What Harrison School does

Harrison School is a Preschool to Year 10 (P-10) public school operated by the ACT Education Directorate within the Australian Capital Territory government system. It serves students aged approximately four through the end of secondary school across a single combined campus at 20 Wimmera Street, Harrison, ACT 2914, with a designated Priority Enrolment Area catchment. The school is tuition-free and funded through the ACT Government, with additional optional revenue streams from voluntary family contributions, a canteen (online ordering via Flexischools), a uniform shop offering new and second-hand items with home delivery, and a third-party OSHClub providing before, after, and holiday care.

The core product is delivery of the Australian Curriculum from Kindergarten through Year 10, supplemented by a play-based Preschool program aligned with the National Early Years Learning Framework (EYLF). The school layers on specialized programs including Inclusion Support and Disability Education for students with disability, EALD classes for students from language backgrounds other than English, and a Defence School Mentor program supporting Australian Defence Force families through postings, deployments, and transitions. Assessment is conducted via BASE testing in Kindergarten and NAPLAN in Years 3, 5, 7, and 9, with formal A-E reporting and Student Led Conferences. The Positive Behaviour for Learning (PBL) framework underpins school culture around the values of Respect, Responsibility, and Learning.

Technically, the school relies on standard digital communication and learning platforms rather than proprietary systems. The Sentral Parent Portal serves as the primary channel for parent communication, attendance, payments (SentralPay), report access, and parent/teacher interview booking, available via web and mobile app. Chromebooks support classroom learning alongside Australian Curriculum-aligned digital resources. Distribution is through the ACT Public School enrolment system, in-person front office, the Parent Portal, and the OSHClub partnership. Key institutional partnerships include the Department of Defence, ACARA (curriculum standards), ACT Human Rights Commission (child safety), the Early Years Learning Framework, the Australian Student Wellbeing Framework, OSHClub, Flexischools, and Sentral. Leadership is led by Principal Benjamin Davies with a deputy principal structure split across Preschool-Year 6 and Year 7-10.

Name

Harrison School

Legal name

Harrison School

Website

https://harrison.act.edu.au

Company type

Public

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Harrison School is an ACT Government public school providing tuition-free Preschool to Year 10 education in Harrison, ACT, serving a diverse catchment including EALD students and Defence families through the Australian Curriculum and specialized inclusion, EALD, and Defence mentor programs.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

K-12 Public Education

NAICS

Elementary and Secondary Schools (611110), Elementary and Secondary Schools (61111), Educational Support Services (6117)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200), Services-Child Day Care Services (8351)

akta.pro primary industry

Public Elementary Schools (EDAJAAAB)

akta.pro secondary industry

General Preschools (Play-Based) (EDACABAA)

Keywords

• Public primary education
• Preschool to year 10
• Government school programs
• Inclusive student wellbeing
• Defence family support

Headquarters

HQ city

Harrison

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, Marketing or Sales, Supply Chain

Revenue model

1. ACT Government Education Funding: Core operational funding from ACT Education Directorate as a public school. Students attend tuition-free with government funding covering educational programs, staff, and facilities.
2. Voluntary Contributions: School collects voluntary contributions from families (Year P-10 Voluntary Contributions) to support additional programs and resources.
3. Canteen Operations: School canteen operates Monday-Friday 8.30pm-3.30pm, providing food services to students with online ordering through Flexischools platform.
4. Uniform Shop Sales: Uniform shop sells new and second-hand school uniforms. Online ordering available with home delivery for additional fee. Proceeds support P&C activities.
5. OSHClub Before and After School Care: Third-party OSHClub operates Rise then Shine (before school) and Stay and Play (after school) programs. Families pay OSHClub directly; school provides facilities.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Harrison School is a Preschool to Year 10 (P-10) public school operated by the ACT Education Directorate that delivers free, government-funded education following the Australian Curriculum. The school offers preschool play-based learning, K-6 and 7-10 curriculum streams, Positive Behaviour for Learning wellbeing framework, EALD and Disability Education support programs, and Defence School Mentor services, alongside ancillary offerings including OSHClub before/after care, school canteen, and uniform shop.

