Salesian College

What Salesian College does

Salesian College Chadstone is a Catholic boys' secondary school located at 10 Bosco Street, Chadstone, Victoria, Australia, operating continuously since 1957 under the Salesians of Don Bosco Australia-Pacific Province. The college delivers Years 7-12 education following the Victorian Certificate of Education (VCE) curriculum, with both academic (VCE Scored, ATAR) and applied (VCE VM) pathways. Its product portfolio includes the newly opened Mannix Year 7 & 8 Learning Precinct (2024-2025), the selective Biretta Program for high-achieving students, a Sports Academy anchored by the Liverpool FC International Academy partnership, an Oratory-based pastoral care model, applied learning and university extension programs, international immersions (China, USA, Samoa, Timor-Leste), and wellbeing services delivered through the Bosco Wellbeing Centre and SchoolTV.

Revenue is generated primarily through recurring annual tuition and enrolment fees (not publicly disclosed in dollar terms), supplemented by donations and fundraising initiatives, uniform sales via Academy Uniforms, and ticketed community events ranging from $12.50 to $165. The college serves an in-catchment student body of approximately 100 students per year level, drawing from Melbourne's eastern suburbs, with primary customer segments of secondary students, parents/families, and alumni. Distribution is conducted through direct enrolment supported by open days, Monday tours, an active blog, and social channels. The institution is governed by Principal Mark Ashmore and Rector Fr Joe Binh Dinh, and operates as a private non-profit educational entity without venture capital or private equity ownership.

Name

Salesian College

Legal name

Salesian College Chadstone

Website

https://salesian.vic.edu.au

Company type

Private

Founded year

1957

Operating status

Operating

Short description

Salesian College Chadstone is a non-profit Catholic boys' secondary school in Melbourne, Australia, delivering Years 7-12 education including VCE pathways, Biretta selective entry, Sports Academy, and pastoral programs under the Salesians of Don Bosco tradition since 1957.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Secondary Education

NAICS

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

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Charter College-Prep & Advanced Academics Schools (EDAJACAJ)

Keywords

• Secondary education services
• Catholic boys school
• Victorian certificate education
• School enrichment programs
• Secondary school education

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, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Tuition and Enrollment Fees: The college generates revenue primarily through tuition fees charged to enrolled students. Fee structures include various payment options and are disclosed on the enrollment dates and fees page of the website.
2. Donations and Fundraising: The college receives donations through various fundraising initiatives including the World's Greatest Shave, Walkathon events, Festival Day activities, and direct donations to support Salesian Missions in Samoa and other charitable causes.
3. Uniform Sales: Revenue generated through the sale of school uniforms via Academy Uniforms, the approved uniform supplier for the college.
4. Event Tickets and Activities: Revenue from various college events including Mother's Day Breakfast, Father's Day events, Hall of Fame Breakfast, MCG Business Lunch, and other community gatherings with ticket prices ranging from $12.50 to $165 per person.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Salesian College is a Catholic secondary boys' school delivering education from Year 7 through Year 12, with a curriculum built around the Victorian Certificate of Education (VCE) and VCE VM pathways. The college supplements core academic instruction with enrichment programs (Select Entry Biretta, Sports Academy, Oratory, Applied Learning, University Extension, International Immersion, Performing Arts) and dedicated wellbeing support.

Product overview

Salesian College Chadstone is a Catholic boys' secondary school offering a comprehensive educational program from Years 7 to 12. The institution provides a multi-product educational portfolio centered on VCE (Victorian Certificate of Education) preparation with both academic and vocational pathways (VCE Scored and VCE VM). The College operates specialized enrichment programs including the Select Entry Biretta Program for high-achieving students, Sports Academy featuring Liverpool FC International Academy partnership, Oratory Program for pastoral/spiritual development, Applied Learning for practical skill development, and University Extension Programs. Infrastructure highlights include the newly opened Mannix Year 7 & 8 Learning Precinct. The institution also offers international immersion experiences (China, USA, Samoa), comprehensive Performing Arts, and Wellbeing Services. The educational philosophy follows Salesian principles of founder St John Bosco, emphasizing 'A Home, a School, a Parish, and a Playground where young people meet and enjoy themselves.'

