St Francis Xavier College

What St Francis Xavier College does

St Francis Xavier College is a Catholic co-educational secondary school operating across three campuses in Melbourne's south-eastern suburbs (Beaconsfield for Years 10-12, Berwick and Officer for Years 7-9), serving families drawn from five parishes: Berwick, Iona-Maryknoll, Koo Wee Rup, Narre Warren, and Pakenham. Founded in 1978 with 72 students, the college has grown to be described as the largest Catholic Secondary School in Australia and now operates under the governance of the Diocese of Sale Catholic Education Limited (DOSCEL). Its core product is the standard Victorian secondary curriculum, delivered through junior (Y7-9) and senior (Y10-12) campuses, with credentialed pathways including the VCE, VCE Vocational Major, and VET programs, plus a House System spanning eight named houses.

The college layers differentiated academic and co-curricular products on top of the core curriculum: the Advanced Academic Achievement (AAA) Program for high achievers, the Elite Sports Program (ESP) with external partnerships to Melbourne United and Casey Netball, a suite of Year 8-9 Enrichment Programs (STEM, Visual Arts, Performing Arts, Literature, Health Sciences, Laws and Society, Tech Studio, Sport and Fitness), the Hands On Learning program (delivered with Save the Children Australia since 2007), and a Wellbeing for Learning Framework aligned to Victorian Curriculum Personal and Social Capabilities. Technology infrastructure comprises an ICT-rich learning environment using Lenovo student devices, digital learning platforms, and curriculum management systems, though no proprietary AI/ML systems are evidenced.

St Francis Xavier is a not-for-profit diocesan system school under DOSCEL; it does not have equity owners or publicly traded securities. Revenue is generated primarily through recurring tuition and school fees paid by families on an annual billing cadence, with fee amounts not publicly disclosed and enrollment managed through an online admissions portal. Go-to-market is community-led via Catholic parish networks and event-driven via scheduled Head of Campus Talk and Tour sessions, supported by a content marketing presence on the college website and news/blog channel. Leadership is headed by Principal Julie Banda with three Deputy Principals/Heads of Campus, a Vice Principal, a Deputy Principal for Wellbeing and Inclusion, and a Director of Counselling & Pastoral Support.

Name

St Francis Xavier College

Legal name

St Francis Xavier College

Website

https://sfx.vic.edu.au

Company type

Private

Founded year

1978

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

St Francis Xavier College is a Catholic co-educational secondary school operating three campuses in Melbourne's south-eastern suburbs (Beaconsfield, Berwick, Officer), serving Year 7-12 students from five local parishes under the Diocese of Sale Catholic Education Limited.

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Headquarters

HQ city

Beaconsfield

HQ country

Australia

HQ region

Oceania

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Tuition and School Fees: St Francis Xavier College generates revenue primarily through tuition fees charged to families. The college offers a fee structure that families pay for their children's secondary education. Specific fee amounts are managed through the admissions/fees section of the website but are not publicly disclosed on the main website.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

St Francis Xavier College is a co-educational Catholic secondary school delivering Years 7-12 education across three campuses in Melbourne's south-eastern suburbs (Beaconsfield, Berwick, Officer). It offers the Victorian Certificate of Education (VCE), VCE Vocational Major (VM), and Vocational Education and Training (VET) pathways, alongside enrichment programs, an Elite Sports Program, Advanced Academic Achievement (AAA) Program, and a Wellbeing for Learning framework.

Product overview

St Francis Xavier College is a Catholic co-educational secondary school serving Melbourne's south-eastern suburbs across three campuses (Berwick, Officer, Beaconsfield). The institution operates a unified educational platform spanning Years 7-12, with the core Junior Curriculum (Years 7-9) at Berwick and Officer campuses providing foundational learning across all disciplines, transitioning to the Senior Curriculum (Years 10-12) at Beaconsfield campus. Students can pursue the VCE, VCE VM, or VET pathways. The college offers specialized enrichment programs including the STEM Extension Academy, Visual Arts, Performing Arts, Sport and Fitness, Literature, Health Sciences, Laws and Society, and Tech Studio. Supporting programs include the Elite Sports Program (ESP), Advanced Academic Achievement (AAA) Program, Wellbeing for Learning Framework, Hands On Learning Program, counselling, pastoral care, and student health services. Extracurricular offerings span Performing Arts, Sport, Academic competitions, Community involvement, and Cultural activities.

