Tenison Woods College

What Tenison Woods College does

Tenison Woods College is a Catholic co-educational R-12 institution located on Shepherdson Road in Mount Gambier, South Australia, operating under the governance of Catholic Education South Australia and the Archdiocese of Adelaide. It serves domestic families across the Mount Gambier region and a secondary segment of international students with homestay boarding, delivering Reception through Year 12 education across Junior School (R-6), Middle School (7-9), and Senior School (10-12) communities. The college also runs specialist facilities including the Early Learning and Community Centre, Poplars Inclusive Education Centre, Flexible Learning Centre, Hospitality Academy, and TWC Sports Academy, supplemented by Music, SAKG kitchen garden, and Global Experiences programs.

The college operates a unified digital learning ecosystem centred on Portal@TWC, which provides a single sign-on surface to the SEQTA Learn/Teach learning management platform, the SEQTA Engage parent portal, Microsoft Office 365 (including Teams, OneDrive, and M365 Copilot), and approximately twenty additional integrations spanning ClickView, Studiosity, Stile, Turnitin, Canva, Adobe Creative Cloud, Autodesk, Vivi, Foldr, Linewize, Safe Exam Browser, and Oxford Math. Students participate in a structured Bring Your Own Device (BYOD) program requiring Windows 11 laptops or MacBook devices meeting minimum specifications, managed via Microsoft Intune Company Portal and serviced through approved local vendors (Green Triangle Electronics, Learning With Technologies, Harvey Norman, Grangeburn IT).

Revenue is generated primarily through annual tuition and enrolment fees, differentiated by domestic versus international student status and year level, with scholarships available for eligible families. Pricing is not publicly disclosed on the website; the Enrolment Registrar provides fee schedules on request. The college markets itself through its website and virtual tours, on-campus Open Mornings, Twilight Tours, and Information Evenings, social media (Facebook and Instagram), newsletters, and referral pathways via Catholic parishes and partner schools. The principal is David Mezinec. The institution was recognized with the Order of Timor on 24 June 2026 for its long-standing charitable engagement with Timor-Leste communities.

Name

Tenison Woods College

Legal name

Tenison Woods College Mount Gambier

Website

https://tenison.catholic.edu.au

Company type

Private

Founded year

2001

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Tenison Woods College is a Catholic R-12 co-educational college in Mount Gambier, South Australia, operating under Catholic Education South Australia and serving domestic families and international students through a unified SEQTA- and Office 365-based digital learning ecosystem with specialist academies and homestay boarding.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Catholic K-12 Education

NAICS

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

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

K–12 Digital Curriculum & Interactive Lessons (EDAGAEAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Integrated Tutoring + Learning Content Platforms (Curriculum + Tutors) (EDANAGAL), Digital Learning, EdTech Enablement & Connectivity for Education (BPADAKAH)

Keywords

• Catholic K-12 education
• Primary secondary schooling
• Early childhood learning
• Inclusive special education
• Vocational academy training

Headquarters

HQ city

Mount Gambier

HQ country

Australia

HQ region

Oceania

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Tuition and Enrolment Fees: The college generates revenue primarily through tuition fees charged to enrolled students. Fees vary by year level and include components for facilities, technology, and materials. The college offers scholarships and manages fee structures for domestic and international students.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Tenison Woods College delivers Catholic co-educational schooling from Early Learning through Year 12, organised into Junior School (R-6), Middle School (7-9), and Senior School (10-12) communities. The college augments the core curriculum with specialist academies (TWC Sports Academy, Hospitality Academy, Music), inclusive education through the Poplars Inclusive Education Centre, Flexible Learning Centre, SAKG Kitchen Garden, and Global Experiences programs, and supports an International Student Program with homestay boarding. Digital learning is delivered through the Portal@TWC ecosystem integrating SEQTA, Microsoft Office 365, and a BYOD device program.

Product overview

Tenison Woods College is a Catholic co-educational school in Mount Gambier, South Australia, offering Early Learning through Year 12 education. The institution operates a unified digital learning ecosystem centred on Portal@TWC, a comprehensive student portal providing integrated access to SEQTA (Learn/Teach/Engage) for learning management, Microsoft Office 365 including Teams, OneDrive, and M365 Copilot for productivity and collaboration, and various educational platforms including ClickView video library, Studiosity homework help, Stile, Turnitin, and Adobe Creative Cloud. The college implements a Bring Your Own Device (BYOD) program where students supply Windows laptops or MacBook computers meeting minimum specifications, supported through purchase portals (Learning With Technologies, Green Triangle Electronics, Grangeburn IT). Technical integration is managed through Microsoft Company Portal for certificate deployment and software installation. Specialist programs include Early Learning and Community Centre, Junior/Middle/Senior School Communities, Poplars Inclusive Education Centre, Flexible Learning Centre, Hospitality Academy, TWC Sports Academy, Music, SAKG Kitchen Garden, and Global Experiences.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Early Learning and Community Centre Early childhood education facility providing early learning programs and community services for young children prior to Reception entry.
• Junior School Community (R-6) Primary education program covering Reception through Year 6, delivered with Catholic values and integrated digital learning through the BYOD program and Portal@TWC.
• Middle School Community (7-9) Secondary education program for Years 7 through 9 providing subject diversification and BYOD-enabled learning during the transition to senior schooling.
• Senior School Community (10-12) Senior secondary education program covering Years 10 through 12, including SACE preparation, vocational pathways, and pathways to tertiary entrance.
• Poplars Inclusive Education Centre Specialised inclusive education facility providing tailored support for students with additional learning needs, integrated within the college community.
• Flexible Learning Centre Alternative education program providing flexible learning arrangements and individualised support for students requiring non-traditional pathways.
• Hospitality Academy Specialist vocational program providing training in hospitality, tourism, and food services with practical industry experience for senior students.
• TWC Sports Academy Specialist sports program providing coaching, structured training, and competition opportunities across multiple sports disciplines for enrolled students.
• Global Experiences Program International exchange and cultural program offering overseas learning opportunities and global citizenship experiences including the Timor-Leste partnership.
• International Student Program Dedicated international student enrolment pathway providing homestay boarding, visa assistance, English language support, and cultural integration for overseas students.
• Homestay Boarding Service Homestay boarding accommodation service for international (and domestic) students requiring residential arrangements while enrolled at the college.

