Kelmscott Senior High School

What Kelmscott Senior High School does

Kelmscott Senior High School is a public secondary school located at 50 Third Avenue, Kelmscott, Western Australia, operated by the Western Australian Department of Education. It serves students across Years 7-12 through a comprehensive curriculum that includes WACE preparation, vocational education and training (VET), and university pathway options. The school differentiates itself through six specialist programs (Gifted and Talented, Specialist Music, Specialist Agriculture, SLP-ASD) and two sports academies (Soccer, Athletics), supported by differentiated assets including a 60-hectare working farm (Hillside Farm) located 10 minutes from the main campus and used for authentic agriculture education.

The school's technology stack is conventional digital learning infrastructure: Microsoft Office 365 for all students, the Compass school management platform for attendance, behavior, academic tracking, and parent communication, the Quick Cliq online canteen ordering system, and a Bring Your Own Device program requiring standardized Windows or MacBook devices. It operates a partnership ecosystem with more than eight Registered Training Organisations (including South Regional TAFE, iVET, Hospitality Group Training, Skills Strategies International, AIET, COSAMP, and SIDE) for VET delivery, Stars Foundation for Indigenous student support, and Himeji Shikisai High School in Japan for international student exchange.

Revenue is derived primarily from Western Australian Department of Education government funding based on student enrollment, supplemented by voluntary school contributions and program-specific charges collected via BPOINT online payments, phone, direct deposit, in-person cash/EFTPOS, or payment plans. The go-to-market is direct-to-consumer enrollment, with primary intake from the local Kelmscott catchment area and selective out-of-area admission into specialist programs subject to capacity and selection criteria. Pricing is uniformly applied (voluntary contributions rather than negotiated contracts), and the school is not investor-backed, not publicly traded, and is classified as a government state entity.

Name

Kelmscott Senior High School

Legal name

Kelmscott Senior High School

Website

https://kshs.wa.edu.au

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Secondary Education

NAICS

Elementary and Secondary Schools (6111)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Public High Schools (EDAJAAAD)

Keywords

• Secondary education
• Specialist music program
• Gifted talented education
• Vocational education training
• Agriculture education

Headquarters

HQ city

Kelmscott

HQ country

Australia

HQ region

Oceania

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Government Funding: Public school funded primarily by the Western Australian Department of Education. Receives operational funding based on student enrollment numbers and demographic factors.
2. School Contributions & Charges: Voluntary school contributions and charges for educational resources, specialist programs, and elective subjects. Payment available via online (BPOINT), phone, direct deposit, in-person, or payment plans.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Kelmscott Senior High School is a public secondary school in Western Australia delivering Years 7-12 education to local and international students. The school offers a comprehensive academic curriculum alongside multiple specialist programs (Music, Agriculture, Soccer, Athletics, Gifted & Talented, SLP-ASD) and vocational pathways (VET, Big Picture Education, Apprenticeship Links). It operates as a government school under the Western Australian Department of Education.

Product overview

Kelmscott Senior High School is a government secondary school in Western Australia offering a comprehensive educational program as a single unified offering. The core educational programs are complemented by specialist streams including the Gifted and Talented Program, Specialist Music (one of WA's top music programs), Specialist Agriculture, and SLP-ASD for students with autism. The school operates Sports Academies in Soccer and Athletics, alongside vocational pathways through the Apprenticeship Link Program, VET certificates (Years 10-12), and Hillside Farm for Certificate I Agriculture. Alternative education options include Big Picture Education and the Kelmscott Academic Academy (KAA) for academic extension. The school supports Indigenous students through the STARS Program and younger students via the Rising Stars extension program. International programs include a Japanese sister school exchange with Himeji Shikisai High School.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Gifted and Talented Program (GATE) Selective program providing differentiated and enriched learning for academically gifted and talented secondary school students.
• Specialist Music Program Selective specialist program for students with music aptitude, providing advanced music instruction and ensemble performance opportunities.
• Specialist Agriculture Program Selective specialist program in agriculture, supported by the school's working Hillside Farm, providing hands-on agricultural education for secondary students.
• Specialist Soccer Program Selective specialist program delivering elite-level soccer coaching and competition pathways for secondary students.
• Specialist Athletics Program Selective specialist program focused on elite athletics training and competition for secondary students.
• SLP-ASD (Specialist Learning Program - Autism Spectrum Disorder) Specialist learning program providing tailored educational support for students on the autism spectrum.
• Vocational Education and Training (VET) Programs Accredited vocational education and training courses for secondary students, providing pathways to trades, TAFE, and employment.
• Apprenticeship Link Program Program that links senior secondary students with apprenticeship pathways and workplace learning opportunities.
• Big Picture Education Australia Alternative senior secondary program following the Big Picture Education Australia model, focused on personalised learning through internships and individual student interests.
• Kelmscott Academic Academy (KAA) School's in-house academic academy for selected senior secondary students pursuing high-attainment academic pathways.
• STARS Program Senior secondary program (STARS) for selected students within the school.
• Rising Stars Programme In-school Rising Stars programme offered to selected students.
• International Students and Student Exchange Program Program catering to international students, including those on study-permit visas, with study abroad and exchange placements.
• Years 7-12 General Curriculum Standard secondary academic curriculum covering Years 7-12 with pathways toward WACE, university, TAFE, and employment.
• School Health Nurse Service On-site School Health Nurse service supporting student wellbeing and health needs.
• Canteen Service (Quick Cliq) Online school canteen ordering service operated through the Quick Cliq platform for students and families.

