SPŠ Brno, Purkyňova

What SPŠ Brno, Purkyňova does

SPŠ Brno, Purkyňova (operating as Purkyňka) is a public secondary industrial school (střední průmyslová škola, příspěvková organizace) located at Purkyňova 97, Brno, Czech Republic, serving approximately four cohorts of students aged 15–19. It delivers seven technical/IT study programs (Informační technologie, Elektrotechnika, Mechanik elektrotechnik, Technické lyceum, Elektrikář, Elektromechanik pro zařízení a přístroje, and Průmyslová ekologie) and two social/economic programs (Sociálněsprávní činnost, Ekonomika a podnikání). The school differentiates itself through direct employer partnerships with major regional firms including ČEZ, Red Hat, Kyndryl, ABB, Thermo Fisher Scientific, ELKOV elektro, Meatest, and Wistron, which provide internships and practical training placements, alongside annual Den firem (Company Day) career fair participation from 45+ employers. International exposure is delivered through Erasmus+ (notably a joint project week with Hyria school in Finland) and eTwinning projects such as Ecobizz.

The technology stack is composed of standard, predominantly third-party and Microsoft platforms rather than proprietary infrastructure. EduPage (school information system) handles grades, attendance, timetables, and parent communication. iCanteen (built in Java with HTML5 and CSS3, supplied by Z-WARE s.r.o.) manages canteen ordering, allergen labeling, and meal ratings, with ComGate (PCI DSS Level 1, Czech National Bank-licensed) handling credit-card and instant bank-transfer top-ups and LDAP/Active Directory providing SSO. Supporting systems include an ISIC card management module, an internal Credit System for canteen prepaid balances, a Microsoft SharePoint intranet, and Microsoft Outlook webmail. Google Analytics and CookieYes are deployed on the public website for traffic tracking and GDPR cookie consent.

The revenue model is state/regional government budget allocation per student enrollment, with tuition free of charge. Ancillary streams comprise optional paid preparation courses for entrance exams (Přípravné kurzy and Přijímačky nanečisto), school canteen meals, and dormitory accommodation. Distribution is via the centralized national DiPSy admissions portal, in-person instruction at the Brno campus, and supplementary online channels. Go-to-market is event-driven: open days (Dny otevřených dveří), mock entrance exams, the Brno Exhibition Centre secondary school fair, the annual Purkiáda IT competition, and digital presence through the school website (purkynka.cz), Facebook, and Instagram (@purkynka_brno). No venture funding, equity investors, or M&A activity apply.

Name

SPŠ Brno, Purkyňova

Legal name

Střední průmyslová škola Brno, Purkyňova, příspěvková organizace

Website

https://sspbrno.cz

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

SPŠ Brno, Purkyňova (Purkyňka) is a public secondary industrial school in Brno, Czech Republic, offering technical/IT and social/economic programs to students aged 15–19, funded by state/regional education budgets and partnering with major regional employers for student internships.

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Headquarters

HQ city

Brno

HQ country

Czechia

HQ region

Europe

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Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. State Budget Funding: As a public secondary school (příspěvková organizace) funded by the Moravian-Silesian Region, the school's primary revenue is government budget allocation per student enrollment.

Go-to-market motion1 record

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Core offering

SPŠ Brno, Purkyňova delivers publicly funded secondary technical and vocational education for students aged 15–19 in Brno, Czech Republic, offering study programs in Information Technology, Electrical Engineering, Electromechanics, Technical Lyceum, Social Work, and Business Economics. The school complements classroom instruction with practical internships at regional employers (ČEZ, Red Hat, Kyndryl, Thermo Fisher Scientific, ABB), an annual Den firem career fair since 2017, international exchange via Erasmus+ and eTwinning, and student entrepreneurship programs run jointly with JA Czech.

Product overview

SPŠ Brno, Purkyňova operates a comprehensive digital infrastructure supporting its role as a secondary industrial school. The core educational management is handled through EduPage, while the canteen and meal services are managed through the iCanteen system (a third-party solution from Z-WARE s.r.o.). Supporting systems include ISIC card management, a credit/account management system for prepaid canteen balances, Microsoft SharePoint-based intranet, and Microsoft Outlook webmail. The portfolio is not a unified software product but rather an aggregation of educational management tools, canteen services, and communication platforms used to operate the school's daily activities.

