Norman Park State School

What Norman Park State School does

Norman Park State School is a co-educational Queensland state primary school located at 68-88 Agnew Street, Norman Park, Brisbane. The school has operated continuously at its current site since 9 July 1900, when it opened with 52 students, a Principal and three teachers; the original brick structures are heritage listed as of 2003. The school delivers the Australian Curriculum across 15 Prep-to-Year-6 classes with an enrolment of 465 students as of 2019, supported by a leadership team comprising Principal Teena Elliott, Deputy Principal Jaey Limb, Head of Department (Curriculum) Eloise Hiley and Business Manager Danielle Thomas.

The school's core product is government-funded primary education, augmented by specialist programs in instrumental music (strings, woodwind, brass, percussion for Years 3-6), Junior and Senior Choirs, a biennial school musical, a BYOD iPad program for Years 3-6 covering ICTs, STEAM and Digital Technology, a STEM curriculum with robotics and mathematics team challenges, and a representative sports program through Riverside Rays District. Facilities include a 25-metre swimming pool (used by the P&C-operated Dolphins Swim Club), a 28-station computer lab in the library, conference and media rooms, and flexible learning spaces. Third-party and community integrations include Jabiru Norman Park (on-site Out of School Hours Care via My Family Lounge), School24 (tuckshop online ordering), QParents (Department of Education parent portal), Mathletics, Reading Eggs, and the Containers for Change recycling program.

The business model is predominantly publicly funded by the Queensland Department of Education, with limited ancillary revenue from three streams: (i) voluntary parent contributions (A$150 per Prep student, A$60 per Years 1-6 student) paid annually; (ii) P&C Association fundraising via tuckshop, second-hand uniform sales, Dolphins Swim Club fees (A$70 half-season / A$100 full-season) and container recycling; and (iii) Jabiru OSHC fees for before/after-school and vacation care. Enrolment is catchment-based, giving in-area families a statutory right to enrol, with out-of-catchment applications only considered at the Principal's discretion. Distribution is single-site and domestic; there is no external ownership, no funding rounds, no M&A activity, and no commercial pricing model.

Name

Norman Park State School

Legal name

The State of Queensland (Department of Education)

Website

https://normanparkss.eq.edu.au

Company type

Public

Founded year

1900

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Primary Education

NAICS

Elementary and Secondary Schools (6111)

akta.pro primary industry

Public Elementary Schools (EDAJAAAB)

Keywords

• Primary education
• Government schooling
• Co-curricular programs
• School music programs
• Out-of-school care

Headquarters

HQ city

Norman Park

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

Revenue model

1. Voluntary Contributions: The school operates a voluntary contribution scheme where parents contribute to supplement government funding. Prep students contribute $150 per child and Years 1-6 students contribute $60 per child. These contributions cover classroom costs including photocopying, consumables, art materials, and resources.
2. P&C Fundraising and Services: The P&C Association conducts various fundraising activities including tuckshop operations, second-hand uniform sales, swimming club fees, and container recycling (Containers for Change program). These funds are used to provide resources for reading books, library books, mathematics, science, sporting, PE, computer and playground facilities, and swimming pool improvements.
3. Out of School Hours Care: Jabiru Norman Park provides before school, after school and vacation care services at the school site. Enrolment and booking is handled through My Family Lounge online portal. The service charges fees for care services.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Norman Park State School is a co-educational Queensland state primary school delivering Prep to Year 6 education aligned with the Australian Curriculum. It offers core academic instruction alongside co-curricular programs including instrumental music, school choirs, biennial musicals, a BYOD iPad program, STEM/robotics, sports, Dolphins Swim Club, and out-of-school hours care via Jabiru Norman Park.