Product overview

Harrison School is a Preschool to Year 10 (P-10) public school in the ACT, Australia, offering a comprehensive educational program built on the Australian Curriculum (ACARA). The school provides core educational programs across K-6 and 7-10 levels, supported by the Positive Behaviours for Learning (PBL) framework emphasizing Respect, Responsibility, and Learning. Additional services include Preschool with play-based Early Years Learning Framework, Disability Education Programs with Inclusion Support, and a Defence School Mentor Program for Defence families. Operational services include Parent Portal (Sentral-based communication platform), OSHClub before/after school care, a canteen with Flexischools online ordering, and a Uniform Shop with home delivery. Assessment follows Australian Curriculum achievement standards with formal reporting through A-E grades, Student Progress Reports, and Student Led Conferences.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Preschool to Year 10 (P-10) Education Program Continuous government-funded Preschool to Year 10 educational program following the Australian Curriculum (ACARA) for students enrolled in the Harrison, ACT Priority Enrolment Area. Delivered tuition-free under the ACT Education Directorate with curriculum covering English, Mathematics, Science, Health and PE, HaSS, The Arts, Technologies, and Languages, plus enrichment activities.
• Preschool Program Play-based learning program for children typically four years of age by 30 April, delivered through guided investigations and child-led explorations under the National Early Years Learning Framework (EYLF). Operates in two attendance patterns: Beginning of week (Monday, Tuesday, alternating Wednesday) and End of week (alternating Wednesday, Thursday, Friday).
• K-6 Curriculum Kindergarten to Year 6 primary education curriculum aligned with the Australian Curriculum, including enrichment activities such as SRC, Robotics Club, Deadly Mob, Decathlon, Rostrum Public Speaking, Tournament of the Minds, ICAS, Choir, Ukulele, Sustainability, Chess, Performing Arts, and Band.
• 7-10 Curriculum Years 7-10 secondary education curriculum following the Australian Curriculum, including an Electives stream with EALD (English as an Additional Language/Dialect) classes for emerging and developing language learners, revised in 2025 to broaden opportunities and equity.
• OSHClub Before and After School Care Before school (Rise then Shine) and after school (Stay and Play) care programs operated by third-party OSHClub on the school premises, plus Holiday HQ during school breaks with coding, sports, cooking, and excursions. Eligible for Child Care Subsidy with average 61% rebate for families.
• School Canteen School canteen offering food and beverages to students, operating Monday to Friday 8:30am-3:30pm, located between the Green Building and Library. Online ordering available via Flexischools at www.flexischools.com.au.
• Uniform Shop School uniform shop providing new and second-hand uniforms, located between Junior Canteen and Junior Hall. Online ordering available with home delivery on Tuesdays and Thursdays for a $15 delivery fee, with proceeds supporting P&C activities.
• Defence School Mentor Program Support program for Australian Defence Force students and their families assisting during arrivals, deployments, training periods, and transitions out of the school. Provided by a dedicated Defence School Mentor employed as school staff but funded by the Department of Defence through Defence Member and Family Support.
• Disability Education Programs Specialised programs for students with disability including the Inclusion Support Program providing adjustments in general education classrooms, and a dedicated Disability Education program with smaller class sizes, quiet spaces for regulation, and same-aged peer learning opportunities.
• Assessment and Reporting Services Formal assessment and reporting service using Australian Curriculum achievement standards, including BASE testing for Kindergarten (Terms 1 and 4) and NAPLAN national testing for Years 3, 5, 7, and 9. Reporting delivered through Parent/Teacher interviews, A-E reports, Student Progress Reports, and Student Led Conferences.

