What Sacre Coeur does

Sacré Cœur is an independent Catholic girls' school located at 172 Burke Road, Glen Iris, in Melbourne's inner east, delivering continuous education from Prep through Year 12 (approximately 800–1,200 students, supported by 101–250 employees). Founded in 1888, the school operates within the international Society of the Sacred Heart network of more than 150 schools across 41 countries, and offers programs including the Joigny Junior School (Prep–Year 6), Senior School (Years 7–12), the Victorian Certificate of Education, and a differentiated Year 9 curriculum called Notre Monde. Pastoral programs (Wellness for Prep–Year 6; Cor Unum for Years 7–12), specialist instruction in French, Japanese, arts, music, and digital technology, and immersion exchanges with sister schools in Japan, France, India, the USA, New Zealand, Canada, and Europe form the academic core. Co-curricular offerings include GSV sport, performing arts, debating, and social justice initiatives.

The school generates revenue primarily through recurring tuition fees, supplemented by donations and fundraising via the Sacré Cœur Foundation (annual appeals, building fund, scholarships, bequests; the Brynmawr Society recognizes donors at A$5,000+), facility hire (Gymnasium, Duchesne Theatre, Florence Buckley Hall, courts, Chapel), and a uniform shop. CRICOS provider status (04366D) authorizes international student enrollment as a separate channel alongside the domestic multi-step enrollment process. The school's technology stack is modest: a private LMS portal (lms.sac.vic.edu.au) for authenticated student/family access, virtual tour, enquirytracker-driven prospectus requests, and standard social channels — no public APIs, AI features, or proprietary platform products are disclosed. The student body, families, and broader community are served by a governance structure comprising a School Board, Senior Leadership Team, Foundation Board, Alumnae Association (est. 1917), Parents' Association, and the Sacré Cœur Netball Club. The institution is fully independent — no parent company, private equity, or venture capital ownership is indicated.

Name

Sacre Coeur

Legal name

Sacré Cœur

Website

https://sacrecoeur.vic.edu.au

Company type

Private

Founded year

1888

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Sacré Cœur is an independent Catholic girls' school in Melbourne's Glen Iris delivering Prep–Year 12 education as part of the international Sacred Heart network of 150+ schools across 41 countries. It generates revenue through tuition, donations via its Foundation, facility hire, and a uniform shop.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Independent K-12 Catholic Girls' Education

NAICS

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

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

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

Keywords

• Private girls' education
• Catholic K-12 schooling
• VCE program delivery
• Pastoral care programs
• International student programs

Headquarters

HQ city

Glen Iris

HQ country

Australia

HQ region

Oceania

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Tuition Fees: Sacré Cœur generates revenue primarily through tuition fees charged to enrolled students from Prep through Year 12. The school offers various scholarship and bursary programs funded through the Foundation.
2. Donations and Fundraising: The school receives donations through the Sacré Cœur Foundation, including annual appeals, building fund contributions, scholarship funds, and bequests. The Brynmawr Society recognizes donors of $5,000 or more.
3. Facility Hire: Venues including the Gymnasium, Duchesne Theatre, Florence Buckley Hall, Outdoor courts, and Chapel are available for hire to external parties, generating rental revenue.
4. Uniform Shop: The school operates a uniform shop generating revenue from sales of school uniforms and merchandise including commemorative items like the 135th anniversary tea towel.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Sacré Cœur delivers a continuous Catholic girls' education from Prep to Year 12 at its Glen Iris campus, comprising the Joigny Junior School (Prep–Year 6) and Senior School (Years 7–12) culminating in the VCE, with specialist programs in French, Japanese, music, arts and digital technology, plus pastoral programs (Wellness for Prep–Year 6 and Cor Unum for Years 7–12), the innovative Notre Monde Year 9 program, and global immersion exchanges through the international Sacred Heart school network. Beyond tuition-based education, the school also offers fee-paying facility hire of its Gymnasium, Duchesne Theatre, Florence Buckley Hall, outdoor courts and Chapel, operates a school uniform shop, and runs a dedicated international student enrolment program under CRICOS provider status 04366D.