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Products and services

• Informační technologie (Information Technology) study program Four-year secondary technical study program in Information Technology covering computer networks, programming, and digital systems, leading to a maturitní zkouška (school-leaving exam). Targeted at students aged 15–19 preparing for IT careers or university studies.
• Elektrotechnika (Electrical Engineering) study program Four-year secondary technical study program in Electrical Engineering with practical training components (odborný výcvik), including partnership-based internships with energy and electronics companies. Leads to maturitní zkouška and pathways into university technical faculties or direct workforce entry.
• Mechanik elektrotechnik (Electromechanic) study program Three-year vocational secondary study program (tříletý obor) in electromechanics with practical training, leading to a závěrečná zkouška (final vocational exam). Includes work-clothing and footwear requirements for hands-on vocational practice.
• Technické lyceum (Technical Lyceum) study program Four-year secondary general-technical study program providing broad STEM preparation for university studies in technical faculties. Leads to maturitní zkouška and typically serves as preparation for VUT, FIT VUT, Masaryk University and similar institutions.
• Elektrikář (Electrician) study program Three-year vocational secondary study program in electrician skills with practical training (odborný výcvik). Leads to závěrečná zkouška and direct entry into the electrical trades workforce.
• Elektromechanik pro zařízení a přístroje (Electromechanic for Devices and Equipment) study program Three-year vocational secondary study program focused on electromechanics for devices and equipment, with practical training components. Leads to závěrečná zkouška and prepares graduates for roles in electronics manufacturing and related industries.
• Sociálněsprávní činnost (Social Work) study program Four-year secondary study program in social-administrative activities and social work, with partnerships including Fakultní nemocnice u svaté Anny v Brně. Leads to maturitní zkouška and pathways into social work, healthcare administration, or related higher education.
• Ekonomika a podnikání (Business Economics) study program Four-year secondary study program in economics and business with international elements (eTwinning projects such as Ecobizz, Future Business Innovators, Go & Grow). Leads to maturitní zkouška and preparation for business higher education or workforce entry.
• Přípravné kurzy a Přijímačky nanečisto (Entrance Exam Preparation Courses and Mock Entrance Exams) Optional paid preparation courses (Přípravné kurzy) and mock entrance exams (Přijímačky nanečisto) offered to prospective elementary school students to help them prepare for admission to the school's secondary programs. Marketed to ease exam anxiety and improve applicant readiness.
• School canteen services via iCanteen Web-based school canteen management (iCanteen) provided by Z-WARE s.r.o., offering online meal ordering, credit-based prepaid balances (Kredit system), allergen labeling, meal ratings, food photo gallery, and ComGate payment gateway integration. Available to enrolled students and staff, and accessible at https://stravovani.sspbrno.cz.
• School dormitory accommodation (Ubytování) Paid dormitory housing provided to enrolled students who do not live in commuting distance, supporting boarding students from across the South Moravian Region and beyond.

Quantifiable outcome

• Students placed 1st in regional Učitel podnikavosti 2026 competition (all three top places held by school teachers in Jihomoravský kraj)
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers9 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

