Queensland Academies Creative Industries Campus

What Queensland Academies Creative Industries Campus does

Queensland Academies Creative Industries Campus (QACI) is a selective-entry independent state high school operated by the Queensland Department of Education, based at 61-73 Musk Avenue, Kelvin Grove, Brisbane. Founded in 2007 and one of three specialised Queensland Academies, the school delivers the International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma Programme to Years 10–12 students with an integrated Group 6 creative arts curriculum covering Dance, Music, Visual Arts, Design Technology, Theatre, and Film. Supporting programs include the Brilliant Futures Brisbane Program for Years 7–8, Certificate II/III vocational education, a Bring Your Own Device (BYOD) scheme, Gallery 61 student exhibition space, and an International Student Program with homestay arrangements.

The school's underlying technology stack is purely operational rather than pedagogical: the Connect (Moodle) learning management system delivers IB curriculum content, while QParents, Parent Teacher Online, Google Workspace, TryBooking, Qkr! by Masterpass, and BPoint handle communication, ticketing, and payments. No proprietary or AI-driven technology is in use. The differentiated offering is the curriculum integration itself — the only Queensland state school combining the full IB Diploma with six creative arts disciplines, delivered by a faculty that includes practising creative professionals.

QACI's revenue model is public education funding allocated through the Queensland Department of Education, with no tuition fees charged to domestic students. The school is not a commercial enterprise and has no private shareholders or external investors. Ancillary revenue is generated only through modest event fees (e.g., AUD $20 per student for the ACARA Dance Workshop) and optional paid services via the Qkr! payment system. GTM is event-driven and community-led: selective enrolment applications, open days, school tours, the Brilliant Futures outreach program, and community events such as Creative Generations and NAIDOC Week. Customer-facing relationships are dominated by university pathway partners (QUT, Griffith University) and creative industry collaborators (Phluxus2Dance Collective, Queensland Theatre Company, Gilimbaa).

Name

Queensland Academies Creative Industries Campus

Legal name

Queensland Academies Creative Industries

Website

https://qaci.eq.edu.au

Company type

Public

Founded year

2007

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Queensland Academies Creative Industries Campus is a selective-entry Queensland state high school delivering the IB Diploma Programme integrated with six creative arts disciplines (Dance, Music, Visual Arts, Design Technology, Theatre, Film) to Years 10–12 students, operated by the Queensland Department of Education on the Kelvin Grove campus.

Ownership category

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Product category

Secondary Education

NAICS

All Other Schools and Instruction (61169)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

International/Global Curriculum Schools (IB, Cambridge, etc.) (EDAJABAG)

Keywords

• Secondary education services
• International baccalaureate program
• Creative arts education
• Selective school admission
• Vocational education training

Headquarters

HQ city

Kelvin Grove, Queensland

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, Others

Revenue model

1. Public Education Funding: As a state government school under the Queensland Department of Education, QACI is primarily funded through public education funding. The school provides education services to enrolled students at no direct tuition cost for domestic students.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Queensland Academies Creative Industries Campus (QACI) is a selective-entry independent state high school that delivers the International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma Programme to Year 10-12 students, integrated with a specialised creative arts curriculum spanning Dance, Music, Visual Arts, Design Technology, Theatre, and Film. The school operates under the Queensland Department of Education and serves students seeking rigorous academic preparation alongside creative industry training and real-world industry experience.

Product overview

Queensland Academies Creative Industries (QACI) is a selective-entry independent state high school offering the International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma Programme as its core academic offering. The school integrates creative arts subjects (Dance, Music, Visual Arts, Design Technology, Theatre, Film) with the IB curriculum. Supporting programs include the Brilliant Futures Brisbane Program for Years 7-8, vocational education qualifications (Certificate II/III), the Gallery 61 student exhibition space, and the QAIS Bursary for regional students. The Bring Your Own Device program and various third-party platforms (TryBooking, QParents, Parent Teacher Online) support operations.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma Programme A selective-entry programme offering the International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma Programme, an internationally recognised pre-university qualification for Years 10-12 students with a focus on creative arts disciplines. Enables learners to work toward achievements based on merit in a non-competitive environment.
• Creative Arts Program Group 6 arts subjects including Dance, Music, Visual Arts, Design Technology, Theatre, and Film offered as part of the IB Diploma curriculum, enabling students to explore their creative potential in a non-competitive merit-based environment.
• Brilliant Futures Brisbane Program Year 7 and 8 extra-curricular program providing collaborative learning experiences aligned with IB learner profile attributes including inquiry, critical thinking, and reflection. Outreach initiative to engage future students with the QACI approach.
• Vocational Education Program Vocational education qualifications including Certificate II and Certificate III courses that provide QCE points and practical skills for students.
• International Student Program International program providing support for international students including homestay arrangements, enabling overseas students to study the IB Diploma Programme at QACI.
• Queensland Academies Isolated Students (QAIS) Bursary Financial support bursary for students whose permanent family home is located in Inner/Outer Regional, Remote, or Very Remote Australia areas.

