The Rockhampton Grammar School

What The Rockhampton Grammar School does

The Rockhampton Grammar School is an independent co-educational K-12 institution located in Rockhampton, Queensland, Australia, founded in 1881 and operating as a Statutory Body under the Queensland Grammar Schools Act 2016. Governed by a Board of Trustees and led by Headmaster Dr Phillip Moulds OAM, the school delivers Early Learning through Year 12 education to day students and boarders across a 7.5-hectare main campus supplemented by specialist facilities including the Port Curtis demonstration farm, Belmont Station cattle property (40 minutes away), Ritamada outdoor education centre (30+ hectares on the Capricorn Coast), RGS Rugby Park, and RGS Rowing Club. With 427 staff and 325 boarders, RGS operates as Queensland's largest boarding school and serves regional Queensland families, interstate boarders, and CRICOS-accredited international students across 12 Global School Partnerships.

Revenue is generated predominantly through recurring tuition and boarding fees, supplemented by uniform sales via the Red and Black Shop, tax-deductible donations to Education and Building Funds, and weekend/holiday facilities hire. The go-to-market motion is direct-to-consumer: families enroll online through the school's portal, book campus tours, and engage via newsletters, community events, and word-of-mouth. Customer segments span Early Learning, Primary (Prep-Year 6), Secondary (Years 7-12), Boarding Students, and International Students.

The core product offering spans the Early Years, Primary Years, and Secondary Years academic programmes, complemented by a comprehensive Boarding programme, vocational pathways (Certificate I through Diploma via RTO No. 30501), and specialist sub-products including Outdoor Education, Agriculture (Certificate III and Diploma), and the Dance & Musical Theatre Academy. Strategic partnerships with Liverpool FC International Academy (launching 2026), Gold Coast Titans Netball, Melbourne Rebels, and Western Force extend elite sport pathways. The underlying technology stack is standard for the education sector, comprising TASS for school administration and parent/student portals, Microsoft Outlook, ClickView, and Concord Infiniti for library services, with QuickWeb Westpac for payment processing. No proprietary technology or AI capabilities are disclosed.

Name

The Rockhampton Grammar School

Legal name

Board of Trustees of The Rockhampton Grammar School

Website

https://rgs.qld.edu.au

Company type

Private

Founded year

1881

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

The Rockhampton Grammar School is an independent co-educational K-12 institution in Rockhampton, Queensland, founded in 1881. As Queensland's largest boarding school with 325 boarders, it operates as a statutory body offering academic education and vocational pathways as a Registered Training Organisation.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

K-12 Independent Education

NAICS

Elementary and Secondary Schools (611110), Technical and Trade Schools (6115)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Charter Career & Technical Education (CTE) Schools (EDAJACAK)

Keywords

• K-12 independent education
• Boarding school services
• Vocational training programmes
• Primary secondary schooling
• Early childhood learning

Headquarters

HQ city

Rockhampton

HQ country

Australia

HQ region

Oceania

Offices6 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Tuition and Boarding Fees: Primary revenue from tuition fees for day students and combined tuition plus boarding fees. The school offers Early Learning through Year 12 education with boarding facilities for approximately 325 students.
2. Uniform Shop: Sale of school uniforms through the Red and Black Shop, including both in-store appointments and online uniform shop.
3. Donations and Appeals: Voluntary donations from donors and subscribers. Donations of $50 or more entitle donors to vote in Board of Trustees elections. Donations to the Education Fund or Building Fund are tax-deductible for amounts of $2 or more.
4. Facilities Hire: The school rents out facilities on weekends, school holidays, and weekdays outside school hours to generate additional revenue while maintaining primary educational function.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

The Rockhampton Grammar School is an independent co-educational day and boarding school delivering Early Learning through Year 12 education. Core offerings include the Early Years, Primary Years, and Secondary Years academic programmes (with 36 senior subjects and ATAR or vocational pathways), full boarding accommodation for 325 students, vocational education and training from Certificate I to Diploma level, and an extensive co-curricular programme covering sports, music, dance, drama, agriculture, and outdoor education.

Product overview

The Rockhampton Grammar School offers a comprehensive P-12 educational programme across five interconnected divisions: Early Learning, Primary Years, Secondary Years, Boarding, and Co-Curricular activities. The core academic offerings are delivered through the Early Years, Primary, and Secondary programmes, which are complemented by boarding services (Queensland's largest, with 325 boarders), and an extensive co-curricular programme. Vocational pathways include Certificate I-III and Diploma qualifications through the RTO, while specialist programmes in Agriculture, Outdoor Education, and Dance & Musical Theatre Academy provide differentiated learning experiences. Strategic partnerships with Liverpool FC International Academy, Gold Coast Titans Netball, and various rugby organisations extend the school's sporting programmes beyond traditional offerings.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• The Early Years Programme Early learning programme for children from nursery age through kindergarten, focusing on inspiring questioning and curiosity through play-based learning.
• The Primary Years Programme Primary education programme (Prep through Year 6) encouraging a love of learning through comprehensive academic and developmental activities.
• The Secondary Years Programme Secondary education programme (Years 7-12) offering academic preparation, vocational pathways, and senior schooling culminating in QCE and ATAR results.
• Boarding Programme Full boarding programme serving as Queensland's largest boarding school, accommodating 325 boarders in a supportive residential community.
• Vocational Pathways (VET) VET programme enabling students to gain qualifications from Certificate I to Diploma level alongside their secondary education, delivered under RTO No. 30501.
• Outdoor Education Outdoor education experiences including the Ritamada facility on 30+ hectares along the Capricorn Coast, featuring ropes courses, sea kayaking, and wilderness challenges.
• Dance & Musical Theatre Academy (DMTA) Specialised dance and musical theatre programme with three dedicated studios featuring Harlequin Cascade sprung dance floors, offering training in multiple dance disciplines.
• Agriculture Programme Agricultural education including the Port Curtis demonstration farm and Belmont Station working cattle station, supporting Certificate III in Agriculture qualifications.
• Future in Agriculture Programme (Diploma of Agriculture) Vocational pathway offering Diploma of Agriculture qualification for students seeking careers in agricultural industries.
• International Student Programme

