Queensland Academy for Science Mathematics and Technology (SMT)

What Queensland Academy for Science Mathematics and Technology (SMT) does

Queensland Academy for Science Mathematics and Technology (QASMT) is a selective-entry co-educational public secondary school operated by the Queensland Department of Education, located in Toowong, Brisbane. Founded in 2007, it serves students in Years 7–12 through the International Baccalaureate (IB) Middle Years and Diploma Programmes with a STEM-focused curriculum, admitting students via a two-stage selective process (Edutest entrance test plus interview) for domestic applicants and through Education Queensland International (EQI) under CRICOS Provider 00608A for international students. The school operates with 84 employees and maintains a multicultural community of more than 70 nationalities.

QASMT's core educational offering is the IB Diploma Programme in Years 11–12, preceded by a Year 10 IB Diploma Preparation Programme that forms the first year of a three-year academic pathway for international students. Supplementary products include the ASCEND four-year enrichment program (Years 6–9) with automatic Year 10 progression, the STEM Scholars and Young Einstein programs for gifted primary students, the fee-for-service Learning Success Program (LSP) delivered by QASMT alumni, and extracurricular tracks in robotics, music, and sport. Technology infrastructure centres on a Bring Your Own Device (BYOD) Windows laptop program supported by Microsoft 365, Adobe Creative Cloud, Daymap LMS (with the Daymap Connect parent portal), QParents, Gale/Softlink digital research databases, JB Hi-Fi Education for device procurement and on-site repairs, and Qkr! by MasterCard for fee collection.

As a Queensland Government public school, QASMT is primarily funded by the Department of Education, with domestic students attending tuition-free. Revenue diversification comes from international student fees set by EQI, a $270 Stage 2 international application fee, annual academy fees, curriculum excursion charges, optional extracurricular program fees, LSP tutoring fees, and the outbound BYOD device portal operated with JB Hi-Fi. Strategic partnerships with the University of Queensland (a 17-year Science Ambassador relationship), Queensland University of Technology, and Griffith University provide bonus tertiary entry points, mentorship, and research opportunities that anchor the school's value proposition as one of Australia's highest-performing selective schools.

Name

Queensland Academy for Science Mathematics and Technology (SMT)

Legal name

Queensland Academy for Science Mathematics and Technology (operated by the State of Queensland, Department of Education)

Website

https://qasmt.eq.edu.au

Company type

Private

Founded year

2009

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

QASMT is a Queensland Government selective-entry public secondary school in Toowong, Brisbane, delivering the IB Diploma Programme (Years 10–12) with a STEM focus to high-achieving domestic and international students, operated under the Queensland Department of Education with 84 staff and university-linked pathways.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Selective Public Secondary Education

NAICS

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

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Science & STEM Instruction (School-Delivered) (EDAJAFAH)

akta.pro secondary industries

Math & STEM Learning Technology (incl. Coding/Robotics Platforms) (EDAJAMAG), Gifted, Advanced & Acceleration Centers (Honors/AP/IB Enrichment) (EDANAHAL)

Keywords

• Secondary education services
• Selective entry school
• International baccalaureate program
• STEM education
• International student program

Headquarters

HQ city

Toowong

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. Domestic Student Funding: As a Queensland Government public school, domestic students attend tuition-free under Department of Education funding. Operational funding comes from Queensland Department of Education.
2. International Student Fees: International students enrolled through Education Queensland International (EQI) pay tuition fees set by EQI. Additional fees include a $270 application fee for QASMT Stage 2 on-time applications, plus remote testing fees through Edutest.
3. Learning Success Program (LSP): Fee-for-service academic tutoring program in two components: Learning Enhancement (Years 8-10) and Study Support (Years 11-12). Tutorials conducted by high-achieving QASMT alumni, overseen by Program Coordinator. Introduced in 2017.
4. Academy Fees and Curriculum Excursions: Annual academy fees and curriculum excursion charges invoiced per student account. Payment options include BPOINT, BPAY, QParents, Centrepay, Qkr! by MasterCard app, EFTPOS, cash, and bank transfer.
5. Optional Extracurricular Program Fees: Music, Sports, and Robotics Programs charge fees for optional participation, collected via Qkr! by MasterCard app or in-person payments.
6. BYOD Device Sales (via JB Hi-Fi Education): Families purchase recommended devices through JB Hi-Fi Education BYOD portal (access code QASMTBYOD2026). School receives device provisioning and support services. On-site repairs conducted by JB Hi-Fi technicians twice weekly.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels9 records

