Australia School Year Calculator
Which year level a child is in, using the cut-off date of their state or territory, which can move the same birthday by a full year.
Australian school years follow the calendar year, and a child must turn 5 by the state cut-off to start: 31 July in NSW, 30 April in Victoria, SA and the ACT, 30 June in Queensland, WA and the NT, and 1 January in Tasmania.
Australia School Year Calculator
Frequently asked
Is the Australia School Year Calculator free?
Yes. Every tool on AlphaBetaMinds is free, needs no account and has no usage limit.
Does this tool store what I type?
No. It runs entirely in your browser. Your inputs are never sent to our server, and nothing is logged.
How accurate is it?
It uses the McCrindle generation boundaries (Gen Alpha 2010–2024, Gen Beta 2025–2039) and UN World Population Prospects vital rates. Sources and formulas are on our methodology page.
Can I use the result in an article or report?
Yes, with a credit and a link back to this page. See our terms of use for the full licence.
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