Victory Christian College

What Victory Christian College does

Victory Christian College (VCC) is an independent K-12 Christian school founded in 1995 in Bendigo, Victoria, Australia. It operates as an Incorporated Association governed by a College Board, established as a ministry expression of Victory Church Bendigo (part of Acts Global Churches, formerly Apostolic Church Australia), but is governed and operated independently of the church. The college serves families seeking values-based Christian education, delivering a Prep-through-Year-12 curriculum that culminates in the fully accredited Victorian Certificate of Education (VCE), with a senior VCE centre, electives through the Pathways Program, and student wellbeing and leadership development services.

VCC operates across two campuses — the established Strathdale Campus (900+ students) and the newly opened Epsom Campus (opened 2026 with ~200 Prep–Year 7 students, with a masterplan to scale to full K-12 by 2031) — supported by a private bus service and inter-campus shuttles. Its differentiated product layer is the Victory Elite Sports Academy (VESA), a selective-entry program offering basketball, soccer, strength & conditioning, and (launching 2027) netball, delivered through named partnerships with The Human Mechanics, Total Futbol Coaching, and Basketball Victoria. Sub-brands include VESA and the Victory Racing Team; an alumni platform supports ongoing community engagement.

Revenue is generated almost entirely from recurring tuition fees charged to enrolled families, supplemented by a A$100 one-time application fee per family, VESA program subscriptions, the private bus service (A$100 per child per term for non-conveyance-eligible families), and before/after-school care via TheirCare. Go-to-market is community- and event-driven: church referrals, open days at both campuses, organic social (Instagram, Facebook) and the college website, with structured online enquiry-to-enrolment flows managed through Digistorm. There is no disclosed funding, no parent/institutional equity investor, and the entity reports no public revenue figures.

Name

Victory Christian College

Legal name

Victory Christian College

Website

https://vcc.vic.edu.au

Company type

Private

Founded year

1995

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Victory Christian College is an independent K-12 Christian school in Bendigo, Victoria, operating across Strathdale and Epsom campuses and serving Prep-through-Year 12 students with an accredited VCE program and the Victory Elite Sports Academy.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Private K-12 Education

NAICS

Elementary and Secondary Schools (6111)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Religiously Affiliated Liberal Arts Colleges (EDAHACAF)

Keywords

• Christian K-12 education
• Independent school
• VCE certification
• Elite sports academy
• School bus service

Headquarters

HQ city

Dandenong Road

HQ country

Australia

HQ region

Oceania

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Tuition Fees: The college generates primary revenue through tuition fees charged to families for student education from Prep to Year 12. Fees are calculated annually using a school fee calculator on their website for 2026 school year.
2. Enrolment Application Fee: A non-refundable application fee of $100 per family is charged upon lodgement of an enrolment application.
3. VESA Program Fees: The Victory Elite Sports Academy charges program fees that cover professional coaching, program administration, facility and equipment costs, transport and bus hire for competitions, competition entry fees, and athlete development workshops. Additional costs may include uniforms, optional apparel, and interstate/international tours.
4. School Bus Service: The college operates a private bus service. Families eligible for the Government's Conveyance Allowance can use the service at no cost. Non-eligible families pay $100 per child per term. Shuttle buses between campuses are available only for families with students at both campuses.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Victory Christian College is an independent Christian school providing K-12 education from Prep to Year 12 across two campuses in Bendigo, Victoria. The college delivers an accredited Victorian Certificate of Education (VCE) program, the Victory Elite Sports Academy (VESA) with professional coaching in basketball, soccer, strength and conditioning, and netball, plus student wellbeing, leadership development, and Pathways elective programs. Additional paid services include a private school bus service and before/after school care through TheirCare.

Product overview

Victory Christian College is a K-12 Christian school established in 1995, offering a unified educational program from Prep to Year 12. The core offering includes VCE accreditation and the Pathways Program for senior students to pursue elective subjects. The Victory Elite Sports Academy (VESA) is a specialized sports sub-brand providing basketball, strength and conditioning, soccer, and netball (2027) programs with elite coaching. Student support services include wellbeing, leadership development, and an alumni program. The College operates from its Strathdale Campus (over 900 students) with a second Epsom Campus opening in 2026.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Victory Elite Sports Academy (VESA): A specialised sporting program dedicated to developing outstanding student-athletes through high-quality coaching, intentional character development, and academic support. Programs include Basketball, Soccer, Netball (launching 2027), and Strength & Conditioning.
• Victory Racing Team

