Woodleigh School

What Woodleigh School does

Woodleigh School, founded in 1856, is Victoria's oldest co-educational independent school, operating three campuses (Minimbah, Penbank, Senior) on a single estate at 485 Golf Links Rd, Langwarrin South on the Mornington Peninsula. The school serves more than 1,000 students from Early Childhood through Year 12, structured across Playgroup, Early Childhood (Reggio Emilia-informed), Junior School (IB Primary Years Programme), the Year 5-6 Homestead vertical learning community, Senior School Years 7-9, the Year 10 Regenerative Futures Program housed in the award-winning 850 m² Futures Studio, and VCE Senior Years. The technology stack centres on the SEQTA Engage learning management system for student and parent access, attendance, and communications; the proprietary physical asset is the regenerative Futures Studio, whose designs have been open-sourced.

Revenue is generated primarily through recurring annual tuition fees differentiated by year level (the 2026 Fees schedule is published as a downloadable document). A secondary, smaller revenue stream comes from community fundraising and donations, including a recent AUD $11,555 community-funded effort supporting the Wugularr flood-affected community. The go-to-market model is sales-led and event-driven: prospective families access the funnel through campus tours (in-person and virtual), Principal-hosted information sessions, Open House events targeting 2026, 2027, and 2028 start-year enrolments, and the Adventurous Minds Scholarship Program. Direct enrolment is handled through an online application portal at enrol.woodleigh.vic.edu.au, with recommended entry points at Early Childhood, Junior School (Year 5 entry), and Senior School.

The school's positioning rests on a Heart/Head/Hands educational philosophy and a portfolio of strategic partnerships: membership in the Round Square Association of Schools, IB PYP accreditation, the University of Melbourne Melbourne Metrics program (24+ school coalition), a 17-year partnership with the Wugularr community (Northern Territory), an exchange with Green School Bali, and Principal-level engagement with MIT's Centre for Systems Awareness and USC neuroscientist Dr Mary Helen Immordino-Yang. The institution is privately held (likely under a board governance structure typical of Australian independent schools; no parent company is disclosed), and revenue figures, board composition, and detailed ownership are not publicly disclosed.

Name

Woodleigh School

Legal name

Woodleigh School

Website

https://woodleigh.vic.edu.au

Company type

Private

Founded year

1856

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

251–500 employees

Short description

Woodleigh School is Victoria's oldest co-educational independent school (founded 1856), delivering Early Childhood to Year 12 education to more than 1,000 students across three Mornington Peninsula campuses, with tuition fees as the primary revenue stream.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Independent K-12 Education

NAICS

Elementary and Secondary Schools (6111), Educational Services (61)

SIC

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

akta.pro primary industry

International Curriculum Early Learning Academies (e.g., IB Early Years) (EDACADAK)

akta.pro secondary industries

Inquiry/Project-Based Early Learning Academies (EDACADAF), Outdoor & Wilderness Education Schools (Field-Based Learning) (THAAAOAA)

Keywords

• Independent school education
• Co-educational K-12
• Early childhood programs
• International baccalaureate PYP
• Progressive school education

Headquarters

HQ city

Frankston

HQ country

Australia

HQ region

Oceania

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Tuition Fees: As an independent school, Woodleigh generates revenue primarily through tuition fees charged to families. Fee structures vary by year level and are published annually (2026 fees referenced).
2. Community Fundraising and Donations: The school conducts fundraising activities including the Giving program. Community raised $11,555 to support Wugularr flood-affected community members, demonstrating active donor engagement.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Woodleigh School is an independent co-educational school that delivers Early Childhood through Year 12 education across three campuses (Minimbah, Penbank, and Senior Campus) on the Mornington Peninsula in Victoria, Australia. Its offering centres on the IB Primary Years Programme (PYP) for Junior School, the Homestead vertical learning communities for Years 5-6, the Secondary School Years 7-9 progression, a Year 10 Regenerative Futures Program housed in an award-winning 850m² Futures Studio, and VCE Senior Years for Years 11-12, complemented by co-curricular outdoor education, cultural exchange, and craft programs.

Product overview

Woodleigh School is an independent co-educational school offering Early Childhood to Year 12 education across three campuses on the Mornington Peninsula. The school provides a progressive, holistic education structured around the IB Primary Years Programme for Junior School and a distinct curriculum progression through Homestead (Years 5-6), Senior School (Years 7-9), the Year 10 Regenerative Futures Program, and VCE Senior Years. The educational approach integrates academic programs with experiential learning through co-curricular offerings including outdoor education camps, TEP Talks, the Ukulele Project, and cultural exchange programs. The school is recognised for its innovative Futures Studio learning environment and its focus on developing adventurous minds through compassionate systems and regenerative practices.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Playgroup (Penbank) Playgroup sessions for young children and their families, run on Fridays from 9.30am to 11.00am at the Penbank Campus, designed as an introductory offering for families considering enrolment.
• Early Childhood Program Early learning program based on Reggio Emilia philosophy, positioning the child as rich, strong, and capable, delivered on the Penbank and Minimbah campuses.
• Junior School (Foundation to Year 4) Primary education program from Foundation to Year 4 delivered at the Minimbah Campus, following the IB Primary Years Programme (PYP) with an emphasis on inquiry-based learning.
• Homestead Program (Years 5 to 6) Vertical learning community for Years 5 and 6 students at the Junior Campuses, designed around Self-Determination Theory principles of competence, belonging, and autonomy.
• Senior School (Years 7 to 9) Secondary education program for Years 7 to 9 at the Senior Campus, building toward the Year 10 Regenerative Futures Program and VCE Senior Years.
• Regenerative Futures Program (Year 10) Year 10 program housed in the 850m² Futures Studio, integrating sustainability literacy with social-emotional learning and community engagement, including a Hattah Kulkyne National Park expedition and real-world community projects, designed for students building complex capabilities before VCE.
• Senior Years (Years 11 to 12, VCE) Victorian Certificate of Education (VCE) program for Years 11 and 12 preparing students for university pathways, apprenticeships, and emerging fields.