Named customers2 records

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration24 records

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Nine partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• SEQTAcoreTechnology or IntegrationSEQTA provides the college's learning management system (SEQTA Learn/Teach) and parent engagement portal (SEQTA Engage). Students access coursework and assignments through SEQTA Learn, while parents monitor student progress through SEQTA Engage.
• StudiositycoreTechnology or IntegrationStudiosity connects students with qualified educators for homework help during homework time. Students attending Tenison Woods College can access this service free of charge via the Portal@TWC page.
• MicrosoftcoreTechnology or IntegrationThrough Catholic Education SA, all students and staff receive free access to Microsoft Office 365, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, OneDrive, and Teams. Students can install Office on up to 5 devices.
• Catholic Education South AustraliacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe college is regulated by Catholic Education South Australia and the Archdiocese of Adelaide. CESA provides the Office 365 agreement, internet security certificates, and operates under Catholic Education Policies, Procedures and Guidelines.
• Green Triangle ElectronicsminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorLocal Mount Gambier electronics retailer offering Apple and Windows laptops with education discounts. Provides device servicing, software installation, and repairs. Recommended BYOD vendor for local families.
• Learning With TechnologiesminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorOnline purchase portal providing customized laptop recommendations suitable for school use. Offers comparison features and accidental damage protection warranty options.
• Harvey NormanminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorMount Gambier Harvey Norman store offers in-store viewing and purchase of suitable laptops from their student devices range.
• Grangeburn ITminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAuthorized Apple education support provider for the region, offering education pricing on Apple and Windows BYOD options and accessories. Hamilton-based with capability to repair Apple devices under warranty.
• Timor-Leste CommunitiescoreOthersLong-standing charitable partnership with communities in Timor-Leste. College receives annual charity donations and has been awarded the Order of Timor for this commitment.

Scale indicators1 record

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Pembroke School: Independent R-12 school in Adelaide operating under a similar educational and tuition-fee model to TWC, but as an independent (non-Catholic) institution; useful as a comparable non-systemic K-12 benchmark.
• Rostrevor College: Catholic R-12 boys' school in Woodforde, South Australia, also under Catholic Education SA, with comparable curriculum, pastoral and co-curricular programmes.
• Mercedes College: Catholic Reception-to-Year-12 college in Springfield, South Australia, also part of Catholic Education SA. Operates an R-12 campus with comparable specialist programmes and is the closest direct Catholic K-12 peer to Tenison Woods College.
• Sacred Heart College: Catholic Years 7-12 college in Adelaide, part of Catholic Education SA, offering a comprehensive secondary programme with academies and extracurricular offerings directly comparable to TWC's Senior School.
• Loreto College Marryatville: Catholic Years 7-12 girls' college in Adelaide under Catholic Education SA, comparable to TWC's Senior School in offering, ethos and Catholic-system affiliation.
• St Michael's College: Catholic secondary college with multiple campuses in Adelaide, also under Catholic Education SA, offering comparable curriculum and extracurricular structure to TWC.
• Concordia College: Independent R-12 college in Highgate, South Australia with comparable campus scale, tuition-based revenue model and breadth of co-curricular offerings, providing a non-Catholic comparable benchmark.
• Trinity College (Gawler): Catholic R-12 college in regional South Australia under Catholic Education SA. Closely comparable to TWC on regional South Australian catchment, Catholic ethos, and R-12 scope.

Broad incumbents

• Edmund Rice Education Australia: National Catholic education trust operating a portfolio of schools across Australia. Comparable to TWC at the category level as a large, established Catholic education provider, but operating as an umbrella body rather than a single school.

Others

• SEQTA: Supplier of the SEQTA Learn, Teach and Engage platforms used by Tenison Woods College. Relevant as the enabling learning management vendor shared across Catholic Education SA schools, not as a competitor.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/TenisonWoodsCollegeMountGambier
• Xx.com/twcollege

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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