Products and services

• Victory Certificate of Education (VCE) Fully accredited senior secondary education program providing students with the Victorian Certificate of Education, supported by a dedicated VCE centre with study areas and high teacher access at the Strathdale campus.
• VESA Basketball Selective-entry basketball development program for student-athletes in Years 5-10 (Development Squads) and Years 7-VCE (main program), integrating professional coaching, character development, and academic support.
• VESA Strength and Conditioning Specialised training program for Years 7-10 students covering functional movement, strength development, speed, agility, injury prevention, and athletic performance, delivered in partnership with The Human Mechanics.
• VESA Soccer Soccer coaching and technical development program for Years 5/6, 7, 8, and 9/10 student-athletes, led by a Football Australia/AFC A-Licence qualified coach through Total Futbol Coaching.
• Pathways Program Elective subject pathway program enabling senior students to pursue strengths across disciplines including advanced PE, Media, Fibre and Fashion, Performing Arts, Trade, Industrial Design, and the Victory Racing Team.
• Student Wellbeing Services Comprehensive student support program offering counselling, emergency meals, external agency referrals, College Chaplain services, Year Level Coordinators, a Careers Advisor, and a Student Counsellor.
• Student Leadership Program Formal leadership development program offering roles including Student Representative Council, College Captains, College Prefects, Primary and Secondary House Captains, and Student Chaplains through a structured nomination process.
• School Bus Service Private bus transport service to both campuses, with families eligible for the Government Conveyance Allowance receiving the service at no cost and non-eligible families paying $100 per child per term.

Quantifiable outcome

• 900+ students currently enrolled at Strathdale Campus
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

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App detail

Integration9 records

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• Acts Global Churches (formerly Apostolic Church Australia)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerVictory Christian College was opened in 1995 as a ministry expression of Victory Church Bendigo, which is part of Acts Global Churches (formerly Apostolic Church Australia). Acts Global Churches is a Pentecostal movement birthed in the early 20th Century in Wales through the Welsh Revival. The college's worship and ministry, including chapel and church services and camps, reflects this expression. The college maintains a balanced approach to fostering Christian values and teaching a Christian world view.
• ISV (Independent Schools Victoria) and CSAcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerVictory Christian College is affiliated with State, National and International Education Organisations which provide accreditation and support. Specifically mentioned are ISV (Independent Schools Victoria) and CSA (Christian Schools Australia), which provide accreditation and support for the college's educational programs.
• The Human MechanicscoreTechnology or IntegrationThe VESA Strength & Conditioning Program is delivered in partnership with The Human Mechanics, led by Arj Perera, one of Central Victoria's leading High-Performance Coaches. Arj holds a Master's qualification in Exercise Science (Strength & Conditioning) and has worked with elite teams including Bendigo Spirit (WNBL), Bendigo Braves, Australian Women's Volleyroos, and Hawthorn AFLW. Limited sponsorship opportunities may be available for eligible students through this partnership.
• Total Futbol Coaching (Coach Fabrizio Soncin)coreTechnology or IntegrationThe VESA Soccer Program is led by Coach Fabrizio Soncin from Total Futbol Coaching, who brings more than 20 years of coaching experience including Football Australia/AFC A-License qualifications, head coaching roles across representative programs, Football Victoria State Team experience, and multiple Coach of the Year honours.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Girton Grammar School: Independent K-12 school also located in Bendigo, Victoria. Operates in the same geographic market and competes for similar families seeking non-government education in the region.
• Beaconhills College: Independent Christian P-12 college in regional Victoria (Pakenham). Closest comparable model — faith-based regional Victorian independent school with multiple campuses, VCE pathways, and specialist programs.
• Hillcrest Christian College: Large Australian Pentecostal/Christian P-12 college. Comparable scale, religious affiliation, multi-campus structure, and broad curriculum including VCE-equivalent senior secondary.
• Citipointe Christian College: Major Pentecostal-aligned Christian college in Brisbane with multiple campuses and a strong elite-sports academy component. Operates the same faith-based + specialist-sports model as VCC.
• Hume Anglican Grammar: Victorian independent K-12 school with faith-based affiliation and a multi-campus structure. Comparable faith-based regional Victorian independent school serving families seeking values-based education.

Broad incumbents

• Haileybury: One of Australia's largest independent schools with multiple Victorian campuses. Operates in the same Victorian independent K-12 market at much larger scale, providing context for VCC's potential expansion ceiling.
• Wesley College Melbourne: Large historic Victorian independent school with multiple campuses and a Uniting Church heritage. Comparable faith-tradition foundation but at much greater scale than VCC.

Regional players

• Penola Catholic College: Catholic regional college in Victoria with multi-campus structure. Comparable faith-based regional model and competes in the broader regional Victorian independent/faith-based school market.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/victorychristiancollege
• Instagraminstagram.com/vcc.victorychristiancollege
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/victory-christian-college

Compliance1 record

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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