Toowong State School

What Toowong State School does

Toowong State School is a Queensland Government state primary school located in the inner-western Brisbane suburb of Toowong, Australia, operating continuously since its founding on 22 January 1880. The school delivers Prep to Year 6 education to students residing within its state-defined local catchment area, with additional out-of-catchment and specialized enrollments. Its core academic offering follows the Australian Curriculum as set by the Queensland Department of Education, supplemented by differentiated programs including the TechSpark BYOD Program (Years 5-6 Windows-laptop integration with Microsoft Office, Teams, OneNote, and QLearn), the state's only primary-level bilingual-bicultural co-enrolment program using Auslan and English for Deaf and Hard of Hearing students, an Instrumental Music Program for Years 4-6, and a whole-school wellbeing curriculum delivered in partnership with The Resilience Project grounded in Gratitude, Empathy, and Mindfulness. Ancillary services include the TSS Cafe tuckshop (with School24 online ordering), uniform shop, and Toowong Out of School Hours Care (TOSHC) before- and after-school and vacation care, integrated via XPLOR.

The school's revenue model is dominated by per-capita government funding from the Queensland Department of Education, supplemented by transactional income from the tuckshop, uniform shop, and OSHC fees, plus a small annual consumables levy for instrumental music tuition. Pricing follows standard Queensland Government state school fee structures; specific amounts are not publicly disclosed. GTM is catchment-based and community-driven: prospective families engage through the school website, Prep Open Days, weekly transition mornings in Term 4, and the active Parents & Citizens Association, with enrollment finalized through interviews with the Principal or Deputy Principal. The entity is governed under the Education (General Provisions) Act 2006 and is not an investable private enterprise — it is a government-operated public institution led by Principal Brendon Madden.

Name

Toowong State School

Legal name

The State of Queensland (Department of Education)

Website

https://toowongss.eq.edu.au

Company type

Private

Founded year

1880

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Toowong State School is a Queensland Government primary school in Brisbane delivering Prep to Year 6 education to local catchment families, distinguished by Australia's only primary-level bilingual-bicultural Auslan/English program and a wellbeing partnership with The Resilience Project.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Toowong

HQ country

Australia

HQ region

Oceania

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Government Education Funding: As a Queensland Government state school, primary funding comes from the Department of Education based on student enrollment numbers and educational programs delivered
2. Tuckshop/Café Operations: School tuckshop operating daily providing healthy food options during first and second breaks, with online ordering via School24 app. Birthday party packages and themed meal deals available
3. Uniform Sales: Uniform shop integrated with tuckshop operations, selling new uniforms and second-hand items at reasonable prices
4. Outside School Hours Care (TOSHC): Before and after school care from 6:45am to 6pm, plus vacation care and pupil free days. Includes breakfast and afternoon tea. Child care benefit and tax rebate may apply

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Toowong State School is a Queensland Government state primary school delivering free Prep to Year 6 education to students in its Toowong catchment area. Its core educational offerings include the Australian Curriculum-aligned core subjects, a TechSpark BYOD digital learning program for Years 5-6, a bilingual-bicultural co-enrolment program in Auslan and English, an instrumental music program, and The Resilience Project wellbeing curriculum. Supplementary paid services include before/after school care (TOSHC) and a tuckshop.

Product overview

Toowong State School offers a comprehensive primary education program spanning Prep to Year 6. The school's core educational products include the TechSpark BYOD Program (Years 5-6 Windows laptop integration), the Bilingual-Bicultural Program (co-enrolment supporting Deaf/Hard of Hearing students via Auslan and English), and the Instrumental Music Program (Years 4-6). Supporting services include Toowong Out of School Hours Care (TOSHC) for before/after school care, and TSS Cafe for healthy food service via School24 ordering. The school partners with The Resilience Project for wellbeing education and integrates digital learning through Microsoft platforms (Teams, OneNote, QLearn).