Core offering

Queensland Academy for Science Mathematics and Technology (SMT) is a state-funded selective-entry secondary school delivering the International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma Programme to senior students (Years 11–12) and an IB Diploma Preparation pathway in Year 10, alongside specialist STEM enrichment, House-based pastoral care, and fee-for-service programs including Learning Success tutoring, instrumental music and instrument hire, robotics programs, and an international student pathway facilitated through Education Queensland International.

Product overview

Queensland Academy for Science Mathematics and Technology (QASMT) is a selective-entry co-educational government school offering a three-year academic pathway anchored by the International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma Programme. The core educational product is the IB Diploma Programme (Years 11-12), preceded by the IB Diploma Preparation Programme in Year 10. The institution supplements its core academic offerings with a portfolio of outreach programs targeting gifted students: ASCEND (four-year enrichment program with automatic entry pathway), STEM Scholars, and Young Einsteins. Technology integration is central to the learning model through the BYOD Program requiring student-owned Windows devices. The school also provides fee-for-service academic support through the Learning Success Program (LSP). Additional offerings include robotics competition teams, instrumental music, and for international students, a homestay program managed under Education Queensland International (EQI).

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma Programme Two-year IB Diploma Programme in Years 11 and 12 authorised by the International Baccalaureate Organisation, providing a globally recognised university-preparatory qualification across six subject groups plus Theory of Knowledge, Extended Essay and CAS. Delivered to senior secondary students at the academy's Toowong campus.
• IB Diploma Preparation Programme (Year 10) A one-year preparation programme in Year 10 bridging junior secondary studies into the IB Diploma, delivered on the same Toowong campus with curriculum designed to ready students for Years 11–12 IB subjects.
• ASCEND Program An on-site STEM outreach programme for high-ability primary and lower-secondary learners, designed to extend gifted students in science, mathematics and technology beyond the standard classroom curriculum. Open to invited gifted students and their families from feeder schools.
• STEM Scholars Program An on-site STEM enrichment programme offered to gifted primary school students, providing hands-on science and mathematics workshops as part of the academy's outreach and pipeline engagement strategy.
• Young Einsteins Program An outreach engagement targeting primary-aged gifted learners through on-site and visiting-school STEM activities, designed to introduce the academy environment to prospective Year 7 applicants.
• Learning Success Program (LSP) Fee-for-service weekly after-school tutoring delivered by the academy's teaching staff across multiple year levels, with tiered pricing differentiated by student year level. Provided to enrolled QASMT students whose families purchase additional academic support.
• Instrumental Music Program (including instrument hire) A school-based music programme offering instrumental tuition and instrument hire to enrolled students, taught on the academy's Toowong campus.
• Robotics Program A co-curricular robotics programme offered to enrolled QASMT students, leveraging the academy's STEM specialism and preparing teams for inter-school competitions.
• BYOD Program (JB Hi-Fi Education portal) A managed Bring Your Own Device programme through which parents of enrolled students purchase approved devices (Lenovo / Microsoft Surface options) at academic pricing via the JB Hi-Fi Education portal, supported by Microsoft Intune device management.
• International Student Program (EQI) An international student programme enabling overseas students to enrol in the academy's IB pathway, with applications and pastoral support managed through Education Queensland International (EQI).
• Homestay Program A supervised homestay accommodation programme for international students studying at the academy, coordinated with Education Queensland International and approved homestay providers.

Quantifiable outcome

• Students placed 7th globally in the Junior Division Global Issues Problem Solving Competition at Future Problem-Solving International event
• +5 more outcomes

Named customers6 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration13 records

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Nine partnerships are on record, tiered core and secondary.

