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OSCA 2024 · 251231 · Skill level 1

Primary School Teacher: OSCA 251231

ABS OSCA 2024 v1.0 · visa lists checked 21 October 2026

Primary School Teacher is OSCA 2024 code 251231. It corresponds to 3 ANZSCO codes (241211, 241212 and 241213). 1 of them is on Australia's skilled visa lists, which still use ANZSCO codes.

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ANZSCO equivalent

ANZSCO codes for OSCA 251231

Skilled visa lists still use ANZSCO codes, so this is the code that decides your visa options.

  • ANZSCO 241211 · in part

    Kaiako Kura Kaupapa Māori (Māori-medium Primary School Teacher)

    Not on the skilled occupation lists.

  • ANZSCO 241212 · in part

    Pouako Kura Kaupapa Māori (Māori-medium Primary School Senior Teacher)

    Not on the skilled occupation lists.

  • ANZSCO 241213 · in part

    Primary School Teacher

    On the Core Skills Occupation List, Short-term Skilled Occupation List.

    Visas for ANZSCO 241213

The job

What a primary school teacher does

Teaches a range of subjects within a prescribed curriculum to primary school students, and promotes students' social, emotional, intellectual and physical development.

Skill level 1: Bachelor degree or higher, or at least 5 years of relevant experience

Registration or licensing is required.

Main tasks

Main tasks

  • Delivers differentiated learning programs in literacy, numeracy, the humanities, arts, science, technology and physical education to primary school students
  • Guides discussions and supervises students' work in class
  • Employs effective classroom management skills to maintain a safe, supportive and positive learning environment
  • Prepares, administers and reviews assessment tasks to evaluate students' progress
  • Maintains records of students' progress
  • Discusses students' progress with parents and students, and prepares written reports on a regular basis
  • Participates in staff meetings, educational conferences and workshops
  • Contributes to the development of curriculum programs and resources
  • Performs extra-curricular tasks, such as assisting with sport, concerts, excursions and special interest programs
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Questions

OSCA 251231: common questions

What is the OSCA code for primary school teacher?
The OSCA 2024 code is 251231 (Primary School Teacher), skill level 1. OSCA is the Australian Bureau of Statistics occupation classification released on 6 December 2024.
What is the ANZSCO code for OSCA 251231?
ANZSCO 241211 Kaiako Kura Kaupapa Māori (Māori-medium Primary School Teacher) (in part), ANZSCO 241212 Pouako Kura Kaupapa Māori (Māori-medium Primary School Senior Teacher) (in part) and ANZSCO 241213 Primary School Teacher (in part). "In part" means only some of that ANZSCO occupation moved to this OSCA code.
Is Primary School Teacher on Australia's skilled occupation lists?
The lists use ANZSCO codes. ANZSCO 241213 Primary School Teacher 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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