Top Secondary School Companies in Australia

In 2022, Australia's GDP was estimated to be $1.70 trillion, with the education sector contributing approximately $34 billion to the economy. The secondary school industry, in particular, has been a significant contributor to Australia's economy, employing over 250,000 people across the country. In this article, we will explore the factors contributing to the growth and success of the secondary school industry in Australia, key trends including technological disruptions, challenges faced by the industry, and the future outlook.

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CONCORDIA LUTHERAN COLLEGE51 +61 7 4688 2700
bus@concordia.qld.edu.au

Concordia Lutheran College is a K-12 coeducational school with a rich history that spans over seven decades, a strong sense of community and comprehensive educational opportunities across three campuses. A Concordia, a vibrant community comes together to offer an outstanding education for each individual child. Our learning frameworks are designed to make the most of the coeducational environment where boys and girls can work together both together and separately, learning to value their differences and to develop cooperative understanding. We strive for every student to achieve their true potential. Students are empowered to see themselves as their own teachers and to have a thorough understanding of each stage of their learning journey. Concordia Lutheran College consists of three beautiful campuses in Toowoomba, Queensland, Australia. There are two Junior College campuses, each with a dedicated kindergarten and Prep to Year 6 learning program. Our Middle and Senior College campus…

TOWNSVILLE GRAMMAR SCHOOL116 +61 7 4412 4800
tgs@tgs.qld.edu.au

Townsville Grammar School is an independent, co-educational, non-denominational school - one of eight Grammar schools in Queensland. Townsville Grammar School offers Pre-Prep to Year 12 (day and boarding) plus the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme. The School has three campuses - one secondary/boarding and two junior campuses. The School was established in 1888 and has an enduring reputation as the leading academic school in northern Queensland, consistently ranking in NAPLAN and ATAR league tables as the highest performing school in the north. The School offers a broad, liberal education, with an exceptional approach to teaching and learning, a diverse co-curricular program and a strong service culture.

MULTILIT87 +61 1300 559 919
multilit@multilit.com

MultiLit (“Making Up Lost Time in Literacy”) is a leading provider of effective literacy instruction in Australasia. Our programs are uniquely placed to be effective because they are all grounded in scientific evidence-based practice. As a research initiative of Macquarie University, MultiLits publications, professional development and Literacy Centres are continually informed by an ongoing program of research. The research team is led by Emeritus Professor Kevin Wheldall AM. For 25 years, MultiLit has provided assistance to thousands of students in a variety of settings, including schools, our own Literacy Centres and community-based literacy projects across Australia, New Zealand and Asia. Nearly half of all Australian primary and secondary schools have at least one MultiLit program or product. MultiLit has as its core belief the conviction that effective instruction is the key to growth in any area of the curriculum. Our aim is to bring about rapid learning by whatever means sci…

BRING IT ON SPORTS17 +61 1300 611 211
info@bringitonsports.com.au

Bring it on Sports was founded in 2007 our core business is sports marketing and recreational services. We are dedicated to providing a high standard of sportso coaching and recreational activities for all ages and abilities. Our qualified sports consultants are able to tailor programmes to meet the needs of your organisation! We provide instructors for sports, dance and fitness activities in pre-schools, primary & secondary schools. We also provide activities for vacation care centres and the active after schools program. Our services also include school holiday camps, childrens parties, sports travel, recruiting services and much more. Contact us at info@bringitonsports.com.au

DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION NORTHERN TERRITORY870 +61 408 707 469
internationalservice@education.nt.gov.au

At the Department of Education, we are committed to a strong public education system that ensures equity and gives every child the opportunity to engage, grow and achieve. Schools are at the heart of everything we do as we work to become the most improving education system in Australia. We deliver high-quality education services to more than 33,000 students across the Northern Territorys 153 government schools. We offer a range of services extending across early childhood, preschool, primary, middle and secondary schools, specialist schools, colleges, boarding facilities and after hours school programs. Our students are our future leaders and we are dedicated to providing them with a solid learning platform to become confident and capable global citizens. Our team is made up of more than 4200 employees located across urban, rural, remote and very remote areas. Our diversity is one of our greatest strengths. A career in the Northern Territory provides a chance to make a difference in…