• University of QueenslandcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLong-standing partnership providing STEM opportunities, bonus tertiary entry points, and advanced research programs for QASMT students. QASMT has participated in the UQ Science Ambassador Program for 17 years (recognised with commemorative trophy). Year 12 Science Ambassadors represent QASMT at UQ celebrations. UQ professors provide mentorship (e.g., Professor Ole Warnaar and Dr Anna Puskas for IB Extended Essay research). UQ Women in Engineering programs host QASMT students for work experience. QASMT students attend events and activities at UQ campus.
• Queensland University of Technology (QUT)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership providing immersive STEM opportunities, bonus tertiary entry points, and advanced research programs. Students access QUT facilities and engage with university academics and industry experts as part of their learning program.
• Griffith UniversitycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership providing bonus tertiary entry points and advanced learning opportunities. QASMT's Instrumental Music Ensemble performed at Griffith Conservatorium Theatre for Instrumental Fanfare 2026 State Finals.
• International Science Schools Network (ISSN)secondaryStrategic or Co-development PartnerInternational network providing QASMT students access to international science fairs, collaborative problem-solving competitions, and cross-cultural scientific dialogue.
• Positive Education Schools Association (PESA)secondaryStrategic or Co-development PartnerQASMT membership in PESA ensures wellbeing, resilience, and a strengths-based approach are embedded in students' learning experiences, aligning with the school's wellbeing framework.
• Queensland Virtual STEM AcademysecondaryStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership for the STEM Scholars Program, where QVA partners with QASMT to deliver STEM-focused workshops as part of the after-school program for primary students.
• JB Hi-Fi EducationcoreTechnology or IntegrationQASMT's official BYOD device partner. Provides purchasing portal (code: QASMTBYOD2026) for recommended Windows laptops and bundles. JB Hi-Fi technicians conduct on-site repairs twice weekly at campus. Loan devices provided through IT Department during repairs.
• UQ Women in EngineeringsecondaryStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership hosting QASMT female students (e.g., Jemimah and Alea from Year 12) in work experience programs at Thermo Fisher Scientific and UQ, exploring engineering career pathways.
• Education Queensland International (EQI)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorEQI develops and promotes programs for international students studying at Queensland Government schools. EQI is the CRICOS Provider (00608A) managing international student recruitment, visa support, homestay arrangements (through Allianz OSHC), and holiday adventure programs. QASMT works closely with EQI to deliver an enriched learning program combining academic excellence with a supportive international community.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Melbourne High School: Selective-entry government boys' secondary school in Melbourne with strong academic reputation. Comparable selective public school model serving high-achieving Victorian students.
• Perth Modern School: Selective-entry public secondary school in Western Australia with focus on academic excellence and STEM, also offering IB. Direct peer in the Australian selective-state-school model targeting high-achieving students.
• James Ruse Agricultural High School: Australia's top-ranked selective public school based in NSW, with strong STEM emphasis and academic outcomes. Comparable selective-entry government model and competitive university placement track record.
• Brisbane State High School: Selective-entry public secondary school in Brisbane with academic focus and similar government funding model. Competes for the same Queensland selective student pool, though without the same IB/STEM specialisation.
• Nossal High School: Selective-entry government secondary school in Victoria with STEM focus and partnerships with Monash University. Comparable government selective school model with university linkage.
• Queensland Academy for Health Sciences (QAHS): Third school in the Queensland Academies selective-entry network with shared admissions, IB framework, and EQI international student pipeline. Closely comparable operating model and target student profile.
• Queensland Academy for Creative Industries (QACI): Sister school in the Queensland Academies selective-entry network, also an IB World School with similar admissions model and government funding structure. Directly comparable as the closest peer in the same selective-entry government framework.

Broad incumbents

• Sydney Grammar School: Highly selective independent boys' school with strong STEM and academic outcomes. Competes for top-performing students in the Australian secondary market but as a fee-paying private institution.
• Brisbane Grammar School: Established selective private boys' school in Brisbane with strong academic reputation and STEM offerings. Competes for similar high-achieving Brisbane students but operates as a fee-paying independent school rather than a government selective school.

Regional players

• The Glennie School: Independent girls' school in Toowoomba, Queensland offering IB Diploma Programme. Comparable as a Queensland-based IB school targeting academically capable students, though in a different geographic market and as a private institution.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance4 records

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Number of profiles

Profiles16 records

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