Anglican Church Grammar School

What Anglican Church Grammar School does

Anglican Church Grammar School, marketed as Churchie, is an independent Anglican boys' day and boarding school in East Brisbane, Australia, founded in 1912 by Canon WPF Morris and currently operated by the Corporation of the Synod of the Diocese of Brisbane as a Diocesan-owned non-profit. It serves approximately 1,890 students across two divisions: a Preparatory School (Reception to Year 6, ~550 students) delivering the IB Primary Years Programme, and a Senior School (Years 7 to 12, ~1,340 students) offering the Australian Curriculum with optional Queensland Certificate of Education or IB Diploma Programme pathways in Years 11–12. The school also operates a boarding programme for around 170 students in Years 7–12 and accepts international students under CRICOS registration 00487E.

The core educational offering is anchored by the four-tenet framework (Academic Excellence, Spiritual Awareness, Personal Growth, Service), a Churchie Research Centre with formal research partnerships with the University of Queensland's Science of Learning Research Centre and the University of Washington, and the proprietary A Learner's Toolkit study-skills programme. Supporting technology and infrastructure include a myChurchie parent/staff/student portal with real-time reporting, the Centenary Library (six classrooms, ten small-group rooms, a 250-seat lecture theatre housing the Research Centre), and curriculum-integrated AR, robotics, 3D printing and laser cutting. The school is a member of the Great Public Schools (GPS) Association, is authorised as an IB World School for both PYP and DP, and reports academic outcomes including 11 Rhodes Scholars, 100% QCE attainment and 100% IB Diploma completion in 2025 with a median ATAR of 90.85 and average IB score of 33/45.

Revenue is generated primarily through recurring annual tuition and boarding fees (with one-time application fees of AUD $590 and confirmation fees of $2,150 for Australian residents and $3,300 for international students), supplemented by ancillary income from the Churchie Shop (uniforms and merchandise) and on-campus cafés (The Arches, Viking Café). The school conducts direct-to-consumer recruitment via campus tours (Headmaster's Tours, Boarding Tours, Prep School Discovery Day, Open Morning), regional "Boarding on the Road" outreach into Queensland and northern New South Wales, and dedicated international student recruitment, with applications accepted from birth and main intake years at Reception, Year 3, Year 5 and Year 7. Governance is provided by the Diocesan Council under the Anglican Church of Southern Queensland, with executive leadership from Headmaster Dr Alan Campbell (since 2014) and a School Council chaired by Constantine Castrisos OAM (since May 2025).

Name

Anglican Church Grammar School

Legal name

The Corporation of the Synod of the Diocese of Brisbane trading as Anglican Church Grammar School

Website

https://churchie.com.au

Company type

Private

Founded year

1912

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

251–500 employees

Short description

Anglican Church Grammar School (Churchie) is a Diocesan-owned independent Anglican boys' day and boarding school in East Brisbane, serving approximately 1,890 students from Reception to Year 12 across Preparatory and Senior School divisions with IB and QCE pathways.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Independent K-12 Education

NAICS

Elementary and Secondary Schools (6111), Educational Services (611)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Faith-Based (Religious) K–12 Schools (EDAJABAC)

Keywords

• Independent boys school
• Boarding education
• Secondary education
• Primary education
• Anglican education