AUSTRALIAN CENTRE FOR CAREER EDUCATION53 +61 3 9433 8000
admin@ceav.vic.edu.au

The Australian Centre for Career Education (formerly the Career Education Association of Victoria, CEAV) is a national career education subject association, subject expert, and endorsed training provider of career practitioners by the peak industry body, The Career Industry Council of Australia (CICA). We are a not-for-profit educational charity and thought leader in career education and development. Our mission is the advancement of career development and education for the public benefit of all Australians. The Australian Centre for Career Education commenced in 1975 to train teachers in secondary schools to support student subject choices and transitioning. We have a proud history of service to the education and community sectors, governments, and the community. In 2014, we changed our name to The Australian Centre for Career Education to reflect our national focus and our ongoing development and delivery of high quality career resources, training, and consulting services across Au…

TUTOR2YOU135 +61 1300 420 079
admin@tutor2you.com.au

DO YOU HAVE A PASSION FOR HELPING STUDENTS REACH THEIR POTENTIAL? THEN THIS IS THE JOB FOR YOU! Tutor2You has helped 100s of university students struggling to balance their work and study commitments, through flexible and rewarding employment opportunities, tutoring students in their local area, especially with Maths and English subjects. Were seeking enthusiastic primary and secondary school tutors across areas of Maths, English, and Science. Year 12 Graduates may apply once ATAR scores are released. Click our website URL to apply.

GREAT SOUTHERN GRAMMAR48 +61 8 9844 0300
reception@gsg.wa.edu.au

A Wildly Different Approach at GSG
 Located between the King and Kalgan Rivers in Albany, Western Australia, Great Southern Grammar is an independent, Christian, coeducational residential and day school for students from Pre-Kindergarten to Year Twelve. With 144 acres of wetland and bushland from which to offer truly authentic nature play and enquiry-based learning, GSG is where wide-open spaces equal wide-open futures. The beauty and breadth of the campus leads to a sense of wellbeing and a deeper sense of learning as children are given the latitude to discover their talents and passions, build independence, and come into their own. High quality staff contribute to the range of curriculum offerings, providing 21st-century learning skills and capabilities to all students. GSGs values are integrity, respect, compassion, and commitment. These underpin the Schools mission to provide the young people of the Great Southern region and beyond with world-class knowledge – incorporating…

ST PATRICKS COLLEGE102 +61 2 4629 2999
info@saintpatricks.nsw.edu.au

An Independent Catholic secondary school for girls in the Good Samaritan Tradition. The congregation of the Sisters of the Good Samaritan of the Order of St Benedict was founded in Sydney by the first Archbishop, John Bede Polding, OSB on 2 February 1857. The foundation was made in response to a particular need in the growing colony of New South Wales, then in its sixty-ninth year.

E-LEAD GLOBAL CENTRE OF EXCELLENCE FOR LEADERSHIP, ENGAGEMENT AND DEVELOPMENT24 +61 2 8540 6392
info@e-lead.com.au

Creating Impact, Building Leaders E-LEAD Global is an Australian organisation devoted to enhancing the capabilities, aspirations and impact of future and emerging leaders. Founded by Shahid Majeed, a passionate advocate for the development of leaders across all sectors of the community, the organisation while only young, is already well respected globally for its life changing work. By following a holistic life-cycle approach, E-LEAD uses both experiential leadership learning and development with electronic engagement to create impact and build capable, thoughtful and confident leaders. E-LEAD develops programs for individuals at any stage of life through the life-cycle approach. This means they are able to work with individuals starting secondary school all the way up to individuals who have years of experience in the professional world. The programs are highly immersive and are inspired by the worlds leading business schools and universities such as Harvard and Yale. When devel…

MONTESSORI INTERNATIONAL COLLEGE59 +61 7 5442 3807
admin@mic.qld.edu.au

Montessori International College is an independent, non-denominational Montessori school renowned for its innovative learning spaces and expertly trained teachers. Situated in the heart of the Sunshine Coast in Queensland, Australia, the school caters for children and adolescents from pre-kindergarten to secondary school. MIC students enjoy a learner-friendly education. They experience ‘hands-on, multi-dimensional, broad-based learning and the support of a caring and inclusive community. Surrounded by nature, learning occurs in beautifully designed eco-friendly learning spaces under the guidance of expertly trained teachers. These learning spaces provide a comprehensive framework for MIC students to engage their intellectual curiosity and realise their creative potential. An MIC student ‘knows what to do when they dont know what to do. With the extra attention we provide in a small school environment, our students consistently demonstrate independence, accomplishment, responsibili…

SANDRINGHAM COLLEGE43 +61 3 8599 0500
enrolments@sandringhamsc.vic.edu.au

At Sandringham College we have a proud history of providing an outstanding education to students in our local community and inspiring them to follow their dreams. We focus on growing the complete person, ready for the future. Offering VCE, VCAL and VET subjects at a senior level and specialist programs at Years 7 to 10, our aim is to draw out and extend the talents and knowledge of all of the young people in our school. At Sandringham College were committed to enhancing the pathways for our students. Thats why we created our benchmark SEAL and Academies Program for those students wishing to accelerate and extend their learning and skills. Academies include Dance Academy, Sports Academy, Basketball Academy, Art Academy and coming in 2024, Music Academy.

