The best name labels for school. Say goodbye to lost gear!
From backpacks to lunchboxes, shop our round-up of school name labels that stick.
If your preschooler is moving to Big School, you’ll already be across the need to label EVERYTHING. What you might not know yet is that A LOT is going to get lost as the number of kids increases, the places for things to go walkabout are far and wide.
Top tip: At my kids’ school, a popular place to look for lost lunchboxes and drink bottles was under the demountables…
Chances are you’ll quickly become familiar with the ‘lost property’ area at the school office – as you’ll know if this school year is not your first rodeo.
Here are the best back-to-school labels to help your child’s belongings make their way home!
2026’s top name labels
- School Variety Labels Pack, $24.95 (usually $88.95), Stuck on You (here’s why)
- Preschool and Kindy Name Labels Value Kit, $35 (usually $154.35), Bright Star Kids (here’s why)
- Sticky Name Labels, $13.60 (was $16), Tiny Me (here’s why)
The best name labels for school 2026
1. School Labels – Variety Labels Pack
from $24.95 (usually $88.95) at Stuck on You
Best for: First timers who need to label everything
Stuck on You’s essentials pack is particularly good when you’re starting out and aren’t quite sure what you do and don’t need to label, and at this price, it’s a steal.
Personalise the range of name labels, choose from a huge selection of images, including 4x sheets of mixed stick-on labels and 3x sheets of mixed iron on labels.
Key features:
- 217 labels
- Waterproof and scratchproof
- Dishwasher, microwave and freezer proof
- Various shapes and sizes
- Edges don’t curl up
2. Preschool and Kindy Name Labels Value Kit
from $35 (usually $154.35) at Bright Star Kids
Best for: A huge range of different shapes and sizes
Keep track of all your kid’s preschool items with this value-packed Preschool & Kindy Labels kit. With 152 waterproof name stickers in each kit, there’s a label for everything, from shoes and clothes to lunch containers and bottles.
Key features:
- Labels that Stay Stuck all Year
- 152 Preschool Name Labels
- Save 75%*
- 100% Waterproof
- Dishwasher Safe
- Microwave & Steriliser Safe
- Washing Machine & Clothes Dryer Safe*
3. Sticky Name Labels
from $13.60 (was $16) at Tinyme
Best for: Great value, unique designs
These durable, Australian-made back-to-school name labels come in a wide range of on-trends natural, neutral colours, with cute designs to suit your kid’s personality.
Each sheet contains 36 stickers: 6 x large a 12 x small square name labels; 8 x small name labels, and 10 x mini name labels.
Key features:
- Scratch resistant
- Dishwasher, microwave & freezer safe
- Washer & dryer safe
- Easy to iron
- Made in Australia
4. Zoo Animals Rectangle Name Labels
from $19.95 at Officeworks
Best for: Cheap and cheerful designs
An inexpensive offering from Officeworks will set your little one up so they can keep track of their belongings at school or daycare. The personalised Zoo Animals Rectangle Name Labels can be personalised with two names and you can choose from packs of 40, 32 or 30.
Key features:
- Durable adhesive vinyl
- Available in 3 different shapes and sizes
- Dishwasher safe
5. School Essentials Labels Pack
from $35 (usually $165) at HippoBlue
Best for: Unique personalised sticker sets
Get ready for the school year with ease, and keep your child’s belongings out of the lost property pile with our Hippo Blue School Name Label Packs. Choose from a range of pack options tailored to suit your needs, including the School Name Sticker Sampler (98 labels), School Top Up Pack (128 labels), Starting School Labels Pack (142 labels), Complete School Pack (174 labels), School Essentials Pack (242 labels), and the Ultimate Back To School Labels Pack (288 labels).
With durable, easy-to-apply labels, you’ll have peace of mind knowing your child’s belongings will always make it back home. These labels are a must-have for a smooth and stress-free school year!
Key features:
- Dishwasher, microwave & freezer safe
- Waterproof and scratch-resistant
- Superior supercoat finish
- Super sticky and easy to use
- Iron on: Washing machine & dryer safe
Why do I need to label everything for school or dayare?
You might have hunted down the most unsual lunchbox, backpack or drink bottle, but you can almost guarantee that once your little fish is out in the bigger pond, there’s going to be at least one other kid with the same. It can be quite stressful for kids to misplace their lunchbox and if it isn’t labelled it can make tracking it down, or getting it back to the rightful owner that bit trickier.
