Nuriootpa High School

Name

Nuriootpa High School

Legal name

Nuriootpa High School

Website

https://nurihs.sa.edu.au

Company type

Private

Founded year

1935

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Nuriootpa

HQ country

Australia

HQ region

Oceania

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Materials and Services Charge: Annual charge covering curriculum items and services provided to support student learning. Set through consultation with school community. Payment can be made in full or by installments.
2. International Student Program: Department for Education's international student program with tuition fees for students from Japan, Germany, France, Italy, Finland, and South Korea
3. Canteen and Uniform Shop: On-site canteen open Monday to Friday, uniform shop open Thursdays. Sales revenue from food service and school uniforms.
4. Nurihannam Wines Sales: Profits from commercial wine sales reinvested into school's wine and agricultural programs and facilities. Includes award-winning varietals like Cabernet Sauvignon, Shiraz, and Grenache.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels6 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Nuriootpa High School is a government secondary school delivering Years 7-12 education aligned with the Australian Curriculum and SACE, including mainstream classes, an Inclusive Education Centre, Special Options, and Tailored Learning for alternative pathways. Specialist programs include the Music Focus School instrumental program, Sport Programs, the Wine Education program (Nurihannam Wines, Australia's first school-based commercial winery, est. 1992), Blue Gum Woodlands environmental program, BYOD device program, and Student Wellbeing Services including mental health, Doctors on Campus, and the Education Support Dog.

Product overview

Nuriootpa High School is a government secondary school offering Years 7-12 education in the Barossa Valley region. The school operates a multi-program educational model comprising core academic delivery aligned with Australian Curriculum and SACE, supported by specialised programs including the Inclusive Education Centre (IEC), Special Options, and Tailored Learning for diverse learner needs. The school is notable for its unique Wine Education program featuring Australia's first school-based commercial winery (Nurihannam Wines), and its status as one of 19 Music Focus Schools in South Australia. Additional programs include Sport, Blue Gum Woodlands environmental education, and the Agency Now podcasting initiative. The school integrates with Daymap for communication, Spriggy Schools for payments, and Learning With Technologies for BYOD devices.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Nurihannam Wines: The school's commercial winery and Wine Education program established in 1992, producing award-winning wines and providing hands-on learning experiences in winemaking, design, and marketing
• Inclusive Education Centre (IEC)
• Agency Now Podcast
• Tailored Learning
• Blue Gum Woodlands
• Alfie

Products and services

• Inclusive Education Centre (IEC) Specialised learning program for Years 7-12 students with high support needs, featuring accessible bathrooms and dedicated outdoor play area. Years 7-10 curriculum is aligned with Australian Curriculum, tailored to individual abilities and One Plan goals; senior students work toward SACE through a modified model. Operates with approximately 1:4 staff-to-student ratio.
• Special Options Mainstream-situated classes for students requiring significant curriculum adjustments. Years 7-10 follow Australian Curriculum with individualised abilities and One Plan goals; senior students pursue SACE through modified model. Operates with approximately 1:6 staff-to-student ratio.
• Tailored Learning Flexible pathway program for students finding full-time mainstream classes challenging. Includes dedicated Case Manager, individualised part-time timetable, NHS Flexible Learning Centre (FLC), NHS Reengaging in Mainstream Education (RiME) Program, TAFE training, and community-based programs and work placements.
• Nurihannam Wines (Wine Education Program) Australia's first school-based commercial winery established in 1992. Produces award-winning wines including Cabernet Sauvignon, Shiraz, Grenache, and fortified wines. Provides students with industry-relevant skills in winemaking, design, marketing, and viticulture, with profits reinvested into school wine and agricultural programs.
• Music Program (Music Focus School) One of 19 Music Focus Schools in South Australia, offering optional instrumental music lessons at reduced or no cost for flute, clarinet, saxophone, trumpet, trombone, guitar, bass guitar, drums, and voice. Students participate in ensembles and concert bands with various performance opportunities; 130+ students learn an instrument through the program.
• Sport Programs Inter-school sports program including Athletics, Basketball, Cricket, Hockey, Football (AFL), Netball, Soccer, and Tennis. Also offers a high-performance AFL program as an HPE subject in Years 9-10 with specialised coaching.
• Bring Your Own Device (BYOD) Program BYOD school requiring students to bring their own laptops. Partners with Learning with Technologies (LWT) as preferred provider offering curated device options across various price points suitable for secondary school years.
• Blue Gum Woodlands Environmental Program Six-hectare preserved bushland and wildlife area including kangaroos, emus, and wombats. Students actively involved in care and conservation under teacher guidance, learning about environmental stewardship, conservation, and land management. Linked with the Entrepreneurial Education focus and supported by partnerships with The Barossa Council, The Barossa Bushgardens, Trees for Life, and Northern and Yorke Landscape Board.
• Agency Now Podcast School's own podcast series established in 2026, recorded on-site in the school's podcasting studio. Focuses on Learner Agency with components of voice, choice, and responsibility through SRC conversations, interviews, and discussions; available on SoundCloud.
• Student Wellbeing Services Comprehensive on-site mental health and wellbeing services including a School Mental Health Practitioner, youth worker, case worker, and Aboriginal student support. Includes School Mental Health Service, Doctors on Campus (DOCs) program with GP and psychologist support (operating nearly 10 years), bullying prevention programs, Positive Behaviours for Learning (PBL), restorative practices, and the Education Support Dog (Alfie).
• Mainstream Secondary Education (Years 7-12) Core Years 7-12 mainstream secondary education following the Australian Curriculum and SACE, with zone-based priority enrolment managed through the South Australian Department for Education. Includes international student program accepting students from Japan, Germany, France, Italy, Finland, and South Korea, with host family placements and study tours.