Product overview

Sacré Cœur is an educational institution offering a comprehensive Pre-Year 12 program for girls. The school operates as a unified educational offering with its primary 'product' being the holistic education program. Key program components include the Joigny Junior School (Prep-Year 6), Senior School (Years 7-12) with VCE, specialized programs like the Notre Monde Year 9 program, Wellness and Cor Unum pastoral programs, and an LMS Portal for student and family access. The school also provides co-curricular activities across sports, performing arts, debating, and social justice initiatives. Additional services include facility hire, alumnae association, and community events.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Sacré Cœur K-12 Education Program (Prep to Year 12) Continuous Catholic girls' education from Prep to Year 12 delivered on the Glen Iris campus, covering Joigny Junior School (Prep–Year 6) and Senior School (Years 7–12), with specialist programs in French, Japanese, Music, Visual Arts, Choir, Digital Technology and Physical Education, and VCE preparation. The program is delivered to enrolled students and families paying tuition fees.
• Joigny Junior School (Prep to Year 6) Junior school for Prep to Year 6 girls featuring specialist programs in French, Physical Education, Visual Arts, Music, Choir and Digital Technology, along with a Wellness pastoral program. For families seeking single-sex Catholic primary education in Melbourne's inner east.
• Senior School (Years 7 to 12) with VCE

Quantifiable outcome

• Sacré Cœur is the leading Catholic school in Victoria for university enrolments
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers7 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration2 records

Partnerships

Nine partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Society of the Sacred Heart (RSCJ)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSacré Cœur is part of the international Society of the Sacred Heart network, connecting it with 150+ schools in 41 countries worldwide. This partnership enables global exchange programs, collaboration opportunities with sister schools, and membership in AMASC (Association Mondiale des Anciennes et des Anciens du Sacré-Cœur).
• Kincoppal-Rose Bay School (Sydney)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSister school partnership for India global immersion tours, where Sacré Cœur students travel together with peers from Kincoppal-Rose Bay and Stuartholme School (Brisbane).
• Stuartholme School (Brisbane)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSister school partnership for India global immersion tours alongside Kincoppal-Rose Bay School.
• Seishin Jyoshi Gakuin (Tokyo, Japan)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerJapanese language exchange partnership with students in Years 5-12 participating in communication exchanges including letters, videos, and virtual exchanges via Zoom.
• Groupe Scolaire Sophie Barat (Châtenay-Malabry, Paris, France)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerFrench language exchange partnership for Years 5 and 6 students, making international connections through letters and short videos.
• Various International Sister Schools (USA, New Zealand, Canada, Europe)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerANZNet Sacred Heart Immersion Program connects students with sister schools in United States, New Zealand, Japan, Canada and Europe for collaboration and immersion opportunities.
• Extend (Outside School Hours Care)minorOthersAfter School Care is offered onsite, provided by Extend - Australia's largest family owned and operated Outside School Hours Care provider. Available to Junior School students from end of school day until 6pm, Monday to Friday.
• Cabrini HealthminorOthersSacré Cœur families benefit from a 50% discount at Cabrini Emergency Department, available 24/7, providing extra peace of mind for students and families.
• Waverley District Netball Association (WDNA)minorOthersThe Sacré Cœur Netball Club is affiliated with WDNA, with games held on Saturdays at outdoor courts in Ashwood. Seasons run in winter (March-August) and spring (September-December).

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Kincoppal-Rose Bay: Sacred Heart Catholic girls' school in Sydney's eastern suburbs; Sacré Cœur's named sister school for India immersion tours and fellow member of the global Sacred Heart network.
• Stuartholme School: Sacred Heart Catholic girls' school in Brisbane; Sacré Cœur's sister school for the India global immersion program and fellow member of the Society of the Sacred Heart network.
• Loreto Mandeville Hall: Catholic girls' school in Toorak, Melbourne, serving a comparable inner-east affluent catchment with a similar Prep-12 offering and parallel emphasis on academic excellence and holistic education.
• Genazzano FCJ College: Catholic girls' school in Kew, Melbourne, offering K-12 education with comparable VCE preparation, faith-based ethos and tuition-funded model targeting similar families.
• Our Lady of Mercy College Heidelberg: Catholic girls' secondary school in inner-north Melbourne offering VCE and faith-based programs; comparable faith-based girls' education provider competing for similar families.
• Presentation College Windsor: Catholic girls' school in inner Melbourne offering Years 7-12 with comparable VCE focus, faith-based identity and tuition-funded model.
• St Catherine's School: Anglican girls' school in Toorak, Melbourne, offering Prep-12 with similar small-class-size ethos and premium positioning for inner-east families.
• Methodist Ladies' College (MLC): Prestigious independent girls' school in Kew, Melbourne, offering Prep-12 with comparable VCE results profile and similar premium tuition model in inner Melbourne.
• Melbourne Girls Grammar: Independent girls' school in South Yarra, Melbourne, offering Prep-12 with comparable academic positioning and tuition-funded model in the same inner-east catchment.
• Sacred Heart College Geelong: Sacred Heart co-educational Catholic school in Geelong; fellow member of the Society of the Sacred Heart network with aligned goals and pedagogy.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/SacreCoeurGlenIris
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/school/sacre-coeur
• Instagraminstagram.com/sacrecoeurgleniris
• Xx.com/SacreCoeurMelb

Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Subsidiaries4 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

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