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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?
The OSCA 2024 code is 141132 (School Principal), skill level 1. OSCA is the Australian Bureau of Statistics occupation classification released on 6 December 2024.
What is the ANZSCO code for OSCA 141132?
ANZSCO 134311 School Principal (in part). "In part" means only some of that ANZSCO occupation moved to this OSCA code.
Is School Principal on Australia's skilled occupation lists?
The lists use ANZSCO codes. ANZSCO 134311 School Principal is on the Core Skills Occupation List (CSOL) and Short-term Skilled Occupation List (STSOL), according to the Home Affairs list checked on 21 October 2026.
Does Home Affairs use OSCA codes for visas?
Not yet. As of 21 October 2026, skilled occupation lists, skills assessments and visa applications still use ANZSCO codes.

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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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