What UC High School Kaleen does

UC High School Kaleen (University of Canberra High School Kaleen, DBA UCHSK) is a public secondary school operated by the ACT Education Directorate, serving students from Year 7 to Year 10 drawn primarily from a defined priority enrolment area covering Kaleen, Giralang, McKellar, Lawson and neighbouring suburbs in north Canberra. The school delivers the Australian Curriculum across core subjects (English, Mathematics, Science, HASS) and a broad elective program including Japanese language, the Arts, Design and Technology, Physical Education and Health, Outdoor Recreation, Sports Coaching, and Agriculture through its on-campus Murnong Farm permaculture resource. VET qualifications (notably SIT10222 Certificate I in Hospitality) are delivered on-site in partnership with Lake Ginninderra College RTO and Belconnen Training, and students benefit from higher-education bridging partnerships with the University of Canberra and the Australian National University.

The school's core technology stack centres on a Bring Your Own Device program backed by ACT Government-issued Chromebooks running on Google for Education platforms, with Google Guardian Summaries enabling parent monitoring of student activity. Parent engagement is mediated through the Sentral for Parents mobile app and the secure Parent Portal used for absence notifications, academic reports, payments and school calendar access, while Flexischools handles online canteen ordering and Mathspace provides adaptive mathematics practice and assessment. Inclusive education is a substantive product line, encompassing Learning Support Units (Autism and LSU), the Inclusion Support Program, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander support, and English as an Additional Language or Dialect (EALD) and International Students programs, complemented by a structured Pastoral Care curriculum covering social-emotional learning and post-school pathways.

The business model is fully public-sector: the school charges no tuition fees and is funded entirely through ACT Government education budgets, with revenue effectively capped at allocated appropriations. Limited cost-recovery occurs through elective fees (e.g., $80/year for VET Hospitality) and excursion/camp charges for Outdoor Recreation. The go-to-market is non-commercial, with enrolment processed via the ACT Government Education Directorate under a priority-area framework. Customer segments are Year 7-10 secondary students as the primary vertical, with parents/carers and students with diverse learning needs as secondary segments. The school is governed by a School Board comprising the Principal (Kate Woods), elected staff, elected parents, and an Education Directorate nominee, and it operates as part of the University of Canberra Schools Network.

Name

UC High School Kaleen

Legal name

University of Canberra High School Kaleen

Website

https://kaleenhs.act.edu.au

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

UC High School Kaleen is a publicly funded ACT Government secondary school delivering the Australian Curriculum for Year 7 to Year 10 students in the north Canberra priority enrolment area of Kaleen, Giralang, McKellar, Lawson and neighbouring suburbs, with no tuition fees.

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Product category

Secondary Education (Public Schooling)

NAICS

Elementary and Secondary Schools (6111), Elementary and Secondary Schools (61111), Educational Support Services (611710)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Public Middle Schools (EDAJAAAC)

akta.pro secondary industry

Specialized Programs & Classrooms (Autism, Emotional/Behavioral, Intellectual/Developmental, Multi-Disability) (EDAJAKAH)

Keywords

• Secondary education
• Public schooling
• Vocational education training
• Inclusive education
• Pastoral care programs

Headquarters

HQ city

Kaleen

HQ country

Australia

HQ region

Oceania

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. ACT Government Public Education Funding: As an ACT public school, UC High School Kaleen is funded by the ACT Education Directorate. No direct tuition fees are charged. Some elective courses incur additional costs (e.g., VET Hospitality $80/year, Outdoor Recreation excursions and camps).

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

UC High School Kaleen is a public secondary school delivering the Australian Curriculum to students in Years 7-10 from Kaleen, Giralang, McKellar, Lawson and neighbouring north Canberra suburbs. It offers core subjects (English, Mathematics, Science, HASS), electives including Japanese, Arts, Design and Technology, Physical Education and Health, plus vocational training (VET Hospitality Certificate I in Hospitality), the Murnong Farm permaculture program, and comprehensive inclusive education and pastoral care support. The school operates within the ACT public education system under the ACT Education Directorate, with no tuition fees and enrolment through the ACT Government's public school enrolment process.

Product overview

UC High School Kaleen is a public secondary school offering a comprehensive educational program for Years 7-10 students. The school operates under the Australian Curriculum framework and provides a unified educational offering centered on core subjects (English, Mathematics, Science, Humanities/Social Sciences) complemented by specialist programs including Japanese language instruction, Physical Education and Health, Design and Technology, The Arts, and Agriculture (Murnong Farm). Additional support services include Inclusive Education programs (Learning Support Units for Autism and intellectual disability, Inclusion Support Program, A&TSI support, EALD/International Students), Pastoral Care, and VET Hospitality vocational training. The school offers a BYOD program with Chromebooks through the ACT Government's Technology Enabled Learning initiative, with Parent Portal providing families secure access to student information.

