St. Michael's College School

What St. Michael's College School does

St. Michael's College School (SMCS) is an independent, Catholic, all-boys university preparatory school operating in Toronto, Canada, under the direction of the Congregation of St. Basil (Basilian Fathers) since its founding in 1852. The school serves boys in Grades 7 through 12 on an 11-acre main campus at 1515 Bathurst Street with more than 300,000 square feet of learning space, supplemented by a 97-acre outdoor education property, the Fr. Henry Carr Farm in Beeton, Ontario, acquired in 2015. SMCS positions itself as Canada's only independent, Catholic, Basilian school for boys and reports a 100% university acceptance rate with 85% of graduates admitted to their first-choice university, supported by $500,000+ in annual university scholarships and over $2.1 million in student financial assistance.

The school's core product is a six-year continuous enrollment arc combining a Liberal Arts academic programme, an athletics programme of 19 inter-school sports and 56 competitive teams, a Centre for the Arts featuring a 440-seat theatre, and more than 60 co-curricular clubs. Technology infrastructure includes the Edsby cloud-based learning management system, the MySMCS community portal, a Bring Your Own Device (BYOD) programme for Grades 9-12, conference-style classroom AV for hybrid learning, and specialized fabrication facilities (3D printers, laser cutters, Media Arts Lab with Mac desktops). Curriculum is anchored in the New Pedagogies for Deep Learning (NPDL) framework and, as of 2024, includes a structured AI Literacy Pathway.

Revenue is generated primarily through tuition ($25,400 base per student across all grades) plus grade-specific ancillary fees (incidental, outdoor education, technology, retreat, graduation) and a one-time $5,000 Capital Improvement Fee for new students, with tuition and ancillary fees ranging from approximately $27,200 to $34,050 per student annually. Secondary revenue streams include donations managed through the SMCS Foundation, alumni giving, the Mporium school store, and facility/camp usage. The admissions process is run by a dedicated in-house team using the OpenApply platform, with direct field sales motion through campus tours, shadow days, open houses, and information events. The school is governed by a Board of Directors with both religious (Basilian) and lay members, and reports 101-250 employees with a 14:1 student-teacher ratio.

Name

St. Michael's College School

Legal name

St. Michael's College School

Website

https://stmichaelscollegeschool.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1852

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

St. Michael's College School is Canada's only independent, Catholic, Basilian school for boys, delivering a Grades 7-12 university preparatory education in Toronto with a 14:1 student-teacher ratio, 100% university acceptance, and an active 11,000+ member alumni network spanning 30+ countries.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Independent Secondary Education (Catholic, all-boys, Grades 7-12)

NAICS

Elementary and Secondary Schools (611110)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Faith-Based (Religious) K–12 Schools (EDAJABAC)

Keywords

• Independent school education
• University preparatory programmes
• Catholic boys education
• Secondary school tuition
• College preparatory curriculum

Headquarters

HQ city

Toronto

HQ country

Canada

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Tuition Fees: Primary revenue stream from tuition fees for all grades. Grade 7 tuition is $25,400 per year. Additional fees include incidental fees ($1,700-$1,800), outdoor education fees (Grades 7-9), technology fees (Grades 7-8), retreat fees (Grade 12), and graduation fees. One-time Capital Improvement Fee of $5,000 for new students.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

St. Michael's College School is Canada's only independent, Catholic, Basilian school for boys, delivering a university-preparatory education for Grades 7-12 through a tuition-based programme (annual tuition of $25,400 plus grade-specific ancillary fees and a one-time $5,000 Capital Improvement Fee for new students). The core educational offering combines a Liberal Arts academic curriculum, an athletics programme covering 19 inter-school sports, a Centre for the Arts, outdoor and experiential education, and faith-based character formation, supported by the Edsby LMS and MySMCS community portal.

Product overview

St. Michael's College School is Canada's only independent, Catholic school for boys in Grades 7-12 under the direction of the Basilian Fathers. The institution operates as a unified educational service offering combining academic programmes, athletics, arts, and student development. Core academic offerings are delivered through the Academic Programme (Grades 7-12) and complemented by the Athletics Programme (19 sports, 56 teams), Centre for the Arts (440-seat theatre), and various support services including Edsby LMS, MySMCS portal, Outdoor and Experiential Education camps, Alumni Mentorship Programme, and Community Engagement practicums. The school also offers 3D Virtual Tours for prospective families and integrates technology through a Bring Your Own Device programme.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Academic Programme (Grades 7-12)
• Athletics Programme SMCS athletics programme offering 19 inter-school sports with 56 competitive teams plus intramural sports, including alpine skiing, badminton, baseball, basketball, cross country, curling, football, golf, hockey, lacrosse, rugby, soccer, swimming, tennis, track & field, ultimate, and volleyball. Available to enrolled students as part of the co-curricular experience.
• Centre for the Arts State-of-the-art 440-seat theatre facility opened in 2010, hosting SMCS theatrical productions, music performances, and arts programming for students. Features intimate interior design, finely tuned acoustics, and a fly system.
• Outdoor and Experiential Education Six unique camp experiences for Grades 7-10 plus a Leader-in-Training certification programme, including outdoor education retreats and trips delivered at the Fr. Henry Carr Farm (Beeton, Ontario) and other locations. Encourages personal growth through cooperation, teamwork, and leadership.
• Alumni Mentorship Programme Programme connecting SMCS alumni of all ages with current students and professionals for educational and career-related discussions, including career mentoring, networking events, and an annual Career Day. Open to current students and SMCS alumni globally.
• Community Engagement and Learning Practicums Programme enabling students to connect with professionals through practicums in fields including law, architecture, engineering, robotics, computer science, business, and accounting as part of their academic and career exploration.
• 3D Virtual Tours Interactive virtual campus tours showcasing various SMCS locations, including the Alumni Room, Arena, Eugene Melnyk Sports Field, Gymnasium, Library, Computer Science and Engineering Robotics Lab, and other facilities. Provided free of charge to prospective families and other visitors.

