Bachelor of Education (Primary Education)
at Curtin University, Western Australia.
A four-year primary teaching degree at Curtin Perth (Bentley; ranks shown) and Kalgoorlie (70.00 in 2026), accredited by the Teacher Registration Board of WA. No prerequisites beyond English competence; Mathematics Applications ATAR is desirable.
Lowest selection rank
The lowest selection rank (LSR) is the lowest ATAR plus adjustment factors (equity, subject and regional bonuses) that received an offer to the Curtin Bachelor of Education (Primary Education) for that intake. Universities publish it in their admissions student profiles. Only intakes with a published figure are listed.
| Intake | Lowest selection rank | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 70.00 | tisc.edu.au |
| 2025 | 70.00 | tisc.edu.au |
| 2024 | 70.00 | tisc.edu.au |
A lowest selection rank describes a past intake, not a guaranteed entry score. Check the current entry requirements on the official course page before you apply through TISC.
Prerequisite Year 12 subjects
No formal Year 12 subject prerequisites; assumed knowledge may still apply.
What you will study
This initial teacher education degree qualifies graduates to teach primary school students in the government, Catholic and independent school sectors. Students complete four professional placements totalling 760 hours of supervised teaching practice.
Placement and industry experience
Students complete four professional placements in schools, totalling 760 hours of supervised teaching practice, undertaken in full-time blocks regardless of study mode.
Career outcomes
- Graduates work as primary teachers in government, Catholic and independent schools after registration with the relevant state teacher regulator.
- Common destinations include classroom teaching from Foundation to Year 6, leading-teacher roles and curriculum coordination.
- Many alumni progress into deputy and principal positions, departmental policy roles or specialist literacy and numeracy support.
Professional accreditation
- Teacher Registration Board of Western Australia (TRBWA)
Typical first jobs
- Graduate primary classroom teacher (Foundation to Year 6)
- Relief or casual teacher in WA schools
- Rural and remote teacher in WA Country schools
- Education assistant or specialist support role
- Teacher in Catholic or independent school systems
- Early-years or junior-primary teacher
- Specialist literacy or numeracy support teacher
Graduate starting salary
$70,000 - $75,000 per year
Source: qilt.edu.au. Last reviewed 2026-05-24.
After graduation
Graduates can apply for registration with the Teacher Registration Board of Western Australia and teach in government, Catholic and independent primary schools.
Is this the right degree for you?
You probably thrive here if
- People who genuinely enjoy working with children
- Patient, organised communicators who can manage a classroom
- Students happy to spend extended time on placement in schools
- Those who can plan, adapt and reflect on their own teaching
- People committed to a clear vocational outcome
It is probably not for you if
- Students unsure they want to work with young children daily
- Those uncomfortable being observed and assessed in classrooms
- People who dislike planning, paperwork and reporting
- Students unable to meet placement, LANTITE or registration requirements
Sources
Course details are summarised by ExamExplained, not copied from the university. Confirm course content and selection ranks on the Curtin University website and on TISC before applying.