What Ivanhoe Grammar does

Ivanhoe Grammar School is a multi-campus, co-educational Anglican independent school in Melbourne's northern suburbs, operating across four physical locations — Buckley House (Early Learning to Year 6), Ridgeway Campus (Years 7-12), Plenty Campus in Doreen (Foundation to Year 12), and a Year 9 University Campus on La Trobe University grounds in Macleod — serving over 2,600 students from age 3 through Year 12. The school delivers VCE and International Baccalaureate Diploma pathways, supplemented by a Learning with AI Program, character education framework (first Australian National School of Character accredited by Character.org in April 2026), Round Square-aligned global education, and an award-winning STEM Centre. Additional offerings include Ivanhoe Swim, Ivanhoe Dance, Ivanhoe Edge enrichment, the Ivanhoe International Academy (NEAS-accredited for 27 years), scholarship programs, and Ivanhoe Institute for professional learning.

The business operates as a not-for-profit Australian company limited by guarantee, governed by a Board of Governors. Revenue derives primarily from recurring tuition fees paid in four annual installments (pricing is quote-based and not publicly disclosed), augmented by usage-based fees for Ivanhoe Swim lessons ($24/lesson), subscription fees for Ivanhoe Dance and Ivanhoe Edge, premium international student fees through the CRICOS-coded International Academy, one-time enrollment application fees ($120), and scholarship testing registration fees ($200). Ancillary revenue flows from facility hire at the Sports & Aquatic Centre (FINA-accredited Olympic pool, NBA-standard courts, 895kw solar generation). Go-to-market is a sales-led family enrollment model: online applications with a non-refundable fee, waitlist management with sibling and alumni-grandchild priority, campus tours, information evenings, and a multi-channel digital presence (website, social, alumni network referrals through the Old Ivanhoe Grammarians Association).

Customer segments are threefold: domestic Melbourne-northern-suburbs families seeking ELC-to-Year-12 co-educational private education (primary segment), international students recruited globally via NEAS-accredited agents under CRICOS Provider Code 00147C, and gifted-and-talented students served through the Ivanhoe Extend academic extension program. The school serves Melbourne's northern suburbs only as a physical geography, with international students representing a global channel layered on top. Leadership under Principal Gerard Foley (fifth principal in the school's history, appointed 2015) has overseen the University Campus launch (2018), the Global Citizenship Centre with JUMP! Foundation (2017), the AI/Digital Learning Innovation directorate, and the Fraser Centre Senior Years facility build.

Name

Ivanhoe Grammar

Legal name

The Ivanhoe Grammar School

Website

https://ivanhoe.com.au

Company type

Private

Founded year

1915

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

501–1,000 employees

Short description

Ivanhoe Grammar School is a multi-campus co-educational Anglican independent school in Melbourne serving 2,600+ students from Early Learning to Year 12 across four campuses, with VCE, IB, character education, AI learning programs, and an NEAS-accredited international academy.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Independent Private Education (K-12)

NAICS

Elementary and Secondary Schools (6111), Educational Services (61)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

International/Global Curriculum Schools (IB, Cambridge, etc.) (EDAJABAG)

akta.pro secondary industry

Inquiry/Project-Based Early Learning Academies (EDACADAF)

Keywords

• Independent school education
• Primary secondary schooling
• International baccalaureate programs
• International student education
• Character education curriculum

Headquarters

HQ city

Ivanhoe

HQ country

Australia

HQ region

Oceania

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Tuition Fees: Tuition fees paid in four annual installments across Ivanhoe and Plenty campuses for domestic students and international student fees
2. Learn to Swim Program: Swimming lessons for children aged 1+ through adults at Sports and Aquatic Centre, charged per lesson
3. Ivanhoe Dance: Dance school open to general public offering ballet, contemporary, hip hop, jazz, lyrical, musical theatre, pom, acro classes
4. Ivanhoe Edge: Enrichment program for performing arts and sports coaching, conditioning and development for students

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Ivanhoe Grammar School is a coeducational independent Anglican school delivering Early Learning through Year 12 education across four campuses in Melbourne's northern suburbs. It offers VCE and International Baccalaureate academic pathways, character education, global citizenship programs, and co-curricular activities including sports, performing arts, swimming and dance. Additional offerings include the NEAS-accredited Ivanhoe International Academy for overseas students, scholarship programs, and university preparation.

