CHARLEVILLE STATE HIGH SCHOOL

What CHARLEVILLE STATE HIGH SCHOOL does

Charleville State High School is a Queensland Government state secondary school located in the South West Queensland hub of Charleville, approximately 780 kilometres west of Brisbane. Built in 1961 and officially opened on 21 July 1962, the school serves approximately 250 students across Years 7 through 12, drawing from Charleville and surrounding districts including Augathella, Wyandra, Morven, and Quilpie via dedicated bus services. It is operated by the Queensland Department of Education under the Education Act 2006, with the Principal (Jarlath Scannell) and two Deputy Principals overseeing junior and senior secondary programs respectively.

The academic portfolio is structured as a Junior Secondary program (Years 7-9) and a Senior Secondary program (Years 10-12), supplemented by Vocational Education and Training (VET) offerings. Curriculum covers English, Mathematics, Sciences (Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Agricultural Practices), Humanities, Design & Technology, Information Technology, Hospitality, and The Arts, with senior students able to pursue Authority and Authority-Registered subjects alongside Certificate II and III qualifications in Health, Agriculture, Business, Tourism, Hospitality, and from 2027 Electrotechnology, plus school-based apprenticeships and traineeships. The school's distinctive technology component is the VR Learning & Design Hub, which uses immersive virtual reality and flexible curriculum-aligned modules to support differentiated, cross-curriculum learning. Wraparound services include an on-campus GP clinic (GPs in Schools Program with Acacia Country Practice, operating since June 2023), Guidance Officer, Youth Health Nurse, Social Worker, Chaplaincy, Community Education Counsellor, and an Instrumental Music program.

The school's business model is government-funded and not commercially transactional. Primary revenue derives from Queensland Department of Education allocations on a per-student formula basis, supplemented by Student Resource Scheme subscription fees (annual, providing textbooks and optional laptop hire), targeted government program grants, and ancillary revenue from tuckshop and uniform shop operations managed by the Parents and Citizens Association. Go-to-market is direct enrolment via in-person application and interview, supported by a website, Facebook, SchoolZinePlus newsletter platform, and the QParents parent portal. The school's stated differentiator is a 100% vocational-education graduation rate combined with strong ATAR outcomes, supported by smaller class sizes, personalised teacher support, and modern facilities in Design, Agriculture, and Hospitality.

Name

CHARLEVILLE STATE HIGH SCHOOL

Legal name

The State of Queensland (Department of Education)

Website

https://charlevilleshs.eq.edu.au

Company type

Public

Founded year

1961

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Charleville State High School is a Queensland Government state secondary school in Charleville, South West Queensland, serving approximately 250 students in Years 7-12 from surrounding districts via academic, vocational, and VR-enhanced programs under the Queensland Department of Education.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Secondary Education

NAICS

Elementary and Secondary Schools (6111), Elementary and Secondary Schools (61111)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Public High Schools (EDAJAAAD)

Keywords

• Secondary education
• Public high school
• Government schooling
• Vocational education
• Rural education

Headquarters

HQ city

Charleville

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, Others

Revenue model

1. Government Funding: As a Queensland Department of Education state school, Charleville State High School is primarily funded through government allocations. The school charges student resource scheme fees and receives additional support through various government programs.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Charleville State High School is a public state secondary school in South West Queensland, delivering Years 7–12 education under the Australian Curriculum to approximately 250 students. The school combines academic subjects, vocational education and training pathways, and extracurricular programs, supported by Queensland Government recurrent funding and an optional Student Resource Scheme. It also operates a VR Learning Hub that enables immersive learning experiences for students in a remote regional setting.

Product overview

Charleville State High School is a Queensland state secondary school (Years 7-12) serving approximately 250 students in the South West Queensland hub of Charleville. The school's product portfolio consists of a core educational program structured as Junior Secondary (Years 7-9) and Senior Secondary (Years 10-12), supplemented by vocational training pathways, a VR Learning & Design Hub for immersive technology-enhanced learning, and various support services. The school offers a Student Resource Scheme with laptop hire, an on-campus GP clinic through the GPs in Schools Program, the Beyond the Broncos Girls Academy mentoring program, instrumental music instruction, homework club support, and a resource centre/library facility. Vocational Education and Training (VET) programs provide Certificate II and III qualifications across Health, Agriculture, Business, Tourism, and Hospitality disciplines, alongside school-based apprenticeships and traineeships.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Years 7–12 Secondary Education Full-time secondary schooling delivered to Year 7 through Year 12 students under the Australian Curriculum, addressing academic, pastoral, and post-school pathway needs for adolescents in the Charleville region.
• Vocational Education and Training (VET) Pathways Vocational and applied learning programs that prepare senior students for further training, apprenticeships, and employment, linking classroom learning to workplace and tertiary opportunities.
• Student Resource Scheme Annual subscription scheme through which parents contribute a fee in exchange for provision of textbooks and core learning resources for their child during the school year.
• VR Learning Hub On-campus virtual reality learning environment that enables students to engage with immersive digital content as part of their secondary studies, particularly valuable in a remote regional setting.

