Korowa Anglican Girls' School

What Korowa Anglican Girls' School does

Korowa Anglican Girls' School is an independent Anglican school in Glen Iris, Melbourne, Australia, founded in 1890. It serves girls from Prep to Year 12, with a co-educational Early Learning Centre for ages 3-4. The school's core academic offering is the Victorian Certificate of Education (VCE) program, offering 30 studies at Unit 1&2 and 30 at Unit 3&4 level, supplemented by university extension subjects (University of Melbourne, Deakin, RMIT, Monash), VET courses through the Inner Melbourne VET Cluster, and enrichment programs. The school is supported by the Korowa Foundation (established 1990) for fundraising and long-term growth.

The school's product portfolio includes structured academic programs (ELC, Junior School, Senior School), recent additions such as the Korowa Girls' STEM Academy (launched 2026) and VCE Dance (launched 2026), and co-curricular programs in Sport, Music, Performing Arts, Debating, Community Service, and Outdoor/International experiences. Its technology stack includes the Konnect digital learning portal, online enrolment systems, and VCE curriculum management systems. The school holds CRICOS registration (Provider Code 01022G) for international student recruitment.

Korowa's business model is fee-based tuition revenue from enrolled students, with scholarships available across academic, sporting, music, performing arts, visual arts, community service, and leadership domains. The go-to-market is direct-to-consumer through open enrolment, school tours, information sessions, and a dedicated enquiry system. The school is privately governed with no external parent company or private equity ownership. Academic outcomes are strong: the 2025 cohort achieved a median ATAR of 90.7, a median study score of 35, with more than 10% of students achieving ATARs above 99, and two students receiving Cambridge University offers.

Name

Korowa Anglican Girls' School

Legal name

Korowa Anglican Girls' School

Website

https://korowa.vic.edu.au

Company type

Private

Founded year

1890

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Korowa Anglican Girls' School is an independent Anglican school in Glen Iris, Melbourne, serving girls from Prep to Year 12 with a co-educational ELC. It delivers the VCE program, university extension pathways, and co-curricular programs including a newly launched STEM Academy.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Independent School Education

NAICS

Elementary and Secondary Schools (6111), Elementary and Secondary Schools (611110)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

International/Global Curriculum Schools (IB, Cambridge, etc.) (EDAJABAG)

akta.pro secondary industry

Faith-Based Early Learning Academies (EDACADAH)

Keywords

• Independent girls education
• Early learning centre
• Primary school education
• Secondary school education
• VCE curriculum

Headquarters

HQ city

Glen Iris

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 Enrollment Fees: Revenue generated through school fees for enrolled students across Early Learning Centre, Junior School, and Senior School programs. The school publishes fees on their website with scholarship opportunities for academic, sports, music, performing arts, visual arts, community service and leadership.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Korowa Anglican Girls' School is an independent Anglican school in Glen Iris, Melbourne, providing education for girls from Prep to Year 12, with a co-educational Early Learning Centre for ages 3-4. Its core academic offering is the Victorian Certificate of Education (VCE) program supported by a broad curriculum, alongside co-curricular programs in Sport, Music, Performing Arts, STEM, Leadership, and Wellbeing. The school delivers on-campus instruction and learning experiences across Early Learning, Junior School, and Senior School divisions.

Product overview

Korowa Anglican Girls' School is an independent school for girls from Prep to Year 12, with a co-educational Early Learning Centre for ages 3-4. The school offers a comprehensive educational program structured across three main stages: Early Learning Centre, Junior School (Prep to Year 6), and Senior School (Years 7-12). The core academic offering is the VCE (Victorian Certificate of Education) program with over 30 subject options. Specialized programs include the Korowa Girls' STEM Academy (launched 2026), Music Program, VCE Dance (launched 2026), Performing Arts, Sport, and Enrichment and Extension. The school also provides university extension pathways through partnerships with University of Melbourne, Deakin, and RMIT, VET courses through Inner Melbourne VET Cluster, and leadership programs. Student support services include wellbeing programs, learning support, and scholarship opportunities. Academic excellence is demonstrated through outstanding VCE results (median ATAR 90.7, 10% achieving above 99 ATAR).