Product overview

Ivanhoe Grammar School is a multi-campus, co-educational independent school offering Early Learning to Year 12 education across four campuses in Melbourne's northern suburbs. The school operates under a 'One School' approach with campuses including Buckley House (ELC to Year 6), Ridgeway Campus (Years 7-12), Plenty Campus (Foundation to Year 12), and University Campus (Year 9 in partnership with La Trobe University). The school offers comprehensive academic programs including VCE and International Baccalaureate, complemented by extensive co-curricular activities including sports, performing arts, and global education programs. Additional programs include Ivanhoe Swim, Ivanhoe Dance, Ivanhoe Edge enrichment program, and the NEAS-accredited Ivanhoe International Academy for international students. The school has achieved National School of Character accreditation and provides various scholarship programs including Academic, High Achievers, First Nations, General Excellence, and Sports scholarships.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Ivanhoe International Academy: NEAS Accredited international student program offering intensive English Language tuition and academic subjects for international students.

Products and services

• Buckley House (Primary Years Campus) Primary Years campus (Early Learning to Year 6) within the Ivanhoe campus grounds. Includes the Early Learning Centre for 3 and 4 year olds. Offers a co-educational inquiry-based learning program with facilities including an adventure playground, innovation centre, dedicated library and sporting facilities.
• Ridgeway Campus (Secondary Years Campus) Secondary Years campus at the Ivanhoe location for students in Years 7-12. Features Middle Years and Senior Years buildings and the Fraser Centre, with students completing VCE or International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma Programme.
• University Campus (Year 9 at La Trobe University) Dedicated Year 9 campus located on La Trobe University grounds in Macleod. Provides a year-long university-based learning experience through partnership with La Trobe University, with access to Glenn College classrooms and La Trobe Sport Stadium. Australian-first Year 9 University Campus.
• Plenty Campus Co-educational campus in Doreen for students from Foundation to Year 12. Features award-winning STEM Centre, interactive adventure playground, gymnasium, and chapel. Year 9 students relocate to University Campus.
• International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma Programme International qualification offered alongside VCE at Ridgeway Campus. Class of 2025 achieved median ATAR of 90.6, with 26% of IB students attaining ATAR 95 or above and 53% attaining ATAR 90+.
• Ivanhoe International Academy NEAS Accredited program offering intensive English Language tuition combined with Mathematics, Science, Humanities, Art, Commerce and Physical Education for international students at Ivanhoe Campus. CRICOS Provider Code 00147C with 27 years of continuous NEAS Quality Endorsement.
• Character Education Program Internationally recognised character education program accredited by Character.org as a National School of Character in April 2026 - first Australian school to receive this distinction. Develops moral, civic and performance character aligned with Character.org's 11 Principles Framework.
• Global Education Program Compulsory program spanning Years 7-9 grounded in United Nations Sustainable Development Goals. Year 9 students graduate as Ivanhoe Global Citizens earning a micro-credential. Strengthened by Round Square membership.
• Cambodia Service Trip International service learning program for students to engage with Cambodian communities. Awarded 2026 Promising Practice by Character.org. Part of Round Square activities and Global Education curriculum.
• Ivanhoe Swim Learn-to-swim program and swim club open to the general public at the Sports and Aquatic Centre. Offers survival skills and stroke technique lessons for children aged one year and above, teenagers, and adults. Includes Ivanhoe Swim Club competing at Junior, District, State and National levels.
• Ivanhoe Dance Dance school open to the general public and Ivanhoe Grammar School families. Offers lessons in ballet, contemporary, hip hop, jazz, lyrical, musical theatre, pom, and acro. Classes held in the Sports and Aquatic Centre dance studio.
• Ivanhoe Edge (Enrichment Program) Enrichment program offering one-to-one and small-group coaching, conditioning, and development for students in performing arts and sports. Includes tailored coaching, goal setting, strength and conditioning, mindfulness, nutrition advice, and parent workshops.
• Ivanhoe Extend (Academic Extension) Gifted and talented educational service providing holistic support and development. Includes Ivanhoe Extend, staff professional support, networking, and interschool hosting. Focuses on transformational giftedness and cultivating student capacities for contribution to society.
• Academic Scholarship Scholarship offering fee reduction of up to 50% of net tuition fees for the duration of secondary education. Available for students entering Year 7 or Year 10, based on ACER examination performance.
• First Nations Scholarship Scholarship program in partnership with Aborigines Advancement League covering tuition fees for First Nations students. Recipients reside at Lady Gladys Nicholls Hostel with education materials, uniform, and co-curricular activity fees covered.
• Chelsworth Park Open space managed by Ivanhoe Grammar School through lease arrangement with Banyule City Council. Includes award-winning water harvesting project. Used by various community sports clubs including cricket, soccer, football, and athletics.

