Bertha-von Suttner-Gesamtschule

What Bertha-von Suttner-Gesamtschule does

Bertha-von Suttner-Gesamtschule (BvS) is a public German comprehensive school (Gesamtschule) located at Marie-Schlei-Str. 6 in Dormagen-Nievenheim, North Rhine-Westphalia. Founded in 1986 and operated by the municipal government of Dormagen (Schultr\u00e4ger: Stadt Dormagen), the school provides free secondary education to approximately 1,360 students spanning grades 5 through 13 (Sekundarstufe I and II), leading to the Abitur qualification. The student body is served by an administrative and teaching-leadership team including Principal Dr. Andrea D. Hurtz, Deputy Principal Tobias Ridder, Didactic Director Axel Frieling, Upper School Director Martina Storm, and Sports School Coordinator Ulrich Rehmes. The institution holds six major state-granted designations: NRW-Sportschule, Eliteschule des Sports (German Olympic Sports Confederation), MINT-freundliche Schule (since 2019), Digitale Schule (2024, 3-year validity), Berufswahlsiegel (Career Orientation Seal, recertified 2024), and Schule ohne Rassismus \u2013 Schule mit Courage.

The school's core product is a differentiated educational program combining the standard academic track with a specialized elite-athlete pathway (Sportklassen 5E\u201310E+) requiring a sportmotorischer Test for admission, career orientation with employer partnerships (notably Covestro AG, 45+ exhibitor annual Jobmesse, Deutsche Sporthochschule K\u00f6ln), and a 20-method Methodencurriculum across grades 5\u20139. Underlying technology consists of a digital learning infrastructure comprising over 1,200 iPads, five computer rooms, the Moodle LMS (bvs.lms.schulon.org), the Logineo email platform, Schulmanager Online for administration and parent communication, Microsoft Office 365, and TaskCards digital boards for substitution planning and career orientation. Supporting programs include the Lernzeiten structured-learning system, Medienscouts digital-literacy peer program, Busbegleiter bus-escort initiative (23rd round), theater productions, and Cambridge English certification. Industrial cooperation spans research (CEPLAS Carbon Challenge, Bayer AG sponsorship), agriculture (Landwirtschaftskammer NRW, Versuchszentrum Gartenbau K\u00f6ln-Auweiler), and sustainability education (Multivision e.V.).

The business model is non-commercial: the school is funded by the city of Dormagen and the state of NRW through the standard public-school financing system, with students paying nothing for tuition. Ancillary, voluntary revenue streams include Toilettenverein parent membership fees (\u20ac30/year), F\u00f6rderverein donations, sponsored activities, the SPARDA-Bank \u20ac5,000 donation award, and merchandise (school uniforms, polos, hoodies, sport bags, shirts) sold through external supplier Habermann\u00b2 via collective class orders with a minimum 20-item threshold. The school distributes no products commercially; student admission is managed through a formal intake process with information evenings and the Tag der offenen T\u00fcr open day. The school employs standardized government compliance, including GDPR/DS-GVO data-protection protocols under Data Protection Officer Ralph-Erich Hildebrandt.

Name

Bertha-von Suttner-Gesamtschule

Legal name

Bertha-von-Suttner-Gesamtschule Dormagen

Website

https://bvsdormagen.de

Company type

Private

Founded year

1986

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Bertha-von Suttner-Gesamtschule is a publicly funded German comprehensive school (Gesamtschule) in Dormagen-Nievenheim, NRW, serving roughly 1,360 students in grades 5\u201313 with state-certified NRW-Sportschule, Eliteschule des Sports, MINT-freundliche Schule, and Digitale Schule designations. It combines academic, elite-athlete, and career-orientation pathways under municipal operation.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Dormagen-Nievenheim

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Bertha-von-Suttner-Gesamtschule is a public German comprehensive school (Gesamtschule) that delivers secondary education from grades 5 through 13, culminating in the Abitur. It offers specialized programs including the NRW-Sportschule / Eliteschule des Sports elite athletic track, MINT-freundliche STEM education, the Digitale Schule digital learning program, and Berufswahlsiegel-certified career orientation. The school is operated by the city of Dormagen and provides free public education supported by digital infrastructure and external partner programs.