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Korowa Girls' STEM Academy: A whole-school initiative designed to nurture girls' curiosity, confidence, and capability in Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM).
• Early Learning Centre (ELC)

Products and services

• Early Learning Centre (ELC)
• Junior School (Prep to Year 6)
• Senior School (Years 7 to 12)
• VCE (Victorian Certificate of Education) Program
• Korowa Girls' STEM Academy
• Music Program
• VCE Dance Program
• Sport Program
• Performing Arts
• Scholarships
• University Extension Programs
• VET (Vocational Education and Training) Courses
• Leadership Programs
• Student Wellbeing Program

Quantifiable outcome

• More than 10% of 2025 cohort achieved ATAR above 99
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

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Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Inner Melbourne VET ClustercoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with Inner Melbourne VET Cluster for delivery of Vocational Education and Training (VET) subjects as part of VCE program, providing nationally recognised certificates alongside VCE qualification
• University of MelbournecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerUniversity extension program partner allowing high-achieving students to complete university subjects in Year 12, potentially earning credit towards degrees
• Deakin UniversitycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerDeakin Accelerate program partner for university extension studies during VCE
• RMITcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerRMIT Extension Program partner for VCE students to undertake university-level studies
• Monash UniversitycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerHigher Education Studies (HES) partnership allowing eligible students to enrol in first-year university subjects as part of VCE
• Fry LibraryminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSouth Australian library design specialists who worked with Korowa's Library Team on the Junior School Library refurbishment project
• Lion Heart Dance CompanyminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerChoreographer Ben Cure from Lion Heart Dance Company leads VCE Dance contemporary workshop and works with students throughout the year supporting technique development and choreographing student work
• Victorian Curriculum and Assessment Authority (VCAA)coreOthersRegulatory body overseeing VCE implementation, setting requirements and assessment standards for Victorian Certificate of Education

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Haileybury: One of Australia's largest independent schools with multiple Melbourne campuses including Keysborough, Brighton and Berwick. Competes in the broader premium independent school market across Melbourne though co-educational.

Direct peers

• Fintona Girls' School: Independent girls' school in Melbourne (Balwyn) offering ELC-Year 12. Similar in size, single-sex model and academic profile to Korowa.
• Methodist Ladies' College (MLC): Major Melbourne independent girls' school with faith-based heritage (Methodist), offering ELC-Year 12 with boarding. Closely comparable in scale, faith affiliation and academic positioning to Korowa.
• Presbyterian Ladies' College (PLC Melbourne): Faith-based (Presbyterian) independent girls' school in Melbourne offering ELC-Year 12 with strong academic and co-curricular programs. Direct competitor in the same premium segment.
• Camberwell Girls Grammar School: Independent girls' school in inner-east Melbourne (Camberwell), close geographic neighbour to Korowa in Glen Iris. Directly comparable in catchment, scale and market positioning.
• Melbourne Girls Grammar School: Leading independent girls' school in Melbourne offering ELC through Year 12. Direct competitor in the same Melbourne premium girls' education market with similar academic, co-curricular and wellbeing positioning.
• Ivanhoe Girls' Grammar School: Independent girls' school in Melbourne's northern suburbs offering ELC-Year 12. Comparable in faith-based heritage (Anglican), single-sex model and academic positioning.
• Lauriston Girls' School: Independent girls' school in Melbourne (Armadale/Howqua) offering ELC-Year 12. Comparable in academic outcomes, single-sex model and family demographic.
• St Catherine's School, Toorak: Independent girls' school in inner-Melbourne (Toorak) with ELC-Year 12 offering and similar academic prestige. Comparable in catchment geography, scale and family demographic.

Regional players

• Tintern Grammar: Independent co-educational school in Melbourne's eastern suburbs (Ringwood/East Melbourne). Comparable faith-based heritage and academic programs though co-ed, with a separate girls' stream — a partial competitive overlap in eastern Melbourne catchment.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/korowaags

Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles18 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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