OSCA 2024 · 141132 · Skill level 1
School Principal: OSCA 141132
ABS OSCA 2024 v1.0 · visa lists checked 21 October 2026
School Principal is OSCA 2024 code 141132. It corresponds to ANZSCO 134311 School Principal (in part), which is on the CSOL and STSOL. Visa lists still use the ANZSCO code.
ANZSCO equivalent
ANZSCO code for OSCA 141132
Skilled visa lists still use ANZSCO codes, so this is the code that decides your visa options.
ANZSCO 134311 · in part
School Principal
On the Core Skills Occupation List, Short-term Skilled Occupation List.
Visas for ANZSCO 134311
The job
What a school principal does
Plans, organises, directs, controls and coordinates the educational and administrative aspects of schools, including physical and human resources.
Skill level 1: Bachelor degree or higher, or at least 5 years of relevant experience
Registration or licensing is required.
Main tasks
Main tasks
- Establishes and maintains organisational structures that support the achievement of a school's vision and values
- Ensures the delivery of comprehensive education programs to all students
- Ensures a respectful, safe and productive learning environment for students and teachers
- Implements systems and procedures to monitor and report on a school's performance
- Develops and maintains positive relationships with all members of the school community
- Implements initiatives, practices and priorities of relevant education authorities
- Contributes to the development, implementation and review of school policies, programs and operations
- Manages the selection, professional development and assessment of staff members
- Ensures efficient and effective operations, including the management of finance, people, facilities, risk, compliance and major projects
- May teach students
Unit group 1411
Other occupations in Assistant School Principals and School Principals
Questions
OSCA 141132: common questions
What is the OSCA code for school principal?
What is the ANZSCO code for OSCA 141132?
Is School Principal on Australia's skilled occupation lists?
Does Home Affairs use OSCA codes for visas?
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Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics, OSCA 2024 v1.0 (CC BY 4.0); Department of Home Affairs, checked 21 October 2026. General information only, not immigration advice.
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