Bunbury Cathedral Grammar School

What Bunbury Cathedral Grammar School does

Bunbury Cathedral Grammar School is an independent, co-educational day and boarding school operating from a single bushland campus at 5 Allen Road, Gelorup, Western Australia. It is affiliated with the Anglican Church, with the Bishop of Bunbury Diocese serving as Visitor, and is governed by a Board of Governors chaired by Maria Cavallo. The school delivers a continuous education pathway from an Education and Care nursery (birth to 3 years) through Pre-Kindy (Little Grammies, 3-year-olds), Kindergarten (4-year-olds), Primary School (Pre-Primary to Year 6) and Secondary School (Years 7 to 12), complemented by cottage-style Boarding with weekly and full-time options for regional and international students.

The academic offering is broad by regional standards, encompassing ATAR, General and Certificate pathways in the senior years, alongside co-curricular programmes in Academic Extension, Music and Performing Arts, Technology and Creative Industries, Sport, and a sequenced Outdoor and Adventure Learning programme that culminates in a Year 10 Borneo Bound expedition. The school is CRICOS-registered (00431K) and actively recruits international students, and is a member of the Round Square international school network. Revenue is generated through recurring annual tuition and boarding fees charged to enrolled families across the early childhood, primary, secondary and boarding divisions; fees are not publicly disclosed and families are directed to contact the school directly. Operations are supported by standard third-party tooling (SEQTA Engage for the parent/student portal, a Sanity CMS-based website) with no disclosed proprietary technology platform.

Go-to-market is direct-to-consumer: families progress from enquiry through in-person or virtual campus tours to direct enrolment via the school's admissions office, supplemented by Regional Field Days across South West WA, the Parents & Friends Association, fortnightly newsletters, organic social media and community partnerships. Senior leadership was refreshed in 2021 with the appointments of Principal and CEO Matthew O'Brien, CFO and Company Secretary Yale Bolto, and Deputy Principal and Head of Secondary Kathy Chiera.

Name

Bunbury Cathedral Grammar School

Legal name

Bunbury Cathedral Grammar School

Website

https://bcgs.wa.edu.au

Company type

Private

Founded year

1972

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Bunbury Cathedral Grammar School is an independent Anglican co-educational day and boarding school in Gelorup, Western Australia, delivering continuous education from birth to Year 12, including a CRICOS-registered international programme and cottage-style boarding for regional families.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Independent K-12 Education

NAICS

Elementary and Secondary Schools (611110)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Nonsectarian Independent Boarding Schools (EDAJABAB)

akta.pro secondary industry

General Preschools (Play-Based) (EDACABAA)

Keywords

• Independent school education
• Boarding school services
• Early childhood education
• Secondary school curriculum
• International student programs

Headquarters

HQ city

Bunbury

HQ country

Australia

HQ region

Oceania

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Tuition and Fee Revenue: The school generates revenue primarily through tuition fees charged to enrolled students across Education and Care, Pre-Kindy/Kindy, Primary, and Secondary programs. Boarding fees supplement revenue for residential students.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Bunbury Cathedral Grammar School is an independent co-educational day and boarding school offering a continuous educational pathway from early childhood (Education and Care from birth, Pre-Kindy for 3-year-olds, Kindergarten for 4-year-olds) through Primary School (Pre-Primary to Year 6) and Secondary School (Years 7 to 12). The school delivers ATAR, General and Certificate course pathways alongside co-curricular programs in music, sport, technology, creative industries, and outdoor adventure learning, and provides cottage-style boarding with weekly boarding options. It is a CRICOS-registered provider (CRICOS: 00431K) serving international students.

