Genazzano FCJ College

What Genazzano FCJ College does

Genazzano FCJ College is a private Catholic day and boarding school located on a 17-acre campus at 469 Cotham Road, Kew, Victoria, Australia. Founded in 1889 by the Faithful Companions of Jesus (FCJ) Sisters, it operates a co-educational Early Learning Centre for ages 3-5 transitioning into an all-girls environment from Prep through Year 12. The college delivers the IB Primary Years Programme (PYP) authorised in May 2024, is a Candidate School for the IB Middle Years Programme (MYP) from September 2025, and offers Victorian Certificate of Education (VCE), VCE-Baccalaureate, and the Studio Beyond personalised learning pathway for Years 10-12+.

The school's core technology stack centres on an Online Learning System supporting real-time feedback, augmented by the Genazzano Institute of Learning & Brain Sciences — an educational initiative applying neuroscience research to teaching practice, including the Science of Learning Professional Learning Program delivered by Dr Jared Cooney Horvath and the annual Explain the Brain national competition hosted on Education Perfect. Co-curricular scope exceeds 130 activities across music, performing arts, sport, debating, and social justice.

Revenue is generated primarily through recurring tuition fees (ELC to Year 12), boarding fees at Hopetoun Hall Boarding House (Victoria's only Catholic all-girls boarding facility, Year 7+), donations and bequests through the Genazzano Foundation, and ancillary external programs including GenSwim/GenAquatic, facility hire (Montagner Auditorium, Physical Performance Centre, Oval), and out-of-school-hours care. Customer segments span domestic day families, rural and international boarding students, and international applicants recruited through a dedicated CRICOS-accredited (03298G) application portal. Go-to-market is direct-to-consumer via the college website, tours, and a community referral network spanning the alumnae association, Mothers'/Fathers'/Rowing Associations, and the biannual GenNarrations magazine.

Name

Genazzano FCJ College

Legal name

Genazzano FCJ College

Website

https://genazzano.vic.edu.au

Company type

Private

Founded year

1889

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

251–500 employees

Short description

Genazzano FCJ College is a private Catholic day and boarding school in Kew, Victoria, serving girls from Prep to Year 12 (plus co-ed Early Learning Centre) with IB PYP/MYP, VCE, VCE-Baccalaureate, Studio Beyond, and the Genazzano Institute of Learning & Brain Sciences.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Kew

HQ country

Australia

HQ region

Oceania

Offices1 record

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: Fee-based education from Early Learning Centre through to Year 12, with differentiated pricing for day students and boarding students
2. Boarding Fees: Hopetoun Hall Boarding House accepts students from Year 7 upwards, generating recurring revenue from accommodation and associated services
3. Donations and Fundraising: Genazzano Foundation accepts donations for scholarship fund, building fund, and library fund; includes bequest program for legacy giving
4. External Programs: Revenue from community programs including GenSwim and GenAquatic swimming programs, facility hire, and out-of-school-hours care

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Genazzano FCJ College is a Catholic Day and Boarding School that delivers all-girls education from a co-educational Early Learning Centre (ages 3-5) through Year 12. It offers the IB Primary Years Programme, Victorian Certificate of Education (VCE) and VCE-Baccalaureate pathways, Studio Beyond personalised learning, and operates Victoria's only Catholic all-girls boarding facility (Hopetoun Hall). The college also generates revenue from external community programs such as GenSwim/GenAquatic, facility hire, out-of-school-hours care, and donations through the Genazzano Foundation.

Product overview

Genazzano FCJ College is a Catholic Day and Boarding School in Kew, Victoria offering a comprehensive educational ecosystem. It operates a co-educational Early Learning Centre (ages 3-5) transitioning into an all-girls environment from Prep to Year 12. The college provides multiple learning pathways including the IB Primary Years Programme (PYP) for ELC-Year 6 and is pursuing IB Middle Years Programme (MYP) authorization for Years 7-9. Senior students access Studio Beyond for personalized Years 10-12+ learning including university-level studies and VCE VET units. The institution supports over 130 co-curricular activities and operates the Genazzano Institute of Learning & Brain Sciences for neuroscience-based educational innovation. Victoria's only Catholic all-girls boarding school is available through Hopetoun Hall from Year 7.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Genazzano Institute of Learning & Brain Sciences: Educational initiative to promote knowledge and practice in learning and brain sciences for students, educators and the wider community.
• Hopetoun Hall Boarding House
• Studio Beyond
• GenSwim
• GenAquatic Swimming Club

Products and services

• Early Learning Centre (ELC) Co-educational early learning program for children aged 3-5 years, providing foundational education before transition into the all-girls school environment.
• Junior School (Prep - Year 6) All-girls educational program from Prep through Year 6, implementing the IB Primary Years Programme (PYP) authorized by IB World School status.
• Senior School (Years 7-12) All-girls secondary education from Years 7 to 12, offering Victorian Certificate of Education (VCE) preparation with comprehensive academic and co-curricular programs.
• Studio Beyond Personalised learning pathway for Years 10-12+ enabling university-level studies, online learning, studio mode, and VCE VET scoring units contributing to ATAR.
• Hopetoun Hall Boarding House Victoria's only Catholic all-girls boarding school, accepting students from Year 7 upwards with full boarding staff support, study routines, tutoring, and social activities.
• Co-Curricular Program Over 130 co-curricular activities including Music, The Arts, Sport, Debating, Public Speaking, Language Immersion, Social Justice and Leadership, plus interest-based clubs.
• IB Primary Years Programme (PYP) International Baccalaureate program authorized for ELC to Year 6, providing a transdisciplinary framework focused on developing students' understanding of global contexts and concepts.
• IB Middle Years Programme (MYP) Candidate School status for IB MYP, pursuing authorization as IB World School, with framework to enhance Victorian Curriculum delivery for Years 7-8 in 2026 and Year 9 in 2027.
• GenSwim and GenAquatic Swimming Programs External swim programs run through the College pool facility, catering for swimmers from age 2 through adults with stroke technique, survival skills, and competitive training.
• Genazzano Foundation Giving Program Genazzano Foundation accepts donations for scholarship fund, building fund, and library fund; includes annual appeals and bequest program for legacy giving.

