Queensland Academies Health Sciences Campus (qahsgc)

What Queensland Academies Health Sciences Campus (qahsgc) does

Queensland Academies Health Sciences Campus (QAHSGC) is a public state secondary school operated by the Queensland Department of Education, located on the Gold Coast in Southport, Queensland, Australia. It is one of three state schools in Queensland dedicated to highly-capable students in Years 10 to 12, and is the only school physically situated within the Gold Coast Health and Knowledge Precinct (GCHKP). Students enrol through a centralised Queensland Academies selective process and follow the International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma Preparation Programme in Year 10 and the IB Diploma Programme in Years 11-12, with a curriculum oriented toward health sciences, research, science, and academic-industry pathways.

The school's core technology and curriculum stack centres on the IB framework, supported by eLearning platforms, a Bring Your Own Device (BYOD) policy, and structured co-curricular programmes including Creativity, Activity & Service (CAS), Student Leadership, and specialist Enhancement Programs. The product offering is complemented by a Health and Wellbeing Framework based on the PERMA+ Positive Psychology model and the IB Learner Profile. Underlying delivery depends on a network of formal partnerships with Griffith University (co-located in GCHKP), Bond University, QUT, UQ, UniSQ, the Gold Coast Hospital Foundation, Surf Life Saving Queensland, Queensland Symphony Orchestra, and Bell Shakespeare, among others.

QAHS's business model is government-funded education with no direct domestic tuition fees. Recurrent operating funding flows from the Queensland Department of Education; international student tuition is administered through Education Queensland International under CRICOS provider code 00608A, with welfare and accommodation oversight handled by EQI. Distribution occurs through centralised state enrolment for domestic students and EQI's global recruitment network for international students, supported by marketing channels including the Queensland Department of Education website, the school's own website (qahs.eq.edu.au), community open days, and a STEM Mentor feeder programme with local primary schools. The school has 44 staff, is led by Principal Vanessa Rebgetz, and operates under a Strategic Plan covering 2023-2027.

Name

Queensland Academies Health Sciences Campus (qahsgc)

Legal name

Queensland Academies Health Sciences Campus

Website

https://qahs.eq.edu.au

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Queensland Academies Health Sciences Campus is a Queensland state secondary school in Southport, Gold Coast, for highly-capable students in Years 10 to 12, delivering the IB Diploma Programme with a health-sciences focus. It is the only school inside the Gold Coast Health and Knowledge Precinct.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Secondary Education

NAICS

Elementary and Secondary Schools (611110), Educational Support Services (611710)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

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

akta.pro secondary industries

Instructional Delivery & Pedagogy (School-Led) (EDAJAFAB), IB Program Tutoring (PYP/MYP/DP; HL/SL) (EDANAKAB), Diploma-to-Degree / Articulation & Credit-Transfer Pathways (EDAIAJAG), University-Affiliated Pathway & Foundation Programs (EDAIAJAA)

Keywords

• Secondary education services
• International baccalaureate program
• Gifted student education
• Health sciences curriculum
• State secondary school

Headquarters

HQ city

Gold Coast

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 Queensland Government state school, QAHS is funded through the Department of Education. No direct tuition fees for domestic students. International student tuition is managed through Education Queensland International (EQI).

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

QAHS delivers the International Baccalaureate Diploma Preparation Programme (Year 10) and IB Diploma Programme (Years 11-12) to highly-capable domestic and international secondary students, with a curriculum focused on health sciences, research, science and academic industries. Students are connected to professionals and partners within the Gold Coast Health and Knowledge Precinct, including Griffith University, through structured enrichment, CAS, leadership, and enhancement programs.

Product overview

Queensland Academies Health Sciences Campus offers a unified educational programme structured around the International Baccalaureate (IB) framework. The core offering consists of the IB Diploma Preparation Programme (Year 10) and the IB Diploma Programme (Years 11-12), complemented by a comprehensive Student Support Services framework and co-curricular programmes including Creativity, Activity & Service (CAS), Student Leadership, and Enhancement Programs. All students follow the IB Learner Profile and participate in the holistic CAS framework.

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Products and services

• IB Diploma Preparation Programme A one-year pre-IB programme for Year 10 students that prepares them for the full IB Diploma Programme, delivered for both domestic and international enrolments at QAHS.
• IB Diploma Programme An internationally recognised two-year programme for Years 11-12 students, offering a rigorous, holistic curriculum that encourages students to become active, compassionate life-long learners.
• Student Support Services Comprehensive student welfare and support services including character strength development, positive relationships, resilience building, and global citizenship through the IB Learner Profile.
• Health and Wellbeing Framework A Positive Psychology evidence-based approach supporting all students and staff to thrive, underpinned by the PERMA+ model (Seligman, 2011) and aligned to Queensland and Australian government wellbeing policies.
• Creativity, Activity & Service (CAS) Program An IB-mandated program enabling students to engage in creative arts, physical activity, and community service, including programs such as QA Lifesavers, Duke of Edinburgh Award, and STEM Mentors.
• Student Leadership Program Leadership development program including School Council, Student Executive, Global Issues Forum, and Mayor's Student Ambassador participation.
• Enhancement Programs Specialist enrichment programs including STEM Masterclasses, Griffith SuperGEMS, UQ Science Ambassadors, and university pathway programs.

