Bishop Druitt College

What Bishop Druitt College does

Bishop Druitt College is an independent K-12 coeducational Anglican school operating from a single 1,000+ student campus at 111 North Boambee Road, Coffs Harbour, NSW. Founded in 1994 and governed by Bishop Druitt College Council Inc., the college delivers NESA-aligned curriculum from Kindergarten to Year 12 across four stages (K-2, Years 3-6, Years 7-10, Years 11-12), with prime enrolment entry points at Kindergarten, Year 5, Year 7, and Year 11. The college supplements core academics with a portfolio of specialised academies in Basketball, Football, Golf, Netball, AFL, Dance, and Drama, plus a High Performance Program mentored by three-time Olympic medallist Nat Titcume, a Career Pathways program, an Outdoor Education sequence (including Duke of Edinburgh), and Round Square global exchange membership.

The core technology platform is BDC Horizon Online, a NESA-aligned distance education school launched in 2025 that delivers live interactive lessons, self-paced study, and real-time teacher support to rural, remote, and elite student-athlete families across NSW. On-campus infrastructure includes the Garra-Garraji Dance Studio (purpose-built, Gumbaynggirr-named), Innovation Hub, STEAM Lab, Trade Training Centre, David Ford Senior Centre, and a 1 GB campus network with BYOD support. Operational systems comprise Schoolbox LMS, TASS Parent Lounge, Flexischools canteen ordering, and Edstart Plus instalment payment plans. No proprietary API, app, or AI capability is offered.

Revenue is generated primarily through term-billed domestic tuition fees (Stage 1 K-2 at $2,473/term; Stages 2-3 Years 3-6 at $2,541/term; Stages 4-5 Years 7-10 at $3,464/term; Stage 6 Year 11 at $3,712/term; Year 12 at $4,950 across three terms), with sibling discounts of 20-40% and 2-3.5% early-payment discounts. Secondary revenue streams include international full-fee-paying overseas student fees under CRICOS #02333G, short-term international visitor fees, instrumental music tuition ($22.50-$70 per lesson), instrument hire ($100/semester), Duke of Edinburgh participation fees, and extracurricular activity charges billed through TASS Parent Lounge. International recruitment is delivered through education agents, while domestic enrolment is direct via the website, virtual tour, prospectus download, online application, and mandatory interview with a $150 non-refundable interview fee.

Name

Bishop Druitt College

Legal name

Bishop Druitt College

Website

https://bdc.nsw.edu.au

Company type

Private

Founded year

1994

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Bishop Druitt College is an independent K-12 Anglican school in Coffs Harbour, NSW, serving 1,000+ students through on-campus education, BDC Horizon Online distance learning, specialised sports and performing arts academies, and an international student program.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

K–12 Independent Education

NAICS

Elementary and Secondary Schools (611110)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Nonsectarian Independent Day Schools (EDAJABAA)

Keywords

• K-12 independent education
• Distance learning programs
• Sports academies
• Performing arts education
• Anglican schooling

Headquarters

HQ city

Coffs Harbour

HQ country

Australia

HQ region

Oceania

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Domestic Tuition Fees: K-12 tuition fees charged per term across four stage bands, ranging from $2,473 (Kindergarten–Year 2) to $4,950 over 3 terms (Year 12). School camps are included in tuition fees. Sibling discounts of 20–40% apply for second and subsequent children.
2. International Student Fees: Full-fee-paying overseas students (FFPOS) and short-term international visitors pay separate fee schedules for tuition, with OSHC required. CRICOS provider #02333G.
3. Instrumental Music Tuition: Private instrumental music lessons for primary and secondary students on a range of instruments, priced from $22.50 per student for group beginner lessons up to $70 for 60-minute individual sessions. Instrument hire also available at $100 per semester.
4. Optional Extracurricular Activities: A wide variety of optional activities offered at extra cost, including sport, cultural trips, in-house presentations, and other educational extras, billed via Parent Lounge.
5. Duke of Edinburgh Program: Facilitation of the Duke of Edinburgh's International Award for students 14+, with voluntary participation and associated costs for expeditions and residential projects.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Bishop Druitt College provides K–12 coeducational independent schooling with Anglican foundations on its single Coffs Harbour campus, supplemented by BDC Horizon Online distance education. The school sells tuition across four stage bands (Kindergarten to Year 12), specialised sports and performing arts academies, international student programs, and ancillary offerings such as instrumental music tuition and the Duke of Edinburgh Award.