Quantifiable outcome

• 100% SACE completion rate for Class of 2025
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

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API docs

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration7 records

AI capability2 records

Feature3 records

Partnerships

30 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Dogs ConnectcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2026Partnership to implement Education Support Dog program. Dogs Connect provides specialised training for staff handlers and ongoing support for wellbeing dog integration into school community. Dog (Alfie the Groodle) began transition visits Term 3 2026 with view to being on site 3 days/week in 2027.
• Adelaide GroodlescoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2026Suppliers of Alfie the standard Groodle education support dog. Groodles known for empathetic nature, hypoallergenic coat, and excellent health suitable for school environment.
• Enhance Barossa Mental Health AllianceminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2026Community mental health alliance providing endorsement and support for education support dog initiative at the school.
• Young Change Agents AustraliacoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2026Co-delivers national Entrepreneurial Schools 2026-27 project. NHS selected as one of 20 Flagship Entrepreneurial Schools nationally. Partnership integrates entrepreneurial learning into education empowering young people to think innovatively.
• Youth Hive NepalminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2026Not-for-profit organisation founded by Ajay Yadav dedicated to integrating entrepreneurial learning into education globally. Mr Yadav visited NHS to work with Youth Council and leadership staff.
• The Barossa CouncilminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2026Local council partnership supporting Blue Gum Woodlands regeneration and environmental stewardship projects at the school.
• The Barossa BushgardensminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2026Community organisation partnering with NHS for Blue Gum Woodlands environmental projects supporting native bush garden and wildlife conservation.
• Trees for LifeminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2026Conservation organisation partnering with NHS for Blue Gum Woodlands regeneration and revegetation efforts.
• Northern and Yorke Landscape BoardminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2026Landscape board partnership supporting Blue Gum Woodlands conservation and environmental stewardship projects.
• Lighthouse Youth Projects Inc. (LYP)minorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2026Bike-based mentoring program 'Balance' supporting educational engagement, social connection and personal growth for at-risk students in Years 8-9. LYP mentors work with students at school and off-site during Semester 1.
• Young LifeminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2026Provides twice-weekly breakfast club on Wednesdays and Fridays offering free breakfast to students.
• Tutti Arts BarossaminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2026Tutti Barossa Screen Program provides digital art, storytelling, and filmmaking opportunities for neurodivergent and learning-disabled young people. Presented at Youth Expo 2026.
• Learning with Technologies (LWT)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 1 January 2026Preferred provider for BYOD devices. Offers recommended devices across various price points suitable for secondary school years. Handles warranty repairs and servicing.
• Spriggy SchoolscoreTechnology or Integration · 1 January 2026App platform for placing canteen orders, paying for excursions, uniforms, and other school payments.
• Abacus CalculatorsminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 1 January 2026Calculator supplier with school-specific purchase portals. Scientific and graphics calculators required for different year levels and mathematics subjects.
• Redeemer Lutheran School, Nuriootpa Primary School, Greenock Primary SchoolminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2026Local primary schools participating in annual Youth Expo and transition activities with NHS.
• Meidai High School (Japan)minorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2026Japanese partner school sending approximately 10 students for two-week study experience from 29 July to 12 August 2026.
• Youngil High School (South Korea)minorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2026Korean partner school. Principal Fred Choi visited NHS on 12 February 2026.
• Barossa AustraliaminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2025Wine industry body supporter of Nurihannam Wines program and student winemaking education.
• Barossa Wine Show CommitteeminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2025Wine show committee supporting Nurihannam Wines awards and recognition at regional competitions.
• Marananga Wine Show CommitteeminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2025Wine show committee supporter of Nurihannam Wines program and student winemaking education.
• CCLminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2025Award trophy sponsor for CCL Label Trophy Best Label at National School Wine Competition.
• Cooperage Australia 1912 (formerly Heinrich Cooperage)minorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2025Cooperage supplier supporting Nurihannam Wines program with barrel making expertise and supplies.
• Dimchurch - Hoffmann FamilyminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2025Local winegrower supporter of Nurihannam Wines program through winemaking expertise and mentorship.
• Materne FamilyminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2025David Materne produces Barossa Class Fortified Tawny. Local winegrower supporter of school wine program.
• Schutz FamilyminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2025Local winegrower supporter of Nurihannam Wines program through winemaking expertise and mentorship.
• GroundmastersminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2025Ground maintenance and viticulture support for school vineyard and winery operations.
• BML AuctionsminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2025Livestock and wine industry auction support for school programs.
• Microtech OrganicsminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2025Organic viticulture support for school vineyard and sustainable winemaking practices.
• Barons of the BarossaminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2025Wine industry group supporter of Nurihannam Wines program and student education.