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Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

Twelve partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Griffith UniversitycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerGriffith University is a core strategic partner located within the Gold Coast Health and Knowledge Precinct. QAHS students benefit from connections with university academics, researchers, and industry professionals. Partnership includes SuperGEMS programs, STEM Ambassador programs, Career Exploration Days, and access to university facilities and mentorship.
• Gold Coast Health and Knowledge Precinct (GCHKP)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerQAHS is the only school located within the Gold Coast Health and Knowledge Precinct, a major health, research and innovation hub. This location enables unique enrichment activities, industry connections, and career pathway opportunities for students in health sciences.
• Mermaid Beach AEME Surf Life Saving ClubcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership for QA Surf Lifesavers CAS program. Students complete Bronze Medallion and Surf Rescue Certificate assessments, conduct patrols, and participate in community water safety initiatives. Partnership has been featured in SLSQ Successful Surf Club Series Podcast.
• Gold Coast Hospital FoundationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerOngoing partnership for student volunteering, community service, and CAS programme. Students support Giving Day events, hospital fundraising, and community initiatives. Students have contributed to events raising over $200,000 for hospital equipment and patient services.
• Bond UniversityminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership for Model United Nations (BUHMUN) and mooting competitions. Students participate in Bond University High School Model United Nations and National High Schools Mooting Competition.
• Queensland University of Technology (QUT)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership for QUT BlueShift Business Case Competition, QUT Accounting Challenge, and High Schools Mooting Competition. Students have achieved finalist and winning positions in these competitions.
• University of Queensland (UQ)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership for UQ Science Ambassador Program. Students selected as ambassadors participate in science leadership development and promote STEM engagement across the school community.
• University of Southern Queensland (UniSQ)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership for HeadStart program allowing high-achieving students to complete university-level courses. Year 10 student completed Foundation Psychology B course through this initiative.
• Queensland Symphony OrchestraminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership through Side-by-Side project where select music students perform alongside professional orchestral players. Students receive individual mentoring from Queensland Symphony Orchestra Principal players.
• Education Queensland International (EQI)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorEQI manages international student welfare, accommodation, and enrollment for QAHS. As a CRICOS registered provider (00608A), EQI ensures compliance with Education Services for Overseas Students Act 2000 requirements.
• Bell ShakespeareminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerNational theatre company partnership bringing theatrical performances and educational workshops to QAHS students, enhancing arts and humanities curriculum.
• Gold Coast EisteddfodminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAnnual music and performing arts competition. QAHS Concert Band, String Orchestra, and Big Band participate in Eisteddfod performances.

Scale indicators1 record

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Regional players

• Brisbane State High School: Selective government secondary school in Queensland offering IB Diploma Programme alongside regular curriculum. Comparable as a state selective school serving high-achieving Queensland students, though larger and broader in focus than QAHS.

Others

• Education Queensland International (EQI): Channel partner and parent-organization arm managing QAHS's international student recruitment, welfare, and CRICOS compliance. Not a competing school but a key operational dependency for QAHS's international student offering.
• Griffith University: Core strategic partner located within the Gold Coast Health and Knowledge Precinct alongside QAHS. Not a peer in the education competition sense, but a structural enabler of QAHS's enrichment and university pathway programs.

Direct peers

• Brisbane Grammar School: Independent boys' school in Queensland offering IB Diploma Programme. Comparable in delivering rigorous IB secondary education with strong university pathways, but operates as a private fee-paying institution rather than state school.
• Melbourne Grammar School: Leading Australian independent school offering IB and VCE programs with strong university pathways. Comparable in scale of enrichment, university partnerships, and reputation for academic excellence in secondary education.
• Queensland Academies Science Mathematics and Technology Campus (QASMT): Sister campus within the Queensland Academies system, providing the same IB selective school model for highly-capable students. Closest peer in terms of operating model, target demographic, and STEM/health-sciences curricular overlap.
• St Andrew's Cathedral School: Independent school in Sydney offering IB Diploma Programme with strong specialization in performing arts and academic distinction. Comparable as a high-achieving IB secondary school targeting selected students, with formal university partnerships.
• Queensland Academies Creative Industries Campus (QACI): Sister campus within the Queensland Academies system, also a state selective school for highly-capable Years 10-12 students offering IB Diploma Programme. Directly comparable in governance, funding model, and student cohort, though QAHS focuses on health sciences while QACI focuses on creative industries.

Emerging players

• Australian International School Singapore: Australian-curriculum international school offering IB Diploma Programme. Comparable as an IB school enrolling international students seeking pathways to Australian universities, with similar welfare and visa-compliance structures.
• United World College of South East Asia (UWCSEA): International IB World School with mission-driven ethos and deep university partnerships. Comparable as an IB secondary school serving a diverse international student body with strong enrichment and global programs.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance2 records

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Number of profiles

Profiles20 records

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