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Secondary Education Program (Years 7-12) Catholic boys' secondary education from Year 7 through Year 12, following the Victorian Certificate of Education (VCE) curriculum with a focus on Salesian values and the educational principles of St John Bosco.
• VCE (Victorian Certificate of Education) Program Senior secondary certificate program enabling students to pursue higher education, with options including VCE Scored and ATAR pathway preparation.
• Select Entry Biretta Program Select entry accelerated learning program for high-achieving students featuring enrichment activities, international immersion experiences, and extension opportunities.
• Sports Academy Program Structured sports development program including the Liverpool FC International Academy partnership, providing soccer skill development clinics and academy pathways for students.
• Oratory Program Pastoral care and spiritual development program based on Don Bosco's Oratory model, providing a supportive home-like environment for students' faith formation and character development.
• Applied Learning Program Hands-on, practical learning approach integrating real-world applications across various subjects, emphasizing experiential education and vocational skill development.
• University Extension Programs Advanced academic opportunities allowing students to engage with university-level content and pathways to higher education through partnerships with tertiary institutions.
• International Immersion Programs Overseas educational experiences including the Year 9 Biretta China Immersion, USA Basketball Tour, and Samoan Immersion, providing students with global cultural exposure.
• Performing Arts Program

Quantifiable outcome

• Three consecutive years of 99+ ATAR achievement
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

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Has API

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Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• Academy UniformsminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 21 March 2026Approved uniform supplier partnership. Academy Uniforms operates retail stores for college uniforms, relocated to Glen Waverley location near the college in 2026 with extended trading hours.
• Avila CollegeminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 6 March 2026Co-hosted International Women's Day Breakfast with Avila College. First collaboration between the two schools for this annual event, bringing together students from both college communities.
• Liverpool FC International AcademycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLiverpool FC International Academy partnership provides weekly skill development clinics and holiday camps at Salesian College. The program offers students opportunities to learn football skills 'The Liverpool way' with qualified coaches, supporting the college's Sports Academy program.
• Sacred Heart Girls' CollegecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerJoint production partnership with Sacred Heart Girls' College for annual college productions. The 2026 joint production is 'Charlie and the Chocolate Factory', combining students from both schools for performing arts collaboration.
• Cagliero ProjectcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerStudent mission immersion program partnering with Cagliero Project for Timor-Leste missions. Students participate in service projects visiting Don Bosco schools, orphanages and communities, supporting Salesian missions in the region.
• Salesian MissionscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerOngoing partnership supporting Salesian Missions in Samoa and Timor-Leste through fundraising activities, immersion programs, and staff participation in Samoan Immersion experiences.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Xavier College: Leading Jesuit Catholic boys' school in Melbourne (Kew and Brighton campuses) serving Years 7-12 with strong academic reputation. Most directly comparable as a Victorian Catholic boys' secondary school competing for the same family demographic.
• Caulfield Grammar School: Leading independent school with separate boys' (Years 7-12) and girls' campuses in Melbourne's southeast. Comparable premium academic offering competing for similar Melbourne family demographics.
• Trinity Grammar School: Independent Anglican boys' school in Kew offering Years 4-12 with focus on academic excellence and character formation. Comparable Melbourne-based boys' school with similar academic and pastoral programming.
• Melbourne Grammar School: Elite independent boys' school in South Yarra covering Years 3-12 with Anglican affiliation. Comparable as a premium Melbourne boys' secondary school competing for high-achieving students and selective entry programs like Biretta.
• St Kevin's College: Catholic boys' school in Melbourne (Toorak and Richmond campuses) covering Years 5-12. Competes head-to-head with Salesian for Catholic boys' secondary enrolments in Melbourne's inner eastern suburbs.
• Scotch College: Leading Presbyterian boys' school in Hawthorn covering Years 7-12. Direct competitor in Melbourne's premium boys' school market, particularly for families seeking strong academic outcomes and ATAR results.
• Wesley College: Independent coeducational school across multiple Melbourne campuses (Glen Waverley, St Kilda Road, Elsternwick). Competes for Melbourne families seeking premium secondary education with strong academic and co-curricular programs.
• De La Salle College: Catholic boys' school in Melbourne's Malvern area covering Years 7-12. Direct competitor as another Salesian-tradition Catholic boys' secondary school in Melbourne's eastern suburbs catchment.
• Haileybury: Large independent coeducational school across multiple Melbourne campuses (Years 9-12 in Melbourne senior campuses). Competes for high-achieving students and offers similar enrichment and academic programming at scale.

Regional players

• St Joseph's College (Hunters Hill): Catholic boys' school in Sydney covering Years 7-12, run by the Marist Brothers. Comparable as another Sydney-based Catholic boys' school, though operating in a different geography to Salesian's Melbourne market.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/salesianchad

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles7 records

Subsidiaries2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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