Scale indicators15 records

Recent moves2 records

Direct peers

• Loxton High School: Regional SA government secondary school in the Riverland. Comparable to Nuriootpa High School in regional setting, size and Department for Education governance.
• Balaklava High School: Regional SA government secondary school in the Wakefield region. Similar in size, structure and rural-agricultural context to Nuriootpa High School.
• Kapunda High School: Regional SA government secondary school serving the Light region. Comparable to Nuriootpa High School as a similarly-sized rural government high school with multi-year cohorts in mainstream and specialist programs.
• Clare High School: Regional South Australian government secondary school located in the Clare Valley wine region. Closely comparable to Nuriootpa High School in geographic setting, rural/regional student profile and proximity to a major South Australian wine industry cluster.
• Renmark High School: Regional SA government secondary school in Renmark. Comparable to Nuriootpa High School as a regional comprehensive high school with similar scale, community-led enrolment dynamics and DfE oversight.
• Glossop High School: South Australian regional secondary school in the Riverland. Comparable to Nuriootpa High School in profile as a government secondary school serving a regional, agriculturally-oriented community.
• Mount Barker High School: South Australian government secondary school in the Adelaide Hills. Comparable to Nuriootpa High School as a SA DfE secondary school with growing regional enrolment and a similar mix of mainstream and specialist pathways.

Broad incumbents

• Port Augusta Secondary School: Regional SA government secondary school serving Port Augusta. Comparable as a DfE secondary school with inclusive education and vocational pathways, but operates at larger scale and in a more urban regional context than Nuriootpa High School.
• Adelaide High School: Larger, long-established Adelaide metropolitan government secondary school under the SA Department for Education. Comparable as a SA public secondary school operator but with significantly larger scale and broader curriculum footprint than the regional Nuriootpa High School.

Regional players

• Bordertown High School: SA government secondary school in the Tatiara region. Comparable to Nuriootpa High School as a regional DfE secondary school, but serves a different geographic catchment within South Australia.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/NuriootpaHighSchoolOfficial

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Number of profiles

Profiles9 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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