St Andrew's Anglican College

What St Andrew's Anglican College does

St Andrew's Anglican College is an independent, co-educational Prep to Year 12 school located in Peregian Springs on the Sunshine Coast, Queensland, Australia, founded in 2003 and operating within the Anglican school system under the Diocese of Brisbane (CRICOS 02447G; ABN 43 802 617 219). The College serves approximately 1,300 students across Little Saints Early Learning (from 6 weeks of age), Primary School and Secondary School, plus Outside School Hours Care, a Learn to Swim / competitive swimming operation and an offsite Uniform Shop. Its enrolment funnel runs through a dedicated enrolments portal (enrolments.saac.qld.edu.au), a $250 non-refundable registration fee and a $900 non-refundable enrolment fee, with primary intake years at Prep, Year 5, Year 7 and Year 10 and a date-stamped waiting pool that prioritises siblings, Little Saints alumni and scholarship recipients.

Revenue is generated primarily through per-semester tuition and compulsory levies (covering a 1:1 device programme of iPads Prep-Year 6 and Apple MacBooks Years 7-12, plus camps, library and internet), recurring international student fees (CRICOS-registered for Primary, Junior Secondary and Senior Secondary), one-off registration/enrolment fees, usage-based OSHC, Aquatic Centre subscription revenue, Uniform Shop transactions, and a donor-funded Building Fund and Scholarships & Bursaries programme that has supported 280 scholarships and 184 bursaries over 20 years. Approximately 92% of students participate in co-curricular life across 250 sports teams and a broad arts, music, outdoor education and global service-learning programme. International students are drawn from China, Hong Kong, Japan, Thailand, Taiwan, Malaysia, Indonesia, Korea, Iran and Vietnam, but must be accompanied by an approved relative as no boarding or homestay is offered.

The College's differentiated product surface is built on a stack of internally-developed frameworks: the Personal Capacity Framework / Personal Capacity Transcript (described as one of the first such learner profiles in Australia), the Diamond Strong Pastoral Care Programme (Primary, launched 2024), the Digital Research Hub integrating AI literacy (2025), the Cultural Intelligence (CQ) micro-credential co-developed with Nanyang University and the Cultural Intelligence Centre (offered externally via St Andrew's Institute of Learning from 2025), and a Future Ambitions Programme for high-performing students. A new Performing Arts Hub is scheduled to open in late 2026 as part of a broader Masterplan that includes a STEAM facility and a Future Learning Building, and a national AWAF Student Showcase education partnership was announced in June 2026 for launch in 2027.

Name

St Andrew's Anglican College

Legal name

St Andrew's Anglican College

Website

https://saac.qld.edu.au

Company type

Private

Founded year

2003

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Independent co-educational Prep to Year 12 Anglican school on the Sunshine Coast, Queensland, serving ~1,300 students via tuition, levies, OSHC, an Aquatic Centre and a Uniform Shop, with proprietary Personal Capacity, Diamond Strong and AI-literacy programmes and international student enrolments across 10+ Asia-Pacific markets.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

K-12 Independent Education

NAICS

Elementary and Secondary Schools (6111), Educational Support Services (611710)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

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

akta.pro secondary industry

Faith-Based Early Learning Academies (EDACADAH)

Keywords

• Independent school education
• K-12 education services
• Early childhood learning
• International student programs
• Pastoral care programs

Headquarters

HQ city

Peregian Beach

HQ country

Australia

HQ region

Oceania

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Tuition Fees and Levies: Recurring per-student tuition fees billed per semester, covering compulsory costs including 1:1 devices from Prep–Year 12, compulsory camps and excursions, library resources, internet and student diaries. Not disclosed publicly in dollar terms on the website.
2. Registration and Enrolment Fees: Non-refundable Registration Fee of $250 (inc GST) and Enrolment Fee of $900 charged per student at point of enrolment.
3. International Student Fees: Tuition and non-tuition fees for international students invoiced per semester; 50% payable before the first semester and balance within two weeks of the second semester. Registration Fee of $250 (inc GST) plus estimated Overseas Student Health Cover levy of ~$700.
4. Donations and Building Fund: Voluntary donations from parents, staff, alumni, partners and donors directed to a Building Fund (10-year capital plan) and Scholarships & Bursaries program. 280 scholarships and 184 bursaries supported over 20 years.
5. Aquatic Centre / Learn to Swim: Operating revenue from the St Andrew's Anglican College Aquatic Centre and Learn to Swim program catering to swimmers from 3 months to adults, including a competitive Swimming Club that is one of the Top 10 in Australia.
6. Outside School Hours Care (OSHC): Fee-for-service Before School Care (7.00am–8.30am), After School Care (3.00pm–6.00pm) and Vacation Care (7.00am–6.00pm) on permanent or casual bookings.
7. Uniform Shop Sales: Retail sales via the offsite Uniform Shop at The Rec Centre (222 The Avenue, Peregian Springs) and the Flexischools online ordering platform, including second-hand items.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels12 records