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Products and services

• Junior Curriculum (Years 7-9) Foundation curriculum at Berwick and Officer junior campuses introducing students in Years 7-9 to subjects across all learning areas, building skills and interests before senior specialization.
• Senior Curriculum (Years 10-12) Senior secondary curriculum at the Beaconsfield campus preparing students in Years 10-12 for completion of secondary education with VCE, VCE VM, and other pathway options.
• VCE (Victorian Certificate of Education) Victorian Certificate of Education credential program for senior students pursuing university pathways.
• VCE VM (Vocational Major) Vocational Major alternative to VCE providing practical and applied learning pathways for students seeking vocational careers.
• VET (Vocational Education and Training) Vocational Education and Training programs providing practical, hands-on learning experiences linked to specific industries for senior students.
• Elite Sports Program (ESP) Program supporting motivated student-athletes pursuing sporting goals in AFL, soccer, netball, and basketball with partnerships including Melbourne United and Casey Netball.
• Advanced Academic Achievement (AAA) Program Program supporting high-achieving Year 7 students with academic enrichment, deeper thinking, and purposeful challenge.
• Enrichment Programs (Year 8-9) Semester-length subjects for Year 8-9 students focused on particular interest areas including STEM, Visual Arts, Performing Arts, Sport and Fitness, Literature, Health Sciences, Laws and Society, and Tech Studio.
• Wellbeing for Learning Framework Evidence-based wellbeing curriculum aligned to the Victorian Curriculum Personal and Social Capabilities, organized around three key areas: Relationships, Relevance, and Resilience.
• Hands On Learning Program Education adjustment program supporting social and emotional development through practical, hands-on work, delivered in partnership with Save the Children since 2007.
• STEM Extension Academy Year 8-9 enrichment program developing inquiry, analytical, collaborative, and planning skills through real-world problem-solving, construction, programming, and 3D printing.
• Laws and Society Enrichment Program Year 8-9 enrichment program exploring Australian democracy, legal institutions, court systems, and legal career pathways.
• Tech Studio Enrichment Program Year 8-9 project-based course developing skills in Digital Technologies and Design Technologies through podcasting, creative coding, and systems thinking.
• Visual Arts Enrichment Program Year 8-9 extension program for students excelling in Visual Arts, offering Art or Design specializations with studio workshops and exhibition opportunities.
• Extracurricular Activities Programs including Performing Arts, Sport, Academic competitions, Community involvement, Cultural activities, and participation in SIS (Southern Independent Schools).
• Student Support Services Services including professional counselling, pastoral care, student health support, and connections to community mental health services.

Quantifiable outcome

• VCE results - 2025 VCE/VCE VM results announced December 2025
• +1 more outcomes

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Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• Positive Education Schools Association (PESA)minorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2011PESA is the peak body for positive education in Australia, established in 2011. St Francis Xavier College is a member, gaining access to evidence-based resources, research updates, and best practices in positive psychology and wellbeing for implementation in the school's Wellbeing for Learning framework.
• Save the Children AustraliacoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2007Hands on Learning program has been delivered in partnership with Save the Children Australia since 2007. The partnership supports practical, hands-on learning experiences for students who benefit from applied learning environments, with Save the Children providing program framework and support.
• Edmund Rice Foundation (Australia)minorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2000The Ruben Centre Appeal, established in 2000 in response to famine in Kenya, is administered through the Edmund Rice Foundation (Australia). The appeal provides daily meals for primary students in Nairobi's Mukuru slum and involves St Francis Xavier College students in social justice initiatives.
• Melbourne UnitedcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with Melbourne United basketball club provides SFXC Elite Sports Program students with professional coaching expertise, high-performance training environments, and pathways for aspiring basketball athletes to develop skills under professional guidance.
• Casey NetballcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with Casey Netball supports the Elite Sports Program by providing professional netball coaching, competition pathways, and training environments for student athletes pursuing netball at high levels.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Haileybury: One of Australia's largest independent schools, operating multiple campuses across Melbourne including in the south-eastern growth corridor. Competes with SFXC for fee-paying families and offers comparable breadth of elite sport and academic programs.
• Caulfield Grammar School: Large independent school with campuses including one in the south-eastern growth corridor (Wheelers Hill). Competes for fee-paying Melbourne families with elite sport and academic programs.
• Wesley College Melbourne: Established Uniting Church independent school with multiple Melbourne campuses. Comparable faith-based positioning and multi-campus structure, though serving more established inner/central Melbourne catchments.

Direct peers

• Flinders Christian Community College: Independent Christian school with multiple campuses across south-eastern Victoria. Comparable faith-based educational positioning and multi-campus operating model serving similar regional families.
• Xavier College: Jesuit Catholic secondary school in Melbourne with a long-standing reputation for academic excellence. Comparable as a faith-based Victorian secondary college serving families seeking Catholic education, with similarly differentiated programs and elite pathways.
• St Peter's College (Cranbourne): Catholic secondary school in Cranbourne that was spun off from SFXC in 1994. Direct DOSCEL peer operating in the same south-eastern Melbourne region with comparable Catholic secondary programs.
• Hillcrest Christian College: Independent Christian P-12 school in Clyde North, adjacent to the SFXC catchment. Competes for faith-oriented families in the Casey/Cardinia corridor with overlapping program offerings.
• Beaconhills College: Independent P-12 school with campuses in Berwick and Officer — directly overlapping SFXC's catchment geography in Melbourne's south-eastern suburbs. Competes for the same families in Casey and Cardinia.

Others

• Melbourne Archdiocese Catholic Schools (MACS): Governing body overseeing Catholic schools across metropolitan Melbourne. While not a school itself, MACS represents the broader systemic network within which many Catholic secondary competitors to SFXC operate, providing context on sector governance.

Regional players

• Narre Warren South P-12 College: Government P-12 school in the same south-eastern corridor as SFXC. Represents the tuition-free alternative competing for local secondary students in Casey/Cardinia.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/StFrancisXavierCollegeVIC
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/st-francis-xavier-college

Compliance2 records

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