St John Paul II College

What St John Paul II College does

St John Paul II College is a Catholic co-educational secondary school serving students in Years 7 through 12, located at 1021 Gungahlin Drive, Nicholls, in the Gungahlin district of Canberra, ACT. The school is owned and operated by Catholic Archdiocese of Canberra and Goulburn Education Limited, a non-profit systemic education body, and was established in 2013 with a Year 7 intake; it has since grown into a fully established Y7-12 college now in its 13th year of operation. Teaching follows the Australian Curriculum, the ACT Board of Senior Secondary Studies framework, and the Catholic Education Catalyst pedagogical approach grounded in the Science of Reading and Science of Learning.

The College's core offer is a Catholic secondary education supplemented by a substantive co-curricular program, including a comprehensive Music Program (seventeen ensembles across concert, jazz, contemporary, and vocal groups), an inter-school Sports Program, a Defence School Mentor program supporting a noted defence-family population, and Gifted & Talented and Learning Diversity support services. Senior pathways include Tertiary (ATAR-eligible), Accredited, and Vocational packages with VET qualifications (Certificate II in Hospitality, Active Volunteering, and Skills for Work and Vocational Pathways). From 2025, the Liverpool FC International Academy Australia partnership provides Liverpool-accredited coaching during school hours, after-school sessions, and community holiday clinics. Technology delivery is via a Bring Your Own Device (BYOD) program with Apple MacBooks (M1+ recommended) for Years 8-12, supported by the Canvas Learning Management System and the Compass school management platform, plus Schoolzine for newsletters and parent communication.

Revenue is generated primarily through recurring tuition and levies set under the Catholic Archdiocese of Canberra and Goulburn Education system: tuition of A$6,116-A$7,624, a College Levy of A$5,463-A$6,300, and a compulsory Building Levy of A$625, producing total annual fees of A$12,805 for Years 7-10 and A$13,712-A$14,548 for Years 11-12. Optional revenue streams include Outdoor Education camps, international excursions, the Duke of Edinburgh Award, the Liverpool FC program, and music tutoring. A non-refundable A$100 application fee applies, and family-level fee concessions and sibling discounts (20%/50%/100% for 2nd/3rd/4th+ children) are available. The College is actively operating with a single physical campus and no disclosed external revenue, funding, or capital structure beyond the Archdiocese's systemic governance.

Name

St John Paul II College

Legal name

Catholic Archdiocese of Canberra and Goulburn Education Limited

Website

https://jpc.act.edu.au

Company type

Private

Founded year

2013

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

St John Paul II College is a Catholic co-educational secondary school (Years 7-12) in Nicholls, ACT, operated by the Catholic Archdiocese of Canberra and Goulburn Education Limited, serving Gungahlin families with annual fees of A$12,805-A$14,548, a BYOD/Canvas technology stack, and a Liverpool FC International Academy sports partnership.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Canberra

HQ country

Australia

HQ region

Oceania

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Tuition Fees: Tuition fees set by Catholic Archdiocese of Canberra and Goulburn Education Limited, covering curriculum, salaries, and CEO Levy. Ranges from $6,116-$7,624 annually depending on year level.
2. College Levy: Annual levy covering general resources, subject consumables, IT support, all curriculum-based excursions, cohort retreats, camps, and transportation to school carnivals. Ranges from $5,463-$6,300 annually depending on year level.
3. Building Levy: Compulsory annual building levy of $625 supporting insurance and maintenance obligations of the College. Phase-in over multiple years replacing previous optional building levy.
4. Extra-curricular Programs: Optional programs with additional fees including Outdoor Education camps/excursions, international excursions, Duke of Edinburgh program, Liverpool FC International Academy sports program, music tutoring, and Sydney musical performances.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels9 records

Core offering

St John Paul II College is a Catholic secondary school delivering Years 7-12 education on a modern purpose-built campus in Nicholls, ACT. The College follows the Australian Curriculum, ACT Board of Senior Secondary Studies (BSSS) framework, and the Catholic Education Catalyst pedagogical approach, offering Tertiary (ATAR), Accredited, and Vocational pathways for senior students, alongside co-curricular programs in music, sport (including the Liverpool FC International Academy Australia partnership), and learning diversity support for gifted students and students with disabilities.

Product overview

St John Paul II College is a Catholic secondary school (Years 7-12) operating as a single, unified educational institution with integrated digital platforms. The core offering is Catholic secondary education following the Australian Curriculum and ACT BSSS framework, supported by the Catalyst pedagogical approach. Technology integration includes BYOD laptop program (Canvas LMS, Compass management system), alongside diverse programs including the Liverpool FC International Academy sports partnership, comprehensive Music Program with multiple ensembles, and varied co-curricular clubs. The college offers pathways including Tertiary (ATAR), Accredited, and Vocational courses for senior students, supported by Learning Diversity services, Defence School Mentor support, and counselling services.