Product overview

Norman Park State School is a co-educational Queensland state school offering Prep to Year 6 education. The school operates as a unified educational institution with programs integrated across curriculum, co-curricular, and support services. Core academic programs follow the Australian Curriculum, supported by specialist programs including the Instrumental Music & Strings Program (Years 3-6), School Choirs (Junior and Senior), and a Biennial School Musical. Technology integration includes a BYOD iPad Program for Years 3-6. Student enrichment is provided through Dolphins Swim Club, Student Clubs and Activities (Chess, Robotics, Book Club, etc.), and a comprehensive Sports Program. Support services include Student Support Services, Library, and P&C-operated Tuckshop. Out of School Hours Care is delivered by Jabiru Norman Park. The school motto is 'Onward and Upward' and it has been heritage listed since 2003.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Instrumental Music & Strings Program Specialized music instruction for students in Years 3-6 covering string, woodwind, brass, and percussion instruments. Students audition for selection and commit to a 12-month program with a levy to cover costs.
• School Choirs Junior Choir (Years 2-4) and Senior Choir (Years 5-6) offering vocal development, musical skills, and performance opportunities at school and community events.
• Biennial School Musical School production staged every two years. Students in Years 4, 5, and 6 audition for parts, with previous productions including Disney Jr's Finding Nemo, Aladdin, and Junglebook.
• BYOD iPad Program Bring Your Own Device program inviting Years 3-6 students to use iPads for learning. Families purchase compatible iPads and sign a charter agreement. Focuses on digital literacy, STEAM, and ICT capability.
• Dolphins Swim Club Norman Park State School & District Swimming Club operating as P&C sub-committee. Friday night racing in Terms 4 and 1, catering to all skill levels with emphasis on participation and personal improvement.
• Sports Program Physical education with weekly specialist lessons, interschool sports including swimming, athletics, cross country, and Gala Sports Days for Years 4. Affiliated with Riverside Rays District for representative sport opportunities.
• Jabiru Norman Park OSHC Out of School Hours Care service operated by Jabiru, providing before school, after school, and vacation care. Enrolment managed through My Family Lounge online portal.
• P&C Tuckshop School canteen operated by P&C Association, open Wednesdays and Fridays. Follows Smart Choices healthy food guidelines. Orders placed online via School24 platform.
• Student Clubs and Activities After-school clubs including Chess, Readers Cup, Robotics (Dash Robotics), Origami, Minecraft Club, Book Club, Technology & Design Club, Mathematics Team Challenge, Edor, Wellbeing/Calming/Drawing Club, Hidden Garden, and Meditation.
• School Library Library with 28-station computer lab, conference room, media room, and flexible learning spaces. Open Monday-Thursday with borrowing privileges from Prep to Year 6.
• Student Support Services Includes Individual Student Needs Committee, support teachers, teacher aides, Guidance Officer, Speech-Language Pathologist, and school chaplain for student wellbeing and learning support.
• STEM Program Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics curriculum integration using transdisciplinary approach. Includes STEM Master Classes, robotics, and projects aligned with Australian Curriculum.

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

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Integration8 records

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• P&C AssociationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe P&C Association is a statutory organisation given responsibilities by the Department of Education to administer voluntary services vital to the school's wellbeing. It plays a major role in fundraising and contributes considerable funds to the school annually, responsible for tuckshop operations, swimming club, music support group, and second-hand uniform sales.
• Jabiru Norman ParkcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerJabiru provides before school, after school and vacation care at the school site. They operate independently with their own staff and use the school's facilities. Services include fun, play-based learning experiences with activities such as art, craft, sports, cooking, drama, and board games.
• The Avenues, C&K Norman Park and Timber TotsminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe school has partnerships with local pre-prep providers including The Avenues, C&K Norman Park and Timber Tots. An Early Years Transition Officer liaises with these centres, and prep teachers share information about school readiness and literacy/numeracy learning with their educators.
• Riverside Rays DistrictminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerNorman Park State School is affiliated with the Riverside Rays District for Primary Schools, enabling children to participate in representative sports including swimming and athletics trials, and other sports beyond those offered at the school.
• Community Sporting OrganisationsminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe school engages community sporting organisations and staff to provide additional sport-specific opportunities in soccer, netball, swimming, Rugby League and athletics.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Regional players

• Balmoral State High School: Named partner school for STEM Master Classes and an established feeder pathway for high-performing Year 6 students. Comparable as a Queensland Department of Education institution serving the same geographic community, though operating at secondary level.

Direct peers

• East Brisbane State School: Brisbane state primary school in an adjacent inner suburb, serving a similar student demographic under the same departmental governance. Comparable in catchment enrolment mechanics and P&C-driven program funding.
• Coorparoo State School: Inner-Brisbane co-educational state primary school serving a similar demographic catchment. Operates under the same Queensland Department of Education framework with comparable curriculum and P&C-driven fundraising model.
• Bulimba State School: Inner-east Brisbane state primary school serving Prep–Year 6 with a comparable demographic and heritage-style campus profile. Operates under the same Queensland state school governance framework.
• Camp Hill State Infants and Primary School: Nearby co-educational Queensland state primary school serving Prep to Year 6 in an adjacent Brisbane suburb. Directly comparable in governance model, catchment-based enrolment, and co-curricular program structure.
• Morningside State School: Co-educational Queensland state primary school in neighbouring eastern Brisbane suburb. Comparable in size, year-level range (Prep–Year 6), and reliance on P&C contributions and OSHC partnerships.
• Cannon Hill State School: Co-educational Queensland state primary school in nearby Brisbane suburb. Comparable in student age range, curriculum delivery, and community-driven fundraising structure.
• Seven Hills State School: Inner-east Brisbane state primary school operating under the same Queensland Department of Education governance. Comparable catchment-based enrolment model and co-curricular program portfolio for Prep–Year 6.

Broad incumbents

• Somerville House: Long-established Brisbane private school (Prep–Year 12) competing for the same inner-Brisbane family demographic. Comparable as a broad incumbent in primary education, though operating on a fee-paying independent school model rather than state catchment enrolment.
• Brisbane Grammar School: Established Brisbane boys' private school operating in the same broader catchment geography. Comparable as a competitor for the same pool of inner-Brisbane families seeking primary-to-secondary pathways, though operating under a private fee-based model.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/Norman-Park-State-School-339992637236849
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/norman-park-state-school

Compliance3 records

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Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

Funding overview

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M&A

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