Quantifiable outcome

• PositiveBehaviour for Learning awards (Bronze, Silver, Gold certificates) recognises student achievement aligned with Respect, Responsibility, Learning values
• +2 more outcomes

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration4 records

Partnerships

Nine partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Department of Defence - Defence Member and Family SupportcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerDefence School Mentor (DSM) program funded by Department of Defence through Defence Member and Family Support. DSM Cassandra Price works across the whole school to assist Defence students and families during arrivals, deployments, training, and transitions out of the school. DSM is employed as school staff member to support ADF member families.
• OSHClubcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorOSHClub operates before school (Rise then Shine) and after school (Stay and Play) care programs at Harrison School, plus Holiday HQ during breaks. Programs are research-led Adventure Program designed for play-based child development. Eligible for Child Care Subsidy with average 61% rebate for families.
• Sentral (Parent Portal)coreTechnology or IntegrationSentral for Parents platform used by ACT public schools for secure parent communication, attendance reporting, parent/teacher interview booking, academic reports, newsletters, payments, and calendar access. Accessible via web browser and mobile app.
• Early Years Learning Framework (EYLF)coreOthersNational approved learning framework used by Harrison Preschool to guide and develop learning programs. Framework vision is for all children to experience play-based learning that is engaging, child-centred and builds success for life.
• Australian Student Wellbeing FrameworkcoreOthersNational framework aligned with Harrison School's Safe and Supportive Schools Policy. Part of national approach to supporting schools to build safe school communities, creating environments free from bullying, harassment, aggression and violence.
• ACT Human Rights CommissioncoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerHarrison School works with ACT Human Rights Commission on ACT Child Safe Standards, building on existing child safe culture in schools to strengthen practices in keeping students safe and well.
• eSafety CommissionerminorOthersProvides resources to help parents keep children safe from harm online. ACT Education Directorate runs webinars each term covering online safety issues, supporting children to be safe online, resources for responding to online issues, and where to go for support.
• ThinkUKnow (Australian Federal Police)minorOthersInternet safety education program delivered through accredited trainers providing interactive training to parents, carers and teachers. Partnership with Australian Federal Police for cyber safety education.
• ACARA (Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority)coreOthersHarrison School uses Australian Curriculum (ACARA) to guide K-10 teaching and learning programs. Curriculum describes what students should learn as they progress through schooling with essential knowledge, skills, and capabilities providing national standards.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Franklin Early Childhood School: Franklin Early Childhood School is an ACT public P-2 school in the Gungahlin district. Comparable as a public preschool-to-primary school under the same ACT directorate and serving the same demographic catchment.
• Margaret Hendry School: Margaret Hendry School is an ACT public P-6 school in the Molonglo Valley serving a fast-growing suburb with a comparable mix of families. Comparable as a public K-6 feeder school under the same ACT Education Directorate model.
• Gold Creek School: Gold Creek School is a public K-10 school in the Gungahlin area of the ACT, sharing Harrison's P-10 combined-campus model and similar demographic mix. Closest direct peer on structure and catchment profile.
• Amaroo School: Amaroo School is an ACT public P-6 school in the Gungahlin district serving a similarly diverse, high-growth suburban population with Defence and EALD families. Most directly comparable as a neighbouring ACT public primary school sharing catchment dynamics.

Broad incumbents

• ACT Education Directorate: The ACT Education Directorate is Harrison's parent entity and the broader system operator of all ACT public schools. Comparable as the overarching governance and funding body setting the policies, curriculum standards, and operational frameworks Harrison operates within.

Regional players

• Radford College: Radford College is an independent P-12 school in Canberra with a Defence-focused ethos and broad co-curricular program. Comparable on EALD and Defence family orientation but operates under fee-paying independent governance rather than the ACT Education Directorate.
• Canberra Grammar School: Canberra Grammar is a major independent P-12 school in the ACT serving a similar K-12 cohort including Defence and diplomatic families. Comparable on student demographic and curriculum breadth but operates on a tuition-funded model rather than government funding.
• Daramalan College: Daramalan College is a Catholic secondary school (Years 7-12) in Canberra with comparable EALD and wellbeing programs. Comparable on year 7-10 curriculum delivery and Defence family engagement but Catholic-system funded.

Others

• OSHClub: OSHClub is the third-party before, after, and holiday care provider operating on Harrison's campus. Comparable as an adjacent service provider and channel partner delivering integrated wraparound care programs to Harrison families.
• Sentral Education: Sentral Education provides the Parent Portal, student information, and SentralPay platform used by Harrison and other ACT public schools. Comparable as the underlying digital infrastructure vendor enabling parent engagement and administrative workflows across the school.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/harrison-school

Compliance2 records

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles5 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

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