Horsham College

What Horsham College does

Horsham College is a Victorian government co-educational secondary school located at 310 Baillie Street, Horsham, approximately 300km west of Melbourne, serving students in Years 7 through 12. It operates as a state government entity under the Department of Education (Victoria) — not a private or investor-owned institution — and serves as the sole comprehensive secondary provider for the Wimmera Southern-Mallee regional catchment (population ~18,000). The school delivers the Victorian Curriculum for Years 7-10 and VCE, VCE Vocational Major (VM), and VET certificate streams for senior students, alongside multiple specialised pathways: a Select Entry Accelerated Learning (SEAL) program (since 2002, expanded into general and creative streams), AFL Academy, Basketball Academy, and Peak Performance Program (Years 9-10). Targeted support services include QuickSmart literacy/numeracy intervention, Disability Program, EAL, Koorie Education (with two Koorie Engagement Support Officers), Chaplaincy, and a per-year-level wellbeing worker structure.

Name

Horsham College

Legal name

Horsham College

Website

https://horsham-college.vic.edu.au

Company type

Public

Founded year

2002

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Horsham College is a Victorian government co-educational secondary school in regional Horsham providing Years 7-12 education, including VCE, VCE VM, VET, SEAL, and sports academies, for students across the Wimmera Southern-Mallee catchment.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Secondary Education

NAICS

Elementary and Secondary Schools (6111), Educational Services (61)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Public High Schools (EDAJAAAD)

Keywords

• Secondary education services
• Government school programs
• VCE curriculum delivery
• Vocational education training
• International student programs

Headquarters

HQ city

Horsham

HQ country

Australia

HQ region

Oceania

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Supply Chain

Revenue model

1. Government Funding: Primary funding from Victorian Department of Education for operating government secondary school
2. Parent Payments: Parent payment arrangements for essential and optional educational items across Years 7-12 as per Department of Education policy
3. International Student Fees: Tuition fees charged to international students studying on student visas through the Department of Education international program

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels7 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Horsham College is a Victorian government co-educational secondary school delivering Years 7-12 education to local, regional, and international students. It offers the Victorian Curriculum at Years 7-10 and senior pathways including VCE, VCE Vocational Major, VET certificates, and school-based apprenticeships, alongside the regionally unique SEAL program, AFL and Basketball Academies, Peak Performance sport program, Instrumental Music, EAL support, Koorie education, disability inclusion, and comprehensive wellbeing services.

Product overview

Horsham College is a Victorian government secondary school offering a comprehensive educational program from Years 7-12. The school operates as a unified platform providing general secondary education with specialized add-on programs including the SEAL accelerated learning program, AFL Academy, Basketball Academy, Peak Performance sports program, and Instrumental Music program. Senior students can access VCE, VCE Vocational Major, and VET certificate pathways. Additional support services include QuickSmart literacy/numeracy intervention, disability support, EAL, Koorie education, and comprehensive wellbeing services. The school utilizes SEQTA as its learning management system and maintains an active BYOD program for digital learning.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• General Secondary Education (Years 7-12)

Quantifiable outcome

• Some of the highest VCE scores for Government Schools outside Melbourne
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

Segments7 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration5 records

Feature3 records

Partnerships

19 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• WestVic Academy of Sport (WVAS)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2018Partnership established in 2018 providing services to high performance athletes including musculoskeletal screenings, personalized strength and conditioning programs, guest speakers from VIS athletes, sports science experiences, and education activities. Students selected represent their sport at state level.
• MADECcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with MADEC for The Indigenous Youth Leadership Program offering scholarships and leadership opportunities to Indigenous Australians from rural communities who study at Horsham College.
• Goolum Goolum Aboriginal CooperativeminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerLocal Aboriginal organization partner for community events and student support including Try-a-trade day activities.
• Barengi Gadjin Land CouncilminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerLocal land council partner supporting Koorie student programs and cultural activities.
• Korus ConnectcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerProvider of chaplaincy services to Horsham College. Chaplain Yolande Grosser works four days a week as part of the school's Wellbeing Team.
• Foodbank VictoriaminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerProvides food support for the Breakfast Club program and chaplaincy office food access Monday to Thursday.
• Bayerischer Jugendring (BJR)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerGerman exchange program available to students in Years 10 and 11. Students host exchange student from Germany for ten weeks then travel reciprocally.
• iVETminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerProvider of Certificate II in Sport and Recreation VET program for Peak Performance students.
• F45 HorshamminorOthersCommunity fitness facility used by Peak Performance students for strength and conditioning training alongside school facilities.
• RAD Centre (Ballarat)minorOthersSports testing facility providing musculoskeletal screenings and strength and conditioning programs for WVAS members.
• Koorie Engagement Support Officers (KESOs)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerKESOs support Koorie children and families through school journey, connecting with school and external support workers. Based in Horsham with contact Nola Illin and Kerrie Clarke.
• GWV RebelsminorOthersLocal AFL club providing coaching support for AFL Academy students including both male and female coaches.
• AFL Wimmera MalleeminorOthersRegional AFL organization providing links to AFL clubs and AFL resources for Academy students.
• John Monash Science SchoolminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerScience school partnership providing student exchange opportunities for students interested in science.
• LLEN (Local Learning and Employment Network)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerMates Mentoring program connecting students with mentors for support.
• School Sport VictoriaminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerState sporting organization membership enabling students to progress from school/division level to regional and State level competitions.
• Wimmera Trade Training CentreminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerRegional training facility providing expanded vocational education opportunities at Horsham College.
• Wimmera Virtual Schools NetworkminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerVirtual schools network providing expanded subject offerings and opportunities at Horsham College.
• Department of Education (Victoria)coreOthersCRICOS provider (00861K) under Department of Education registration for international student program. Governs all aspects of school operations, curriculum, and policies.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Ballarat High School: Regional Victorian government co-educational secondary school serving a similar regional catchment with comprehensive Year 7-12 offerings. Direct peer by governance model, year levels served, and regional Victoria footprint.
• University High School (Parkville): Selective-entry Victorian government secondary school (Years 9-12) with strong academic reputation. Peer in public-school selective-entry model and high-VCE positioning, albeit metropolitan.
• John Monash Science School: Victorian government specialist secondary school focused on science. Existing partnership with Horsham College provides direct comparability in extension program delivery and government secondary governance.
• Bendigo Senior Secondary College: Regional Victorian government Years 11-12 senior secondary college. Comparable as regional public secondary provider delivering VCE and VET pathways to a non-metropolitan cohort.
• Melbourne High School: Flagship Victorian government selective boys' secondary school. Comparable as a public selective-entry school emphasising academic stretch and SEAL-style extension pathways.
• Warrnambool College: Regional Victorian government secondary school providing Years 7-12 with multiple pathways. Comparable as a regional government secondary college in western Victoria serving a similar rural/regional demographic.
• Hamilton College (Hamilton, Victoria): Government secondary school in Western Victoria offering Year 7-12 education to a regional/rural catchment. Direct peer in geography and Victorian Department of Education governance.

Broad incumbents

• Caulfield Grammar School: Large Victorian independent school offering Years 7-12 across multiple campuses with broad academic, sporting, and pathway programs. Comparable in breadth of pathway and academy offerings, though operating in independent sector.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/horsham_college

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles8 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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