What ATAR do you need for Bachelor of Education (Primary) at James Cook University?
The lowest selection rank for Bachelor of Education (Primary) at James Cook University was 70.00 for the 2026 intake, which rose 2.80 on 2025 (67.20). The lowest selection rank is the lowest ATAR plus adjustment factors that received an offer, so a student's raw ATAR can be below it and still get in.
Lowest selection rank by intake
| Intake | Lowest selection rank | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 70.00 | +2.80 |
| 2025 | 67.20 | - |
Range over these 2 intakes: 67.20 (2025) to 70.00 (2026). Intakes with no published figure are left out.
Bachelor of Education (Primary) at other Queensland universities
Of the 6 QLD universities in our data with a published lowest selection rank for a Bachelor of Education (Primary), JCU had the 4th highest. Degrees with the same name can differ in majors, campus and structure, so compare the course pages as well as the numbers.
About the degree
A four-year primary teaching degree at Townsville (ranks shown), Cairns (65.80 in 2026) and online. Prerequisites are English and one of General Mathematics, Mathematical Methods or Specialist Mathematics (Units 3 and 4, C).
- Length: 4 years full-time. Study mode: full-time, part-time, online.
- Prerequisites or assumed knowledge: English, General Mathematics.
- Accreditation: AITSL, with the Queensland College of Teachers (QCT).
- Graduate starting salary range quoted for this course: $70,000 to $75,000 a year (source).
What parents can do next
Frequently asked questions
- Is 70.00 the ATAR my child needs for Bachelor of Education (Primary) at JCU?
- Not exactly. 70.00 was the lowest selection rank that received an offer for the 2026 intake. A selection rank is the ATAR plus any adjustment factors (for example subject, equity or regional adjustments), so some students were offered a place with a raw ATAR below 70.00. It is a guide to competition for that intake, not a guaranteed entry score, and it changes each year.
- Has the rank for Bachelor of Education (Primary) at JCU gone up or down?
- It rose 2.80 between the 2025 intake (67.20) and the 2026 intake (70.00). Across the 2 published intakes listed here it ranged from 67.20 (2025) to 70.00 (2026).
- How does JCU compare with other QLD universities for Bachelor of Education (Primary)?
- Of the 6 QLD universities in our data with a published lowest selection rank for a Bachelor of Education (Primary), JCU had the 4th highest. The highest was UQ at 75.00 (2026).