What St Peter's Girls' School does

St Peter's Girls' School is an independent Anglican and IB World School in Adelaide, South Australia, operating as a registered nonprofit (St Peter's Collegiate Girls' School Inc) under a Board of Governors. Founded in 1894 and located on a 9-acre Stonyfell campus bounded by Ferguson Conservation Park, the school serves boys and girls aged 2-5 in the Early Learners' Centre and girls from Reception to Year 12. The academic offering combines IB Primary Years Programme (Junior School), SACE, and IB Diploma Programme (Senior School), with signature programs including #EMPOW*HER wellbeing, Career.Ready, Leadership Matters, and a Tutor Program staffed by recent Old Scholars.

The school's product portfolio spans five year levels (ELC, Junior, Middle, Senior, and an Old Scholars community), with dual senior pathways and an extensive co-curricular program (20+ music ensembles with 350+ participants, performing arts, sport, and Duke of Edinburgh Award). Academic outcomes are a defining feature: 2025 top ATAR of 99.90, 39% of SACE students achieving ATAR 95+, 71% of SACE grades in A band vs a 37% state average, and an IB median of 35.5 (above the global 30.58). Facilities include seven STEM laboratories, a Maker Space/Media Hub, and the 2026-completed Emily Centre, with infrastructure partnerships for Flinders University microcredentials in Health and Medical Sciences.

The business model is recurring tuition revenue (annual billing) with tiered sibling discounts (10/20/30%), annual scholarships (25-100% remission), a separate international student fee schedule, and an Early Learning Centre operating 50 weeks/year eligible for Child Care Subsidy. Go-to-market is direct-to-consumer via online application, school tours, and an Enrolments Manager, with international student recruitment through registered education agents under CRICOS 00373D. Governance by an independent Board, practitioner-led leadership, and multi-generational alumni engagement through the Old Scholars' Association (since 1914) frame the operating model.

Name

St Peter's Girls' School

Legal name

St Peter's Collegiate Girls' School Inc

Website

https://stpetersgirls.sa.edu.au

Company type

Private

Founded year

1894

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

251–500 employees

Short description

St Peter's Girls' School is an Anglican IB World School in Adelaide offering ELC to Year 12 education for girls and boys aged 2-5, with dual SACE/IB pathways and a multi-generational alumni community, funded primarily by annual tuition fees.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Independent K-12 Girls' Education

NAICS

Elementary and Secondary Schools (611110), Educational Services (61)

SIC

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

akta.pro primary industry

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

Keywords

• Independent girls' school
• ELC to Year 12
• IB World School
• All-girls education
• Anglican school Adelaide

Headquarters

HQ city

Adelaide

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: Independent school fees set annually to provide high-quality education, specialist programs, facilities and staffing. Sibling discounts apply: 2nd child 10%, 3rd child 20%, 4th child 30% of tuition fees.
2. International Student Fees: Separate fee schedule for international students including tuition and non-tuition fees, with health cover arrangements through Allianz Care
3. Early Learning Centre Fees: Childcare fees for ages 2-5 with ELC open 50 weeks per year, 7:30am to 6pm. Eligible families can access Child Care Subsidy.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

St Peter's Girls' School delivers continuous, on-campus all-girls education from Early Learners' Centre (ages 2-5) through Year 12 on a single Stonyfell campus in Adelaide. Its core academic offering is divided into Junior School (Reception to Year 6) using the IB Primary Years Programme, Middle School (Years 7-9), and Senior School (Years 10-12) offering both SACE and IB Diploma pathways, supplemented by signature programs in wellbeing, careers, leadership, music, sport, and outdoor education.