Quantifiable outcome

• More than 90% of senior students in Stars Foundation program complete Year 12
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration6 records

Feature2 records

Partnerships

17 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Himeji Shikisai High School (Japan)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSister school partnership providing student exchange program with authentic international experience including host family living, school attendance in Japan, Japanese language skill development, cultural activities, and lasting international friendships. Students benefit from living with host families and participating in school life overseas.
• iVET (RTO 40548)coreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerRegistered Training Organisation delivering VET programs including Certificate II Workplace Skills, Certificate II Sport and Recreation, Certificate III Business, and Certificate III Aquatics/Sport and Recreation
• South Regional TAFE (RTO 52790)coreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerTAFE delivering Certificate II Rural Operations qualification as part of school's VET in Schools offerings
• Hospitality Group Training (RTO 0386)coreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerRTO delivering Certificate II Hospitality qualification through school's VET program
• Skills Strategies International (RTO 2401)minorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerRTO delivering Certificate II Visual Arts qualification
• AIET (RTO 121314)minorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerRTO delivering Certificate II Engineering Pathways qualification
• COSAMP (RTO 41549)minorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerRTO delivering Certificate III Music qualification
• SIDE (RTO 52891)coreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerSchool of Isolated and Distance Education providing Certificate I Agriculture through Hillside Farm
• Rotary International District 9423 – Youth ExchangeminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerApproved exchange program provider recognized by Department of Education for student exchange opportunities
• Scholarships for Australian-German Student Exchange WA (SAGSE WA)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerApproved exchange program for senior secondary students, normally held during December vacation period
• Student Exchange Australia New ZealandminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAuthorized exchange program provider for international student placement
• Youth for Understanding (YFU) AustraliaminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorInternational youth exchange organization facilitating cultural exchange programs
• Students of the WorldminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorStudent exchange provider connecting students with international exchange opportunities
• Stars FoundationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerHolistic support program for Indigenous girls and young women achieving consistently over 90% Year 12 completion rates. Provides full-time mentors, culturally safe environment, and transitions support into employment or further study.
• JB Hi-Fi EducationminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPreferred device supplier for BYOD program with school code kelmscottshsbyod. Offers flexible payment plans and accidental damage coverage.
• Winthrop AustraliaminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAlternative device supplier for BYOD program offering 36-month rental plans in addition to standard purchase options
• Perm-A-Pleat School WearminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorSchool uniform supplier operating uniform shop at Unit 6, 2 Hensbrook Loop, Forrestdale 6112. Supplies Navy/Gold uniform for Years 7-10 and White/Navy for Years 11-12.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves1 record

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Harrisdale Senior High School: Newer public senior high school in Perth's growing south-east corridor, competing with Kelmscott for in-area students in overlapping residential catchments and replicating its specialist-program model.
• Thornlie Senior High School: Neighbouring WA Department of Education public senior high school with overlapping local intake area and similar specialist offerings, representing the most immediate direct competitor for in-area enrolment.
• Perth Modern School: Suburban Perth public school with a long-standing Gifted and Talented Selective Entrance Program, the closest like-for-like competitor to Kelmscott's GAT stream for academically selective out-of-area applicants.
• John Curtin College of the Arts: WA Department of Education secondary school operating a specialist arts program, directly competing with Kelmscott's Specialist Music stream for musically talented students across the Perth metro area.
• Churchlands Senior High School: Large Perth metropolitan public senior high school with a broad specialist and academic program portfolio, comparable in scale and program breadth to Kelmscott and competing for similar in-area and selective-entry enrolments.
• Willetton Senior High School: Comprehensive Perth public senior high school with academic extension, music and sport pathways, competing directly with Kelmscott for students from Perth's south-eastern suburbs.
• Byford Secondary College: Newer public secondary school in the rapidly growing Byford corridor south of Kelmscott, competing for families and eroding the southern edge of Kelmscott's traditional catchment.
• Rossmoyne Senior High School: Perth public senior high school with multiple specialist programs and strong academic reputation, offering overlapping specialist-program options to the same pool of out-of-area applicants as Kelmscott.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks2 records

Key highlights3 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/KelmscottSHS
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/kelmscott-senior-high-school

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles11 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

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