Bray Park State School

What Bray Park State School does

Bray Park State School is a Queensland Government primary school established in 1973, operating under the Department of Education as a public state school at 5-25 Hopetoun Street, Bray Park, Queensland, Australia. The school delivers primary education from Preparatory year through Year 6 (students aged approximately 4-12), serving local families across the Bray Park, Strathpine, Strathpine West, and Lawnton catchment — with a documented focus on Defence families, Indigenous students, and students with disabilities. Governance is via a School Council comprising the Principal, P&C Association representatives, parents, staff, and appointed members.

The academic program follows the Australian Curriculum and is differentiated by two proprietary pedagogical frameworks: the Walker Learning Approach (Prep-Year 2), which combines open-ended investigative experiences with explicit literacy and numeracy instruction across Tuning In, Investigations, and Reflection phases (60-80% of formal teaching linked to Investigations, minimum 4 days per week); and Integrated Inquiry Units structured around the Kath Murdoch Inquiry Cycle (Tuning In, Finding Out, Sorting Out, Going Further, Reflecting and Acting). Support services include a Special Education Program for students with autism spectrum disorder, intellectual impairment, physical impairment, speech language impairment, hearing and vision impairment; Learning Support (Prep-onward literacy/numeracy monitoring); Guidance Officer services; Chaplaincy via Scripture Union Qld; and an Indigenous Support Program with indigenous teacher aide and Bunyabilla Community Elders advisory input. Extra-curricular offerings comprise Instrumental Music (brass, woodwind, percussion, orchestral strings), Ukulele, Choral programs, Sports via the Pine Rivers District Sport network (25+ schools), and Student Leadership (Student Council, Halogen Young Leaders Day).

The school operates a non-commercial, publicly-funded business model. Core funding flows from the Queensland Department of Education; supplementary inputs include voluntary parent contributions and the Student Resource Scheme (annual subscription covering books and stationery, billed per year level). Transactional revenue is generated through the P&C-operated Uniform Shop (sold via QKR app and P&C Room) and Friday Tuckshop (also via QKR). YMCA of Brisbane operates Outside School Hours Care from school premises (before-school 6:30-9:00am, after-school 2:45-6:00pm, plus vacation care). Strategic partnerships include Thompson's Bus Service for student transport, Defence Community Organisation for the Defence School Mentor program, and St Nicholas CEVA Primary School (England) as a sister school. Revenue figures are not publicly disclosed.

Name

Bray Park State School

Legal name

Bray Park State School

Website

https://brayparkss.eq.edu.au

Company type

Public

Founded year

1973

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Bray Park State School is a Queensland Government primary school established in 1973 delivering Prep to Year 6 education in Bray Park, Queensland, using the Walker Learning Approach and Integrated Inquiry Units, serving local families including Defence and Indigenous communities.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Primary Education

NAICS

Elementary and Secondary Schools (6111)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Public Elementary Schools (EDAJAAAB)

akta.pro secondary industry

Specialized Programs & Classrooms (Autism, Emotional/Behavioral, Intellectual/Developmental, Multi-Disability) (EDAJAKAH)

Keywords

• Primary education services
• Government school education
• Special education programs
• Instrumental music education
• Outside school hours care

Headquarters

HQ city

Bray Park

HQ country

Australia

HQ region

Oceania

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Others, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Student Resource Scheme: Annual scheme covering cost of student books and stationery. Parents opt-in to participate or purchase items independently.
2. Voluntary Contributions: Parents encouraged to make voluntary contributions to support school programs and resources.
3. Uniform Sales: School uniforms sold through P&C Room and QKR app. P&C Room open Tuesday 8.30am-9.30am.
4. Tuckshop Sales: Tuckshop operates on Fridays, orders taken in mornings and distributed at first break. Online ordering through QKR app.

Pricing tiers

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Bray Park State School is a Queensland Government state primary school delivering Prep to Year 6 education aligned with the Australian Curriculum. It sells enrolment in its academic program along with ancillary paid services including a Student Resource Scheme (annual book and stationery pack), school uniforms and tuckshop items, YMCA-operated before/after school care and vacation care, and an Instrumental Music program. Support services such as Special Education, Learning Support, Guidance, Chaplaincy, Indigenous Support, and the Defence School Mentor Program are integrated into the school offering.