Named customers2 records

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature2 records

Partnerships

Nine partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Round Square Association of SchoolscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerWoodleigh School is a proud member of the Round Square Association of Schools, an international network of schools committed to experiential learning and global citizenship.
• International Baccalaureate OrganisationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerIB leaders visited Woodleigh to understand how teaching and learning might be integrated into IB programs in the future and around the world. The school is PYP-accredited.
• University of Melbourne - Melbourne Metrics ProgramcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerOver 24 schools are partnering with the University of Melbourne through the Melbourne Metrics program to develop ways of assessing growth in complex capabilities. Woodleigh's Year 10 students participate in Melbourne Metrics assessments of Collaboration and Agency in Learning.
• Centre for Systems Awareness at MITcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPrincipal David Baker is completing studies to become a Master Practitioner of Compassionate Systems through the Centre for Systems Awareness at MIT, integrating this methodology into school practices.
• Dr Mary Helen Immordino-Yang (University of Southern California)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerNeuroscientist and Professor at USC who visited Woodleigh as keynote speaker at ReimaginED conference. Her research on transcendent thinking, emotional engagement, and adolescent brain development informs Woodleigh's wellbeing approach.
• Wugularr Community (Northern Territory)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner17-year partnership built on trust, respect and friendship. Cultural exchange program where students experience time spent with the Wugularr community. The school raised $11,555 to support flood-affected community members in Wugularr.
• Green School BaliminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerExchange opportunity for Homestead students to experience cultural exchange through opportunities such as the Green School Bali experience.
• Dame Elisabeth Murdoch GalleryminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership for the inaugural Threads of Belonging Exhibition and Bursary. Artworks sale proceeds fund a bursary for an artist to spend two weeks on campus, immersing students in real-world arts practice.
• The OG Cool Kids FoundationminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerIncursion partner helping deepen student interest in and understanding of inclusive communities, with links to mathematics through mapping, shape, and spatial reasoning.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• International Grammar School: Sydney-based co-educational independent school with a progressive, inquiry-based multilingual philosophy. Comparable to Woodleigh in progressive educational approach, co-educational model, and emphasis on holistic learner development, though serving a different metropolitan market.
• Wesley College Melbourne: Large co-educational independent school in Melbourne with multiple campuses, offering IB and VCE programs. Comparable to Woodleigh in scale, co-educational model, and progressive educational philosophy within the Victorian market.
• Geelong Grammar School: Elite Victorian independent school with multiple campuses, strong boarding operations, and IB programme offerings. Comparable to Woodleigh as a leading Victorian co-educational/boarding school with a focus on holistic education and global programs.
• Scotch College: Prominent Melbourne independent school with junior and senior campuses, offering a broad academic and co-curricular program. Comparable to Woodleigh as a long-established Melbourne independent school competing for the same family demographic.
• Caulfield Grammar School: Co-educational independent school in metropolitan Melbourne operating across multiple campuses, serving Early Learning through Year 12. Directly comparable to Woodleigh in target market, scale, and independent school positioning in the same Victorian geography.
• Xavier College: Major Melbourne independent school with multiple campuses, co-educational at junior and senior levels, with strong academic and wellbeing programs. Comparable to Woodleigh in multi-campus operation and Melbourne independent school market.
• Haileybury: One of Australia's largest co-educational independent schools with multiple Melbourne campuses serving Early Learning through Year 12. Directly comparable in scale, multi-campus operation, and competitive positioning in the Victorian premium school market.
• Melbourne Grammar School: Historic Melbourne independent school with multiple campuses serving early years through Year 12. Comparable to Woodleigh in heritage, Melbourne market positioning, and premium independent school status, though more traditional in approach.

Broad incumbents

• Cranbrook School: Newer Sydney-based co-educational independent school with significant capital investment in contemporary campus infrastructure. Comparable to Woodleigh in co-educational model, modern facilities focus, and premium positioning, though serves a different geographic market.
• The King's School, Parramatta: One of Australia's oldest and largest elite independent schools, operating as a broad educational institution with multiple schools under its banner. Comparable to Woodleigh in scale, heritage, and educational breadth, but operates in a different (NSW) geography with a more traditional model.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/WoodleighSchoo1

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles14 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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