ST ANNES COLLEGE KIALLA10 +61 3 4812 2993
principal@sackialla.catholic.edu.au

Situated in Kialla, Victoria, just under 2 hours north of Melbourne, our outstanding and rapidly growing young college is a stunning example of contemporary learning at its best, with open and inviting learning spaces, state-of-the-art facilities. Our students immerse themselves in an engaging Inquiry-based learning pedagogy. With Foundation to Year 3 in our primary school and Year 7 - Year 10 in our secondary school, we continue to grow each year all under one imposing roof depicting a true reflection of community.

ST KEVINS COLLEGE TOORAK264 +61 3 9822 0911
omnia@stkevins.vic.edu.au

St. Kevins College, founded 1918, is a private, all-boys primary and secondary school in the Catholic tradition. The College is located in Toorak, Victoria, Australia. St Kevins is a school of the Archdiocese of Melbourne, and is affiliated with the Junior School Heads Association of Australia (JSHAA), the Association of Heads of Independent Schools of Australia (AHISA), Edmund Rice Education Australia (EREA) and is a member of the Associated Public Schools of Victoria (APS)

THE GLENNIE SCHOOL85 +61 7 4688 8888
enquiries@glennie.qld.edu.au

An Anglican day and boarding school, The Glennie School Toowoomba provides the foundations for girls from Kindergarten to Year 12 to adapt and achieve, in this ever-changing world. At Glennie, we know that delivering excellent education doesnt stop at reading, writing, and arithmetic. We focus on developing the whole student; intellectually, physically, emotionally and spiritually. Our curriculum is designed to engage and inspire girls, developing a life-long love of learning in a caring and inclusive environment, grounded by Christian values within the Anglican ethos. We deliver programs that encourage the curiosity to explore, challenge thinking, and teach girls to analyse and evaluate information, enabling them to make informed decisions and choices. Our passionate and highly experienced educators work together with our families, supporting and empowering Glennie girls to be proud of who are they, building the resilience and confidence to reach their full potential. The G…

THOMAS CARR COLLEGE98 +61 3 8734 2444
tcc@thomascarr.vic.edu.au

Thomas Carr College is a dynamic Catholic Coeducational Secondary College, guided by the Gospel. Excellence and opportunities to develop are pursued. Through our hope and service to others we shine our light into the world. The College was established in 1997 and this year is celebrating a milestone 25th anniversary. We currently have 1065 students and aiming to provide the best possible learning environment. We are a proud multicultural school and celebrate diversity. The College is situated on over 10 hectares of spacious grounds incorporating modern, state of the art facilities consisting of a Middle School Science Centre, Performing Arts Centre, Art and Design rooms, Technology (IT, materials, food, wood, fibre, media) Laboratories, an Information Centre, a Trade Training Centre, a fully equipped Gymnasium and a First-Class Oval. We pride ourselves as a place of learning, striving to motivate the current generation of young people to embrace all the opportunities we provide a…

KINGS CHRISTIAN COLLEGE214 +61 7 5587 7680
adminpimpama@kingscollege.qld.edu.au

Kings Christian College was founded in 1980. It is a co-educational, non-denominational Christian school with early learning, primary and secondary schooling, and a Trade Training Centre. We operate from three campuses in SE Queensland - two on the Gold coast (Reedy Creek and Pimpama) and a third in Logan Village, 40km south of Brisbane.

PRESBYTERIAN LADIES COLLEGE - MELBOURNE262 +61 3 9808 5811
enquiries@plc.vic.edu.au

For almost 150 years, PLC has been at the forefront of girls education, inspiring our students to follow their passions, explore every opportunity and achieve to the very best of their abilities. Nurtured within a strong Christian community, our girls care for and respect one another, becoming global citizens with an informed understanding of other cultures and a deep appreciation for the world around them. At PLC our focus is on the whole student, supporting each girls academic, emotional, social, creative, physical and spiritual wellbeing. Personal achievement across all areas of ability and endeavour are carefully nurtured and celebrated as part of their individual learning journey. We encourage families to visit during one of our many School Tours and see first-hand what sets us apart and discover why your daughter will benefit from a life-changing educational experience at PLC. Curriculum At PLC we inspire girls to achieve their own personal excellence across all fie…

TEACHERS HEALTH247 +61 132294
medical@teachershealth.com.au

Teachers Health is a not-for-profit health fund for members of the education community, and their families. We were created by teachers (for teachers) over 60 years ago and are now the largest industry-based health fund in Australia, covering the lives of over 360,000 people. Today, our members include teachers, administration and support staff working in public, private and independent primary and secondary schools, as well as tertiary education. Membership is also open to families of eligible members.