Quantifiable outcome

• International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma recognised for university entry globally
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration8 records

Feature1 record

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Phluxus2Dance CollectivecoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 7 August 2026Queensland-based contemporary dance collective providing workshops with professional artists including Jacob Watton (BFA Honours, QUT). They facilitate dance showcases and curriculum-based workshops connecting students to professional dance industry practices.
• GilimbaacoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 24 July 2026First Nations creative agency founded by David Williams (Wakka Wakka man, artist, musician). David shared his journey at QACI's NAIDOC Assembly, inspiring students about creativity's role in preserving culture and building community connections. Gilimbaa means 'today' in Wakka Wakka language.
• Queensland Theatre CompanyminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 24 July 2026Professional theatre company that presented 'School Dance' production featuring QACI students Jess Thompson, Ainslie Ryan, Gilbee Gibson (Y12s) and Lixi Caldwell (Y11) in sold-out performances.
• Queensland University of Technology (QUT)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMajor university partner providing pathway programs including START QUT for Years 11-12, QUT National Science Week Innovation Challenge, and Bachelor of Creative Arts (Acting) webinars. QUT hosts student excursions and provides early offer pathways.
• Griffith UniversitycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerUniversity partner offering early offer programs, webinars for senior students, and information sessions on pathways including balancing elite sport with university study through Griffith Sports College partnership with Australian Olympic Committee.
• Taiwan Professional Educators DelegationminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerInternational delegation of 20 educators from Taiwan visited QACI to learn about the IB programme and diverse curriculum opportunities, participating in campus tours, classroom observations, and student interactions.
• Games Independent Infrastructure and Coordination Authority (GIICA)minorOthersGovernment body coordinating Brisbane 2032 Olympic infrastructure planning. School Council Chair and Principal meet with GIICA to address student safety, campus access, public transport, and after-hours events related to proposed Brisbane Stadium development.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights13 records

Direct peers

• International Grammar School: Private Sydney school offering the IB Diploma Programme with a languages and performing arts emphasis. Comparable to QACI as an IB-offering school with significant arts integration, though operating as a private institution.
• Victorian College of the Arts Secondary School: Government secondary school in Melbourne focused on the arts with rigorous academic programming. Comparable to QACI as a publicly funded secondary school integrating creative arts specialisation with strong academic outcomes, though operating in a different state system.
• Queensland Academy for Science Mathematics and Technology: Sister school within the Queensland Academies network, also a selective-entry independent state high school under the Department of Education offering the IB Diploma Programme. Operates with the same governance, funding, and selective-entry model as QACI, making it the most direct comparable institution.
• Queensland Academy for Health Sciences: Third member of the Queensland Academies network, located on the Gold Coast and offering the IB Diploma with a specialisation in Health Sciences. Directly comparable as a state-run selective-entry IB school within the same network as QACI.

Regional players

• Brisbane Grammar School: Elite independent boys' school in Brisbane with strong academic and co-curricular programs. Comparable as a high-performing Brisbane secondary school competing for similar applicant families, though operating as a private school without IB specialisation.

Broad incumbents

• Melbourne High School: Selective-entry state secondary school in Victoria serving academically high-performing students. Comparable as a public selective school in Australia, though without an arts specialisation or IB-specific focus.
• National Institute of Dramatic Art (NIDA): Australia's premier tertiary performing arts training institution offering courses in acting, design, and production. Comparable to QACI as a major creative arts training institution, though operating at the tertiary rather than secondary level.
• Sydney Boys High School: Selective-entry state high school in New South Wales with a strong academic reputation and selective admissions. Comparable to QACI as a publicly funded selective secondary school, though focused on general academic excellence rather than arts specialisation.

Emerging players

• United World College of South East Asia: International IB school in Singapore serving students across multiple campuses. Comparable to QACI as an IB Diploma Programme provider with selective entry, though serving international rather than Australian domestic students.

Others

• Australian National Academy of Music: Specialised tertiary music training institution in Melbourne. Comparable to QACI as a specialised Australian arts training organisation, though focused solely on music at the post-secondary level.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Number of profiles

Profiles11 records

Funding overview

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