Product overview

Bunbury Cathedral Grammar School is an independent co-educational day and boarding school offering a comprehensive educational pathway from early childhood (Education and Care for infants from birth, Pre-Kindy for 3-year-olds, and Kindergarten for 4-year-olds) through Primary School (Pre-Primary to Year 6) to Secondary School (Years 7 to 12). The school provides a broad curriculum with pathways including ATAR, General and Certificate courses, complemented by extensive co-curricular programs including Academic Extension, Music and Performing Arts, Technology and Creative Industries, Sport (with House Sport, co-curricular, representative and high performance options), and Outdoor and Adventure Learning. Boarding facilities serve regional and international students, with the institution registered as a CRICOS provider for international education.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Education and Care Early childhood education and childcare services for infants and toddlers from birth to 3 years, with a Nursery Room for infants and a Toddler Room offering calm, engaging spaces supporting a gentle balance of care, play and growing independence.
• Pre-Kindy (Little Grammies) Specialised Pre-Kindergarten program for 3-year-olds, delivered two days per week by experienced early childhood educators, supporting children as they begin learning in a group setting, building confidence, friendships and a sense of belonging.
• Kindergarten Learning experience for 4-year-olds delivered over four full days per week, balancing structured learning with play within a warm and engaging school environment, including specialist lessons in visual art, sport and performing arts.
• Primary School Primary education from Pre-Primary to Year 6, nurturing minds and hearts through curiosity, deep thinking, purposeful action and confidence building, with strong foundations in literacy, numeracy and thinking skills.
• Secondary School

Quantifiable outcome

• Wide range of ATAR, General and Certificate courses - described as one of the most extensive ranges in the South West

Named customers2 records

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• FightMNDminorOthers · 17 June 2026Community partnership with FightMND for the annual Big Freeze Community Lunch fundraiser. BCGS raised $2,837.85 to be split equally between FightMND and Intown Lunch Centre.
• Fremantle Dockers AFLWminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 5 June 2026The Fremantle Dockers AFLW team conducted a South West community camp at BCGS featuring an AFLW Super Clinic with over 130 girls, coaching workshops for local coaches, student training sessions, and a wellbeing presentation by Head of Wellbeing Angie Bain.
• Cystic Fibrosis WAminorOthers · 29 May 2026Students led a 65 Roses Day campaign raising funds for Cystic Fibrosis WA, including a raffle that raised $688.85. Students also visited local aged care facilities sharing music and raising awareness.
• Round SquarecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerBCGS is a member of Round Square, an international network of schools sharing a commitment to experiential learning, community service, and global understanding. Students participate in Round Square activities including international exchange programs, service projects, and conferences.
• International Education Partners (Borneo Expedition)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerInternational partnerships developed for the Year 10 Borneo Bound expedition, including orangutan conservation programs and local community engagement. The expedition combines cultural immersion, service learning and environmental education.
• William Barrett & SonsminorOthersLocal business that generously provided roses for the 65 Roses Day campaign, which students gifted to aged care facility residents.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves1 record

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• St Mark's Anglican Community School: Perth-based Anglican K-12 independent day school. Comparable as a Western Australian Anglican-affiliated K-12 institution targeting similar fee-paying family segments.
• Geelong Grammar School: Australia's largest Anglican boarding school spanning multiple campuses. Comparable as an Anglican-affiliated K-12 independent school with extensive boarding, outdoor education (Timbertop), and international student offerings.
• Aquinas College: Large Catholic independent day and boarding school in Perth, Western Australia, offering pathways from Year 7 to 12 with ATAR, General and VET pathways and boarding facilities. Directly comparable as a Perth-based independent school with boarding.
• Hale School: Perth-based independent boys' day and boarding school offering Pre-Kindergarten to Year 12 with multiple boarding houses. Comparable as a long-established WA independent school operating boarding and broad co-curricular offerings.
• Wesley College Perth: Uniting Church-affiliated independent day school with multiple campuses across Perth. Comparable as a long-established WA independent school offering comprehensive K-12 education with an international student program.
• John Septimus Roe Anglican Community School: Anglican-affiliated K-12 independent school in Perth's northern suburbs. Comparable as a WA Anglican K-12 independent school serving both day and boarding students.
• Christ Church Grammar School: One of Western Australia's leading independent boys' day and boarding schools, located in Perth. Comparable as a long-established WA independent school with boarding options and an extensive co-curricular program.
• Methodist Ladies' College: Large Melbourne-based Methodist-affiliated independent day and boarding school for girls from ELC through Year 12. Comparable as a denominationally-affiliated, comprehensive K-12 independent school with strong boarding and international student programs.
• Scotch College Perth: Perth-based Presbyterian-affiliated independent day and boarding school offering Pre-Kindergarten through Year 12. Comparable as a long-established WA independent school with boarding and international student programs.

Regional players

• Bunbury Catholic College: Catholic secondary school located in Bunbury, Western Australia. Comparable as a faith-based school serving the same Bunbury/South West WA catchment as Bunbury Cathedral Grammar School, providing direct regional competition for enrolments.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/bcgspnfassociation

Compliance1 record

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles14 records

Funding overview

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