Lowther Hall

What Lowther Hall does

Lowther Hall Anglican Grammar School is an independent, non-profit Anglican girls' school operating from a single campus at 17 Leslie Road, Essendon, Victoria, Australia. Founded in 1920 by Archbishop Henry Lowther Clarke following Edward Cole's 1919 bequest of the Earlsbrae Hall mansion to the Anglican Church, the school first opened on 8 February 1921 and serves approximately 900 students from 4-year-old Kindergarten through Year 12. Its core products are three sequential learning programs — Blinkbonnie House (Early Years K-1) following a Reggio Emilia philosophy, Raymond House (Junior School Years 2-6) and the Senior School (Years 7-12) with VCE preparation — supplemented by co-curricular Music and Sport programs and a Cocurricular Life and Wellbeing offering. The school's primary technology differentiator is the 'Moving the Next Generation' AI-enabled app co-developed with Deakin University's Associate Professor Natalie Lander, which assesses fundamental movement skills and delivers scaffolded feedback, and which won the 2026 Deakin Faculty of Health Partnerships in Practice Awards.

Revenue is generated predominantly through recurring tuition fees, supplemented by voluntary annual tax-deductible donations of $700 per family to the Building Fund, philanthropic contributions from a Lowther Hall Foundation of 350+ members (automatic membership at $5,000 cumulative giving), and legacy bequests channelled through the Building Trust, Foundation Endowment Trust, Scholarship Trust, Library Trust and Education and Awards Trust. The go-to-market is direct-to-consumer: families engage via the school website, book daily private tours or student-led tours, and submit enrolment applications for the Essendon campus. Marketing relies on word-of-mouth through the Old Grammarians' alumni network, community events (Open House Melbourne, International Women's Day Lunch, Garden Parties) and an annual philanthropy publication.

The operating footprint is confined to Victoria, with no disclosed satellite campuses or offshore expansion. Notable accreditations and outcomes include a Top 20 ranking among Victoria's Independent Schools in NAPLAN 2025, a 1st Place at the Summa Cum Laude International Youth Music Festival in Vienna, a 2026 Deakin Partnerships in Practice Award, and the awarding of a Medal of the Order of Australia (OAM) to former Principal Carolyn Grantskalns. The school is governed by a School Council under the Anglican Diocese, with no parent company, shareholders, or external commercial ownership.

Name

Lowther Hall

Legal name

Lowther Hall Anglican Grammar School

Website

https://lowtherhall.vic.edu.au

Company type

Private

Founded year

1920

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Lowther Hall Anglican Grammar School is an independent non-profit Anglican girls' school in Essendon, Victoria, serving approximately 900 students from Kindergarten to Year 12 through tuition, philanthropy and bequests.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Private K-12 Girls' Education

NAICS

Elementary and Secondary Schools (611110), Elementary and Secondary Schools (6111)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200), Services-Child Day Care Services (8351)

akta.pro primary industry

Single-Sex (Boys/Girls) Private Schools (EDAJABAK)

akta.pro secondary industry

Faith-Based Early Learning Academies (EDACADAH)

Keywords

• Private girls education
• K-12 schooling
• Anglican independent school
• Single-sex education
• Co-curricular programs

Headquarters

HQ city

Melbourne

HQ country

Australia

HQ region

Oceania

Offices1 record

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: School fees from enrolled families covering Kindergarten to Year 12 education. All school fees and available Government Grants directly support the day-to-day provision of education.
2. Building Fund Donations: Voluntary annual tax-deductible donations of $700 per family to the Building Trust, which funds capital works and infrastructure development.
3. Foundation Donations: Philanthropic donations from the Lowther Hall Foundation members (350+ individuals) supporting facilities, scholarships, and learning resources. Automatic membership for cumulative donations over $5,000.
4. Bequests: Legacy gifts through Wills to various Trust Funds (Building Trust, Foundation Endowment Trust, Scholarship Trust, Library Trust, Education and Awards Trust) supporting long-term sustainability.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Lowther Hall Anglican Grammar School is a private, single-sex girls' school in Essendon, Victoria, delivering formal education from 4-year-old Kindergarten through Year 12 to approximately 900 students on a single campus. It operates three sub-schools (Blinkbonnie House for Early Years, Raymond House for Junior School, and Senior School) and supplements academic learning with co-curricular music, sport, wellbeing, and scholarship programs funded through tuition fees and philanthropic donations.