Headquarters

HQ city

Brisbane

HQ country

Australia

HQ region

Oceania

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Tuition Fees: Annual tuition fees charged to students from Reception to Year 12. Fee schedules vary by year level and are reviewed annually by the School Council. Payment options include one full advanced payment, four equal payments, or eleven instalments by direct debit.
2. Boarding Fees: Fees for boarding students in Years 7 to 12, with financial assistance options including boarding bursaries, sibling discounts and payment plans.
3. Application and Confirmation Fees: Non-refundable application fee of $590 per student. Confirmation fee of $2,150 for Australian residents and $3,300 for international students.
4. Uniform and Merchandise Sales: Churchie Shop sells uniforms, stationery, boarder's supplies and merchandise. Operates during term time with adjusted hours during school holidays.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Anglican Church Grammar School (Churchie) is an independent Anglican boys' school delivering day and boarding education from Reception to Year 12 across its Preparatory School (Reception–Year 6, IB Primary Years Programme) and Senior School (Years 7–12, with Queensland Certificate of Education and IB Diploma pathways). Core offerings include the A Learner's Toolkit study-skills programme, the Churchie Research Centre, an extensive cocurricular programme of sports, music, drama and Tri-Service Cadets, the myChurchie parent/student portal, and supporting amenities such as the Churchie Shop and on-campus cafés. The school is a CRICOS-registered provider and serves approximately 1,890 students, including around 170 boarders, from its 22-hectare East Brisbane campus.

Product overview

Anglican Church Grammar School (Churchie) is an independent Anglican boys' school offering a comprehensive educational programme from Reception to Year 12. The school operates across two main divisions: the Preparatory School (Reception to Year 6) and the Senior School (Years 7-12), with boarding facilities for over 170 students. The academic programme includes International Baccalaureate Primary Years Programme in the Prep School and Queensland Certificate of Education or IB Diploma Programme options in the Senior School. Key supporting offerings include the myChurchie parent/student portal, The Centenary Library, Churchie Research Centre, A Learner's Toolkit study skills programme, Aquila gifted and talented programme, cocurricular activities (sports, music, drama, cadets), The Arches café, Viking Café, Churchie Shop, and scholarship programmes. The school is a CRICOS-registered provider for international students.

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Products and services

• Preparatory School Day-school education for boys from Reception to Year 6 featuring the International Baccalaureate Primary Years Programme, expert teachers, a technology-rich learning environment and cocurricular activities, preparing students for transition to the Senior School.
• Senior School Day-school education for boys in Years 7 to 12 delivering the Australian Curriculum in Years 7-10 with a choice of Queensland Certificate of Education, International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme or VET pathways in Years 11-12.
• Boarding Programme Full-time residential boarding for Years 7–12 students accommodating over 170 boarders, including domestic regional and international students, with financial assistance options including boarding bursaries, sibling discounts and payment plans.
• A Learner's Toolkit Study Skills Programme World-leading study-skills programme developed by the Churchie Research Centre in partnership with the University of Queensland and the University of Washington, teaching students evidence-based study strategies for Years 7 to 12 and beyond.
• Churchie Research Centre Research facility located in the Centenary Library pursuing partnerships with universities and schools nationally and internationally to enhance teacher knowledge and practice through applied educational research.
• Aquila Gifted and Talented Programme Gifted and talented academic extension offering the Years 7-9 Scholars Programme, the Aquila Class for Years 5-6, and various extension opportunities for high-ability learners.
• Tri-Service Cadets Programme Army, Navy and Air Force cadets programme providing opportunities for students to develop leadership and practical skills transferable throughout life.
• Cocurricular Activities Programme Comprehensive activities programme spanning sports (basketball, cricket, cross country, football, rowing, rugby, swimming, tennis, track and field, volleyball, water polo) and cultural activities (cadets, chess, debating, drama, music, stage crew).
• Scholarship Programmes Merit-based scholarships offering partial to full tuition remission, including Academic, GPS Sporting Excellence (up to 100% remission), Music Excellence (fee remission through Year 12) and Chorister (partial tuition remission) categories.
• Churchie Shop On-campus uniform, stationery, boarder's supplies and merchandise shop open during term time with extended hours including a The Athlete's Foot pop-up shoe shop during January.
• myChurchie Parent Portal Parent, staff and student portal offering a single point of access for information, services and resources including real-time reporting to support student learning and the parent-school partnership.

