Bulimba State School

Name

Bulimba State School

Legal name

Bulimba State School

Website

https://bulimbass.eq.edu.au

Company type

Public

Founded year

1866

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Bulimba State School is a Queensland government primary school (Prep to Year 6) established in 1866, delivering the full Australian Curriculum with specialist programs in languages, arts, music, and digital technologies to catchment-area families, supplemented by ancillary OSHC, tuckshop, and extra-curricular programs.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Primary Education

NAICS

Elementary and Secondary Schools (61111), Language Schools (611630)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Physical Education & Health Instruction (EDAJAFAL)

akta.pro secondary industry

World Languages Instruction (School-Delivered) (EDAJAFAJ)

Keywords

• Primary school education
• Government education services
• Primary curriculum delivery
• Student wellbeing services
• Extracurricular school programs

Headquarters

HQ city

Bulimba

HQ country

Australia

HQ region

Oceania

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Student Resource Scheme (SRS): User-charging program to provide students with essential learning resources including art supplies, Kitchen Garden program, 1:1 devices in Year 5 & 6, and Italian lessons
2. Outside School Hours Care (OSHC): Before-school care, after-school care and holiday programs operated as a Business Unit of the P&C for Prep to Year 6 children
3. Smart Bites Food Services: Tuckshop service operating five days a week during term time, cooked meals for OSHC, catering for school events, run as P&C Business Unit
4. Excursions and Camps: Fees for educational excursions, incursions and camps
5. Outside Provider Activities: User-paid options for external activities including tennis, soccer, chess, piano, guitar, drama lessons

Pricing tiers

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Bulimba State School delivers the full Australian Curriculum from Prep to Year 6, with specialist teaching programs in Languages (Italian), The Arts, Music, Instrumental Music, Health and Physical Education, and Digital and Design Technologies. The school supplements classroom education with extensive extra-curricular activities (Choir, Code Club, EcoMarines, camps, Kitchen Garden program) and ancillary services including Outside School Hours Care, Smart Bites tuckshop, Library Services, and student wellbeing support.

Product overview

Bulimba State School is a Queensland government primary school (Prep to Year 6) offering the full Australian Curriculum through a combination of core classroom programs and specialist teaching programs. The school operates as a unified educational offering where general classroom instruction is enhanced by specialist programs in Languages (Italian), The Arts, Music, Instrumental Music (String Ensemble, Concert Band, Big Band), Health and Physical Education, and Digital & Design Technologies. Additional services include the optional Student Resource Scheme (SRS) providing 1:1 devices in Years 5-6, the QParents secure parent portal, Library Services managed through Infiniti, and Before/After School Care (OSHC) rated 'Exceeding' National Quality Standards. The school provides a comprehensive extra-curricular program including Code Club, Choir, Instrumental Music, Stephanie Alexander Kitchen Garden Program, Wonder Workshop, EcoMarines, camps for Years 4-6, and various lunchtime activities. Food services are delivered through Smart Bites (tuckshop) and the school hosts the Bulimba Darts Swim Club. The P&C Association supports operations through fundraising and sub-committees managing OSHC, Smart Bites, and Swim Club.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Australian Curriculum Program Full Australian Curriculum delivered from Prep to Year 6 across core learning areas, with specialist teachers for Physical Education, Health, Visual Arts, Drama, Dance, Music, Instrumental Music, Digital and Design Technologies, and Languages. Offered to enrolled primary school students.
• Specialist Teaching Programs Specialist instruction covering Languages (Italian Prep to Year 6), The Arts (Visual Arts, Dance, Drama), Music (weekly 30-minute lessons), Instrumental Music (String Ensemble, Concert Band, Big Band), Health and Physical Education, and Digital and Design Technologies. Delivered to enrolled Prep to Year 6 students.
• Student Resource Scheme (SRS) Optional user-charging program providing students with art supplies, Stephanie Alexander Kitchen Garden program, 1:1 devices in Years 5 and 6, consumables, and Italian lessons in early years. Annual subscription reviewed and endorsed by the P&C.
• QParents Portal Secure 24-hour online portal providing parents access to student attendance, report cards, upcoming events, invoices, payment history, student photos, and direct communication with the school. Operated by the Queensland Department of Education.
• Library Services School library operating 8:25am-8:40am weekdays, managed through the Infiniti Library Management System. Students borrow 1-3 books based on year level (Prep-1 loan, Years 1-3: 2 loans, Years 4-6: 3 loans). Library bags required for Prep to Year 3.
• Outside School Hours Care (OSHC) P&C operated before-school care, after-school care, and holiday programs (including pupil-free days) for Prep to Year 6 children. Rated 'Exceeding' in all seven quality areas of National Quality Standards.
• Smart Bites Food Services P&C business unit operating tuckshop five days a week during term time, plus breakfast and afternoon tea for OSHC, vacation care catering, and teacher/staff menu. Complies with Queensland Government's Smart Choices Guidelines. Pre-ordering via Qkr! app.
• Swimming Program School swimming program forming part of the Health and Physical Education Curriculum in Terms 1 and 4 for Years 1-6, with Term 4 also offered to Prep. Uses on-site school pool with parent volunteer support.
• Bulimba Darts Swim Club P&C volunteer-run amateur swimming club for competitive swimming in an informal setting. Thursday evening events in Terms 1 and 4 (gates open 5:30pm, races start 6pm), with assisted races, 25m/50m races, and 100m Race Special for all ability levels.
• Choir Program School choirs for Years 2-6: Junior Choir (Years 2-3) and Senior Choir (Years 4-6). Open to all students with emphasis on teamwork, fun, and learning to create a cohesive sound together.
• Instrumental Music Program Weekly group lessons with String Ensemble, Concert Band, and Big Band (jazz and contemporary music). Instruments include strings, woodwind, brass, and percussion. Led by qualified music educators.
• Code Club Weekly lunch break coding club for Years 3-6 students using a variety of programs to learn and enhance coding skills.
• Stephanie Alexander Kitchen Garden Program (SAKGP) Program integrating gardening and cooking into school life, emphasising healthy eating, environmental stewardship, and life skills. Features established vegetable gardens and full kitchen where students grow, harvest, and prepare fresh produce with specialist instructors.
• Wonder Workshop Dedicated classroom space for imaginative, sensory, and creative play experiences. Offers opportunities for role-playing, storytelling, make-believe scenarios, and enhances social skills through collaborative play activities.
• Ukulele and Percussion Band Student-led ensemble rehearsing weekly at lunch. Students choose from ukuleles, drums, shakers, triangles, tambourines, and Boomwhackers to create a balanced ensemble with focus on teamwork, fun, and enjoyment.
• Camps Program Camping experience for Years 4, 5, and 6 students, connected to curriculum and designed to enhance learning. Develops teamwork, leadership, self-management, and problem-solving skills in a structured supportive environment.
• EcoMarines Program Environmental program with EcoMarine Ambassadors and Crew making connections with Moreton Bay. Student-led initiatives include recycling bins, class composting, and Containers for Change program.
• Enrolment Services Enrolment management with waitlist for families outside the catchment area. Includes online enquiry form, catchment area management, and guided support from school staff for new families.
• Guidance Officer Services Specialist services delivering guidance on educational, behavioural, personal, social, family, and mental health and wellbeing issues. Includes assessments to enhance positive educational outcomes for students.
• Student Wellbeing Officer Dedicated support for student well-being providing personalised guidance, peer support programs, workshops, and individual check-ins in collaboration with teachers and parents.
• Community Liaison Officer Liaises between community and school, holding morning teas for new families and available to discuss issues. Coordinates Class Parent Representatives and manages pre-loved uniform donations.