Quantifiable outcome

• 100% QCE achievement rate across all graduates
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration5 records

Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Liverpool FC International Academy AustraliacoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 June 2025LFC International Academy Australia announced partnership with The Rockhampton Grammar School to create a High Performance School in Central Queensland. The partnership will deliver a high-performance soccer school programme starting in 2026, bringing an authentic Liverpool FC Academy experience to students. The collaboration includes opportunities for students and teachers, with programmes open to every aspiring player in the school community to experience learning 'The Liverpool Way'. The partnership aims to develop players technically, tactically, physically, and socially with career pathways through the Australian College of Physical Education.
• Gold Coast Titans NetballcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2025New netball partnership providing skills development opportunities for RGS netballers and coaching development opportunities for RGS netball coaches. The partnership includes clinics and camps at the RGS campus, with Gold Coast Titans staff visiting to support the programme and provide netball expertise. Gold Coast Titans Netball competes in both the Netball Queensland Sapphire and Rugby Series competitions.
• Central Queensland CaprascoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2024Partnership for RGS Rugby Park to host up to 24 Capras games during the Browne Park redevelopment (2024-2025 seasons). RGS hosts Capras home games in Queensland Rugby League's Hostplus Cup and BMD Premiership competitions. The partnership includes Department of Tourism and Sport funding for lighting upgrades from 100 lux to 200 lux.
• Western ForceminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerWestern Force Super Rugby club representatives visited RGS for rugby training sessions with boys and girls. Discussions are ongoing about possible relationships being established around coach and player development. The visit included observing RGS sports facilities and exploring potential exchanges. Western Force is an AFL state in WA seeking to strengthen rugby pathways.
• Melbourne RebelscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSuper Rugby franchise partnership boosting grassroots rugby union in Central Queensland. The collaboration brings top-level expertise, exposure, and training methodologies from a professional outfit to RGS rugby programme.
• iFarmcoreTechnology or IntegrationRGS became the first school in Australia to receive iFarm technology for agriculture students. The iFarm delivers new technology for RGS agriculture students, providing hands-on experience with agricultural innovation.
• Department of Tourism and SportcoreOthersGovernment department provided funding for lighting upgrades at RGS Rugby Park, improving lighting from 100 lux to 200 lux to enhance night-time playing conditions.
• Australian College of Physical EducationminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with LFC International Academy providing career pathways into sport, health and fitness education through the Australian College of Physical Education for students completing the football programme.

Scale indicators14 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Regional players

• Scotch College: Comparable long-established Australian independent school in a different state (Adelaide), sharing the historic grammar school tradition, boarding model and ATAR-driven academic positioning. Useful comparable for governance and curriculum benchmarking.

Broad incumbents

• Brisbane Boys' College: Established Brisbane-based independent boys' school with a comparable academic and co-curricular offering. Direct competitor for senior school enrolments from regional Queensland boarding families seeking metro-based education.
• Brisbane Grammar School: Queensland's largest boys' grammar school and a direct heritage peer to RGS, sharing the same Grammar Schools Act statutory body framework and a comparable boarding and academic offering. BGS operates at a larger scale in metropolitan Brisbane and is the natural benchmark for Queensland grammar school positioning.
• Anglican Church Grammar School (Churchie): Large Brisbane-based independent school with a similar comprehensive K-12 and boarding model. While denominational rather than statutory, it competes for the same aspirational families across Queensland.
• The Southport School: Affluent Gold Coast boys' school with strong boarding and co-curricular programmes. Comparable to RGS in offering high-performance sport pathways and residential options for regional Queensland families.
• St Joseph's College, Gregory Terrace: Catholic boys' school in Brisbane with a similar historic heritage and academic positioning. Competes with RGS for aspirational families across Central and South-East Queensland.

Direct peers

• Townsville Grammar School: Another Queensland grammar school operating under the same Grammar Schools Act framework, with a comparable boarding and academic programme structure in regional North Queensland. Most direct statutory and operational peer to RGS.
• The Glennie School: Independent girls' school in Toowoomba, Queensland, explicitly named as the prior employer of RGS's current Head of Primary, indicating direct talent and curricular overlap. Operates in a similar regional Queensland segment with comparable boarding and academic structures.
• Ipswich Grammar School: One of Queensland's oldest grammar schools (founded 1863), operating under the Grammar Schools Act framework with a similar boarding and academic model to RGS. Closest analogue for heritage, statutory structure and regional positioning.
• Toowoomba Grammar School: Regional Queensland grammar school with parallel boarding, senior subjects and ATAR positioning to RGS. Operates under the same Grammar Schools Act, with comparable Day 12 pathways and a co-educational vs boys' differences.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/school/the-rockhampton-grammar-school

Compliance3 records

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Number of profiles

Profiles17 records

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