PINE RIVERS STATE HIGH SCHOOL

What PINE RIVERS STATE HIGH SCHOOL does

Pine Rivers State High School is a Queensland Government state secondary school located on Gympie Road in Strathpine, Queensland, operated under The State of Queensland (Department of Education). Founded in 1964, the school delivers full secondary education from Year 7 through Year 12, aligned to the Australian Curriculum (Version 9) and QCAA senior syllabuses, preparing students for the Queensland Certificate of Education (QCE) and ATAR university pathways as well as vocational qualifications.

The school's product portfolio comprises three differentiated Programs of Excellence — Academic Excellence (Year 7), Musical Theatre and Production (Years 7-12), and Sport Excellence in Touch Football and Volleyball (Years 7-12) — alongside student welfare services such as the Integrate Program and FlexiSpace re-engagement program. Its technology layer runs on Microsoft Office 365, Teams, OneNote, and Compass, with a BYOD program and a Student Resource Scheme (SRS) Laptop Program that distributes ASUS BR12 Flip Touch 2-in-1 Windows 11 Education devices managed through Microsoft Intune. Parent-facing channels include the QParents portal, Qkr mobile payment app, and the Rivers Review newsletter.

The school's revenue model is hybrid: core funding flows from the Queensland Department of Education recurrent grant, supplemented by per-family parent contributions through the SRS Laptop Program at $389.40/year (standard) or $427.90/year (Dell Performance), voluntary Student Resource Scheme contributions, and transactional revenue from the P&C-operated Tuckshop and Uniform Shop. Distribution is direct-to-consumer through on-campus instruction, with students drawn from a defined government catchment area and an interview-based enrollment process. The school is embedded in a broader community ecosystem including the P&C Association, P.R.I.M.A. instrumental music association, and Pine Rivers Community Aquatics Club.

Name

PINE RIVERS STATE HIGH SCHOOL

Legal name

The State of Queensland (Department of Education)

Website

https://pineriversshs.eq.edu.au

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Pine Rivers State High School is a Queensland Government state secondary school in Strathpine delivering Years 7-12 education, including QCE/ATAR and vocational pathways, with differentiated Programs of Excellence and laptop-based digital learning serving a defined catchment of students and families.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Secondary Education

NAICS

Elementary and Secondary Schools (6111)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Public High Schools (EDAJAAAD)

akta.pro secondary industry

State/Provincial Education Department Administration (BPAIABAJ)

Keywords

• Secondary education
• Government schooling
• Vocational training
• Student support programs
• BYOD laptop program

Headquarters

HQ city

Strathpine

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, Marketing or Sales, Supply Chain, Others

Revenue model

1. Student Resource Scheme (SRS) Laptop Program: Parents pay annual support fees for school-provided laptops over 3 years ($389.40 per year for standard option, $427.90 for Senior-only Dell Performance laptop). School retains ownership during the agreement term.
2. Student Resource Scheme: Voluntary contributions for educational resources and materials used by students.
3. Tuckshop and Uniform Shop Sales: Food service and uniform sales operated by P&C Association generating revenue for school programs.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Pine Rivers State High School is a Queensland state government secondary school delivering Years 7-12 education, including academic curriculum aligned to the Australian Curriculum, vocational education (Certificate II and III), Programs of Excellence in Academic, Musical Theatre/Production, and Sport, student support programs (Integrate, FlexiSpace), and a School Laptop/BYOD technology program. The school prepares students for the Queensland Certificate of Education (QCE) and ATAR pathways through on-campus instruction and extracurricular activities.

Product overview

Pine Rivers State High School is a Queensland government secondary school offering Years 7-12 education with a focus on academic, sporting, cultural, and vocational pathways. The school's product portfolio includes three Programs of Excellence (Academic, Musical Theatre and Production, Sport Excellence), two student support programs (Integrate and FlexiSpace), technology services (School Laptop Program and BYOD), and parent communication tools (QParents and Qkr). The school follows the PRSHS Instructional Model and Whole School Approach to Pedagogy, with curriculum aligned to Australian Curriculum Version 9 and QCAA syllabuses for senior years.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Programs of Excellence: Enrichment and extension programs including Academic Excellence (Year 7), Musical Theatre and Production (Years 7-12), and Sport Excellence in Touch Football and Volleyball (Years 7-12)
• Integrate Program
• FlexiSpace

