Dongara District High School

What Dongara District High School does

Dongara District High School is a government-owned K-12 public school located at 13 Cave Way, Dongara, Western Australia, operated under the Western Australian Department of Education. The school delivers a combined primary and secondary education program from Kindergarten through Year 12, structured across a foundational K-6 curriculum (literacy, numeracy, social skills) and a secondary Years 7-12 curriculum (broad general education for Years 7-10 and pathway-focused studies for Years 11-12). It has operated as an Independent Public School since 2015, governed locally by a School Board with parent, staff, and community representatives under Principal Janine Calver.

The school supports roughly 11-50 staff and serves the local Dongara community within the Mid-West Regional Education Office area, supported by school bus services through the Public Transport Authority. Supporting services include a P&C-operated school canteen (using MySchoolConnect for online ordering and aligned with the WA School Canteen Association guidelines), fortnightly electronic newsletters via the Connect platform, downloadable term planners through 2026, an external uniform supplier (Pixies Prints), and parent resources including World Book Online. Enrolment is managed directly through the school administration on a rolling basis.

As a government state entity, Dongara District High School does not operate a commercial revenue model. Funding flows through the WA Department of Education budget, supplemented by parent contributions and charges (book lists published annually for Kindy through Year 12) and P&C fundraising activities. The school's value proposition centers on providing regional access to comprehensive K-12 education under its motto "Achieve with Honour," with stated values around Respect for Self, Others, Property, and the Environment, and a stated mission of developing students' academic, social, creative, and physical potential.

Name

Dongara District High School

Legal name

Dongara District High School

Website

https://dongaradhs.wa.edu.au

Company type

Private

Founded year

2015

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Dongara District High School is a government K-12 public school in Dongara, Western Australia, delivering primary and secondary education from Kindergarten to Year 12 under the WA Department of Education, led by Principal Janine Calver and governed by a School Board.

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Product category

K-12 Public Education

NAICS

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

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Public K–12 Combined Schools (EDAJAAAE)

Keywords

• K-12 education
• Primary education
• Secondary education
• Public school
• Independent public school

Headquarters

HQ city

Dongara

HQ country

Australia

HQ region

Oceania

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Others

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Dongara District High School delivers primary and secondary education to students from Kindergarten through Year 12 in a single regional campus setting. The curriculum is structured into Kindergarten to Year 6 foundational learning (literacy, numeracy, social skills) and Years 7-12 secondary education, with the upper secondary years offering increased student choice around pathways. The school also operates auxiliary services including a daily canteen and uniform supply via an external partner.

Product overview

Dongara District High School is an Independent Public School offering a comprehensive K-12 educational program. The school provides two primary product lines: Kindergarten to Year 6 primary education focusing on foundational literacy, numeracy, and social skills; and Years 7-12 secondary education with a broad curriculum and pathway options. Supporting services include school canteen operations (via P&C), fortnightly newsletters distributed electronically through Connect, term planners, and enrolment administration. The curriculum is structured with dedicated programs for Years 7-10 (broad general education) and Years 11-12 (pathway-focused with increased student choice).

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Products and services

• Kindergarten to Year 6 Primary Education Foundational primary education program for students from Kindergarten through Year 6, focusing on literacy, numeracy, and social skills development within the Western Australian curriculum framework.
• Years 7-12 Secondary Education
• Year 11-12 Pathway Curriculum
• School Canteen Services
• Student Enrolment Services

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered core, minor and moderate.

• Western Australian Department of EducationcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2015The school operates under the Western Australian Department of Education as an Independent Public School since 2015, providing greater local governance through a School Board while maintaining government school status and funding arrangements.
• Western Australian School Canteen AssociationminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe school canteen operates within guidelines established by the Western Australian School Canteen Association, ensuring all food is prepared according to healthy food and drink policies for students and staff.
• P&C AssociationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe DDHS P&C Committee is a not-for-profit committee dedicated to supporting students and staff. It runs the school canteen, coordinates fundraising events (school discos, sports carnival catering, Easter Races), and meets monthly. Contact via [email protected]. Executive includes President Tara Waters, Vice President Megan Smith, Secretary Fleur Bradley, Treasurer Kirsty Crofts.
• Mid-West Regional Education OfficemoderateStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe school is part of the Mid-West Regional Education Office which provides regional support and oversight for public schools in the Mid-West area of Western Australia.
• School Bus Services (Public Transport Authority)minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorProvides school bus services for students as part of the Western Australian Public Transport Authority's school bus program, enabling student transportation to the school.
• Pixies PrintsminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorExternal uniform supplier located on Morton Terrace where school uniforms are available for purchase. The school maintains dress requirements guidelines for students.
• Connect PlatformmoderateTechnology or IntegrationWestern Australian Department of Education's online platform used for newsletter distribution, student information, and parent communication.
• Shire of IrwinminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerLocal government authority for the Shire of Irwin (where Dongara is located), providing community resources and support for the school community.

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights2 records

Others

• Catholic Education Western Australia: System-level alternative provider of K-12 education across Western Australia, including regional areas such as the Mid-West. Comparable as a same-geography, same-category education system that competes for the same family enrolment pool.
• Western Australian Department of Education: Parent and governing authority for Dongara DHS; operates the broader public school system in WA. Comparable as the system-level entity that sets policy, funding, and curriculum frameworks the school operates within.
• Association of Independent Schools of Western Australia: Industry body representing independent (private) schools in Western Australia. Comparable as part of the broader K-12 ecosystem competing for regional enrolments in WA.

Broad incumbents

• Wesley College: Established private K-12 school in Perth with multiple campuses. Comparable as a full-spectrum K-12 education provider in Western Australia, though operating at significantly larger scale and in metropolitan areas.
• Aquinas College: Large private K-12 school in Perth, WA. Comparable as a K-12 education provider operating within Western Australia, though it serves a metropolitan and fee-paying segment rather than Dongara's regional public-school catchment.

Regional players

• Department of Education (Victoria): Operates Victoria's public school system, including numerous small regional primary and secondary schools. Comparable as another Australian state provider of K-12 public education under a similar government model.
• NSW Department of Education: Operates the largest Australian public school system, including many small regional K-12 schools. Comparable as a state-level government education provider with a similar operational model.
• Department for Education South Australia: Operates 'Area Schools' across regional South Australia, which serve combined K-12 cohorts in remote locations under a similar model to WA's District High Schools. Comparable as a different state operating an analogous combined-school regional model.
• Department of Education (Queensland): Operates Queensland's public school system, including many small regional K-12 schools. Comparable as another state-based government education provider serving small regional communities.

Direct peers

• Exmouth District High School: Another WA District High School delivering combined K-12 education in a small regional Western Australian community. Highly comparable as a direct format and structural peer operating under the same WA Department of Education framework in a similar regional setting.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat2 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/dongara-district-high-school

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Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

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