Central Coast Adventist School

What Central Coast Adventist School does

Central Coast Adventist School (CCAS) is a private, not-for-profit Christian K-12 school operating a single 4.2-hectare campus at 12 Penrose Crescent, Erina, NSW, Australia, and serving more than 1,000 students from Pre-Kindergarten through Year 12 with over 130 staff. Founded in 1969 as a ministry of the Seventh-day Adventist Church and governed by the Seventh-day Adventist Schools (North NSW) Board, the school delivers the NESA curriculum wrapped in a Christ-centred, holistic framework branded as Learn. Thrive. Believe., supplemented by wellbeing, OSHC, Vacation Care, music (via Central Coast Conservatorium of Music), sport, camps, and service trips (MAD trip to Vanuatu, STORMCo trips to Brewarrina and Walgett).

The technology stack is conventional and SaaS-based rather than proprietary: SEQTA (LMS for both parent and student portals), Google Apps for Education integrated with a compulsory BYOD program for Years 7–12, Pixevety for consent-driven photo management, Munch Monitor for canteen ordering and prepayment, Xplor Home for OSHC bookings, Consent2Go for student records, and a YouTour-hosted virtual campus tour. No AI/ML capabilities, public API, or proprietary platform is in evidence. Distribution is entirely on-campus, with demand generated through the school's own website, social channels, campus tours, open days, and the Thrive Scholarship program.

CCAS monetises through a layered subscription model: recurring tuition fees set annually in Term 4 (with sibling, prompt-payment, and means-tested financial assistance adjustments), State and Commonwealth recurrent grants plus church contributions, fee-paying OSHC and Vacation Care eligible for Child Care Subsidy, a Building Fund accepting 100% tax-deductible donations, co-curricular and elective charges, an on-site canteen (transactional), and a uniform shop operated by Alinta Apparel. Pricing is publicly disclosed via PDF schedules on the school website. Enrolment is mediated through a $100 non-refundable application fee and a waitlist prioritised by siblings of current students, alumni children, and application date.

Name

Central Coast Adventist School

Legal name

Central Coast Adventist School

Website

https://ccas.nsw.edu.au

Company type

Private

Founded year

1969

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Central Coast Adventist School is a private K-12 Christian school in Erina, NSW, founded in 1969 and operated by the Seventh-day Adventist Church, serving over 1,000 students from Pre-Kindergarten to Year 12 through a single-campus, values-based, NESA-aligned program.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Private K-12 Education

NAICS

Elementary and Secondary Schools (611110), Educational Support Services (61171)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200), Services-Child Day Care Services (8351)

akta.pro primary industry

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

akta.pro secondary industries

Faith-Based Preschools (EDACABAF), Faith-Based Before/After Care Programs (Early Years) (EDACAHAE)

Keywords

• K-12 Christian education
• Private school education
• Early childhood learning
• Out of school hours care
• Values-based schooling

Headquarters

HQ city

Gosford

HQ country

Australia

HQ region

Oceania

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Tuition Fees: Annual tuition fees charged to families for Pre-Kindergarten through Year 12 education. Tuition fees are set in Term 4 for the following year. Sibling discounts are available for multiple children from the same family. A prompt payment discount is available for families paying the full year in advance.
2. Operating Costs & Church Contributions: The school's operating costs are met through a combination of tuition fees charged to families, State and Commonwealth recurrent grants, and contributions from Seventh-day Adventist churches on the Central Coast.
3. Out of School Hours Care (OSHC): Before and after school care programs for students from Pre-Kindergarten to Year 6. OSHC is an approved care facility eligible for Child Care Subsidy (CCS). Vacation care is also offered during term breaks. Additional revenue from OSHC fees.
4. Donations and Building Fund: The school operates a Building and Maintenance Fund to support continued campus development. Donations to this fund are 100% tax deductible.
5. Co-curricular and Activity Charges: Fees and charges are levied for co-curricular activities, elective subjects, and sport, in addition to tuition fees.
6. Uniform Shop: Uniform shop operated by Alinta Apparel on behalf of the school. The shop sells school uniforms and accessories.
7. Canteen: School canteen operating 5 days a week for breakfast, recess and lunch, providing food to students.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Central Coast Adventist School delivers continuous Pre-Kindergarten through Year 12 Christian education at its Erina NSW campus, combining a NESA-compliant academic curriculum with holistic intellectual, emotional, social, physical, artistic, creative and spiritual development under Seventh-day Adventist values. The core program is supplemented by Out of School Hours Care, Vacation Care, music ensembles, a compulsory BYOD program for Years 7-12, scholarships, and on-site canteen and uniform retail services.