Product overview

Bertha-von Suttner-Gesamtschule is a public secondary school (grades 5-13) in Dormagen, Germany, offering a comprehensive educational program across Sekundarstufe I and II. The school operates as a combined secondary school (Gesamtschule) with multiple specialized programs: the standard academic track leading to Abitur, the NRW-Sportschule program with elite sports training for students in grades 5-10+ with admission via sportmotorischer Test, and the Eliteschule des Sports designation. The school holds the MINT-freundliche Schule quality seal and the newly acquired Digitale Schule certification (2024), indicating strength in STEM and digital education. Additional programs include career orientation (Berufswahlsiegel certified), the Berufsorientierung program with employer partnerships, theater productions, and the Medienscouts digital literacy initiative. Support services include school meals, branded Schulkleidung through supplier Habermann², a Förderverein parent association, and the Toilettenverein for facility maintenance. Digital infrastructure relies on Moodle for learning management, Schulmanager Online for administration, Logineo for email, and Office 365 for productivity. The school maintains approximately 1360 students with offerings spanning academic education, sports excellence, career preparation, and digital competency development.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Sekundarstufe I and II Education (Abitur Track) Comprehensive academic secondary education for students in grades 5-13, leading to the Abitur qualification, delivered free of charge as a public school service in Dormagen.
• NRW-Sportschule Program (Elite Sports Classes) State-recognized elite sports program combining intensive athletic training with academic education for grades 5-10+, with partnerships to TSV Bayer Dormagen.
• Eliteschule des Sports Program Advanced sports excellence designation delivering specialized athletic training and competitive pathways in fencing, wrestling, handball, and other disciplines alongside academic studies.
• Berufsorientierung (Career Orientation Program) Career preparation services including KAoA standard elements, company visits, annual job fairs with 45+ exhibitors, internships, and partnerships with employers like Covestro AG and Deutsche Sporthochschule K\u00f6ln.
• Schulkleidung (School Uniform Merchandise) Branded school clothing items (class shirts, polos, hoodies, sport shirts, sport bags) available for purchase through supplier Habermann\u00b2, with orders facilitated by the school.
• Schulmensa (School Cafeteria) Hot meal service available daily to students and staff, with weekly menu plans published online for the school community.
• Toilettenverein (Toilet Association Service) Parent association providing dedicated cleaning and supervision staff (e.g., Nina) for school toilet facilities between breaks. Annual membership fee of \u20ac30 per student.
• F\u00f6rderverein (Support Association) Parent-supporter association providing financial support for school programs, student awards, sponsored walks, and special initiatives through membership fees and donations.

Quantifiable outcome

• 85 Abitur graduates in 2026, including two students with perfect grade 1.1
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

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App detail

Integration6 records

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Ten partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• TSV Bayer DormagencoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLong-standing cooperation with the sports club for handball and other sports programs. The TSV provides training facilities and coaches, while BvS contributes students and talent development. Handball teams practice together and students can participate as ball children in professional matches.
• Covestro AGcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMajor corporate partner supporting MINT education and career orientation. Covestro maintains a presence at BvS job fairs, provides workplace visits for students, and offers mentorship opportunities. Some student exchanges lead to training positions at Covestro.
• Norbert-Gymnasium Knechtsteden (NGK)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSister school in Dormagen sharing the NRW-Sportschule status. Both schools coordinate sport motor testing (MT1) for the shared sports program, allowing students to apply to either school.
• Landwirtschaftskammer NRW (Agricultural Chamber NRW)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCooperation with the state agricultural chamber for geography and environmental science education. Students visit the Versuchszentrum Gartenbau in Köln-Auweiler for practical learning about sustainable agriculture and plant science.
• Multivision e.V.minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerNon-profit organization providing educational programs on sustainability and energy. Conducted 'Energievision 2050' program for grades 7, 10, and upper secondary on sustainable future visions for Germany.
• CEPLAS (Cluster of Excellence on Plant Science)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerResearch cluster organizing the Carbon Challenge competition. Students participate in planting and measuring plant growth to learn about carbon dioxide sequestration, with prizes sponsored by Bayer AG.
• SPARDA-BankminorGTM or Marketing PartnerWon 3rd place and €5,000 in the SPARDA donation campaign for the school's 'Begegnungsstätte' (meeting place) project.
• Bayer AGminorGTM or Marketing PartnerCorporate sponsor for educational competitions including Carbon Challenge and other science programs.
• Pureza María (Mallorca)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSpanish school for student exchange program. Students visit each other for cultural immersion and language learning.
• Deutsche Sporthochschule KölnminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerUniversity partnership for sports-oriented students. Excursions to the German Sport University for career orientation in sports sciences.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• CJD Braunschweig: Eliteschule des Sports in Lower Saxony combining elite sports development with secondary academic track. Comparable as a public-sector sports-academic integrated school serving a comparable age range.
• Poelchau-Schule Berlin: Berlin Eliteschule des Sports with combined secondary-academic and elite-athletic training model. Comparable as a federal-level elite sports school with integrated digital and MINT program offerings.
• Norbert-Gymnasium Knechtsteden: Sister school in Dormagen, sharing the NRW-Sportschule status and coordinating joint sportmotorischer Test (MT1) admission with BvS. Directly comparable as a co-located NRW public secondary school with elite sports designation.
• Helmholtz-Gymnasium Düsseldorf: NRW secondary school with strong academic and MINT profile in the same metropolitan region. Comparable on digital and STEM orientation as well as regional NRW funding context.
• Gesamtschule Else Lasker-Schüler Wuppertal: NRW public Gesamtschule of comparable scale and comprehensive grades-5-through-13 structure. Comparable as a state comprehensive school offering the Abitur track within the same regulatory framework.
• Bertolt-Brecht-Gesamtschule NRW: NRW public Gesamtschule offering the full Sekundarstufe I and II Abitur track. Comparable as a state-funded comprehensive secondary school operating under the same NRW curricular and funding regime.
• Staatliches Sportgymnasium Potsdam (Sportschule Potsdam): Federal Eliteschule des Sports and NRW-equivalent state sports school combining elite athletic training with Abitur-track academics. Comparable program structure (NRW-Sportschule model) and similar integration with a professional sports club partner.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance10 records

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