Core offering

St Andrew's Anglican College is an independent co-educational Prep to Year 12 school on Queensland's Sunshine Coast, delivering academic, pastoral, co-curricular, international and early learning programs. It operates Little Saints Early Learning (6 weeks–Prep), a Prep–Year 12 day school, the St Andrew's Institute of Learning (SAIL) for external micro-credentials, an on-campus Aquatic Centre with Learn to Swim, Outside School Hours Care, and an offsite Uniform Shop. Educational delivery is supported by an Anglican ethos, a 1:1 device program and proprietary frameworks such as the Personal Capacity Transcript and Diamond Strong pastoral care program.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Little Saints: Early Learning Centre and Day Care catering for children from six weeks through to school age; also includes the College's Outside School Hours Care (OSHC) program.
• St Andrew's Institute of Learning (SAIL)
• St Andrew's Anglican College Aquatic Centre
• St Andrew's Recreation Centre
• Future Ambitions Program

Products and services

• Primary School (Prep to Year 6) Co-educational independent primary schooling for Prep to Year 6 with academic, pastoral, co-curricular and 1:1 iPad device programs; targeted at domestic and international families seeking a Sunshine Coast independent primary education.
• Secondary School (Years 7 to 12) Independent secondary education for Years 7–12 leading to ATAR, QCAA and VET qualifications, with 1:1 MacBook program, Personal Capacity Transcript, Future Ambitions Program and extensive co-curricular sport, arts and global opportunities; for domestic and international students progressing to university or further study.
• Little Saints Early Learning Centre On-campus play-based early childhood education and day care for children from 6 weeks of age through to school age (Prep), including a kindergarten program; for Sunshine Coast families seeking an early pathway into the College.
• Outside School Hours Care (OSHC) Before School Care (7.00am–8.30am), After School Care (3.00pm–6.00pm) and Vacation Care (7.00am–6.00pm) on permanent or casual bookings; for College families and the broader Sunshine Coast community.
• St Andrew's Institute of Learning (SAIL) Research and professional development institute offering endorsed micro-credentials (including Cultural Intelligence training), educational research outputs and conference presentations; for the College's own staff and external schools and organisations worldwide.
• St Andrew's Anglican College Aquatic Centre On-campus aquatic facility operating the Learn to Swim program for swimmers from 3 months to adults and home to the St Andrew's Swimming Club (one of the Top 10 clubs in Australia, with multiple Olympians and Paralympians); for College families and the broader Sunshine Coast community.
• Cultural Intelligence (CQ) Micro-credential Testing and training micro-credential equipping students and professionals with cultural intelligence skills for working in culturally diverse environments; offered as an external product via SAIL from 2025 to schools and organisations.
• Global Opportunities (GO) Program Cultural-intelligence-focused international program offering service-learning trips, student exchanges with partner schools in Japan and Scotland, GAP year placements and CQ training for Secondary students.

Quantifiable outcome

• Median ATAR 90.4 (Class of 2025) — College's best since ATAR introduced
• +7 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration4 records

AI capability3 records

Feature6 records

Partnerships

16 partnerships are on record, tiered flagship, core and minor.