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Products and services

• Catholic Secondary Education Program (Years 7-12) Comprehensive Catholic secondary education for students in Years 7 through 12, delivered through evidence-based explicit teaching strategies under the Catalyst pedagogical framework. Curriculum follows the Australian Curriculum, ACT Board of Senior Secondary Studies (BSSS), and Catholic Education Canberra Goulburn's Catalyst framework, with whole-student development across academic, faith, and co-curricular dimensions.
• Junior Years Program (Years 7-10) Years 7-10 curriculum including core subjects (Religious Education, English, Mathematics, Science, HASS, HPE, Languages) plus rotational electives in Arts and Technologies for Years 7-8. Years 9-10 offer increased choice with year-long electives and supplementary programs including Gifted and Talented, Talented Sports Program, and Work Skills Program.
• Senior Studies Program (Years 11-12) Year 11-12 program offering Tertiary (T), Accredited (A), and Vocational (V) courses including Religious Studies, English, Sciences, Mathematics, Languages, Arts, Technologies, Health & Physical Education, and VET options. Students can pursue ATAR for university entrance or vocational pathways, with VET qualifications available such as Certificate II in Hospitality, Certificate II in Active Volunteering, and Certificate II in Skills for Work and Vocational Pathways.
• BYOD Technology Program Bring Your Own Device program requiring students from Year 8-12 to have personal laptops. Recommended devices are Apple MacBooks (M1 or better, 8GB+ RAM, 256GB+ SSD). Windows laptops meeting specific criteria are acceptable. Tablets including iPads and Chromebooks are not supported. From 2026, Year 7 students will receive textbook packs instead of devices until Year 9.
• Music Program Comprehensive music program offering classes from Year 7-12 plus seventeen extra-curricular ensembles including Contemporary Band/Ensemble Program, Jazz Band, three Concert Bands (Junior, Intermediate, Senior), Production Crew, Vocal Group, and Ukulele/Guitar and Piano clubs.
• Performance and Production Events School theatre hosting major concerts each semester for extra-curricular ensembles and instrumental students, plus Tuesday Tunes weekly performances and community performances at Floriade, local primary schools, and Holy Spirit Parish.
• Co-curricular Sports Program Sports program including inter-school competitions, active Netball Club, weekend basketball competitions, and qualification pathways for ACT teams in swimming, cross-country and athletics. Also includes the Duke of Edinburgh Award program.
• Liverpool FC International Academy Australia Program Partnership launched May 2025 providing Liverpool-accredited football coaching programs during school hours, after-school sessions, and holiday clinics. Includes leadership and character development, pathways for all skill levels, and community engagement activities open to the wider community.
• Clubs and Groups Program Before school, lunchtime, and after school clubs including Art Club, Bible and Biscuits, Card Games, Chess Club, Chinese Club, Defence Lunch Club, Flight Club, Garden Club, Youth Ministry Group (GENERATION JP2), Gym Club, Homework Club, Indoor Soccer, Math Tutorials, Physics Tutorials, Spanish Club, Theatre Thursdays, and Write Club.
• Learning Diversity and Support Services Inclusive education supporting gifted students with extension challenges and students with disabilities through personalised plans developed in collaboration with families. Learning Diversity Coordinator and Learning Support Teachers provide ongoing monitoring and support.
• Defence School Mentor Program Dedicated Defence School Mentor supporting defence families with transitions, deployment periods, and post-out support. Weekly Defence Lunch Club provides peer connection for defence students. Program supports Australian Army, Air Force, Navy, and Reservist families.
• College Canteen On-premises canteen preparing meals from fresh, locally sourced, unprocessed ingredients with no packaging. Students harvest produce from the kitchen garden and can volunteer to build work-ready skills. Seasonal blackboard menu changes daily with cashless pay-point technology.

Quantifiable outcome

• Religious Education identified as strong contributor to Year 12 results
• +2 more outcomes

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Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Liverpool FC International Academy AustraliacoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 7 May 2025In May 2025, St John Paul II College became the official Canberra home of Liverpool FC International Academy Australia. This world-class partnership provides JPC students access to Liverpool-accredited coaching programs during school hours, after-school sessions, and holiday clinics. The partnership brings global best practice in football training directly into the College, strengthening JPC's commitment to developing the whole student academically, athletically, and personally. The official launch occurred on 7 May 2025 during a special College Assembly. After-school and holiday programs are also open to the wider community. The partnership aligns with JPC's core values of courage, resilience, and integrity, with the Liverpool motto 'You'll Never Walk Alone' echoing the College's pastoral care philosophy.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Radford College: Independent co-educational K-12 school in Bruce, ACT with Anglican affiliation. Competes in the same ACT premium secondary segment as JPC, with a broader offering from Early Learning to Year 12 and a larger campus footprint.
• Canberra Grammar School: Long-established independent co-educational K-12 school in Red Hill, ACT. Competes with JPC for the same Gungahlin and broader ACT families seeking premium secondary education, though as a broader portfolio independent rather than a Catholic systemic specialist.

Direct peers

• St Clare's College: Catholic girls secondary school in Griffith, ACT, operated within the Catholic Education Canberra and Goulburn system. Direct peer competing for ACT Catholic families across Years 7-12.
• Marist College Canberra: Catholic boys secondary school in Pearce, ACT, also under Catholic Education Canberra and Goulburn. Direct peer offering Years 7-12 with overlapping curriculum, levies, and extracurricular model in the same ACT catchment.
• Merici College: Catholic girls secondary school in Braddon, ACT, within the same Catholic Education system. Direct peer in the ACT Catholic secondary market with overlapping curriculum, levies, and extracurricular programs.
• Daramalan College: Catholic systemic co-educational secondary school in Dickson, ACT, operating under Catholic Education Canberra and Goulburn. Closest direct peer to JPC given shared system, co-ed model, and similar Year 7-12 offering in the same Canberra market.
• St Edmund's College Canberra: Catholic boys secondary school in Griffith, ACT, operating within the same Catholic Education Canberra and Goulburn system. Comparable in scale, fee structure, and co-curricular portfolio, competing for ACT Catholic families.

Market position

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Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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