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Products and services

• Australian Curriculum (Years 7-10) The school follows the Australian Curriculum which sets the goals for what all students should learn. The program covers all curriculum areas providing a broad range of experiences and a firm foundation for future studies, delivered to Year 7-10 students.
• Japanese Language Program Japanese language instruction with extension classes for students who studied Japanese at primary school. Available as an elective for Years 9-10, with emphasis on speaking and listening skills and cultural understanding.
• Physical Education and Health PE program focused on healthy living with skill development in throwing, catching, striking and kicking, progressing to sport-specific skills, game tactics and sportsmanship. Includes theory health units covering Growth and Development, Healthy Lifestyle Choices, Drug Education and Peer Relationships.
• Design and Technology Technology-focused electives including Textiles, Wood Technology, Young Chefs, and Master Chefs (Food Technology). Students use design and systems thinking to generate ethical and innovative designed solutions.
• The Arts Arts subjects including Introduction to Art, Drama, Circus, Sculpture, Visual Art, Music Program. Students learn to create, design, represent, communicate and share their imagined and conceptual ideas.
• Agriculture / Murnong Farm Permaculture-based farm program where students plan, develop and cultivate vegetable gardens. Grazing animals include Boer goats and alpacas, with students participating in Cows Create Careers project.
• Inclusive Education Comprehensive support program including Learning Support Unit (Autism), Learning Support Unit (LSU), Inclusion Support Program (ISP), Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander (A&TSI) support, and English as an Additional Language or Dialect (EALD) and International Students programs.
• Pastoral Care Hour-long Pastoral Care classes with focus on social and emotional learning, resilience building, growth mindset, and preparation for life after high school. Includes Student Pathways process.
• VET Hospitality (SIT10222 Certificate I in Hospitality) Year-long vocational course conducted in partnership with Lake Ginninderra College RTO (code 88005). Provides skills and knowledge in the hospitality industry including food and beverage preparation, service through catering and espresso coffee service. Nationally recognised VET qualification.
• Year 9/10 Electives Program Elective subjects for Years 9 and 10 including Project Based Learning, STEM Racing, Psychology, Fantasy Sports, VET Hospitality, Outdoor Education, Visual Arts, Master Chefs, Textiles, Wood Technology, Circus, Dance, Stage Acting, Design and Crafts, Beyond the Page, Sculpture and 3D Art, Horticulture, Stage Production, and Japanese.
• Outdoor Recreation (Year 9/10 Elective) Elective offering outdoor activities including orienteering, surfing, stand up paddle boarding, canoeing/kayaking, archery, golf, bushwalking, mountain biking, rock climbing, abseiling, and senior first aid. Involves excursions and multi-day camps.
• Sports Coaching (Year 9/10 Elective) Year 9/10 elective teaching coaching principles, anatomy and physiology, types of training, energy systems, sports injuries, sports nutrition, and sports psychology across four semester units.

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Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

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Integration4 records

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Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• University of CanberracoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerStudents benefit from the school's partnership with UC who provide access to resources and experts in scientific fields. Students interact with the University through events like Pi Day to bridge classroom learning to the broader world community.
• Lake Ginninderra College RTOcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerVET courses are conducted at UCHS Kaleen auspiced by Lake Ginninderra College RTO (RTO code 88005). Nationally recognised vocational training qualifications are delivered under this partnership.
• Belconnen TrainingcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerBelconnen Training is the trading name of the Registered Training Organisation established in 2017 to support delivery of Vocational Education and Training for students of UC High School Kaleen and other ACT public schools.
• Australian Indigenous Mentoring Experience (AIME)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAIME works collaboratively with UCHSK staff to assist Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students achieve their goals and reach their full educational potential.
• Australian National UniversityminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerA&TSI students participate in reading groups set up with students from the Australian National University and University of Canberra.
• E2 Extension Science Program (Lake Ginninderra College)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerStudents may participate in the E2 extension science program at Lake Ginninderra College which is open to students from Year 7-10.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Amaroo School: ACT public P-10 school under the ACT Education Directorate. Comparable as another government school offering Years 7-10 secondary education with similar governance and curriculum delivery model.
• Canberra High School: ACT public secondary school also serving Years 7-10 under the same ACT Education Directorate funding model. Directly comparable as another government secondary school in the ACT public system serving a similar student demographic.
• Harrison School: ACT public school operating P-10 under the ACT Education Directorate. Comparable as another public school delivering secondary education with similar funding and curriculum structure.
• Copland College: ACT public secondary school (Years 7-10) operated by the ACT Education Directorate. Directly comparable in governance, funding model, and curriculum delivery under the Australian Curriculum.
• Melba Copland Secondary School: ACT public secondary school serving Years 7-10 under the ACT Education Directorate. Comparable as another government secondary school operating with similar curriculum, funding, and inclusion frameworks.
• Belconnen High School: ACT public secondary school serving Years 7-10 in the Belconnen district. Directly comparable as another ACT Education Directorate school serving a similar north-Canberra-adjacent student catchment.

Broad incumbents

• Daramalan College: Catholic systemic secondary school in Canberra serving Years 7-12. Comparable as a Canberra secondary education competitor offering similar curriculum breadth including VET and inclusive programs.
• Canberra Grammar School: Established independent P-12 school in Canberra offering a comprehensive secondary program. Comparable as a Canberra secondary education competitor, though it operates on a private fee-paying model rather than public funding.
• Radford College: Well-established independent P-12 school in Canberra with broad curriculum including VET, languages, arts, and STEM. Comparable as a secondary education competitor for north Canberra families choosing private over public schooling.

Regional players

• Lake Ginninderra College: ACT public senior secondary college (Years 11-12) and RTO that actually hosts UC High School Kaleen's VET Hospitality program. Comparable as the receiving institution for UC High School Kaleen graduates and as a partner RTO delivering vocational credentials.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/University-of-Canberra-High-School-Kaleen-1717166635203274
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/uc-high-school-kaleen

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Profiles14 records

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