Curious minds, creative solutions, and exciting discoveries took centre stage in Think Science! 2026. Students from across Australia embraced the challenge, applying critical thinking and scientific inquiry to investigate real-world problems and showcase their passion for science.
This year we were pleased to have over 1400 students participating from 55 schools across all six states and the ACT—including many from rural and regional communities.
Our judges were amazed by the talent on display in the 229 video entries submitted this year, with students showcasing outstanding creativity, curiosity, and scientific inquiry. Take a look at the winning entries below and get inspired by these amazing young scientists.
We sincerely thank all participating students, schools, and teachers whose support and commitment made this event possible!
Years 3-4 winning entries
| Place | School | State | Investigation title | Team members |
| 1st | Loftus Public School | NSW | Bumps, Blades and Breezes | Cyrus, Hunter and Frankie |
| 2nd | Sunrise Christian School Fullarton | SA | Algae Bloom - Can we stop algae growing by changing the amount of light it is exposed to? | Hudson and Howard |
| 3rd | Essex Heights Primary School | VIC | Which rising agent creates the most height in a baked cake? | Evie and Eden |
| Highly Commended | Sunrise Christian School Fullarton | SA | Singing Glasses - How does the amount of water in a glass affect the pitch of the sound it produces when tapped? | Idelette and Anna |
| Highly Commended | Essex Heights Primary School | VIC | Green Bean Growing Experiment | Aubrey and Penelope |
Years 5-6 winning entries
Place | School | State | Investigation title | Team members |
| 1st | Iqra College | SA | Cool The School: A Surface Material and Heat Investigation | Ayaan, Eusoph and Imran |
| 2nd | Oxford Falls Grammar School | NSW | Think Science 2026 Experiment: The Impact of Salt Water on Plant Growth. | Archibald and Raphael |
| 3rd | Sunrise Christian School Fullarton | SA | Coin Battery - How does the number of cells connected in series affect the voltage produced by a battery? | Joseph, Joel and Julliene |
| Highly Commended | Islamic College of Brisbane | QLD | Do microplastics affect the germination of seeds? | Aasiya, Hooria, Sarah and Zoha |
| Highly Commended | Bonnet Bay Public School | NSW | Sweet, Sweet Crystallisation | Harvey, Ben, Orion and Isaac |
Years 7-8 winning entries
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Years 9-10 Winning Entries
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Rural area Prizes
To support learning in rural areas we have awarded rural prizes again for Think Science! 2026
Years 5-6 category
| School | State | Investigation title | Team members |
| St. Raphael's Catholic School, Cowra | NSW | What makes Apples go brown? | Grace, Ruby and Viv |
Think Science! 2026 Participating Schools
Thank you to all the schools that participated in the Think Science! Competition in 2026!
List of participating schools
| School | Suburb or Town | State/Territory |
| Harrison School | Harrison | ACT |
| Abbotsford Public School | Abbotsford | NSW |
| Alexandria Park Community School | Alexandria | NSW |
| Bangor Public School | Bangor | NSW |
| Blacktown Girls High School | Blacktown | NSW |
| Bonnet Bay Public School | Bonnet Bay | NSW |
| Catherine McAuley Westmead | Westmead | NSW |
| Clancy Catholic College | West Hoxton | NSW |
| Gymea Bay Public School | Gymea Bay | NSW |
| Hurstville Public School | Hurstville | NSW |
| Illawarra Christian School | Cordeaux Heights | NSW |
| Kirrawee High School | Kirrawee | NSW |
| Knox Grammar School | Wahroonga | NSW |
| Loftus Public School | Loftus | NSW |
| Macarthur Anglican School | Cobbitty | NSW |
| Meriden School | Strathfield | NSW |
| Narooma High School | Narooma | NSW |
| Oxford Falls Grammar School | Oxford Falls | NSW |
| Sathya Sai Secondary College | Dungay | NSW |
| Sawtell Public School | Sawtell | NSW |
| Seven Hills West Public School | Seven Hills | NSW |
| Shire Christian School | Barden Ridge | NSW |
| South Coogee Public School | South Coogee | NSW |
| St Andrew's Cathedral School | Sydney | NSW |
| St John Paul II Catholic College | Schofields | NSW |
| St.Raphael's Catholic School | Cowra | NSW |
| The Illawarra Grammar School | West Wollongong | NSW |
| Truscott Street Public School | North Ryde | NSW |
| West Pennant Hills Public School | West Pennant Hills | NSW |
| Xavier Catholic College | Albury | NSW |
| Burpengary State Secondary School | Burpengary | QLD |
| Cooloola Christian College | Southside | QLD |
| Grace Lutheran College - Rothwell Campus | Rothwell | QLD |
| Islamic College of Brisbane | Karawatha | QLD |
| Trinity Anglican School | Cairns | QLD |
| Iqra College | O'Halloran Hill | SA |
| Sunrise Christian School Fullarton | Fullarton | SA |
| Wilderness School | Medindie | SA |
| Scotch Oakburn College | Launceston | TAS |
| Albert Park College | Albert Park | VIC |
| Bayside Christian College | Langwarrin South | VIC |
| Christian College Geelong - Junior School Belmont | Belmont | VIC |
| Christway College Kingston | Clarinda | VIC |
| Clifton Hill Primary School | Clifton Hill | VIC |
| Eltham North Primary School | Eltham North | VIC |
| Essex Heights Primary School | Mount Waverley | VIC |
| John Monash Science School | Clayton | VIC |
| King's College | Warrnambool | VIC |
| Manor Lakes P12 College | Wyndham Vale | VIC |
| Mentone Girls' Grammar | Mentone | VIC |
| Yarra Valley Grammar | Ringwood | VIC |
| Carey Baptist College, Harrisdale Campus | Harrisdale | WA |
| MOUNT LOCKYER PRIMARY SCHOOL | ALBANY | WA |
| Mundaring Primary School | Mundaring | WA |
| West Leeming Primary School | Leeming | WA |