Product overview

Central Coast Adventist School (CCAS) is a Pre-Kindergarten to Year 12 Christian school in Erina, NSW, founded in 1969 and operated by the Seventh-day Adventist Church. Its product portfolio spans a unified educational program structured across three levels — Primary School (Kindergarten to Year 6), Secondary School (Years 7–12, divided into Stage 4 for Years 7 & 8, Stage 5 for Years 9 & 10, and Stage 6 for Years 11 & 12) — supplemented by a Pre-Kindergarten play-based early learning program. Supporting services include Out of School Hours Care (OSHC) and Vacation Care via the Xplor Home app, the Thrive Scholarships program for academic and creative arts excellence, and extra-curricular Music Programs (bands and choirs across both campuses) offered in partnership with the Central Coast Conservatorium of Music. Technology-enhanced learning is delivered through a compulsory Bring Your Own Device (BYOD) Program for Years 7–12 and a Virtual Campus Tour for prospective families. Operational support services include an on-site school canteen managed via Munch Monitor, a uniform shop operated by Alinta Apparel, and transport coordination with local bus operators. The school uses SEQTA as its Learning Management System (SEQTA Engage for parents, SEQTA Learn for students) alongside Google Apps for Education, and manages student records via Consent2Go.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Pre-Kindergarten Play-based early learning program for children who turn 4 by April 30 of the enrolment year, operating on school days during school hours with attendance options of two to five days per week. Includes specialist lessons in Music, Sport, IT and Library, and access to OSHC and Vacation Care programs.
• Primary School (Kindergarten to Year 6) Comprehensive primary education program covering Kindergarten through Year 6 with focus on Literacy, Numeracy, Art, Music, IT and Sport, following the NESA curriculum with emphasis on holistic development.
• Secondary School (Years 7-12) Secondary education program spanning Years 7 through 12, including Stage 4 (Years 7-8), Stage 5 (Years 9-10) and Stage 6 (Years 11-12), with elective subject selection, HSC preparation, SDL (Spiritual Development and Leadership) and a Positive Behaviour System aligned with school values.
• Out of School Hours Care (OSHC) and Vacation Care Before and after school care (6:30-8:00am breakfast and 2:45-6:00pm afternoon tea) and Vacation Care for Pre-Kindergarten to Year 6 students, operated on-site via the Xplor Home app, eligible for Child Care Subsidy (CCS).
• Thrive Scholarships Program Scholarships for 2027 entry offering Thrive Academic Scholarships (up to 50% of tuition fees for up to 6 years for Year 7 entry) and Thrive Creative Arts Scholarships (up to $3,000 per year for up to 2 years for Year 11 entry), with selection via testing, application review and panel interviews.
• Music Ensembles and Private Tuition Extra-curricular music program with Primary Trainer Band, Primary Concert Band, Primary Stage Band, High School Band, Year 1-3 Choir, Year 4-6 Choir and High School Choir delivered in partnership with the Central Coast Conservatorium of Music, plus private tuition in piano, guitar, bass, drums, violin, brass and singing.
• Virtual Campus Tour Online virtual tour hosted on the YouTour platform allowing prospective families to explore the CCAS Erina campus remotely before booking a personal tour or enrolling.

Quantifiable outcome

• Average Year 5 NAPLAN score of 556.2 — named top-performing primary school in the Central Coast region in 2025
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration5 records

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• Aore Adventist Academy (Vanuatu)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe school's Year 12 'Make a Difference' (MAD) Trip involves students serving at Aore Adventist Academy in Vanuatu. Students assist with building and painting, organising a Kids' Club, and investing in the sister school relationship.
• Central Coast Conservatorium of MusicminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe Central Coast Conservatorium of Music runs band programs at the school, including the Primary Trainer Band and Primary Concert Band for students in Years 3-6. The Conservatorium provides instruction, instrument hire/purchase guidance, and coordinates the program on the school campus.
• Seventh-day Adventist Schools (North NSW) BoardcoreOthersCCAS is a member of Seventh-day Adventist Schools (North NSW). The school is governed by the Seventh-day Adventist Schools (North NSW) Board of Directors, which is committed to providing a harmonious, Christ-like, safe environment for all students, parents and staff. The Board determines school policies and governance.
• BuswaysminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorBusways provides school bus transport services for students across the Central Coast area.
• Red BusminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorRed Bus provides school bus transport services for students across the Central Coast area.
• Alinta Apparel (Uniform Shop Operator)minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAlinta Apparel operates the on-campus Uniform Shop on behalf of Central Coast Adventist School, providing uniform sales and online shopping services.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Central Coast Grammar School: Co-educational K-12 independent school located in the same Erina/Central Coast region of NSW, offering tuition, OSHC, and scholarship programs highly comparable to CCAS. Directly competes for the same fee-paying families.
• Avondale School: Co-educational Adventist K-12 school in Cooranbong, NSW, governed by the same Seventh-day Adventist system as CCAS. Comparable faith-based curriculum, governance model, and grade-level offerings.
• Sydney Adventist College: Adventist K-12 school in the Sydney metro area (Waitara), sharing the same denominational network, values-based curriculum, and operational structure as CCAS.
• Wahroonga Adventist School: Adventist primary school in the northern Sydney region, operating under the same Seventh-day Adventist Schools (North NSW) governance structure as CCAS.
• St Philip's Christian College: Independent Christian K-12 school with multiple campuses in the Hunter and Central Coast regions of NSW. Closest faith-based competitor with overlapping target market and curriculum structure.
• Central Coast Christian School: Faith-based K-12 school located in the Central Coast region of NSW, directly competing with CCAS for Christian-oriented families in the same catchment area.

Broad incumbents

• Moriah College: Large, established Jewish faith-based K-12 school in Sydney's eastern suburbs. Comparable independent faith-based K-12 model with a strong academic reputation and broader co-curricular wraparound services.
• The King's School, Parramatta: One of Australia's oldest and largest independent Anglican K-12 schools centered in NSW. Comparable independent-school operating model with established academic brand and similar revenue mix (tuition+OSHC+donations).

Emerging players

• Pacific Hills Christian School: Independent Christian K-12 school in the Newcastle/Hunter region of NSW with a comparable values-based curriculum and similar wraparound offerings (music, sport, service programs).

Others

• SEQTA (Hobson Engineering): Learning Management System provider used by CCAS for SEQTA Engage and SEQTA Learn. Adjacent technology vendor serving the same K-12 customer base across Australian independent schools.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/CentralCoastAdventistSchool
• Instagraminstagram.com/CentralCoastAdventistSchool
• Xx.com/centralcoast_as

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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