SchoolBUS
NC5 Large Bus
Government Funded Replacement for “large” category school buses in Queensland
Ready To Upgrade Your Fleet?
School Bus Upgrade Scheme
If you’re a school bus operator in rural or regional Queensland with a 57+ seat bus reaching the end of its service life, the SchoolBUS program could help you replace it at minimal cost. The Queensland Government’s School Bus Upgrade Scheme (SchoolBUS) can cover the purchase price of approved large buses, offering a range of covered operational benefits to improve safety, capacity, and overall efficiency and reliability.
So what makes a bus eligible for SchoolBUS funding under the NC5 category?
Min. Length
11.5 Metres
No. of passengers
57+
Emission Type
Euro 6
Emission Type
Transmission
Air Conditioning
CCTV
Seating
Other
Euro 6
6 speed automatic
Heat and cool
Minimum of 4 cameras
ADR68/00 compliant
School bus signage and lights
NC5 Approved and School Ready
The C12 Euro 6 School Bus
At VDI Australia, we’re proud to offer buses that are specifically built to meet SchoolBUS grant requirements, including safety, performance, and compliance with both vehicle and funding standards.
Full through luggage bins with two doors per side
Euro 6 compliant engine
360⁰ driver warning camera system
ADR68 compliant seating, holding up to 57
TS160 door safety system
C12 School Bus Specifications
Length * Width * Height (mm)
Emission Type
Capacity
Safety Features
Storage
Air Conditioning
School Bus Features
Other
12,370 * 2,500 * 3,610
Euro VI
53-57
Advanced Driver Warning System, TS160 door safety system, 360° Driver Warning Camera System, TS150 school bus safety system
full through luggage bins (8 cubic metres)
Heat/cool
School bus signage and lights, electronic destination board
Fitted with radio, PA, USB and MP4, CCTV camera system, electronic controlled mirrors with heating
Find a Funding Scheme
That Suits Your Operations
Not what you’re looking for? No worries, our range of school buses are approved by four different school bus funding schemes so that you can find the right bus for your operations.
START YOUR SCHOOLBUS JOURNEY TODAY
If your current school bus is nearing retirement, there’s no better time to explore a 100% funded upgrade with the Yutong C12. With over a decade of experience supporting regional bus operators, VDI Australia is your trusted partner in delivering safe, compliant, and modern school transport.