Bunbury Senior High School

What Bunbury Senior High School does

Bunbury Senior High School is a public government secondary school established in 1918 in Bunbury, Western Australia, and operated under the WA Department of Education. It serves students in Years 7–12 across the South West Education Region, delivering WACE-aligned academic curriculum plus vocational (VET) pathways, and is structured around eight learning areas with multiple upper-school pathways. The school's product portfolio is anchored by three selective specialist programs — the Gifted & Talented selective academic program, the BEST (Bunbury Elite Sports Training) sports science program, and the VASP (Visual Arts Specialist Program) — supplemented by academic support offerings (The Edge exam preparation, Homework Club, Maths Club, Studiosity online tutoring) and welfare services (Student Services team, Breakfast Club, Follow the Dream Aboriginal student support).

The technology stack is entirely third-party and conventional government EdTech: the WA Department of Education Connect Online Portal for parent communication, Compass for calendar and scheduling, EdVal for examination timetabling, Studiosity for online tutoring, SCSA for curriculum standards and WACE certification, TISC for university admissions processing, and Parent Teacher Online for parent-teacher interview booking. There is no proprietary technology disclosed. The school maintains an active social presence (Facebook, Instagram, X) and uses newsletters and SchoolTV as content channels.

The revenue model is non-commercial: the school is funded by the WA Department of Education through state and Commonwealth recurrent grants, with secondary income from voluntary "Contributions & Charges" for educational resources and government Secondary Assistance Scheme subsidies for eligible concession card holders. There are no tuition fees, no commercial customer relationships, no private capital, and no M&A or funding activity. Governance is provided by a School Board of parents, staff, and community members under the WA Department of Education framework.

Name

Bunbury Senior High School

Legal name

Bunbury Senior High School

Website

https://bunburyshs.wa.edu.au

Company type

Private

Founded year

1918

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Bunbury Senior High School is a public government secondary school in Bunbury, Western Australia, established 1918, serving Years 7–12 students in the South West Education Region with three selective specialist programs (Gifted & Talented, BEST sports, VASP arts) under the WA Department of Education.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Secondary Education

NAICS

Elementary and Secondary Schools (6111), Elementary and Secondary Schools (611110)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Public Middle Schools (EDAJAAAC)

akta.pro secondary industry

Charter Special Education & Inclusive Programs (EDAJACAF)

Keywords

• Secondary education
• Public schooling
• Gifted academic programs
• Elite sports training
• Visual arts education

Headquarters

HQ city

Bunbury

HQ country

Australia

HQ region

Oceania

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Others

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Bunbury Senior High School is a public government secondary school delivering Years 7-12 education to students in the South West region of Western Australia. The school offers three selective specialist programs — Gifted & Talented (academic), BEST (Bunbury Elite Sports Training), and VASP (Visual Arts Specialist Program) — alongside standard ATAR and VET academic pathways. It supplements teaching with student welfare, counselling, exam preparation, and Aboriginal student support services.

Product overview

Bunbury Senior High School is a public secondary school established in 1918, providing comprehensive education for Years 7-12 to students in the South West Western Australia region. The school's product portfolio centres on three specialist programs: the Gifted & Talented selective academic program, the BEST (Bunbury Elite Sports Training) sports science program, and the VASP (Visual Arts Specialist Program) arts program. Supporting these specialist offerings is a comprehensive suite of academic support services including The Edge exam preparation program, Homework Club, Maths Club, and the Studiosity online tutoring platform. Student welfare is addressed through the Student Services team (psychology, nursing, chaplaincy), the Breakfast Club food support program, and the Follow the Dream Aboriginal student support initiative. The school also provides access to third-party educational platforms including Connect Online Portal for parent communication, Compass for scheduling, EdVal for exam management, SCSA for curriculum standards and WACE certification, and TISC for university admissions.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Gifted & Talented Program: Selective academic program for gifted and talented students in Years 7-12
• BEST (Bunbury Elite Sports Training)
• VASP (Visual Arts Specialist Program)

