Realschule Donaueschingen

What Realschule Donaueschingen does

Realschule Donaueschingen is a public secondary school (Realschule) established in 1965 and operated under the authority of Land Baden-Württemberg as a public law corporation. Located in Donaueschingen in the Black Forest-Baar region of southern Germany, the school serves over 900 students across 32 classes with 55 teachers and teacher candidates, making it one of the largest Realschulen in Baden-Württemberg. It operates within a state-mandated catchment area covering Donaueschingen (including the Ortsteile Pfohren, Heidenhofen, Aasen, Aufen, Grüningen, and Wolterdingen), Hüfingen, Bräunlingen, and Brigachtal, with primary enrollment intake in Klasse 5.

The school's educational product spans standard German secondary curriculum (Klasse 5–10) leading to the Realschulabschluss, plus several differentiated profile programs: the Bläserklasse two-year wind-instrument program delivered in partnership with Kunst- und Musikschule Donaueschingen; the Bilingualer Zug providing English-language instruction in Biology and Geography; the Trekkingklasse outdoor-education profile; the BORS career orientation program with internships; and a Schulfremdenprüfung external examination center. Support services include peer tutoring (Schüler helfen Schülern), after-school homework supervision (Hausaufgabenbetreuung), a Mensa cafeteria, and a student council (SMV). International programs include the longest-standing German-American bilateral exchange with Fairview German Bilingual School in Cincinnati (since 1982) and a Sri Lanka partnership (since 2010) enabled by corporate sponsor TR-Electronic.

The school's underlying technology stack is built on commodity platforms: a Jimdo Creator website with Google reCAPTCHA for form protection, Jotform for cafeteria meal registration, MOVE for student bus ticketing, and a proprietary RSDS Schul-App launched in 2017/18 for parent communications and absence notifications. The institution is funded primarily through state appropriations from Land Baden-Württemberg; core education is free, and the only recurring commercial revenue stream is parent-paid Bläserklasse fees of approximately €66 per month. In December 2025, the school relocated to a modern new building at Buchberg, marking its 60th anniversary and representing a significant facility investment by the state.

Name

Realschule Donaueschingen

Legal name

Realschule Donaueschingen

Website

https://rs-ds.de

Company type

Private

Founded year

1965

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Realschule Donaueschingen is a public German Realschule founded in 1965 and operated by Land Baden-Württemberg, serving 900+ secondary-school students across 32 classes in the Donaueschingen-Hüfingen-Bräunlingen-Brigachtal catchment area with differentiated profile programs and international exchanges.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Donaueschingen

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. State Public Funding: As a public school operated by Land Baden-Württemberg, the school receives government funding for operations, staffing, and facilities.
2. Bläserklasse Program Fees: Parents pay approximately 66 Euro per month for the instrumental music Bläserklasse program, covering instrument rental, insurance, lessons, and maintenance.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Realschule Donaueschingen is a public secondary school delivering state-funded education from Klasse 5 through Realschulabschluss to 900+ students. It offers specialized profile classes (Bläserklasse wind instrument program, Bilingualer Zug English instruction, Trekkingklasse outdoor education), career orientation (BORS), student exchange programs, peer tutoring, and external examination administration. The institution operates as a public law corporation under Land Baden-Württemberg with a new school building opened in December 2025.

