Busselton Senior High School

Name

Busselton Senior High School

Legal name

Busselton Senior High School

Website

https://busseltonshs.wa.edu.au

Company type

Private

Founded year

1958

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 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 Middle Schools (EDAJAAAC)

Keywords

• Secondary education services
• Vocational education training
• School specialist programs
• Public secondary school
• Tertiary preparation programs

Headquarters

HQ city

Busselton

HQ country

Australia

HQ region

Oceania

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. School Contributions and Charges: Annual contributions and charges booklet outlines costs for educating students. Payment of contributions assists quality of education programs. Compulsory charges for consumables and additional resources outside the basic core program may be requested. Approved by the school board.
2. Booklists and Supplies: Purchase of educational materials and supplies through third-party supplier Campion Education
3. Facility Hire: School facilities available for hire to the public including outside basketball courts, café and commercial kitchen, and Trade Training Centre
4. Government Funding: Public school funded by Western Australian Department of Education, with Secondary Assistance Scheme and Abstudy Allowance available for eligible families

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Busselton Senior High School is an Independent Public School delivering Years 7-12 secondary education in Busselton, Western Australia. Core offerings include ATAR university entrance pathways, Vocational Education and Training (VET) programs delivered through the school's Registered Training Organisation status (RTO 50537), and a Trade Training Centre shared with consortium partner schools. The school also delivers specialist programs including the Geographe Bay Music Program (regional WA's only specialist music program), Stars Foundation for Indigenous female students, and Waalitj Kaaditjin Academy for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students.

Product overview

Busselton Senior High School is an Independent Public School offering a comprehensive secondary education program across Years 7-12. The school's portfolio comprises specialist programs including the Geographe Bay Music Program (regional WA's only specialist music program), Trade Training Centre for vocational training, and VET/ATAR pathways for senior students. Additional specialist offerings include Stars Foundation for Indigenous female students and Waalitj Kaaditjin Academy for ATSI students. The school operates support systems including Positive Behaviour Support (PBS) with REAL values and Multi-Tier System Support (MTSS). Facilities include a double-size gymnasium, visual arts studios, and library services. The school acts as a Registered Training Organisation (RTO 50537) for delivering vocational certificates.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Geographe Bay Music Program (GBM): Specialist Music Program at BSHS, officially recognised by Department of Education and The School of Instrumental Music in 2007. The only specialist program in regional WA, considered the premier music program in the South West region.
• Stars Foundation
• Waalitj Kaaditjin (WK) Academy
• R.E.A.L. (Respect, Empathy, Achieve, Learn)

Products and services

• VET Program Vocational Education and Training program delivered as a Registered Training Organisation. Offers Certificate II qualifications in Business, Engineering, Sport Coaching, Building and Construction, and Community Services. Includes a Workplace Learning component toward WACE.
• ATAR Program University entrance program offering ATAR courses including Physics, Chemistry, Human Biology, Biology, Visual Art, Physical Education Studies, Geography, History, Music, English, and Mathematics courses including Specialist Mathematics.
• Geographe Bay Music Program (GBM) Specialist music program recognised by the Department of Education and The School of Instrumental Music (SIM) in 2007. The only specialist music program in regional WA, offering instrumental lessons, class music program, and numerous performance opportunities including the OPUS Concert and international festivals.
• Trade Training Centre (TTC) First-class training facility established in 2013, accessible to consortium schools. Features include cafe and commercial kitchen, building and construction workshop, engineering workshop, seminar rooms, and computer laboratory for vocational education.
• Stars Foundation Personal development program for young Indigenous female students from Year 7 through Year 12, offering activities and experiences to promote positive education, employment, and life outcomes.
• Waalitj Kaaditjin (WK) Academy Academy for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students focusing on culture, language, environment, health, wellbeing, sports, recreation, family connections and community. Supports self esteem, work readiness, employability, organisational and leadership skills.
• Positive Behaviour Support (PBS) Key framework operating on school values Respect, Empathy, Achieve and Learn (REAL). Includes weekly PBS lessons, PBiS reward points system, and the PBiS Store for redeeming rewards.
• Multi Tier System Support (MTSS) Systematic continuous improvement framework with three tiers: Tier 1 for whole class teaching, Tier 2 for small group interventions, and Tier 3 for intensive individualized support.
• Facility Hire School facilities available for hire to the public including outside basketball courts, café and commercial kitchen, and Trade Training Centre facilities.

