Tambrey Primary School

What Tambrey Primary School does

Tambrey Primary School is an Independent Public School located in Karratha in the Pilbara region of Western Australia, established in 1989 and operating under the Western Australian Department of Education. The school serves approximately 650 students from Kindergarten through Year 6 drawn from a defined local intake area comprising the suburbs of Nickol, Nickol West, Jingarri, and Tambrey Estate. Governance sits with a School Board of parent representatives, the Principal, teaching staff, and community representatives, and the school operates as part of the 11-school Karratha Education Network. The "Tambrey Way" ethos (Nurture, Inspire, Achieve) and an Explicit Direct Instruction (EDI/Tedi) instructional model underpin pedagogy.

The curriculum stack is evidence-based and licensed: PR1ME Mathematics and Numicon for numeracy, InitiaLit, Spelling Mastery, and MultiLit (MiniLit for Years 1-3, MacqLit for Years 4-6) for literacy, Essential Assessment for online curriculum-against-Australian-Curriculum assessment, and a Tambrey Essential Reading Model for Years 3-6 comprehension. Specialist provision includes Indonesian language (Years 3-6), Digital Technologies (Beebots, Dash&Dot, Micro:bit, Lego WeDo/Spike Prime/EV3, Raspberry Pi, Pilbara RoboCup, CSIRO Bebras), Visual Arts, Science, Physical Education, Music, and Health. Technology integrations include Seesaw (classroom communication), Compass (student management), QuickCliq (canteen and uniform ordering), QKR (payments), and Microsoft Sway (newsletters). The school is a Positive Behaviour Support (PBS) school and operates a LEAP enrichment stream.

Revenue is generated primarily through recurrent government funding from the Department of Education Western Australia, supplemented by voluntary parent contributions capped at $60 per child per year under the School Education Regulations 2002, plus ancillary income from The Snack Shack canteen and the P&C-managed Uniform Shop. Specialized programs are substantially externally funded: Polly Farmer STEM Centre (Rio Tinto, launched October 2018), Galharra On-Country Science integrating Ngarluma and Yindjibarndi knowledge (CSIRO Living STEM, Ngurrangga Tours, Yindjibarndi Rangers, Murujuga Aboriginal Corporation), STARS Foundation for Indigenous girls, Clontarf Academy for Indigenous boys, Tambrey on Track (Indigenous Marathon Foundation), and the LEAP extension stream. Corporate partners include Santos, Rio Tinto, Woodside, Fortescue, Yara, Pilbara Ports Authority, and CIVEO.

Name

Tambrey Primary School

Legal name

Tambrey Primary School

Website

https://tambreyps.wa.edu.au

Company type

Public

Founded year

1989

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Tambrey Primary School is a Western Australian Independent Public School in Karratha serving approximately 650 students from Kindergarten to Year 6 via a defined local intake area, delivering evidence-based literacy, numeracy, and specialist programs funded by government grants and Pilbara corporate and community partnerships.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Primary Education Services

NAICS

Elementary and Secondary Schools (611110), Elementary and Secondary Schools (6111), Elementary and Secondary Schools (61111)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Public Middle Schools (EDAJAAAC)

Keywords

• Primary education services
• Government school education
• Early childhood learning
• STEM education programs
• Indigenous education support

Headquarters

HQ city

Karratha

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. Government Funding: As a Western Australian public school, Tambrey Primary receives operational funding from the Department of Education Western Australia. The school is designated as an Independent Public School with additional autonomy.
2. Parent Contributions and Charges: Voluntary parent contributions capped at $60 per child per year (maximum set under School Education Regulations 2002). Additional charges apply for optional activities such as camps, incursions, and excursions. The quality of teaching and learning programs is maximised when each family contributes.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Tambrey Primary School is an Independent Public School in Karratha, Western Australia, providing government-funded primary education from Kindergarten through Year 6 to approximately 650 children. The school delivers evidence-based literacy (InitiaLit, Spelling Mastery, MultiLit), mathematics (PR1ME, Numicon), and specialist programs including STEM, Indonesian language, digital technologies, Indigenous student support (Clontarf, STARS, Polly Farmer STEM, Tambrey on Track), and On-Country Science, supported by community and corporate partners.

Product overview

Tambrey Primary School is an Independent Public School offering a comprehensive educational program from Kindergarten to Year 6. The school's core educational offerings include structured literacy programs (InitiaLit, Spelling Mastery, MultiLit intervention), mathematics instruction (PR1ME, Numicon, Essential Assessment), and specialist subjects (Indonesian, Visual Arts, Science, Physical Education, Digital Technologies). The school operates specialized support programs including Indigenous-focused initiatives (STARS Foundation, Clontarf Academy, Tambrey on Track, Polly Farmer STEM Centre, Galharra On-Country Science) and the LEAP extension program. Auxiliary services include The Snack Shack canteen and P&C-managed Uniform Shop. Technology integration includes Seesaw for classroom communication, Compass for student management, QuickCliq for canteen and uniform ordering, and QKR for payments.

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Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• MultiLit Intervention Program
• InitiaLit Literacy Program
• PR1ME Mathematics
• Essential Assessment
• Kindy Literacy Programs (Pre-Lit, Cracking the Code, Peggy Lego)
• Spelling Mastery
• Digital Technologies Specialist Program
• Polly Farmer STEM Centre
• Galharra On-Country Science
• STARS Foundation Program
• Clontarf Academy
• Tambrey on Track
• LEAP (Learning Enrichment and Achievement Program)
• Numicon Mathematics
• Positive Behaviour Support (PBS)
• Indonesian Language Program
• The Snack Shack Canteen
• P&C Uniform Shop

Named customers1 record

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

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No

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Integration6 records

Feature4 records

Partnerships

18 partnerships are on record, tiered major, core and minor.

• SantosmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSantos provided funding in 2025 to support the full implementation of the PR1ME Maths Program across Years 1-6. This evidence-based program equips students with strong mathematical foundations, problem-solving skills, and confidence. Santos also contributed to the Joint Mural Project in 2023.
• Rio TintomajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerRio Tinto funds the Polly Farmer STEM Centre Karratha program launched in October 2018, engaging Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children in STEM. The program operates at full capacity of 30 students with 90% attendance rate.
• Woodside EnergymajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerWoodside Energy is a sponsor of the Galharra On Country Science Program and contributed to the Joint Mural Project completed in 2023. Woodside North West funded mural installations throughout the school.
• Fortescue Metals Group (FMG)majorStrategic or Co-development PartnerFMG funded a furniture upgrade for the Tambrey on Track learning space, creating a culturally appropriate environment for Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander girls. FMG also contributed to the Joint Mural Project.
• YaramajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerYara contributed to the Joint Mural Project completed in 2023, supporting the School Revitalisation project through community partnership efforts.
• Stars FoundationmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerStars Foundation provides a holistic program supporting Indigenous girls to attend and remain engaged at school, complete Year 12 and move into work or further study. Full-time Mentors provide activities to develop self-esteem, confidence, and life skills. The Stars Room provides a culturally safe environment for program participants.
• Clontarf FoundationmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe Clontarf Foundation exists to improve education, discipline, life skills, self-esteem, and employment prospects of young Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander men. Karratha Primary Academy in partnership with Tambrey operates with Years 4-6 male students, staffed by full-time mentors in a dedicated academy room.
• Indigenous Marathon FoundationmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe Indigenous Marathon Foundation supports the Tambrey on Track program for Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander students in Years 4-6. The I-CAN (Indigenous Communities and Nutrition) program runs weekly with health screenings and activities. IMF fully funds staff and selected students to attend I-CAN Championships in Canberra.
• CSIRO Living STEMcoreTechnology or IntegrationCSIRO Living STEM for Schools Program supports the Galharra On Country Science Project, facilitating collaboration with Mrs Sinclair and Clinton Walker to provide On Country learning experiences for students across all year levels.
• Ngurrangga ToursmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerNgurrangga Tours, led by Clinton Walker, provides On Country learning experiences for students including Year 1 turtle education at Withnell Bay and Hearsons Cove, and Year 4 spinifex-based learning at Yaburara Heritage Trail.
• Yindjibarndi RangersmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerYindjibarndi Rangers partner with Tambrey for On Country Science experiences, complementing classroom-based learning through hands-on activities. The partnership was extended in 2025 through Yindjibarndi Aboriginal Corporation.
• Pilbara Real EstateminorGTM or Marketing PartnerSponsor of the Galharra On Country Science Program, contributing to the diverse range of community partners supporting student learning experiences.
• Pilbara Ports AuthorityminorGTM or Marketing PartnerSponsor of the Galharra On Country Science Program supporting On Country learning opportunities.
• Spear Foundation-Smiling ChildminorGTM or Marketing PartnerSponsor of the Galharra On Country Science Program supporting student engagement in cultural and scientific learning experiences.
• Baru GroupminorGTM or Marketing PartnerSponsor of the Galharra On Country Science Program.
• Jetwave MarineminorGTM or Marketing PartnerJetwave Marine contributed to the Joint Mural Project completed in 2023, supporting the school revitalisation initiative.
• CIVEOminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCIVEO's School Mates program is utilised by the Positive Behaviour Committee to host two Hobart's High Tea events every term for students who consistently display expected behaviours.
• Murujuga Aboriginal CorporationmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner connecting students' learning to traditional history, knowledge and culture of the local area as part of the school's Indigenous Outcomes focus. Murujuga Rangers participate in Year 6 On Country Science experiences at Ngajarli (Deep Gorge).

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights3 records

Direct peers

• Pegs Creek Primary School: Public primary school within the Karratha Education Network. Directly comparable as a K-6 public primary in the same network, subject to the same Department of Education WA governance and Pilbara operating conditions.
• Millars Well Primary School: Public primary school within the Karratha Education Network. Directly comparable as a same-system primary school sharing the Pilbara regional context, intake-area structure, and Indigenous student demographics.
• Karratha Primary School: Public primary school within the Karratha Education Network. Directly comparable as the closest geographically and operationally analogous public primary school in Karratha.
• Dampier Primary School: Public primary school within the Karratha Education Network. Directly comparable as a small public primary school in the Pilbara region serving a defined local intake area near Karratha.
• Baynton West Primary School: Public primary school within the Karratha Education Network. Directly comparable as a same-system, same-region primary school serving a similar Pilbara demographic, allowing head-to-head comparison on enrolment, programs, and resourcing.

Broad incumbents

• Roebourne District High School: Combined primary and secondary school in the Karratha Education Network. Comparable as a public school in the same regional system with overlapping primary cohort and shared Pilbara Indigenous student demographics.
• Karratha Senior High School: Public secondary school within the Karratha Education Network. Comparable as the primary feeder secondary institution within the same network, sharing governance, catchment, and corporate partnership context with Tambrey.

Regional players

• Pannawonica School: Public school in Pannawonica within the Karratha Education Network. Comparable as a small remote Pilbara public school serving a mining-community catchment with Indigenous student representation.
• Onslow School: Public school in Onslow within the Karratha Education Network. Comparable as a Pilbara-region WA public school serving a remote, resource-economy community with similar demographic and operational challenges.

Emerging players

• St John Paul II Catholic Primary School: Catholic primary school in the Pilbara region. Comparable as a K-6 primary school operating in the same Pilbara catchment, competing for the same family demographic from a different governance model.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/tambreyps
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/tambrey-primary-school

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Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

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