Product overview

Bray Park State School offers a comprehensive primary education program from Prep to Year 6. The core academic program follows the Australian Curriculum, incorporating distinctive pedagogical approaches including the Walker Learning Approach for early years (Prep-Year 2) and Integrated Inquiry Units. The school provides extensive support services including Special Education Program, Learning Support, Guidance Officer, Chaplaincy, and Indigenous Support. Extra-curricular offerings include Instrumental Music (brass, woodwind, percussion, strings), Ukulele Program, Choral Program, Sports, and Student Leadership. Additional services include YMCA Outside School Hours Care, Library, Tuckshop, and Uniform Shop. The school uses digital platforms including OneSchool for reporting and QParents app for parent communication.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Walker Learning Approach (Prep to Year 2) An early-years pedagogy for Prep to Year 2 students that combines open-ended investigative experiences with explicit literacy and numeracy instruction, organised around Tuning In, Investigations and Reflection components. Available to all enrolled students.
• Integrated Inquiry Units (Prep to Year 2) Inquiry-based program that integrates Australian Curriculum subject areas and cross-curricula priorities into topics delivering major understandings, using the Kath Murdoch Inquiry Cycle (Tuning In, Finding Out, Sorting Out, Going Further, Reflecting and Acting). Available to enrolled Prep to Year 2 students.
• Special Education Program (SEP) Inclusive education support for students with autistic spectrum disorder, intellectual impairment, physical impairment, speech language impairment, hearing impairment and vision impairment, delivered within regular classroom environments with specialist staffing. Available to enrolled students with verified needs.
• Instrumental Music Program Specialist music tuition in brass, woodwind, percussion and orchestral strings for students in Years 3-6, including Cantabile Strings and Dolce Strings concert band ensembles performing at school events and competitions. Available to enrolled Years 3-6 students.
• Ukulele Program Music program with beginner and advanced groups for Years 1-6. The advanced group has won competitions including Sing Loud! and performs at external functions and school events. Available to enrolled Years 1-6 students.
• Choral Program (Senior and Junior Choirs) Two choirs conducted by a music specialist: Senior Choir (Years 3-6) rehearsing Mondays at 8:00am and Junior Choir (Prep-Year 3) rehearsing Wednesdays at 8:00am, performing at school events and competitions. Available to enrolled students.
• YMCA Outside School Hours Care Before school care (6:30am-9:00am), after school care (2:45pm-6:00pm) and Vacation Care 'Holiday Club' (6:30am-6:00pm) provided by YMCA of Brisbane on the school premises. Available to enrolled students and booked via YMCA contact (07) 3205 4639.
• Defence School Mentor (DSM) Program Pastoral support program for children of Australian Defence Force families dealing with deployments, relocations and transitions, including welcome activities, Defence Club, commemorative services and connection to other Defence students. Supported by the Defence Community Organisation.
• Student Resource Scheme Annual opt-in scheme covering the cost of student books and stationery (books, pencils, erasers, glue, scissors, crayons, felt pens, rulers), priced by year level. Parents may opt out and purchase items independently.
• Tuckshop School canteen operating on Fridays with orders taken in the morning and distributed at first break. Online ordering available through the QKR app. Run by the P&C Association.
• Uniform Shop School uniform sales operated by the P&C Association from the P&C Room (Tuesday 8:30am-9:30am) and online through the QKR mobile app.
• Sports and Gala Days Program Inter-school sport, district representative trials and sports gala days in Terms 1, 2 and 3, organised through the Pine Rivers District Sport network. Multiple students annually represent Bray Park at district level.

Quantifiable outcome

• 60-80% of formal teaching linked to Investigations learning in Walker Learning Approach
• +2 more outcomes

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration7 records

Feature2 records

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• Thompson's Bus ServiceminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorThompson's Bus Service operates bus services for students covering Strathpine, Strathpine West, Bray Park and Lawnton areas. Bus operates to and from school for student transportation.
• YMCA of BrisbanecoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorYMCA provides Outside School Hours Care (OSHC) services including before school care (6.30am-9.00am), after school care (3.00pm-6.00pm), and vacation care. YMCA operates from school premises and accepts responsibility for providing quality care services.
• Defence Community Organisation (DCO)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerDCO supports Defence families through the Defence School Mentor program. DSMs are based in primary schools nationwide to support children of mobile Defence families through deployments and transitions.
• St Nicholas CEVA Primary School (England)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSister school relationship established through efforts of Councillor Mick Gillam and Mr Len Matthews from Pine Rivers National Serviceman Association. Located in Cottesmore, Rutland, England near graves of 20 RAAF servicemen. Schools exchange wreaths for ANZAC Day and Remembrance Day ceremonies.
• Pine Rivers National Servicemen AssociationminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerLocal association that helped establish sister-school relationship with St Nicholas CEVA Primary in England. School supports the association in honouring Australian servicemen who paid the ultimate sacrifice.
• Australia Zoo Wildlife WarriorsminorOthersPartnership through which the school adopted Sarara the koala. Phil O'Hanlon from Australia Zoo Wildlife Warriors provides updates on Sarara's progress. The school demonstrates conservation-minded values through this relationship.
• Bunyabilla Community ElderscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLocal community elders from Bunyabilla attend and chair the school's indigenous advisory committee meetings. They provide advice on curriculum issues and support activities throughout the year including NAIDOC Week, special events and assemblies.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Stuartholme School: Independent girls' school in Brisbane with junior-year offerings that compete for aspirational Brisbane families evaluating primary education options.
• Padua College: Catholic co-educational P-12 school in the Moreton Bay region providing Prep-Year 6 education that competes directly for local families alongside Bray Park State School.
• Brisbane Boys' College: Independent boys' school with a Junior School (Prep-Year 6) in Toowong. Comparable Prep-6 educational product competing for aspirational Brisbane families.
• Anglican Church Grammar School (Churchie): Independent boys' school with a Preparatory School covering early primary years. Competes for families in Brisbane's eastern/northern suburbs seeking fee-paying Prep-Year 6 education.
• Brisbane Grammar School: Independent boys' school in Brisbane with a Junior School (Years P-5/6). Competes for aspirational families in the broader Moreton Bay / northern Brisbane catchment seeking fee-paying primary education.
• St Nicholas CEVA Primary School: Sister-school counterpart in Cottesmore, England, providing a directly comparable primary education product. Linked to Bray Park State School through formal sister-school arrangement and commemorative exchanges.
• Somerville House: Independent girls' school with a Junior School providing Prep-Year 6 education. Comparable primary-year offering targeting Brisbane families in adjacent catchment areas.
• Brisbane Catholic Education: Operates the largest network of Catholic primary schools across Brisbane and Moreton Bay, serving a directly overlapping student profile with comparable Year P-6 offerings, parent-fee structures, and extracurricular programs. Most functionally comparable operator given shared geographic catchment.

Others

• YMCA of Brisbane: Direct operating partner providing OSHC, before/after school care and vacation care on Bray Park's premises. Adjacent provider of complementary out-of-school services to the same family segment.
• Camp Australia: Alternative OSHC provider operating before/after school care programs at competing schools nationally. Adjacent service-provider peer sharing the same family demographic and OSHC procurement decisions.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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