Celco Letter Sorter: 6-Compartment Desk Organiser

Updated June 2026.

What is the Celco Letter Sorter?

The Celco Letter Sorter is a six-compartment plastic desktop organiser for sorting mail, papers and folders. Each compartment holds standard-size envelopes, sheets of paper and folders upright, so incoming and outgoing items stay separated and easy to find. It suits anyone who needs to keep a desk or counter tidy, from office administrators to teachers and ward clerks.

Why a letter sorter matters

Paper still piles up wherever people work. A letter sorter turns a flat, sliding stack into clearly divided slots, which makes it faster to file an item and faster to retrieve it. The six upright compartments let you assign one slot per person, task or status, so nothing important disappears under the pile.

For offices, that means mail and paperwork no longer drift across a shared desk. For schools, it gives a classroom a fixed home for handouts and returned work. For hospitals and clinics, it keeps everyday paperwork sorted at a busy reception or nurses' station without taking up much room.

Features and benefits of the Celco Letter Sorter

The standout feature is the six-compartment layout. Six divided slots give you enough separation for several streams of paper while still being quick to scan at a glance.

It is made of durable plastic, so it stands up to daily handling and wipes clean. It is also lightweight and portable, which means you can lift it from one desk to another, or move it aside when you need the surface.

The design is space-saving and holds paperwork upright rather than spreading it flat, making it a practical choice for small desks, counters and shared workstations. Celco is a long-established Australian stationery brand whose range spans educational and office supplies, so the sorter sits alongside familiar everyday gear like its math sets and storage clipboards.

How can different workplaces use it?

In the office

Use the six compartments as an in-tray system: one slot for incoming mail, one for outgoing, and the rest for invoices, items to file, and paperwork awaiting sign-off. A mail room or reception can give each team or staff member their own slot for pigeonhole-style sorting, which speeds up the morning mail round.

In the classroom

Teachers can label each compartment for a different task: handouts to give out, work to mark, permission notes, and forms to return to the office. Because it is lightweight, it moves easily between a desk and a teaching trolley, and it gives relief teachers an obvious system to follow.

In the hospital or clinic

At a reception desk or nurses' station, the sorter keeps admin paperwork, handover sheets, blank forms and patient-education leaflets separated and within reach. Its wipe-clean plastic and small footprint suit a tidy, high-traffic counter. It is an office organiser for administration, not a clinical device, so keep clinical records in your approved systems.

Letter sorter or flat tray: which should you choose?

A stacking tray holds paper flat, which is fine for one or two streams but slow to search once it grows. An upright letter sorter keeps each category visible and vertical, so you can flick to the right slot in seconds. If you regularly juggle more than a couple of paper streams at one desk, the six-slot sorter is the quicker system.

Quick tips for getting the most from it

Label each compartment so the system is obvious to everyone who shares the desk. A simple rule such as "left to right, oldest to newest" keeps the slots flowing rather than clogging up.

Keep one slot as an "action today" compartment and clear it daily. Pair the sorter with matching letter files and folders so documents move neatly from the sorter into longer-term storage.

Frequently asked questions

How many compartments does the Celco Letter Sorter have?

It has six compartments, each sized to hold standard envelopes, papers and folders upright.

What can the Celco Letter Sorter hold?

It holds standard-size envelopes, loose papers and folders, making it suitable for sorting mail and everyday paperwork.

What is the Celco Letter Sorter made from?

It is made of durable plastic, and it is lightweight and portable so you can move it between desks easily.

Is it suitable for a small desk?

Yes. It has a space-saving design that holds paperwork upright, so it works well on small desks, counters and shared workstations.

Where to buy the Celco Letter Sorter

You can order the Celco Letter Sorter from The Stationery Store, or browse the full range of document filing and presentation supplies to outfit a whole office, classroom or ward. Manufacturer specifications are available on the Acco Brands spec sheet.