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Educator-to-child ratios by state and territory
Minimum ratios under the National Quality Framework, with the state and territory variations that apply where your service operates. Each page includes a free calculator preset to that state.
Ratios in ACTACT Children's Education and Care AssuranceRatios in NSWNSW Department of Education - Early Childhood EducationRatios in NTNT Quality Education and CareRatios in QLDQueensland Department of Education - Early ChildhoodRatios in SAEducation Standards Board SARatios in TASTasmanian Education and Care UnitRatios in VICVictorian Department of Education - Quality Assessment and Regulation DivisionRatios in WAWA Education and Care Regulatory Unit
Ratios are calculated across the whole service under the National Quality Framework. Confirm current requirements with ACECQA or your regulatory authority, or use the free ratio calculator.