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flag In 2025, a record number of low-ATAR Australian school-leavers entered teaching, sparking concerns over declining academic standards and teacher quality.

flag In 2025, Australia saw nearly 500 school-leavers with ATARs below 50 offered teaching degrees—the highest number since 2017—raising concerns over declining academic standards. flag The share of low-ATAR entrants rose to over 2%, with the average teaching student ATAR at 71, below the national university average of 78. flag Experts warn the trend risks teacher quality and student outcomes, citing long-term declines in education performance. flag While federal reforms include mandatory literacy and numeracy tests for graduates, no minimum ATAR requirement exists. flag Some states like NSW maintain stricter entry rules and saw a 23% rise in offers, linked to improved pay and conditions, but the overall trend remains a national concern.

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