What ATAR do you need for Bachelor of Education (Primary) at Southern Cross University?
The lowest selection rank for Bachelor of Education (Primary) at Southern Cross University was 66.00 for the 2026 intake, which fell 4.00 on 2024 (70.00). 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 | 66.00 | -4.00 |
| 2024 | 70.00 | 0.00 |
| 2023 | 70.00 | - |
Range over these 3 intakes: 66.00 (2026) to 70.00 (2024). Intakes with no published figure are left out.
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), SCU had the 7th 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 Lismore, Coffs Harbour and the Gold Coast, accredited by NESA and approved by the Queensland College of Teachers. All campuses share the same selection rank. It includes 80 days (640 hours) of professional experience. No prerequisites.
- Length: 4 years full-time. Study mode: full-time, part-time.
- Accreditation: NSW Education Standards Authority (NESA); Queensland College of Teachers (QCT).
- 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 66.00 the ATAR my child needs for Bachelor of Education (Primary) at SCU?
- Not exactly. 66.00 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 66.00. 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 SCU gone up or down?
- It fell 4.00 between the 2024 intake (70.00) and the 2026 intake (66.00). Across the 3 published intakes listed here it ranged from 66.00 (2026) to 70.00 (2024).
- How does SCU 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), SCU had the 7th highest. The highest was USyd at 85.15 (2026).