Quantifiable outcome

• 55% of QCE 2025 cohort achieved ATAR over 90.00; median ATAR of 90.85
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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Feature3 records

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• Rackley East BrisbaneminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 12 June 2025Swimming partnership bringing expert coaching and vibrant swimming culture to Churchie. Partnership supports the school's cocurricular sports programme.
• International Baccalaureate (IB)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerChurchie is an authorized IB World School for the delivery of the IB Primary Years Programme (Reception to Year 6) and the IB Diploma Programme (Years 11-12). Students can choose between QCE and IB pathways in senior years.
• University of QueenslandcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership through Churchie Research Centre for A Learner's Toolkit programme in conjunction with UQ's Science of Learning Research Centre. School achieves partnerships with leading universities for research and academic programmes.
• University of WashingtoncoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerInternational research partnership for A Learner's Toolkit study skills programme developed by Churchie Research Centre.
• St Margaret's Anglican Girls SchoolminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCoeducational learning experiences including Reception (Prep) Day, Year 6 Leadership Day, Junior Choir visits, and Admission to Holy Communion services. Partnership enriches personal growth through age-appropriate collaboration.
• GPS AssociationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerChurchie is a member of the Great Public Schools (GPS) Association, participating in academic, sporting and cultural competitions against other long-standing Brisbane schools.
• Anglican Schools Commission QueenslandcoreOthersChurchie is a Diocesan-owned school under the Anglican Schools Commission, governed by the Diocesan Council. The Archbishop Election Committee and Director of Professional Standards provide oversight.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Brisbane Grammar School: Fellow GPS Association boys' school in Brisbane serving day and boarding students from Prep to Year 12. Closest direct competitor for Brisbane families choosing between elite private boys' day/boarding schools.
• Sydney Grammar School: Elite boys' day school in Sydney, Year 3 to Year 12, renowned for academic results. Comparable in terms of ultra-premium academic reputation and selective boys-only model.
• The King's School, Parramatta: Leading Anglican independent boys' day and boarding school in Sydney, Prep to Year 12. Closest analogue in terms of Anglican identity, heritage, IB/senior pathways and boarding scale for benchmarking operating model.
• The Southport School: GPS Association member Prep-Year 12 boys' day and boarding school on the Gold Coast. Overlaps directly with Churchie on the regional boarding market and inter-school sport/academic competition.
• Melbourne Grammar School: Australia's pre-eminent independent boys' school (Prep to Year 12) in Melbourne. Comparable academic profile, GPS-equivalent sporting competition, and similar positioning as a top-tier boys-only fee-paying institution.
• Brisbane Boys' College: GPS member Brisbane boys' school (Prep to Year 12) with boarding and a similar mix of academic, sporting and cocurricular programmes. Competes head-on with Churchie for Brisbane day and boarder enrolments.
• Ipswich Grammar School: GPS Association boys' day and boarding school in Ipswich, west of Brisbane. Comparable boys-only heritage institution drawing from regional Queensland feeder markets that also feed Churchie's boarding programme.
• Shore School (Sydney Church of England Grammar School): Anglican GPS-affiliated boys' day and boarding school on Sydney's North Shore. Closest match for Anglican diocesan governance, boarding model and faith-based character education.
• St Joseph's College Gregory Terrace: Catholic GPS Association boys' school in central Brisbane, Prep to Year 12 with boarding. Directly comparable faith-based boys' school competing for the same Brisbane and regional boarding families.

Broad incumbents

• Haileybury: Large multi-campus Australian independent school (coeducational), Prep to Year 12 across multiple Victorian campuses. Comparable premium-fee independent school segment and scale, though co-ed rather than boys-only.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xtwitter.com/churchieoba
• YouTubeyoutube.com/@AnglicanChurchGrammarSchool
• Facebookfacebook.com/AnglicanChurchGrammarSchool
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/anglican-church-grammar-school-churchie-
• Instagraminstagram.com/anglicanchurchgrammarschool

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Number of profiles

Profiles17 records

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