Quantifiable outcome

• 100% of students graduate with vocational education outcomes
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature1 record

Partnerships

Nine partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Acacia Country Practice (Dr Katie Chang and Dr Paul Chang)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 June 2023Dr Katie Chang and Dr Paul Chang from Acacia Country Practice operate an on-site GP clinic at the school every Tuesday during school terms (8.30am-2.30pm). The clinic provides free healthcare including physical health, mental health, and sexual and reproductive health services. All appointments are bulk-billed through Medicare.
• Queensland Government - GPs in Schools ProgramcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerOne of 50 schools participating in the Queensland Government's GPs in State Schools Program which aims to improve secondary students' access to healthcare and wellbeing. The on-campus GP clinic has been operating since June 2023.
• TAFE QueenslandcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerStrong ongoing partnership providing vocational education opportunities. Certificate II in Electrotechnology confirmed for 2027 and Trade Taster programs commencing in Semester 2 for Year 10 students.
• Queensland Police Service, Ambulance Service, Fire and Rescue, Local BusinessesminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCommunity Connections program held on Mondays provides valuable real-world learning opportunities through partnerships with local organisations including Queensland Police Service, Ambulance Service, Fire and Rescue, and local businesses.
• Foundation for Rural and Regional Renewal (FRRR)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerFRRR initiatives work with the Murweh Youth Council to strengthen youth voice in the region, supporting student wellbeing and emotional development.
• Murweh Youth CouncilminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership to strengthen youth voice in the region, supporting student wellbeing and emotional development through youth council involvement.
• Scripture Union QueenslandminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerScripture Union Qld Chaplains provide spiritual, ethical, and personal support to school communities. Chaplains provide positive adult role models for students and care for students struggling with difficult relationships, poor self-esteem, family breakdown, and depression. Les Penrose (Chappy) is available every school day.
• Brisbane Broncos - Beyond the Broncos ProgramminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerGirls Academy Mentoring Program providing mentoring and support from Years 7-12 through school-based Brisbane Broncos support staff. Features include semester challenges, group presentations on culture, lifestyle and careers, and exclusive access to Broncos staff, players, facilities and events. Di-Erin Williams is the Student Support Officer every Monday and Tuesday.
• Girls Academy NetworkminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPart of a network of 34 participating schools in Queensland and Northern New South Wales with over 1300 female students currently enrolled. Supported by Australian Government and Queensland Government.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Charters Towers School of Distance Education: Queensland state-operated distance education provider serving rural and remote students. Comparable as a public secondary education provider addressing the needs of geographically isolated Queensland students, complementing Charleville SHS's on-the-ground delivery.
• Toowoomba State High School: Established Queensland state secondary school with a long history similar to Charleville SHS. Comparable as a public Years 7-12 institution delivering both academic and vocational pathways under the same state education framework.
• Townsville State High School: Queensland state secondary school offering Years 7-12 with broad academic and vocational programs under the same state system. Comparable governance, curriculum, and funding model, though located in a larger regional centre.
• Cairns State High School: Queensland state secondary school serving Years 7-12 in regional North Queensland. Comparable as a public state high school with diverse academic offerings and vocational pathways under the same departmental framework.
• Longreach State High School: Another small Queensland state secondary school serving a remote inland town in western Queensland. Highly comparable as a public Years 7-12 school with a similarly small catchment, geographic isolation challenges, and reliance on distance education and vocational pathways.
• Brisbane State High School: A large Queensland state secondary school (also public, Years 7-12) under the same Department of Education. Directly comparable as a state high school operator, differing primarily in scale, urban setting, and academic selectivity.

Others

• TAFE Queensland: Queensland's public vocational education and training provider and a core delivery partner for Charleville SHS's Certificate II/III pathways. Comparable as an educational services institution whose curriculum and credentialing frameworks directly shape the school's VET offering.
• Smith Family (The): Australian education-focused charity supporting disadvantaged students. Comparable as a non-commercial education support provider offering programs targeting student wellbeing and engagement — themes that overlap with Charleville SHS's youth support and wellbeing services.

Broad incumbents

• Queensland Academy for Science, Mathematics and Technology: Selective state secondary school under the Queensland Department of Education. Comparable as a public Years 7-12 institution in the same state system, differentiated by selective entry and a stronger STEM focus.
• Australian Independent Schools: Sector body representing private and independent schools in Queensland. Comparable in serving the broader Queensland secondary education market, though its member schools compete for the same student pool via a different funding and governance model.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/CharlevilleSHS
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/charleville-state-high-school

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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