• Australian Wearable Art Festival (AWAF)flagshipStrategic or Co-development Partner · 18 June 2026Education partner for Australia's first national Wearable Art Student Showcase launching in 2027 for secondary students Years 9–12. Inaugural collaboration already underway with wearable artist Kym Cunningham for AWAF 2026 audience activations at the Novotel Sunshine Coast Resort. Co-Director Helen Perry quoted endorsing the partnership.
• Peregian Digital HubcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLong-running partnership hosting the Worldwide Kids Vibe Coding Hackathon (St Andrew's was the first school in the world to participate) and providing real-world technology mentorship opportunities for students. Cited as a key partner in the 5-Star Innovative School recognition.
• Adventure AlternativescoreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerOutdoor education specialist partnered with St Andrew's for the Year 7 Outdoor Education Camp near Kenilworth. Activities include mountain biking, archery tag, hiking, bird box building, billycart and raft construction and team challenges.
• Office Choice in NoosaminorGTM or Marketing PartnerCorporate sponsor for the Year 8 'Brighter Tomorrows' Community Problem Solving project, supplying materials for the Brighten the Day Boxes delivered to the Queensland Children's Hospital.
• Nanyang University (Singapore)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerOriginal research partner for the Cultural Intelligence (CQ) framework underpinning the College's CQ testing and training program and forthcoming endorsed micro-credential offered via SAIL.
• The Cultural Intelligence Centre (USA)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCo-development partner that further developed the Cultural Intelligence (CQ) framework used in St Andrew's student training, secondary curriculum and the global micro-credential product.
• Kindai High School (Japan)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner school in Japan hosting Year 11 student exchanges as part of the Global Opportunities program; one of the international schools used for the College's GAP year and exchange placements.
• Partner schools in ScotlandminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner schools in Scotland hosting alumni students on GAP year placements; principal and Head of SAIL recently visited these alumni as part of the Global Opportunities program.
• AEAS Testing (Australian Education Assessment Services)coreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerAll international students are required to demonstrate English proficiency or sit the AEAS test, assisting the College in meeting the Australian Government visa requirement for school sector students' English language proficiency. Tests available in 12+ cities across Australia and Asia.
• St Margaret's Anglican Girls' SchoolminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSister school within the Anglican Diocese of Brisbane system. New Principal Ms Karen Gorrie was previously Deputy Principal at St Margaret's before joining St Andrew's on 1 January 2025.
• FlexischoolscoreTechnology or IntegrationOnline ordering and payment platform used by the College Uniform Shop for next-day delivery orders, pickup from the Uniform Shop, or delivery to Primary/Secondary offices.
• Studentnet (Coherent Cloud)coreTechnology or IntegrationIdentity provider powering the My St Andrews single sign-on portal (mystandrews.saac.qld.edu.au) via SAML2 SSO, including parent access to resources and uniform handbook.
• CDC Sunshine CoastminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorSchool bus operator providing transport to and from the College; families contact CDC directly for specific service information.
• Hinter-Coast TransportminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorSchool bus operator servicing the College campus; one of three bus partners listed on the Location & Transport page.
• Coolum CoachesminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorSchool bus operator providing transport services to and from the College; one of three bus partners.
• The Educator magazine / Educator AwardscoreGTM or Marketing PartnerAustralia's leading national publication for school excellence and recurring awards partner (5-Star Best School, 5-Star Innovative School, Best School STEM Program, Regional School of the Year).

Scale indicators11 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Sunshine Coast Grammar School: Prep–Year 12 co-educational independent school in Forest Glen, Sunshine Coast. Competes for the same Sunshine Coast family demographic with comparable ATAR results, sport programs and Anglican/non-denominational positioning.
• Matthew Flinders Anglican College: Co-educational Prep–Year 12 independent Anglican school on the Sunshine Coast in Buderim. Most direct head-to-head competitor to St Andrew's for Sunshine Coast families seeking independent Anglican education with strong academic and co-curricular outcomes.
• St Margaret's Anglican Girls' School: Anglican girls' school in Ascot, Brisbane — sister school within the Diocese of Brisbane and former workplace of new Principal Karen Gorrie. Highly comparable on governance, ethos, and academic outcomes.

Broad incumbents

• Somerville House: Independent girls' school in South Brisbane with a long-established Prep–Year 12 offering. Overlaps with St Andrew's on academic reputation, Anglican heritage-adjacent positioning, and family demographic in SEQ.
• The Southport School: Anglican boys' Prep–Year 12 school on the Gold Coast with boarding. Comparable on Anglican ethos, academic outcomes and broad co-curricular programs, with an additional boarding model St Andrew's lacks.
• Concordia College (Adelaide): Lutheran co-educational day school in Adelaide. Comparable on integrated device programs, holistic Personal Capacity-style frameworks, and a strong STEM/arts co-curricular offering, though in a different state.
• Brisbane Grammar School: One of Australia's leading boys' independent schools in Brisbane. Competes for top Sunshine Coast families willing to commute/board, with comparable academic outcomes and brand reputation.
• All Hallows' School: Catholic girls' school in Brisbane CBD. Comparable on academic outcomes, co-curricular breadth, and SEQ independent school positioning, though denominational affiliation differs.

Regional players

• Emmanuel College: Catholic independent school in Carrara, Gold Coast. Comparable size and Sunshine Coast-adjacent SEQ positioning; competes for similar coastal-Queensland families.

Emerging players

• Citipointe Christian College: Brisbane-based Christian independent school that has rapidly expanded co-curricular breadth and awards profile. Comparable on competitive positioning for SEQ families prioritising values-based independent education.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles7 records

Subsidiaries4 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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