Named customers3 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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App detail

Integration7 records

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Ten partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Busselton Trade Training Centre ConsortiumcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerEstablished in 2013, the Busselton Trade Training Centre is a first-class training facility collaboration with six consortium regional high schools: Cape Naturaliste College, St Mary MacKillop College, Cornerstone Christian College, Geographe Education Support Centre, Nannup District High School, and Busselton SHS. Students access state-of-the-art facilities including cafe and commercial kitchen, building and construction workshop, engineering workshop, seminar rooms, and computer laboratory.
• Skill Hire (RTO 0361)coreTechnology or IntegrationRegistered Training Organisation delivering CPC20220 WA Certificate II in Construction Pathways-Trades qualification to BSHS students through the VET program.
• South Regional TAFE (RTO 52790)coreTechnology or IntegrationDelivers 52895 WA Certificate IV Preparation for Health and Nursing qualification. Students have option to access Certificate IV Pathway to Nursing at TAFE to supplement their school program in Year 11.
• Local Industries and EmployerscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerStrong partnerships with local industries for VET workplace learning placements. Career education programs include engagement with employers, industry representatives, and education/training providers through career expos, university visits, mentoring programs, industry talks, and Try-A Trade programs.
• Western Australian UniversitiescoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnerships with WA universities including Curtin University, Edith Cowan University, Murdoch University, University of Notre Dame, University of Western Australia, and CQUniversity for student pathway options and university campus visits.
• Instrumental Music School Services (IMSS)coreTechnology or IntegrationDepartment of Education program delivering instrumental music lessons to schools free of charge for selected students with aptitude. Recognised BSHS as specialist Music School in 2007 - only specialist program in regional WA.
• Cape Naturaliste CollegecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerStudents from Cape Naturaliste College invited to participate in the Geographe Bay Music Program, now considered the premier music program in the South West region.
• Act-Belong-CommitminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerMental health initiative partnered with BSHS to provide guidelines for promoting positive mental health through the Mentally Healthy Schools Program framework.
• Stars FoundationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerStars Foundation program located at BSHS offering personal development, activities and experiences for young Indigenous female students from Year 7 through to Year 12. Program tailored to meet unique needs of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander girls and young women.
• TransRegionalminorOthersLocal school buses in Busselton managed through TransRegional. Timetables, route maps and fare guides accessible through Public Transport Authority.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights3 records

Direct peers

• St Mary MacKillop College: Catholic secondary school located in Busselton and consortium partner in the Trade Training Centre. Direct competitor for students in the same geographic area with comparable Years 7-12 offering.
• Cape Naturaliste College: Direct peer located in the same Busselton area. Both schools serve Years 7-12 in a dual intake area, with families able to choose between them. Direct competition for local students and consortium partner in the Trade Training Centre.
• Cornerstone Christian College: Christian college located in Busselton and consortium partner in the Trade Training Centre. Competes for the same student pool in the local area with similar year levels served.

Emerging players

• John Curtin College of the Arts: WA public secondary school with specialist arts focus. Comparable to BSHS's Geographe Bay Music Program as another specialist public secondary program, though located in Perth.

Broad incumbents

• Perth Modern School: Major WA public secondary school located in Perth, known for academic excellence and selective entry. Comparable as a public secondary school but operates at much larger scale and serves a metropolitan area.

Regional players

• Australind Senior High School: Regional WA public secondary school serving Years 7-12. Comparable size and structure, with similar focus on academic and vocational pathways for regional students.
• Margaret River Senior High School: Nearby regional WA public secondary school serving Years 7-12. Similar student demographics and regional context, with comparable program offerings in academic and vocational education.
• Manjimup Senior High School: Regional WA public secondary school in the South West. Similar size, location, and public school model serving a regional community with comprehensive secondary education.
• Bunbury Senior High School: Regional WA public secondary school serving Years 7-12. Comparable size and structure, serving a similar regional community in the South West of WA with academic and vocational pathways.
• Harvey Senior High School: Regional WA public secondary school serving the South West. Comparable public secondary school model with similar student demographics and program offerings.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks4 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance1 record

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Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

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