Named customers2 records

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

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API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration10 records

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• School CouncilcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSchool Council provides governance oversight, approves key plans, policies, and financial documents including annual budget. Works with P&C in complementary capacities to shape school's strategic direction.
• Parents and Citizens' Association (P&C)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerP&C supports daily operations through fundraising, community engagement, and volunteer initiatives. Runs sub-committees including Swim Club, OSHC and Smart Bites (Tuckshop). Meets third Wednesday of each month.
• Bulimba Darts Swim ClubminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAmateur Swimming Club run by volunteer sub-committee of P&C. Swim Club Nights held Thursday evenings Term 1 and 4. Provides competitive swimming opportunities and supplements school swimming program.
• Anglican, Uniting Church, Catholic and Baptist ChurchesminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaborating churches provide ecumenical Religious Instruction program for Years 1-6, held fortnightly on Tuesday or Wednesday afternoons for 30 minutes.
• External Activity ProvidersminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorVarious outside providers offer tennis, soccer, environmental club, chess, string lessons, piano lessons, drama, guitar lessons, and speech and drama on user-paid basis.
• Department of Education QueenslandcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSchool operates under Queensland Department of Education. QParents portal created by Department to provide parents 24-hour access to student information.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• G8 Education: ASX-listed operator of early childhood education centres across Australia. Comparable to Bulimba's OSHC business unit in operating model, recurring fee revenue, and regulatory rating framework.
• Goodstart Early Learning: Australia's largest not-for-profit early childhood and OSHC provider. Comparable to Bulimba's P&C-operated OSHC business unit in service offering, fee structure, and National Quality Framework rating dynamics.
• Affinity Education Group: Private equity-backed Australian early childhood education provider. Comparable OSHC and out-of-school-hours service offerings against Bulimba's P&C-operated OSHC, with similar recurring-revenue economics.
• Brisbane Grammar School: Established Brisbane private boys' school offering Prep to Year 12. Operates in the same geographic market as Bulimba State School and competes for the same affluent family demographic, providing a relevant private-sector comparable.
• C&K (Creche and Kindergarten Association): Queensland-based not-for-profit early childhood education and care provider. Operates kindergartens and OSHC services comparable to Bulimba's Prep entry point and OSHC wraparound care operations.

Direct peers

• Hawthorne State School: Nearby Brisbane state primary school with comparable size, demographics, and curriculum scope. Shares the same funding and operational constraints under Queensland Department of Education, making it a structurally comparable peer.
• New Farm State School: Inner-Brisbane Queensland state primary school (Prep to Year 6) serving a comparable affluent catchment. Operates under the same Department of Education framework with similar specialist programs, P&C structure, and OSHC operations, making it the closest direct peer.
• Norman Park State School: Co-located Brisbane inner-east state primary school with similar catchment characteristics. Comparable in operating model, community engagement, and curriculum delivery under the same Queensland Department of Education framework.
• East Brisbane State School: Inner-Brisbane state primary school sharing demographic and operational characteristics with Bulimba SS. Operates under the same Queensland state school framework with comparable specialist programs and community-based ecosystem.
• Ascot State School: Adjacent Brisbane inner-suburb state primary school with similar demographic profile and history. Comparable catchment-restricted enrolment, full Australian Curriculum delivery, and extra-curricular offerings make it a tight operational comparable.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks4 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/BulimbaSSQld
• Instagraminstagram.com/bulimbastateschool
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/bulimba-state-school

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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