Quantifiable outcome

• 26% of IB students attained ATAR 95+; 53% attained ATAR 90+; IB median ATAR 90.6
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• La Trobe UniversitycoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2018Partnership to provide Year 9 students with a year-long hybrid secondary school-university learning experience at University Campus. Students attend Glenn College at La Trobe University two days per week with access to sport stadium and science laboratories. The partnership spans over 10 years of successful Year 9 university programs.
• JUMP! FoundationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNot-for-profit social enterprise specialising in youth empowerment, leadership and global citizenship education. Runs Global Citizenship Centre in partnership with school, using UN Global Goals as foundation for student programs.
• NEAS (National ELT Accreditation Scheme)coreTechnology or IntegrationGlobal leader in Quality Assurance for English Language Teaching providing accreditation for Ivanhoe International Academy. School holds 27 years of continuous Quality Endorsement.
• Round Square International NetworkcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerInternational network of schools based on pillars of internationalism, democracy, environment, adventure, leadership and service. Membership since 1997 provides exchange opportunities and global education platform.
• Aborigines Advancement LeaguecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership for First Nations Scholarship Program providing tuition, accommodation at Lady Gladys Nicholls Hostel, co-curricular activities, education materials and uniform for eligible First Nations students.
• Lady Gladys Nicholls HostelcoreOthersAccommodation facility for First Nations scholarship recipients under direct care of Aboriginal Hostel parents.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights7 records

Direct peers

• Caulfield Grammar School: Large Melbourne private co-educational K-12 school operating multiple campuses and offering both VCE and IB Diploma pathways. Directly comparable to Ivanhoe on multi-campus structure, IB delivery, and premium independent positioning in the Melbourne market.
• Melbourne Grammar School: One of Melbourne's most prestigious private K-12 schools with a long heritage. Comparable to Ivanhoe on independent K-12 delivery, premium tuition model, and similar northern/Melbourne-wide family catchment, though currently boys-only at senior levels.
• Scotch College: Elite Melbourne private K-12 school with a substantial campus footprint, broad co-curricular offering, and Anglican heritage. Comparable to Ivanhoe on independent school positioning, premium facilities, and historic Melbourne market presence.
• Trinity Grammar School: Independent Anglican K-12 school in Melbourne offering IB and VCE pathways with a multi-campus footprint. Comparable to Ivanhoe on Anglican heritage, IB delivery, and northern Melbourne suburban market positioning.
• Wesley College Melbourne: Multi-campus Melbourne private K-12 school offering IB and VCE with strong global and character programs. Comparable to Ivanhoe on multi-campus structure, IB pathway delivery, and co-curricular diversity.
• Haileybury: One of Australia's largest independent K-12 schools, operating multiple Melbourne campuses with IB and VCE pathways. Comparable to Ivanhoe on multi-campus scale, premium positioning, and broad co-curricular program set.
• Xavier College: Jesuit independent K-12 school with multiple Melbourne campuses and a strong academic record. Comparable to Ivanhoe on faith-based independent school heritage, multi-campus delivery, and premium Melbourne market positioning.
• Carey Baptist Grammar School: Independent co-educational K-12 school in Melbourne with multiple campuses and IB/VCE pathways. Comparable to Ivanhoe on co-educational K-12 model, multi-campus footprint, and similar middle-class northern/suburban catchment.
• Methodist Ladies' College: Elite Melbourne independent K-12 school with strong academic outcomes and IB delivery. Comparable to Ivanhoe on premium independent positioning, IB pathway offering, and historically strong family-brand equity in Melbourne.
• Overnewton Anglican College: Independent Anglican K-12 school in Melbourne's north-west. Comparable to Ivanhoe on Anglican faith base, northern suburban catchment, and similar private co-educational offering (and notably, Principal Gerard Foley's prior workplace).

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/ivanhoegrammar
• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCVgYbRPSQuindnf-BQ9390A
• Facebookfacebook.com/IvanhoeGrammarSchool
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/ivanhoe-grammar-school
• Instagraminstagram.com/ivanhoegrammarschool

Compliance4 records

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles21 records

Subsidiaries10 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

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