Product overview

Lowther Hall Anglican Grammar School is a single-campus private girls' school offering a unified educational program from 4-year-old Kindergarten through Year 12. The school is structured into three distinct learning phases: Blinkbonnie House (Early Years K-1) following a Reggio Emilia philosophy, Raymond House (Junior School Years 2-6) providing tailored primary education, and Senior School (Years 7-12) preparing students for VCE and beyond. These core educational programs are supported by co-curricular Music and Sport programs, along with Cocurricular Life and Wellbeing initiatives. The school operates from its Essendon campus featuring purpose-built facilities including Blinkbonnie House, the Mary Thurman Recital Space, Raymond House Playground, Joan M Garde Cultural Centre, and upcoming Design Technology and Visual Arts transformation.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Blinkbonnie House (Early Years K-1) Early Years educational program for girls from 4-year-old Kindergarten through Year 1, delivered in purpose-built Blinkbonnie House facilities following a Reggio Emilia philosophy of learning. Intended for families enrolling their youngest daughters.
• Raymond House (Junior School Years 2-6) Junior School educational program for girls in Years 2 through 6, delivered in Raymond House with a tailored primary school curriculum and access to the new playground. Designed for families with primary-school-aged daughters.
• Senior School (Years 7-12) Senior secondary educational program for girls in Years 7 through 12, providing VCE preparation, co-curricular activities, and the knowledge, skills, and personal qualities needed for tertiary study and careers. Intended for families preparing daughters for life beyond school.
• Music Program Comprehensive co-curricular music program offering classroom music, co-curricular ensembles, private music tuition, and choral and instrumental groups including Big Band, Jazz Vocal Ensemble, Rock Band, and Jazz Band. Available to enrolled Lowther Hall students from Kindergarten through Year 12.
• Sport Program Diverse competitive sports and physical education program for Kindergarten through Year 12 students, including rowing, swimming, netball, basketball, athletics, and health and PE lessons. Available to enrolled Lowther Hall students.
• Cocurricular Life and Wellbeing Program Holistic student wellbeing and personal development program supporting pastoral care and life skills alongside academic learning for all enrolled Lowther Hall students from Kindergarten through Year 12.

Quantifiable outcome

• Named among Victoria's Top 20 Independent Schools in NAPLAN 2025
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

AI capability1 record

Feature1 record

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Deakin UniversitycoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2026Lowther Hall has been collaborating with Deakin University for over 10 years on fundamental movement skills research. The Moving the Next Generation project, developed with Associate Professor Natalie Lander, uses AI to assess students' movement skills and provide feedback. Year 7 students have been trialling the AI-enabled platform. The partnership received the 2026 Mid-Career Researcher Award and overall winner at Deakin's Partnerships in Practice Awards.
• Moonee Valley City CouncilminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerWalking School Bus program operated in partnership between Lowther Hall and the Moonee Valley City Council. Parent volunteers run the program on Mondays, Tuesdays, and Wednesdays, promoting healthy lifestyle and reducing traffic congestion around the school.
• Royal College of MusicminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerDuring the 2024 Europe Choir Tour, students received masterclasses and tours at the Royal College of Music in London, the world's No. 1 music conservatory.
• University of Music and Performing Arts ViennaminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerLowther Hall choir students participated in workshops and masterclasses at the University of Music and Performing Arts Vienna during the 2024 Europe Choir Tour.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Market position

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/school/lowther-hall-anglican-grammar-school

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles5 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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