Bachelor of Primary Education
at The University of Notre Dame Australia, Western Australia.
A four-year primary teaching degree at Notre Dame Fremantle (TISC rank shown; none published for 2025 or 2026) and Sydney (70.00 through UAC in 2026). Applicants also complete the Non-Academic Requirements for Teacher Entry (NARTE) questionnaire.
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 UNDA Bachelor of 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 70.00 | uac.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
The degree prepares graduates to teach in primary schools, combining curriculum and teaching studies with professional experience in schools. TISC's 2027 admission requirements list the Fremantle course as the Bachelor of Education (Primary). No particular subjects are required.
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.
Typical first jobs
- Classroom teacher in a WA or NSW government primary school
- Classroom teacher in a Catholic primary school
- Teacher in an independent or low-fee faith-based school
- Relief or casual teacher on the state register
- Specialist teacher (literacy, numeracy, EAL/D)
- Rural and regional primary teaching positions
- Education support or tutoring roles
Graduate starting salary
$70,000 - $75,000 per year
Source: qilt.edu.au. Last reviewed 2026-05-24.
After graduation
Graduates can apply for teacher registration (with the Teacher Registration Board of WA, or NESA in New South Wales) and teach in Catholic, government and independent primary schools.
Is this the right degree for you?
You probably thrive here if
- Students who enjoy working with children and have done tutoring or volunteering
- Patient communicators who can break ideas down clearly
- Organised people who can plan a week of lessons in advance
- Resilient students who handle the emotional load of a classroom
- Those drawn to small cohorts and close mentoring from staff
It is probably not for you if
- Students who dislike public speaking or being in front of a class
- People who want a desk-based corporate role
- Those uncomfortable with extensive placement requirements
- Students who struggle with LANTITE-level literacy or numeracy
Sources
Course details are summarised by ExamExplained, not copied from the university. Confirm course content and selection ranks on the University of Notre Dame Australia website and on TISC before applying.