What Joseph Banks Secondary College does

Joseph Banks Secondary College is a public government secondary school located in Banksia Grove, Western Australia, operated under the Western Australian Department of Education. Established in 2015, it serves over 1,400 students across Years 7 through 12 (typically aged 12–18), offering the standard WA secondary curriculum alongside a distinctive portfolio of specialist programs. Core academic domains include English, Mathematics, Science, Humanities and Social Sciences, Health and Physical Education, Technologies, The Arts, and VET (Vocational Education and Training) certificate courses in fields such as Cyber Security, Hospitality, Sport and Recreation, Early Childhood Education, and Creative Industries. The college differentiates itself through STEAM-focused academies including P-TECH Cyber Solutions (an IBM-partnered cyber security pathway), the WASSEC Space Academy, the CoRE resources and energy program, and SCIscope, alongside elite sports academies (Soccer, Netball, Rugby Elite Sports Performance) and Creative and Performing Arts academies. Specialist facilities include the Learning Hub for students with Autism.

The college operates within the WA Department of Education's digital ecosystem, deploying third-party platforms including SEQTA/Compass for learning management, ClickView for video content, Oliver for library management, Sora for digital reading, Office 365 for productivity, and Jamf School for iPad/device management under a BYOD (Bring Your Own Device) policy. Operational programs include the Yondr phone-free initiative using lockable pouches to manage mobile device distraction during school hours.

The business model is non-commercial: as a public school, the college charges no tuition fees and is funded by the Western Australian Department of Education on a per-student basis. Minor revenue derives from optional elective course charges (excursions, workshop materials) and scholarships awarded to high-achieving students. Governance is provided by a College Board with parent and community representation (chaired by Shaun Barnett as of 2024), with the Principal (Liz Smith) overseeing daily operations. The institution has accumulated multiple recognitions, including the 2021 Governor's School STEM Awards, 2023 5-Star Innovative School status, and finalist positions across four categories at the 2026 Australian Education Awards.

Name

Joseph Banks Secondary College

Legal name

Joseph Banks Secondary College

Website

https://jbsc.wa.edu.au

Company type

Private

Founded year

2015

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Joseph Banks Secondary College is a Western Australian public secondary school serving over 1,400 Year 7–12 students in Banksia Grove, offering the standard WA curriculum alongside specialist STEAM, sports, and performing arts academies, VET certificates, and industry-partnered pathways.

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akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Banksia Grove

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

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels9 records

Core offering

Joseph Banks Secondary College is a public secondary school providing education to students in Years 7 through 12 across academic, technical, creative, sporting, and vocational domains. It offers ATAR, General, and VET pathways alongside specialist academies and programs in STEAM, cyber security, space science, sport, esports, and the performing arts.

Product overview

Joseph Banks Secondary College is a Western Australian secondary school offering a diverse portfolio of educational programs and specialist academies. The college provides a unified educational offering structured around core academic subjects (English, Maths, Science, Humanities, HPE, Technologies, Arts) supplemented by specialist programs including STEAM initiatives (CoRE, P-TECH Cyber Solutions, SCIscope), sports academies (Netball, Soccer, Rugby), performing arts programs (Drama, Music, Dance, Visual Arts academies), and VET qualifications. The college operates specialized facilities including the Learning Hub for autism support and the Western Australian Space Science Education Centre (WASSEC). Operational programs include the Yondr phone-free initiative and BYOD device management through Jamf School.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• P-TECH Cyber Solutions: Personalised Cyber Security Pathway program for Year 9 and 10 students
• WASSEC
• Learning Hub
• CoRE
• Yondr Program

Products and services

• Years 7–12 Secondary Education Government secondary education for students in Years 7 through 12, with curriculum spanning English, Mathematics, Science, Humanities and Social Sciences, Health and Physical Education, Technologies, the Arts, and Integrated Studies.
• ATAR and General Pathways Senior secondary academic pathways that provide students with ATAR and General course options.
• P-TECH Cyber Solutions A personalised cyber-security pathway for current Year 9 and 10 students, with applications open for the 2027 cohort.
• CoRE (Year 9 and 10) An exploration-focused STEAM course in which students investigate minerals, ocean survey techniques, and asteroid mining in space.
• Space Academy A partnership program with space scientists that provides astrophysics training covering solar systems, satellites, and space communication.
• Netball Academy An elite netball program for students pursuing netball careers, combining specialist netball development with a Certificate II in Sport and Recreation qualification.
• Soccer Academy An elite soccer program focused on skills development, tactics, physical competencies, and team collaboration for aspiring professional players.
• Rugby Elite Sports Performance Specialist rugby and Sports Science education for students seeking high-performance sports development.
• eSports Academy A competitive gaming academy offering interschool eSports carnivals and opportunities for students to develop gaming skills.
• Creative and Performing Arts Academy A comprehensive arts program for Years 9–12 that includes Drama, Music, Media, Visual Arts, Dance, and Creative and Performing Arts academies.
• VET Courses Vocational education and training courses providing nationally recognized qualifications in Business, Hospitality, Sport and Recreation, Early Childhood Education, Community Services, IT Cyber Security, Creative Industries, Integrated Technologies, Laboratory Skills, and Music Industry.
• Learning Hub An inclusive and nurturing support environment where students with Autism can discover their potential.