Product overview

Realschule Donaueschingen is a public secondary school (Realschule) in Baden-Württemberg, Germany, serving approximately 900+ students across 32 classes. The school's educational offerings include specialized profile classes such as Bläserklasse (orchestral wind instrument program), Bilingualer Zug (bilingual instruction in English), and Trekkingklasse (outdoor education), alongside support services including Schüler helfen Schülern (peer tutoring), Hausaufgabenbetreuung (homework supervision), and a school cafeteria (Mensa). The school also administers Schulfremdenprüfung external examination programs and operates a student council (SMV). All offerings are integrated through a school app and various administrative platforms.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Bläserklasse (Wind Instrument Class) A two-year music education program for classes 5 and 6 where students systematically learn orchestral wind instruments and play together as an ensemble from the beginning. Includes instrument rental, insurance, lessons by the Jugendmusikschule Donaueschingen, at approximately €66 per month.
• Bilingualer Zug (Bilingual Program) Bilingual instruction program where subject matter is taught through English. Students receive bilingual instruction in at least two subjects including Biology and Geography starting from class 5, with two additional hours per week.
• Trekkingklasse (Trekking Class) Special profile class focused on outdoor activities and trekking experiences for students.
• Schulfremdenprüfung (External Examination Program) Program allowing external candidates to obtain Hauptschulabschluss (Hauptschule certificate), Werkrealschulabschluss, or Realschulabschluss through formal examinations administered at the school.
• Schüleraustausch (Student Exchange Program) International student exchange programs including partnership with Fairview German Bilingual School in Cincinnati, Ohio (since 1982) and school partnerships in Sri Lanka (since 2010), with three-week bilateral student exchanges.
• BORS (Berufsorientierung - Career Orientation) Career orientation program for class 9 including work experience placement, professional development workshops, and project examination with presentation and colloquium.
• RSDS Schul-App (School App) Proprietary school app launched in 2017/2018 enabling parents to receive school letters directly on smartphones, sick leave notifications, and other school communications.
• Hausaufgabenbetreuung (Homework Supervision) After-school homework supervision program running Monday to Thursday from 14:00-15:30 in the Hausmeisterhaus (caretaker building/mensa building), providing quiet study atmosphere with support from qualified staff.
• Mensa (School Cafeteria) School cafeteria providing daily meals. Meal ordering available through online JotForm system.
• Schüler helfen Schülern (Students Helping Students) Peer tutoring program where students from classes 9 and 10 provide one-on-one or tandem tutoring support to students in classes 5-7, offered free of charge through the Talent?! program.
• SMV (Schülermitverantwortung - Student Council) Student council organization representing student interests, organizing school events, projects and activities with support from teacher advisors.

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 900 students educated across 32 classes with a dedicated teaching staff

Named customers1 record

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

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Integration4 records

Feature2 records

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered core, flagship and minor.

• High Tech PreSchool, Thimbirigaskatuwa, Sri LankacoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2010Partnership enabled by TR-Electronic in Trossingen. Focus on early childhood education support, art, culture, and environmental protection projects. Schools maintain contact through letters, email, and Skype.
• Kunst- und Musikschule DonaueschingencoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 1982Cooperation with local art and music school for the Bläserklasse instrumental music program. Students receive instruction from qualified music teachers from this institution as part of the school's two-year Bläserklasse program.
• Fairview German Bilingual School, Cincinnati, Ohio, USAflagshipStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 1982Annual bilateral student exchange program since 1982. German students aged 13-15 stay three weeks in the USA, American students stay three weeks in Germany. One of the school's flagship international programs.
• TR-Electronic GmbH, TrossingenminorGTM or Marketing PartnerCorporate sponsor enabling annual visits to Sri Lankan school partners and supporting the Sri Lanka partnership program.
• Förderverein der Realschule DonaueschingencoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerParent, student, teacher, and community association founded in 2004 to support school programs. Provides financial support for special programs including Bläserklasse, Trekkingklasse, and various school projects.
• SpardaBank Baden-WürttembergminorGTM or Marketing PartnerSpardaSurfSafe program providing cybersecurity education lectures for students covering topics like hacking, social media risks, fake news, and online privacy.
• Verkehrsverbund Schwarzwald-Baar (VSB)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerBus company partner providing annual 'Busschule' (bus safety school) for 5th grade students to teach safe bus travel practices.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/p/Realschule-Donaueschingen-100063835950222/?locale=de_DE
• Instagraminstagram.com/rs_donaueschingen
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/realschule-donaueschingen

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Number of profiles

Profiles9 records

Funding overview

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