What ATAR do you need for Bachelor of Education (Primary) at The University of Newcastle?
The lowest selection rank for Bachelor of Education (Primary) at The University of Newcastle was 65.35 for the 2026 intake. 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.
Bachelor of Education (Primary) at other New South Wales universities
Of the 9 NSW universities in our data with a published lowest selection rank for a Bachelor of Education (Primary), UoN had the 8th 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 Callaghan and Gosford (ranks shown are for Callaghan). Graduates are eligible for NESA registration. The assumed knowledge is any 2 units of English and mathematics, and there are pathways for applicants who have not met NESA's three-Band-5 requirement.
- Length: 4 years full-time. Study mode: full-time, part-time.
- Accreditation: Accredited initial teacher education program (NESA registration eligible).
- Graduate starting salary range quoted for this course: $80,000 to $88,000 a year (source).
What parents can do next
Frequently asked questions
- Is 65.35 the ATAR my child needs for Bachelor of Education (Primary) at UoN?
- Not exactly. 65.35 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 65.35. It is a guide to competition for that intake, not a guaranteed entry score, and it changes each year.
- How does UoN compare with other NSW universities for Bachelor of Education (Primary)?
- Of the 9 NSW universities in our data with a published lowest selection rank for a Bachelor of Education (Primary), UoN had the 8th highest. The highest was USyd at 85.15 (2026).