs Teacher?

For Special Needs Teacher: subclass 190 was last invited at 80 points (21 May 2026). subclass 491 was last invited at 90 points (13 November 2025).

How do I compare to applicants who got invited for Special Needs Teacher?

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 Special Needs Teacher, 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 Special Needs Teacher for 190/491?

Special Needs Teacher has state-nomination activity in: 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 Special Needs Teacher?

An estimated 522–524 subclass 189 places are likely left this financial year for Special Needs Teacher, based on the occupation ceiling and invitations issued so far.

How long is the wait for Special Needs Teacher at 80 points (subclass 189)?

At 80 points, the estimated subclass 189 wait for Special Needs Teacher is less than a month, based on the May 2026 EOI pool.

How long is the wait for Special Needs Teacher at 85 points (subclass 189)?

At 85 points, the estimated subclass 189 wait for Special Needs Teacher is less than a month, based on the May 2026 EOI pool.

How often are Special Needs Teacher invitation rounds held?

Special Needs Teacher has had 6 invitation rounds so far in FY25-26.

Related occupations

Special Education Teachers 2415

Last updated 4 June 2026Sources:OfficialCommunity-reportedEstimated

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.