Products and services

• Academic Excellence Program A Year 7 selective program focused on developing cognitive processes, the science of learning, and inquiry-based learning following the PRSHS Instructional Model. Students participate in 'Level Up Days' to showcase their learning.
• Musical Theatre and Production Excellence A Years 7-12 program focusing on performance skills, production techniques, stagecraft, and collaborative musical theatre processes, culminating in annual school musical productions.
• Sport Excellence Program A Years 7-12 program specializing in Touch Football and Volleyball, offering structured training, interschool fixtures, and tournament opportunities.
• Integrate Program A Years 8-9 program integrating Humanities, English, Science and Maths through inquiry-based learning to support literacy, numeracy, and self-regulation development.
• FlexiSpace Program A Year 8 re-engagement program supporting students experiencing challenges with school attendance, social/emotional barriers, or academic difficulties, delivered in small groups of 10-12 with a differentiated Australian curriculum.
• School Laptop Program (SMOD) A student laptop provision program where the school purchases laptops and parents pay an annual support fee. Includes ASUS BR12 Flip Touch 2-in-1 devices with Windows 11 Education, 3-year warranty, accidental damage protection, technical support, and filtered internet at school and home.
• BYOD (Bring Your Own Device) Program A program allowing students to use personally owned Windows or Apple Mac devices meeting minimum specifications, with Microsoft Intune device enrollment for secure network access.
• Qkr Payment App A secure mobile payment application by Mastercard enabling parents to order and pay for school items from their phone using credit/debit cards without pre-loading funds.
• Mathematics Tutoring Free after-school mathematics tutoring available for all year levels, providing individual assistance with classwork, homework, and assessment.
• Vocational Education (Certificate II and III) On-site vocational education delivered through RTO 30423 (and partner Leichhardt Training RTO 32368) offering Certificate II and III qualifications, including VET Certificate II in Sampling and Measurement.

Quantifiable outcome

• Students prepared for QCE and ATAR pathways
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• Pine Rivers Community Aquatics ClubcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCommunity swimming club located within Pine Rivers State High School grounds offering Learn to Swim, Squad Swimming, and Club Night Racing programs. The club provides facilities for aquatic activities and serves as an extension of the school community, creating a tight-knit environment for swimmers of all ages and skill levels.
• P.R.I.M.A. (Pine Rivers Instrumental Music Association)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerParent-run association supporting the Instrumental Music Program through fundraising and advocacy. Meets monthly to discuss issues and fundraising opportunities benefiting all instrumental music students. P.R.I.M.A. has donated over $10,000 for Sydney tour (2025), perpetual honour boards, instruments including cello, and PA equipment.
• Parents and Citizens Association (P&C)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerP&C Association runs Tuckshop, Uniform Shop, Pine Rivers Community Aquatics Club, and PRIMA under its banner. Meets monthly to support school governance and fundraising. Key fundraising events include Instrumental Musical BBQs, Musical canteens, School EXPO BBQs, and Gala End of Year concert.

Scale indicators1 record

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Others

• Compass Education: EdTech provider of school management and learning platforms used by Pine Rivers (Compass Student Portal referenced in their stack). Technology enabler for the school's digital learning environment.

Direct peers

• Brisbane State High School: Another large Queensland Department of Education state high school offering Years 7-12 with academic, sporting, and cultural programs of excellence. Comparable as a public secondary school in the same state system with overlapping curriculum and ATAR pathways.
• Kelvin Grove State College: Queensland state school offering Years 7-12 with strong programs of excellence and digital learning initiatives. Comparable in scale, public-sector governance, and curricular pathways to Pine Rivers.

Emerging players

• Genesis Christian College: Independent Christian school in the Brisbane north/Moreton Bay corridor offering Years 7-12 with academic, sporting, and vocational pathways. Alternative to public schooling for catchment families.
• St Columban's College (Caboolture): Catholic secondary school in the Moreton Bay region offering Years 7-12 with academic, sporting, and faith-based programs. Competes for the same families considering Pine Rivers or alternative schooling options.

Regional players

• Albany Creek State High School: Nearby Queensland state high school in Brisbane's north serving a similar demographic, offering Years 7-12 academic and extracurricular programs. Direct geographic competitor for catchment families in the Pine Rivers area.
• Craigslea State High School: Adjacent Queensland state high school in the same Brisbane north corridor, offering Years 7-12 with similar academic, sporting, and vocational offerings. Geographic peer competing for the same enrolments.
• Bray Park State High School: Local Queensland state high school in the same Pine Rivers/Moreton Bay district, sharing catchment overlap and offering comparable Years 7-12 academic and vocational programs.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/PineRiversStateHighSchool
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/pine-rivers-state-high-school

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles22 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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M&A

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