Products and services

• Gifted & Talented Program Selective academic program for gifted students in Years 7-12 featuring enriched curriculum, accelerated pacing, and differentiated instruction delivered by GAT-trained teachers. Students study with other gifted peers and follow a curriculum designed specifically for their needs.
• BEST (Bunbury Elite Sports Training) Six-year endorsed Department of Education specialist sports training program focused on contemporary sport science principles, athletic conditioning, and developing self-managing athletes with outstanding age-related fitness and sport science knowledge. Available to students in Years 7-12.
• VASP (Visual Arts Specialist Program) Years 7-12 specialist visual arts program with four weekly contact hours covering two-dimensional, three-dimensional, and four-dimensional art and design practice, concept, theory, history, and technique. Students become eligible for VET certification in Visual Arts.
• The Edge Program After-school and weekend exam preparation program for Year 12 WACE external examinations, taught by the students' own Year 12 class teachers to better prepare students for their exams.
• Follow the Dream Program Partnerships for Success Program targeting Aboriginal students with high aspirations, providing individualised case management in academic acceleration, career support, and transition assistance to complete Year 12 and achieve tertiary entrance.
• Student Services Team Multi-disciplinary student welfare support including a School Psychologist (5 days/week), YouthCARE Chaplain, Student Support Workers, School Nurse (4 days/week), Education Assistants, and Clerical Staff providing welfare, counselling, learning support, and pastoral care.
• Studiosity Online Tutoring Online on-demand study help available each night and on weekends, connecting students to expert tutors for subject-specific questions via internet connection. Access provided by the school via activation codes.
• Breakfast Club Tuesday and Thursday morning breakfast service from 8:00am to 8:25am providing toast, toasted sandwiches, and fruit to students in need, supplied by Bunbury Foodbank.

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration7 records

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core, supporting and minor.

• Department of Education Connect Online PortalcoreTechnology or IntegrationThe Department of Education provides the Connect Online Portal for parents to access information about their child's education, communicate with teachers, and stay informed. This is a core operational system for school-parent communication.
• StudiositycoreTechnology or IntegrationOnline homework and study support service provided by the Department of Education, available to students each night and on weekends for on-demand tutoring assistance.
• South West Academy of SportsupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerBEST program students benefit from connections with the South West Academy of Sport, which provides additional coaching and experience for talented athletes.
• Guide Dogs WAminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCharlie the therapy dog originally trained with Guide Dogs WA before becoming an Animal-Assisted Therapy Dog at the school. This was an initiative first of its kind.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights3 records

Direct peers

• John Curtin College of the Arts: WA specialist secondary college focused on the arts with a selective entry program — directly comparable to Bunbury's VASP Visual Arts Specialist Program in both structure and Department of Education-endorsed specialist status.
• Perth Modern School: Western Australia's only fully selective government secondary school, offering the Gifted & Talented Selective Entrance Program comparable to Bunbury's. Both serve academically gifted secondary students through Department of Education selective entry pathways.
• Australind Senior High School: Neighbouring South West region secondary school serving a similar Bunbury-area catchment. Direct geographic peer competing for the same regional student pool and operating under the same WA Department of Education policies.
• Willetton Senior High School: Large Perth metropolitan public secondary school with comprehensive specialist programs (academic, arts, sport) — directly comparable in the breadth and structure of specialist program offerings to Bunbury SHS.
• Rossmoyne Senior High School: Highly regarded Perth metropolitan secondary school with academic extension programs and strong ATAR outcomes. Comparable as a competing destination for high-achieving regional students considering relocation.
• Shenton College: Perth-based public secondary school with a Gifted and Talented program and strong academic reputation, comparable as a Department of Education selective entry pathway school competing for high-achieving students.
• Churchlands Senior High School: Perth metropolitan public secondary school with selective entry programs in music and academic extensions, comparable to Bunbury's specialist academic and arts pathways under WA Department of Education.
• Kelmscott Senior High School: Perth metropolitan public secondary school with academic extension and vocational pathway programs, serving a similar role to Bunbury in providing comprehensive secondary education with multiple specialisation tracks.

Emerging players

• Harrisdale Senior High School: Newer Perth growth-corridor secondary school with contemporary specialist programs. Comparable as a government secondary school targeting similar specialist program positioning and academic reputation goals.

Regional players

• Eaton Community College: Nearby South West region secondary school serving adjacent catchment areas. Comparable as a regional peer operating under the same Bunbury-area education jurisdiction and competing for local enrollment.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xtwitter.com/BunburySHS
• Facebookfacebook.com/BunburySHS
• Instagraminstagram.com/bunburyshs
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/a

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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