CAREY BAPTIST COLLEGE149 +61 8 6166 2222
info@carey.wa.edu.au

Carey Baptist College is a renowned co-educational provider located in the south-east corridor of Perths metro area. Careys first campus was founded in 1998 and has quickly grown as an educator of choice. Today, the College proudly offers quality education to over 1500 students across two campuses: Harrisdale and Forrestdale.

Top Secondary School Companies in Australia

Factors Contributing to the Growth and Success of the Secondary School Industry

The Australian government has played a crucial role in the growth and success of the secondary school industry by investing heavily in education. The government has increased funding to the education sector, with a particular emphasis on secondary schools. This investment has resulted in the development of better infrastructure, enhanced learning resources, and improved teaching methods.

Moreover, the Australian government has implemented several initiatives aimed at improving the quality of education in secondary schools. For instance, the government has introduced the National Assessment Program - Literacy and Numeracy (NAPLAN), which aims to measure students' literacy and numeracy skills across Australia. The NAPLAN program has enabled schools to identify areas where their students need additional support and resources, which has helped to improve the overall performance of students in the country.

Industry Growth and Comparison to Previous Years

According to the Australian Bureau of Statistics, the number of students enrolled in secondary schools in 2022 was 2,934,946. This represents a 1.6% increase compared to the previous year. The growth in enrollment can be attributed to the growing population of school-aged children in Australia. Additionally, the government's investment in education has contributed to an increase in the number of students attending secondary schools.

Key Trends, including Technological Disruptions

Technological disruptions have had a significant impact on the secondary school industry in Australia. The increased availability of digital resources and tools has revolutionized the way students learn and teachers teach. With the advent of online learning, students can now access learning materials from anywhere, anytime, and on any device. This has not only made education more accessible but also more engaging and interactive.

Moreover, the use of technology has enabled teachers to personalize their teaching methods and provide targeted support to students who need it. For instance, teachers can now use data analytics tools to identify students' learning patterns and adjust their teaching methods accordingly. This has resulted in improved learning outcomes and better academic performance among students.

Challenges Faced by the Secondary School Industry

One of the significant challenges faced by the secondary school industry in Australia is the shortage of qualified teachers. According to the Department of Education, Skills and Employment, there is an ongoing shortage of teachers in key subject areas such as mathematics, science, and languages. The shortage of teachers has resulted in larger class sizes and a lower quality of education for students.

Another challenge faced by the industry is the increasing demand for vocational education and training (VET) courses. VET courses provide students with practical skills and knowledge that prepare them for employment in various industries. However, the availability of VET courses varies across different states and territories in Australia, and this has resulted in an uneven distribution of skills and knowledge among students.

Future Outlook

The future of the secondary school industry in Australia looks promising, with the government's continued investment in education and the growing demand for education in the country. The government has announced plans to increase funding to the education sector and implement new initiatives aimed at improving the quality of education in secondary schools.

Moreover, technological disruptions are expected to continue to shape the future of education in Australia. With the increasing availability of digital resources and tools, students will have access to a more personalized and engaging learning experience. Teachers will also have access to better data analytics tools and learning management systems that will help them personalize their teaching methods and support students more effectively.

However, the challenges facing the industry, such as the shortage of qualified teachers and the uneven distribution of VET courses, will need to be addressed to ensure the industry's continued growth and success. The government and education providers will need to work together to address these challenges and provide students with the resources and support they need to succeed.

Conclusion

In conclusion, the secondary school industry in Australia has been a significant contributor to the country's economy, and its growth and success can be attributed to the government's investment in education and the development of new initiatives aimed at improving the quality of education. Technological disruptions have also played a crucial role in shaping the future of education in Australia, with students and teachers now having access to more personalized and engaging learning experiences. looks promising, and with continued investment and support, the secondary school industry in Australia is poised for continued growth and success.

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By Melissa Goh
Published on 11 May 2023