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Bilingual-Bicultural Program (Auslan/English) Co-enrolment program supporting Deaf and Hard of Hearing students and children of Deaf adults, delivering instruction in both Auslan and English. Students are exposed to two languages and cultures; all students learn basic Auslan and participate in signing choir. All school assemblies are interpreted. This is the only primary program of its kind in Queensland.
• TechSpark BYOD Program Bring Your Own Device program for Years 5-6 students using personal Windows laptops (minimum 4GB RAM, 120GB SSD, Windows 11) integrated with Microsoft Office, Teams, OneNote, and QLearn platforms to support personalized learning, digital skills development, and transition to high school.
• Instrumental Music Program Music education program for students in Years 4 to 6, offering instruction in woodwind, brass, and percussion instruments. Students can progress to the school band and perform at assemblies and community events. Tuition is provided free of charge with an annual consumables levy; families supply instruments from Year 5.
• Toowong Out of School Hours Care (TOSHC) Before and after school care program operated by the P&C, providing supervision from 6:45am to 6pm, plus vacation care and pupil-free day coverage. Includes breakfast and afternoon tea, with activities such as sports, gardening, arts and crafts, and games. Enrolment managed via XPLOR Online Service; child care benefit and tax rebate may apply.
• TSS Cafe (Tuckshop) School canteen operating Monday through Friday serving both first and second breaks, with a focus on healthy food options aligned with the Smart Choices strategy. Provides online ordering via the School24 App, accommodating special dietary requirements, birthday party packages, and themed meal deals.
• The Resilience Project Partnership Evidence-based wellbeing program delivered in weekly lessons, focusing on Gratitude, Empathy, and Mindfulness (GEM) alongside Emotional Literacy. Monash University study found 47% reduction in depressive symptoms and 34% reduction in anxiety after six years of implementation. School ambassadors include musician Waveney Yasso and former NRL player Darius Boyd.
• Uniform Shop Uniform shop integrated with tuckshop operations, selling new uniforms and second-hand items at reasonable prices to enrolled students and families.

Quantifiable outcome

• After six years of The Resilience Project implementation, students experienced a 47% reduction in depressive symptoms and 34% reduction in anxiety symptoms (Monash University study)

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration4 records

Feature2 records

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core and supporting.

• The Resilience ProjectcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerWhole-school partnership delivering evidence-based mental health and wellbeing program grounded in Gratitude, Empathy, and Mindfulness (GEM). Monash University study found 47% reduction in depressive symptoms and 34% reduction in anxiety after six years of implementation. School ambassadors include musician Waveney Yasso and former NRL player Darius Boyd.
• Auslan (Australian Sign Language)coreOthersAuslan is taught to all students from Prep to Year 6. The bilingual-bicultural program integrates Auslan as both a language subject and communication medium for Deaf/Hard of Hearing students. All school assemblies are interpreted.
• School24supportingTechnology or IntegrationOnline ordering platform used for tuckshop orders. School Registration ID: 25287963. Parents register and order food via School24 app before 8am cutoff times.
• Toowong Tennis CentresupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerLocated across from school on Sylvan Road with three artificial grass courts. Families enrolled at TSS receive 50% off court hire fees, promoting community sport and physical activity.
• Queensland Department of EducationcoreOthersGovernment body governing state schools including Toowong TSS. Sets curriculum (Australian Curriculum), policies, term dates, and provides funding. School follows Education (General Provisions) Act 2006 for enrolments.
• Queensland Association of School Tuckshops (QAST)supportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerPeak body supporting school tuckshops. Toowong TSS tuckshop adheres to Smart Choices - Healthy Food and Drink Supply Strategy for Queensland Schools guidelines.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights3 records

Direct peers

• Ironside State School: Adjacent Brisbane state primary school in St Lucia/Toowong corridor, operating under the same Queensland DoE framework with comparable primary education offering.
• Ashgrove State School: Nearby Brisbane state primary school with comparable size, curriculum delivery model, and Queensland DoE operating framework — directly comparable on service offering and target market.
• Milpera State School: Queensland state school focused on English as an Additional Language / newly arrived students; comparable as a specialist-equity-oriented public primary offering.
• Bardon State School: Inner-western Brisbane state primary school serving a similar family demographic with the same funding and curriculum structure as Toowong SS.
• Indooroopilly State School: Neighbouring Queensland state primary school serving a similar Brisbane inner-western catchment with comparable Prep–Year 6 structure and government funding model.
• Queensland School for the Deaf: Specialised Queensland state school serving Deaf and Hard of Hearing students; directly comparable to Toowong's Auslan bilingual-bicultural co-enrolment program on specialist delivery model.

Broad incumbents

• Somerville House: Established private girls' school in inner Brisbane competing for the same Toowong-area family cohort at the K–12 transition point; relevant as a broader incumbent alternative to the state-school pathway.
• Brisbane Grammar School: Large, established private boys' school located in Toowong; competes for the same Brisbane inner-western family demographic though operating as a fee-based private institution rather than a state school.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

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