Quantifiable outcome

• 69% of schools using Yondr program saw improvement in academic performance
• +3 more outcomes

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

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Integration9 records

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Western Australian Space Science Education Centre (WASSEC)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerWASSEC is a key strategic partner providing the foundation for the college's Space Academy program. Students work in partnership with space scientists to develop training programs for budding astrophysicists. The joint STEM program was recognized as finalist for Best STEM Program at the 2026 Australian Education Awards.
• Chevron AustraliacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerChevron Australia partners with the college through the CoRE PCIE (Powering Careers in Energy) program, focusing on increasing Year 10 student understanding of employment opportunities in the oil and gas industry. Students study a range of topics related to the energy sector.
• FugrominorStrategic or Co-development PartnerFugro engaged with Year 9 CoRE students providing insight into future technologies, including machines used to scan and analyse the ocean and current projects in geological data collection.
• TransperthminorOthersTransperth provides public transport services with dedicated bus routes 390s and 391s serving the college. Year 7 students receive complimentary SmartRider cards for travel, library access, and concession use.
• North Metropolitan TAFEminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerNorth Metropolitan TAFE partners with the college for Try a Trade events, providing Year 10 students opportunities to experience practical activities in tiling, bricklaying and plastering at their Clarkson campus.
• IBM (P-TECH Program)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerP-TECH Cyber Solutions operates as a personalized Cyber Security Pathway program. Industry partners provide mentorship, real-world projects and pathway opportunities for students pursuing cyber security careers.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• John Curtin College of the Arts: WA public secondary specialising in the performing and visual arts, run under the same Department of Education system. Directly comparable as a state secondary operating a specialist academy model for Year 7-12 students with selective-entry components.
• Perth Modern School: WA's only fully selective government secondary school, sharing Joseph Banks' WA Department of Education governance and ATAR-led pathway focus. The closest analogous peer, operating a similar specialist-program model with high academic outcomes across the Perth market.
• Harrisdale Secondary College: Public secondary college in Perth's southern growth corridor serving a similar demographic profile to Joseph Banks under the same WA operating model. Provides a direct benchmark peer on enrolment scale, programs and growth-area competition.
• Churchlands Senior High School: Large Perth metropolitan secondary with established specialist programs and strong academic pathways. Comparable in scale and program breadth to Joseph Banks and competes for aspirational Perth-area enrolments.
• Shenton College: Established Perth metropolitan secondary school with strong academic and ATAR track record under the WA Department of Education. Competes with Joseph Banks for academically oriented families across the broader Perth catchment.
• Seton Catholic College: Catholic secondary college in WA's northern corridor targeting a similar demographic to Joseph Banks. Functions as a direct competitor for families choosing between public and Catholic secondary options in the same northern growth area.
• Baldivis Secondary College: WA secondary college in another southern-corridor growth suburb, with comparable demographic and enrolment scale to Joseph Banks. Functions as a peer benchmark on program breadth and academy structure within the WA public system.

Broad incumbents

• Cranbrook School: Established Australian independent (private) school in Sydney operating comprehensive secondary programs including STEM specialist pathways and academies. Larger established peer offering overlapping capability as part of a broader portfolio; useful reference for how specialist differentiation can scale.

Others

• Education Perfect: Online learning platform widely adopted across Australian secondary schools. Adjacent ecosystem participant whose curriculum tools are used inside Joseph Banks-style schools; not a direct competitor but supports similar curriculum delivery and assessment workflows.

Regional players

• Manea Senior College: WA senior secondary (Years 11-12) based in Bunbury, operated by the same WA Department of Education. Shares a comparable ATAR/VET pathway orientation but serves a regional rather than metropolitan catchment.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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• Facebookfacebook.com/josephbankssc
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/joseph-banks-secondary-college
• Instagraminstagram.com/josephbankssecondarycollege

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Number of profiles

Profiles16 records

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