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Feature3 records

Partnerships

23 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• ČEZcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerČEZ is a major energy company providing practical training (praxe) placements for students in electrical engineering programs at the school. The partnership gives students real-world experience in the energy sector and potential employment pathways after graduation.
• Red HatcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerRed Hat participates in the school's Den firem career fair and provides internship and practical training opportunities for IT students, exposing them to open-source technologies and enterprise software.
• KyndrylcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerKyndryl Brno is a key industry partner providing internships and training for students. The company conducted a presentation skills workshop for 3rd-year Economics and Business students, serves as a judge in the Den D student company competition, and partnered with the school on an Erasmus+ project week with Finnish students from Hyria school.
• Thermo Fisher ScientificcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThermo Fisher Scientific participates in Den firem career fair and offers practical training and excursion opportunities for students in technical and science-related programs.
• ABBcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerABB is listed as a key partner on the school's partners page, providing practical training opportunities for students in electrical engineering programs.
• ELKOV elektrominorStrategic or Co-development PartnerELKOV elektro participates in the Den firem career fair and provides practical training opportunities for students in electrical engineering.
• MeatestminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerMeatest participates in the Den firem career fair and provides practical training for technical students in the Brno region.
• WistronminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerWistron is listed as a partner on the school's partners page, providing practical training and employment opportunities for graduates.
• JA Czech (Junior Achievement)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerJA Czech runs the student company (žákovská firma) program at the school. Students create and operate real businesses, compete in Den D events and JA EXPO, and win awards in entrepreneurship competitions. The school also organizes the Učitel podnikavosti teacher competition.
• Erasmus+coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerErasmus+ program enables students to gain international experience during and after their studies. The school has an active partnership with Hyria school in Finland, conducting joint project weeks with international student teams. Students also complete international internships and exchanges.
• eTwinningcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerStudents in the Economics and Business program participate in eTwinning international projects, trading with foreign partners, preparing business pitches, and winning Quality Certificates (Ecobizz project). Younger students participate in Future Business Innovators and Go & Grow projects.
• Masarykova univerzita (Faculty of Education)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerListed as a key partner on the school's partners page, indicating cooperation in educational programs and potentially student teaching placements.
• VUT Brno (Brno University of Technology)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerVUT Brno cooperates with the school on educational programs and participates in the Den firem career fair. Many school graduates continue to VUT's technical faculties (FIT VUT, FME VUT).
• Mendelova univerzita v BrněminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerParticipates in the Den firem career fair, presenting higher education options to students and providing pathways for further study after graduation.
• Univerzita Tomáše Bati ve ZlíněminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerParticipates in the Den firem career fair, presenting higher education options to students.
• Univerzita obranyminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerParticipates in the Den firem career fair, presenting higher education and military career options.
• Regionální hospodářská komora BrnominorStrategic or Co-development PartnerRepresentatives of the Regional Chamber of Commerce Brno attend the Den firem career fair, connecting students with the regional business community.
• Fakultní nemocnice u svaté Anny v BrněminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerNew partner in 2024/2025 Den firem, providing information about health and social care career opportunities for students in the Social Work program.
• Můžeš podnikatminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerOrganization focused on entrepreneurship education that participates in the Den firem career fair.
• Česká televizeminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCzech Television covered the Den firem career fair event and produced a report for ČT24 and regional news. Also conducted an excursion to Česká televize Brno studio for electrical engineering students.
• Hyria (Finland)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFinnish partner school in the Erasmus+ program. Joint project week involved 6 Finnish and 12 Czech students from the IT program working in international teams on game development and other projects.
• VEIT ElectronicsminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAlumni Ladislav Krejčí (class of 2017, Electromechanic for Devices and Equipment) now works for VEIT Electronics, traveling worldwide and applying his school-taught skills.
• Tomas Bata University Foundation (Nadace Tomáše Bati)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerListed as an educational partner supporting student scholarships and educational initiatives.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• Gymnázium Brno, tř. Kpt. Jaroše: One of the most prestigious gymnasia in Brno offering general academic secondary education. Competes with SPŠ Purkyňova for top-tier applicants at the Brno secondary school fair, though it serves a different curriculum model (general academic vs. technical/vocational).

Direct peers

• SPŠ chemická Brno: Brno secondary industrial school specializing in chemical and food-industry technical programs. Comparable in the SPŠ model (public contributory organization, regional funding, technical curriculum, employer partnerships) and competing for the same South Moravian applicant pool.
• SPŠ strojní Brno: Brno-based secondary industrial school focused on mechanical engineering and related technical disciplines. Comparable as a public Czech SPŠ competing for the same regional technical-student cohort and overlapping with Purkyňova on employer partnerships in the Brno industrial cluster.
• SPŠ a VOŠ technická Brno, Sokolovská: Another major střední průmyslová škola in Brno offering technical and IT programs. Directly comparable in mission, target student segment (15-19 year olds in South Moravia), and mix of secondary education plus vocational tracks, competing for the same applicant pool at the Veletrh středních škol.
• Střední škola technická a ekonomická Brno: Brno secondary school offering combined technical and economic study programs. Directly comparable in geographic market, hybrid technical/business curriculum, and competition for the same secondary school applicants at the Brno Education Fair.

Regional players

• Střední průmyslová škola Třebíč: Smaller SPŠ in the Vysočina Region offering technical and IT programs. Comparable as a public Czech SPŠ with similar funding and curriculum model, but serves a more rural and dispersed catchment area, limiting direct student overlap with the Brno-based Purkyňova.
• SPŠ a VOŠ elektrotechnická Olomouc: Czech secondary and higher vocational school in Olomouc focused on electrical engineering, IT, and related disciplines. Comparable in curriculum, technical focus, and cooperative education model, but operates in a different region (Olomouc rather than South Moravia), limiting direct student overlap.
• SPŠSE a VOŠ Liberec: Liberec-based secondary and higher vocational school focused on electrical engineering and ICT. Comparable in the Czech SPŠ framework, including public funding structure and applied technical curriculum, though serving a different regional labor market.
• SPŠ a VOŠ Plzeň: Plzeň-based secondary industrial school offering technical and IT programs with strong employer linkages (e.g., Škoda). Comparable in SPŠ model and emphasis on industry partnerships, but geographically distant so does not directly compete for students.

Others

• HTL Wien West (Höhere Technische Lehranstalt): Austrian higher technical secondary school combining general education with technical specializations (IT, electrical, mechatronics). Comparable in mission, technical curriculum, and Erasmus+ participation, providing a useful international benchmark rather than direct competition.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/purkynka.brno
• Instagraminstagram.com/purkynka_brno
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/purkynka

Compliance2 records

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Profiles1 record

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