The Scots School Albury

Name

The Scots School Albury

Legal name

The Scots School Albury

Website

https://scotsalbury.nsw.edu.au

Company type

Private

Founded year

1972

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

The Scots School Albury is an independent, not-for-profit, co-educational K-12 school in Albury, NSW, Australia, serving regional families through Preschool, Junior School, Senior School, and boarding programs on an 11-hectare campus with roots dating to 1866.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Independent K-12 Education (with Boarding)

NAICS

Elementary and Secondary Schools (6111), Elementary and Secondary Schools (611110), Elementary and Secondary Schools (61111)

SIC

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

akta.pro primary industry

Nonsectarian Independent Boarding Schools (EDAJABAB)

Keywords

• K-12 independent education
• Boarding school services
• Co-curricular programs
• Early childhood education
• Secondary school education

Headquarters

HQ city

Albury

HQ country

Australia

HQ region

Oceania

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Tuition Fees: Fees for Kindergarten through Year 12 students, inclusive of tuition, outdoor experiences, local excursions, subject levies, student accident insurance, IT expenses, and access to most co-curricular activities. Discounts available for siblings and annual in-advance payments.
2. Boarding Fees: Fees for full-time, weekly, and casual boarding options including accommodation, meals, and supervised activities. Separate from tuition fees.
3. Preschool Fees: Fees for 3-4 year-old Program (Friday 8:15am-3:15pm) and 4-6 year-old Program (Monday & Wednesday OR Tuesday & Thursday 8am-4pm). Pre-Kindergarten available Monday-Thursday 8am-4pm.
4. Before and After School Care: Care services delivered by TheirCare provider from 7am-school start and school finish-6pm for students outside regular school hours.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

The Scots School Albury is an independent co-educational K-12 school delivering Preschool through Year 12 education under the NSW curriculum, with classes capped at 25 students and flexible boarding options (full-time, weekly, casual, extended day) for approximately 100 boarders. The school operates a single 11-hectare campus in Albury, NSW, offering academic programs alongside extensive co-curricular portfolios in sport, performing arts, outdoor education, pipe band, STEM, and the Duke of Edinburgh's International Award. Revenue is generated via tuition, boarding, preschool, and before/after-school care fees, with sibling and annual-payment discounts and a multi-category scholarships program.

Product overview

The Scots School Albury is an independent co-educational school (K-12) established in 1972 through the amalgamation of Albury Grammar School and Woodstock Presbyterian Girls' School, with roots dating to 1866. The school offers a comprehensive educational portfolio spanning Preschool & Pre-Kindergarten (ages 3-6), Junior School (K-Year 6), and Senior School (Years 7-12) preparing students for the NSW HSC. Flexible boarding options are available from Year 5, accommodating approximately 100 boarders. The school provides extensive co-curricular programs including Sport, Performing Arts (with music ensembles and productions), Outdoor Education, Technology and Innovation (STEM/robotics), Duke of Edinburgh's Award, and Service Learning. Supporting digital platforms include Scotty (Schoolbox LMS) for learning management, Parent Lounge for parent portal services, and the Scots App for mobile communication. The 11-hectare campus features specialized facilities including an Indoor Sports Centre, Science Centre, Cultural Centre, Trade Skills Centre, and Agricultural Learning Space. The school is affiliated with the Uniting Church in Australia and holds CRICOS registration for international students.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Preschool & Pre-Kindergarten Program Play-based early childhood education program for children aged 3-6 years (3-4 year-old Program, 4-6 year-old Program, and Pre-Kindergarten), delivering the Early Years Learning Framework during school terms and providing a seamless transition pathway to Junior School Kindergarten.
• Junior School (Kindergarten to Year 6) Primary school program for Kindergarten through Year 6, delivering the NSW curriculum in English, Mathematics, Science, Technology, HSIE, Creative Arts, PDHPE, and Languages (French and Japanese) with specialist teachers for enrichment subjects and smaller class sizes in early years (all classes capped at 25).
• Senior School (Years 7-12) Secondary school program for Years 7 through 12, preparing students for the NSW Higher School Certificate (HSC) through core subjects and electives, with Learning Mentors monitoring academic progress and wellbeing and dedicated Stage coordinators for Years 7-8, 9-10, and 11-12.
• Boarding Program Flexible boarding program for students from Year 5 to Year 12, offering Full Time, Weekly, Casual, and Extended Day School arrangements, accommodating approximately 100 boarders in supervised boarding houses (Wilson House for girls, Sellars House for boys) with accommodation, meals, and supervised activities.
• Scholarships Program Scholarship offerings covering Fide et Literis categories (Academic, Creative Arts, Music, Sports, Boarding), Means-Tested Academic scholarships, and Access Scholarships for Indigenous and refugee students, awarded for Years 7-11.
• Before & After School Care Childcare service operated on campus by TheirCare, available from 7:00am to school start and from school finish to 6:00pm for students, supporting working families outside regular school hours.