Quantifiable outcome

• Median ATAR 87.5 for Class of 2025
• +5 more outcomes

Named customers8 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

AI capability1 record

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Sisterhood of St Vincent's FoundationcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 15 March 2022Collaboration between Genazzano Institute and the Sisterhood of St Vincent's Foundation to promote women working in Health, Science, Engineering and Medicine. The partnership aligns with the College's Strategic Plan promoting active learning and features career pathway exposure for Year 9 students through immersion programs, guest speakers, and project-based learning activities. The partnership produces the 'She Knows It' podcast featuring women in STEM and Health careers.
• International Baccalaureate (IB) OrganisationcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2021Genazzano is an IB World School authorised to offer the Primary Years Programme (PYP) from ELC to Year 6. The college is now a Candidate School for the Middle Years Programme (MYP), pursuing authorisation as an IB MYP World School. The MYP framework will enhance delivery of Victorian Curriculum for Year 7 and 8 in 2026, extending to Year 9 in 2027.
• Education PerfectcoreTechnology or Integration · 1 January 2020Education Perfect hosts and promotes the annual 'Explain the Brain' competition created by Genazzano Institute. The online learning platform is used by over 1 million students from more than 2,000 schools. Education Perfect creates engaging content, sponsors prizes, and promoted lessons to 50,000 teachers across Australia.
• Deakin UniversitycoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2020Deakin University serves as major prize sponsor for the Explain the Brain competition. PhD candidates and researchers from the School of Psychology reviewed and judged competition entries. Co Directors Dr Karen Caeyenberghs and Dr Tim Silk lead the Cognitive Neuroscience Unit, which uses cutting-edge techniques to investigate brain function, behaviour and cognition.
• Genazzano Institute of Learning & Brain SciencescoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2020An educational initiative of Genazzano FCJ College established to promote knowledge and practice in learning and brain sciences for students, educators and the wider community. The Institute has established a position at the forefront of utilizing neuroscientific research in school education to improve learning and teaching.
• UntappedminorOthers · 1 January 2020Sponsor for the Explain the Brain competition. Untapped's mission is to build high-performing teams from neurodiverse individuals. They awarded additional prizes to recognise high quality entries and the importance of neurodiversity topics.
• Xavier CollegeminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2016Co-educational partner for joint programs including combined music concerts at Hamer Hall, joint Social Justice events, Prefect netball games, and Simply Sharing Dinner. The partnership provides cross-school collaboration opportunities in arts, sports, and social justice activities.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Presbyterian Ladies' College (PLC) Melbourne: Elite Melbourne girls' school (ELC-Year 12) with boarding facilities and a long history, competing for the same fee-paying families in inner-east Melbourne and rural Victoria. Strong VCE performance and faith-based heritage make it a close analog.
• Fintona Girls' School: Smaller Melbourne independent girls' school in Balwyn offering ELC-Year 12 with strong academic outcomes. Comparable catchment area, single-campus model, and similar premium tuition positioning for girls' education.
• Methodist Ladies' College (MLC) Melbourne: Large Melbourne girls' school (ELC-Year 12) with boarding, comprehensive co-curricular programs, and IB offerings. Comparable scale, inner-eastern Melbourne location, and similar tuition tier make it a key direct competitor.
• Melbourne Girls Grammar: Inner-Melbourne girls' school with ELC-Year 12 offering, strong academic outcomes, and similar premium positioning. Competes directly for families in the Kew/inner-east catchment seeking a girls' education.
• Sacré Cœur: Independent Catholic girls' school in Melbourne (Box Hill) with ELC-Year 12 and boarding facilities. Most direct Catholic-faith-based peer, competing for similar families seeking Catholic all-girls education with strong academic outcomes.
• Korowa Anglican Girls' School: Inner-Melbourne independent girls' school of comparable size and prestige offering ELC-Year 12 with strong VCE outcomes and similar tuition positioning. Most directly comparable Melbourne girls' day school peer.
• Strathcona Girls Grammar: Independent girls' school in Melbourne's inner east (Canterbury) offering ELC-Year 12 with multiple campuses. Comparable catchment, faith-based heritage (Baptist), and similar premium positioning in the Melbourne girls' school market.
• Our Lady of Mercy College (OLMC) Heidelberg: Catholic girls' secondary school in inner-north Melbourne (Heidelberg) offering Years 7-12. Direct Catholic education competitor for the same demographic of families seeking Catholic girls' secondary education in the Melbourne metro area.
• Lowther Hall Anglican Grammar School: Independent girls' school in Melbourne's west (Essendon) offering ELC-Year 12. Comparable independent girls' school positioning with faith-based heritage, though primarily co-educational in early years.
• St Catherine's School: Independent girls' school in inner-east Melbourne (Toorak) offering ELC-Year 12 with boarding. Comparable tuition tier, similar curriculum breadth including IB and VCE pathways, and overlapping alumnae networks make it a close peer.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/GenFCJ

Compliance3 records

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles5 records

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