Quantifiable outcome

• 100% university acceptance rate for graduates
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

AI capability2 records

Feature7 records

Partnerships

13 partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• Fr. Henry Carr FarmminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 1 January 201597-acre outdoor education and retreat facility in Beeton, Ontario transferred to SMCS ownership in 2015. Also serves local Catholic schools in South Simcoe County for retreats and outdoor education.
• Metropolitan Separate School Board of TorontominorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 1967Partnership started in 1967 to educate board's students in Grades 9 and 10, making SMCS both a private and public school until 1985 when Basilian Fathers returned SMCS to fully independent Catholic school.
• Conference of Independent Schools Athletic Association (CISAA)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSMCS is a member of CISAA, allowing teams to compete with students in like-minded independent schools. Sports include alpine skiing, badminton, baseball, basketball, cross country, curling, football, golf, hockey, lacrosse, rugby, snowboarding, soccer, softball, swimming, tennis, track and field, ultimate, and volleyball.
• Ontario Federation of School Athletic Associations (OFSAA)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSMCS athletics programme participates in OFSAA provincial championships in various sports including skiing, lacrosse, and other competitive events.
• Bishop Strachan SchoolminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCo-ed athletic partnerships for mixed doubles badminton, swimming, tennis, and ultimate frisbee competitions.
• Leaside Curling ClubminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorVenue for curling practices and home games for SMCS curling teams.
• Mayfair Clubs WestminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorTennis facility used for SMCS tennis team practices and training.
• University of TorontominorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorWinter indoor track and field training venue for SMCS students.
• Apple Financial CorporationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFinancial assistance programme operated through Apple Financial Corporation's FACS (Financial Aid for Canadian Students) Programme. Applications processed through this third-party provider; over $2.1 million in assistance distributed annually.
• New Pedagogies for Deep Learning (NPDL)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSMCS is a member of NPDL, enhancing student learning through focus on global competencies: character, citizenship, collaboration, communication, creativity, and critical thinking.
• Basilian Fathers (Congregation of St. Basil)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerUnder direction of the Basilian Fathers since 1852. One of three schools run by the Congregation of St. Basil in North America (others in Novi, Michigan and Houston, Texas). Basilian mission: educate young men in Goodness, Discipline, and Knowledge.
• Joseph Piccininni CentreminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorSwimming venue for SMCS swim team practices located west of campus.
• Cedarvale ParkminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorBaseball and softball practice facilities used by SMCS athletic teams.

Scale indicators13 records

Recent moves10 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Upper Canada College: Toronto's leading independent boys' school serving Grades SK-12 with a similar premium tuition model, university-preparatory focus, and overlap in the same prospective family pool as SMCS.
• Crescent School: Independent boys' school in Toronto offering Grades 3-12 with comparable tuition levels, university placement focus, and athletic programming; directly competes with SMCS for Toronto families.
• St. Andrew's College: Independent boys' boarding and day school in Aurora, Ontario, serving Grades 5-12 with similar university-prep curriculum and strong athletics tradition; comparable peer for families considering private boys' education.
• Trinity College School: Independent co-ed boarding and day school in Port Hope, Ontario, with similar university-prep positioning, faith heritage, and athletic offerings; competes for the same Ontario independent school families.
• Bishop Strachan School: Toronto independent girls' school (Grades JK-12) with overlapping tuition band and similar faith-based heritage; competes for the same affluent Toronto families seeking premium private education, and is a documented athletic/arts partner with SMCS.
• De La Salle College: Catholic independent boys' school in Toronto (Grades 5-12) with overlapping faith-based identity and similar tuition range; directly competes with SMCS for Catholic boys' families in the Toronto market.
• Havergal College: Toronto independent girls' school (Grades JK-12) with comparable premium tuition, university-prep curriculum, and athletic/arts facilities; competes for the same affluent Toronto family segment.
• Villanova College: Catholic independent co-ed school in King City, Ontario, serving Grades 4-12 with comparable faith-based identity and university-prep focus; competes for GTA families seeking Catholic independent education.
• Branksome Hall: Toronto independent girls' school (Grades JK-12) with similar premium positioning, university placement outcomes, and athletic/arts programming; competes for affluent downtown Toronto families.

Regional players

• Detroit Catholic Central High School: Basilian Fathers-operated Catholic boys' secondary school in Novi, Michigan — a sister school under the same religious congregation as SMCS; shares Basilian mission and educational philosophy across borders.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/SMCS1852
• Facebookfacebook.com/smcs1852

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles18 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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