Named customers2 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

Integration3 records

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Nine partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Schools in JapancoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerInternational cultural exchange program allowing students to collaborate with, share ideas with, and inspire students at partner schools in Japan. Students participate in cultural exchanges, music trips, and collaborative programs.
• TheirCarecoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorThird-party provider delivering before school care (7am-school start) and after school care (school finish-6pm) on campus for students K-6 and above.
• EduCom ITminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPreferred local partner for BYOD devices. Hosts dedicated Scots portal with pre-selected Mac and Windows options that arrive fully configured for immediate school network access.
• The Duke of Edinburgh's International AwardcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerGlobal framework for non-formal education challenging students from Year 9-12 to develop skills, get physically active, give service and experience adventure. Award has long history at Scots with Bronze, Silver and Gold levels.
• Falls Creek CoachesminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorBus service providing transportation for students from Albury to Mt. Beauty area, including snowsports program access to Falls Creek ski fields.
• Martin's Travel GroupminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorBus services covering Albury, Mt. Beauty, Rand, Culcairn, Ettamogah, Walla Walla, Bowna and surrounding areas for student transportation.
• Dyson Group WangarattaminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorBus services providing transportation via Myrtleford, Beechworth and Yackandandah routes to Wangaratta for student access to school.
• Cann's Bus LinesminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorBus service providing transportation for students from Corowa and surrounding areas to attend Scots.
• Kanes BusesminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorBus service providing transportation for students from Holbrook and surrounding areas to attend Scots.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves10 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Scotch Oakburn College: Regional Tasmanian independent K-12 school with boarding and Uniting Church heritage. Comparable as a smaller-scale regional Australian independent K-12 boarding school with similar Protestant heritage, co-curricular breadth and reliance on interstate students.
• Geelong Grammar School: Victoria's pre-eminent regional independent boarding school with multiple campuses. Comparable in regional boarding positioning, full K-12 offering, premium fees, extensive co-curricular programs (outdoor education, music, sport) and Anglican heritage.
• Caulfield Grammar School: Large independent Anglican day and boarding school with multiple campuses across Melbourne. Comparable as a Victorian-based co-educational K-12 independent with boarding, extensive co-curriculars and a regional multi-campus structure.
• The Scots College, Sydney: Independent Presbyterian-affiliated boys' school in Sydney with K-12 and a major boarding program. Highly comparable heritage, religious tradition (Presbyterian/Uniting), co-curricular breadth and boarding-centric model, although larger and metro-based.
• Launceston Church Grammar School: Regional Tasmanian independent Anglican K-12 school with boarding. Closely comparable as a smaller-scale regional Australian boarding school with Anglican/Christian heritage, comprehensive co-curriculars and reliance on interstate/international students.

Broad incumbents

• The King's School, Parramatta: One of Australia's largest independent boys' schools with strong Anglican heritage and boarding. While metropolitan and boys-only, it shares comparable independent K-12 with boarding, premium fees, and historical heritage positioning.
• Wesley College Melbourne: Uniting Church-affiliated independent school with multiple campuses offering K-12 and boarding. Comparable religious heritage (also formerly Methodist/Presbyterian), co-educational K-12 with boarding, and regional Victorian positioning.
• St Peter's College, Adelaide: Large Anglican independent boys' boarding school in South Australia. Comparable heritage (160+ years), Anglican affiliation, extensive co-curricular programs including music, sport and outdoor education, and boarding-centric model.

Regional players

• Methodist Ladies' College: Large independent Uniting Church-affiliated girls' school in Melbourne with boarding. Comparable religious heritage branch (Methodist/Uniting, similar to Scots' Presbyterian/Uniting tradition), K-12 with boarding, and emphasis on pastoral care and co-curriculars.
• Trinity Grammar School: Anglican independent boys' K-12 school in Sydney with a Summer Hill boarding house. Comparable as an independent K-12 with Christian affiliation, Anglican heritage and a boarding program, though metropolitan rather than regional.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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• Instagraminstagram.com/scotsalbury

Revenue estimate

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Number of profiles

Profiles10 records

Funding overview

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