Product overview

St Peter's Girls' School is an ELC to Year 12 all-girls Anglican and IB World School offering a comprehensive educational program. The school provides Early Learners' Centre (ages 2-5), Junior School (Reception to Year 6), Middle School (Years 7-9), and Senior School (Years 10-12) with two curriculum pathways: SACE and International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme. Signature programs include the #EMPOW*HER Wellbeing Program, Career.Ready, Leadership Matters, and Tutor Program. Co-curricular offerings encompass Sports, Music (with 20+ ensembles), Performing Arts, and Outdoor Education including Duke of Edinburgh Award. The 2026 Emily Centre provides state-of-the-art sport and performing arts facilities. The school operates from a single campus in Stonyfell, Adelaide, surrounded by Ferguson Conservation Park.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Early Learners' Centre (ELC) Early learning centre for girls and boys aged 2-5 years, fostering a love of learning through play, imagination and meaningful early relationships. Operates 50 weeks per year, 7:30am to 6pm, following the national Early Years Learning Framework with influence from the Reggio Emilia Philosophy.
• Junior School (Reception to Year 6) Primary education for girls based on the International Baccalaureate Primary Years Programme (IB PYP), nurturing confident, curious and creative learners with specialist programs in Music, Languages, PE and co-curricular activities.
• Middle School (Years 7-9) Secondary education for adolescent girls delivered in open and flexible learning spaces, covering English, Mathematics, Science, Humanities, Languages, Arts, Technologies and Physical Education, supplemented by the #EMPOW*HER wellbeing program and Futures Program.
• Senior School (Years 10-12) Upper secondary education offering two curriculum pathways — South Australian Certificate of Education (SACE) and the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme — preparing students for university and career destinations.
• IB Diploma Programme Globally recognised pre-university course consisting of six subjects plus three core components — Theory of Knowledge, CAS and the Extended Essay — emphasising breadth and depth of knowledge. Offered from 2012 as an alternative to SACE in Senior School.
• Performing Arts Program Comprehensive Dance, Drama and Music program from ELC to Year 12, offering private instrumental tuition, more than 20 co-curricular ensembles with 350+ girls participating weekly and annual productions including the School Musical and FUSION.
• Music Program Multi award-winning music program in which more than half of students play an instrument or learn voice, running more than 20 co-curricular ensembles including bands, choirs, chamber ensembles and strings groups.
• Sport Program Comprehensive sports program from Reception to Year 12 offering summer sports (Aerobics, Athletics, Basketball, Cricket, Rowing, Swimming, Touch Football, Volleyball, Water Polo) and winter sports (Australian Rules Football, Badminton, Cross Country, Hockey, Lacrosse, Netball).
• #EMPOW*HER Wellbeing Program Bespoke age-appropriate wellbeing program for Years 7-12 developed after surveys of students and families, addressing stress, mental health, self-esteem, sleep and social media challenges facing young women.
• Career.Ready Program Bespoke career program for Years 7-12 connecting students with industry leaders, including Old Scholars through the JobChat initiative, preparing them for the digital age.
• Leadership Matters Program International research-based leadership program for Years 7-12 arranged into four domains: Self-Leadership, Fostering Positive Relationships, Goal Achievement and Taking the Lead.
• Tutor Program Complimentary academic support service for Years 7-12 providing one-on-one tutoring from recent Old Scholar graduates to nurture positive study habits and reinforce classroom learning.
• Duke of Edinburgh's International Award Globally recognised youth development program from Year 9 combining physical activity, skill development, adventurous journeys and community service.
• International Student Program Program welcoming international students under CRICOS Provider Code 00373D, offering SACE or IB pathways with homestay accommodation options and visa support services.

Quantifiable outcome

• 2025 top ATAR 99.90, 39% of SACE students achieved ATAR 95+, 71% of SACE grades in A band (vs 37% state average)
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

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AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• International Baccalaureate OrganizationcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2012Authorized IB World School since 2012, offering Primary Years Programme (PYP) in Junior School and Diploma Programme in Senior School. IB provides globally recognized pre-university curriculum emphasizing breadth and depth of knowledge.
• Flinders UniversitycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with Flinders University for Microcredentials Program allowing students to gain university-recognised credentials while still at school. Currently offering Microcredential in Health and Medical Sciences for students curious about Medicine, Health, or Science careers.
• AMEB (Australian Music Examinations Board)minorOthersMusic program aligned with AMEB grade assessments for student progression in instrumental and vocal studies. Minimum AMEB grades required for music scholarship auditions.
• Knox Grammar SchoolminorOthersHost venue for national da Vinci Decathlon competition; Knox Grammar originated the competition in 2002. St Peter's Girls hosts the SA state competition.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves9 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Regional players

• Melbourne Girls Grammar: Melbourne independent girls' school ELC-Year 12 with IB Diploma. Comparable academic and signature program structure (wellbeing, leadership, career pathways) in the Victorian premium market.
• The Glennie School: Queensland Anglican girls' school offering ELC-Year 12 with similar heritage and co-curricular depth. Comparable operating model in a different Australian state.
• Methodist Ladies' College Melbourne: Premier Melbourne independent girls' school ELC-Year 12 with IB Diploma. Comparable signature programs, alumnae network and academic outcomes, but serves the Victorian premium market.
• Pymble Ladies' College: Large Sydney-based independent girls' school ELC-Year 12 with IB Diploma. Comparable model at greater scale; serves as a benchmark for institutional ambitions rather than a direct geographic competitor.

Direct peers

• Seymour College: Adelaide independent girls' school offering ELC-Year 12 with IB Diploma. Direct competitor in the same city for the same family demographic, sharing the IB/SACE dual pathway positioning.
• Wilderness School: Adelaide-based independent ELC-Year 12 girls' school with Anglican heritage and strong academic reputation. Closest geographic and structural peer - directly competes for fee-paying Adelaide families seeking all-girls education.
• Loreto College Marryatville: Adelaide-based Catholic girls' school ELC-Year 12 with IB Diploma offering. Directly competes for Adelaide all-girls families, particularly those seeking faith-based education.
• Scotch College Adelaide: Adelaide independent ELC-Year 12 school with similar non-denominational/Christian heritage and comparable fee positioning. Direct competitor for premium Adelaide families.
• Annesley Junior School: Adelaide independent junior school previously led by current Saints Girls Principal Cherylyn Skewes. Competes in the same Adelaide independent primary market and draws from a similar fee-paying demographic.
• St Peter's College: Historic Anglican boys' school in Adelaide sharing the St Peter's brand heritage (brother school, although independently governed). Comparable prestige, governance structure and South Australian premium market.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCexample
• Facebookfacebook.com/stpetersgirls
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/school/st-peter's-girls'-school
• Instagraminstagram.com/stpetersgirlsschool

Compliance2 records

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Number of profiles

Profiles13 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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