Schools & Educational Facilities
Equipment Solutions for Schools: Safe, Durable & Versatile from Design Quintessence
At Design Quintessence (DQ), we understand the unique challenges schools face when equipping multipurpose halls, auditoriums and performance spaces. Whether for assemblies, drama productions, presentations, or sporting events, having reliable, safe equipment is essential. That’s why DQ offers solutions that are ideal for school environments, but critically, they are designed to be installed and maintained by professional rigging or event installation teams to ensure safety and compliance.
Our solutions prioritise:
- Certified safety for students and staff
- Durable construction for frequent use
- Professional-grade systems requiring correct assembly
- Minimal visual clutter and efficient use of space
- Smart design for multi-purpose spaces
Our flagship GT Stage system is trusted by schools across Australia for everything from performances to assemblies and exams. It offers:
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Certified load capacity: 750kg/m² evenly distributed
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Lightweight design: Only 32kg per 2m x 1m deck — easy for staff or students to handle
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Tool-less setup: Fast assembly with wing nuts and hand knobs
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Compact stacking profile: Just 89mm high for minimal storage footprint
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Full accessory range: Skirts, handrails, mobile legs, stairs, and more
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Compliant disabled access ramp: Engineered to meet Australian accessibility codes
Its modular format and tool-free connections make GT Stage a flexible, long-term solution for schools with changing needs.
Often class time or turnaround time constraints mean speed of set-up can be very important. GT Stage requires no tools for assembly with legs, deck-to-deck and leg-to-leg clamps all tightened using hand knobs or wing nuts.
The toolless connection, compact size and light weight features of GT Stage all combine for set-up to be a very time-efficient exercise.
Note: While GT Stage is fast to assemble, it must be installed by professionals to prevent risk of injury or structural failure.
Safety is the most crucial consideration. GT Stage is manufactured to the high standards you should expect from a system that is sold around the world. It carries independent engineering certification for loads up to 750kg/m², evenly distributed. (That’s 1500kg evenly distributed over a 2m long x 1m wide stage deck).
A big advantage of the GT Stage is its light weight – only 32kg for a 2m x 1m deck – making it one of the lightest stage decks on the market in the world today. Of course, this makes it safer for erection and dismantle with reduced risk of lifting-related injuries. The light weight also makes it more appropriate for handling by school students.
Straight stage decks are not all that’s required to make a modular stage system complete. Supplemental deck shapes and accessories such as handrails, mobile legs, skirts and stairs etc all have a role to play. GT Stage offer all these accessories and more.
One of DQ’s unique offerings to supplement the portable/modular GT Stage system is their fully compliant disabled access ramp system. Years of research and development have resulted in a modular disabled access ramp system that meets all code requirements. We believe it is the only genuinely compliant stage ramp system available in Australia and is one of the essential components for any portable/modular stage system.
Note: While GT Stage is fast to assemble, it must be installed by professionals to prevent risk of injury or structural failure.
Additional DQ Products Ideal for Schools
Truss Systems
- Global Truss products provide structural support for lighting rigs and AV systems
- Professional installation essential for safety and compliance
- Modular, certified systems suitable for indoor and covered outdoor school spaces
Cases & Dolly Systems
Heavy-duty flight cases and dollies protect AV, lighting, and staging equipment during storage and transport
- Engineered to withstand repeated school use
- Equipment designed to be moved by trained staff or professionals
Portable Roof Structures
- Engineered temporary roofing structures for outdoor events
- Must be assembled by qualified installers due to size and load-bearing nature
- Provides safe, covered event spaces when professionally deployed
Custom Kits & Staging Packages
- Choose from our modular stage decks, legs, and accessories to build a stage layout suited to your school’s space and needs
- Modular disabled access ramp supplied as a complete, engineered kit—fully compliant and ready for professional installation
- Installation by trained professionals recommended to ensure safety and compliance
Ready to Equip Your School?
From modular stages to professionally installed lighting and rigging systems, Design Quintessence supplies engineered, safe and reliable solutions trusted by schools across Australia.
Contact our team today to discuss your requirements