Product overview

Bishop Druitt College is a K-12 coeducational independent school in Coffs Harbour, NSW, offering a comprehensive educational portfolio. The core offering consists of traditional on-campus schooling from Kindergarten through Year 12, enhanced by BDC Horizon Online which provides distance education for remote learners and athletes. The portfolio includes specialised programs such as Sports Academies (Basketball, Football, Golf, Netball, AFL), Performing Arts (Dance, Drama, Music), Outdoor Education, Career Pathways, and Round Square international exchange. These programs operate as add-on modules to the core academic curriculum, enabling personalised pathways for students pursuing elite sports, performing arts, or global education opportunities.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• BDC Horizon Online: Distance education online school offering flexible learning for students from rural areas, athletes, performers, and remote learners across NSW.
• BDC Way

Products and services

• BDC Horizon Online NESA-aligned online schooling offering personalised courses, interactive live lessons, self-paced study modules, and real-time teacher support via video conferencing for rural, remote, and elite student-athlete/performer learners across NSW.
• High Performance Program Program for elite-level students in performance, composing, dance, and sports providing master classes, mentor access including three-time Olympic medallist Nat Titcume, and a flexible framework for balancing academic and performance commitments.
• Basketball Academy Sports academy providing skills, tactical training, and competition opportunities for basketball at state, national, and international levels with a holistic athlete development approach.
• Football Academy Elite training and coaching program for football players complementing local programs and developing technical and tactical skills with a holistic approach to wellbeing and performance.
• Golf Academy Program promoting a healthy outdoor lifestyle with golf skills development, competition at various levels, and a personal-best-based competitive environment.
• Netball Academy Training, education, and opportunities for regional netball athletes pursuing the sport at highest levels, coordinated by former Queensland Firebirds player Meegan Bruggemann.
• AFL Academy Training, education, and elite opportunities for regional AFL athletes with links to Sydney Swans Academy and Mid North Coast Academies, led by Head Coach Luke Matthews.
• Dance Academy Extended dance program across all stages (Kindergarten through Year 12) with focus on creative exploration, embodied storytelling, and nurturing each student's unique movement voice.
• Drama Academy Accelerated program for advanced drama students in Year 8 focusing on performance and production skills development in partnership with Kaizen Drama Academy.
• Outdoor Education Program Sequential outdoor education with annual experiential learning, camps, and journey-based expeditions from Year 1 to Year 12, including Duke of Edinburgh Award and Snow Sports Program.
• Career Pathways Program Career education program delivered to Years 5–12 including career counselling, work experience, industry internships, university access, VET pathways, and school-based apprenticeships.
• Round Square Program Global association membership providing exchange opportunities, regional and international service projects, and annual conferences with focus on IDEALS of Internationalism, Democracy, Environmentalism, Adventure, Leadership, and Service.
• Instrumental Music Tuition Private instrumental music lessons for primary and secondary students on a range of instruments (violin, viola, cello, double bass, flute, oboe, clarinet, alto and tenor saxophone, trumpet, French horn, trombone, guitar, strings), priced from AUD $22.50 per student for 30-minute beginner group lessons up to AUD $70 for 60-minute individual sessions, with instrument hire at AUD $100 per semester.
• Duke of Edinburgh Program Facilitation of the Duke of Edinburgh's International Award for students aged 14 and above, with voluntary participation and associated costs for expeditions and residential projects.
• International Student Program CRICOS-registered (#02333G) full-fee-paying overseas student (FFPOS) program and short-term study visits of 1–3 months, with homestay accommodation organised for international students and OSHC coverage.

Quantifiable outcome

• Regional School of the Year Excellence Awardee 2026
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration4 records

Feature4 records

Partnerships

15 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Round SquarecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerBishop Druitt College is a proud member of Round Square, a global association of over 200 schools from 50 countries committed to personal development, service, challenge, adventure, international understanding, democracy, and environmentalism. The partnership provides exchange student opportunities, regional and international service projects, and access to annual Australasian and international student conferences.
• North Coast Independent Schools (NCIS)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerBishop Druitt College is a member school of NCIS for inter-school sporting competitions, including swimming, athletics, cross country, and team sports. Students are selected through school carnivals and challenge processes for representative sport at regional levels.
• Combined Independent Schools (CIS)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerTalented students at BDC have access to representative pathways within the CIS framework, enabling participation in state and national competitive sport beyond the NCIS level.
• Sydney Swans AcademyminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe Head Coach of BDC's AFL Academy works closely with the Sydney Swans Academy and Mid North Coast Academies, providing BDC students with exposure to elite training networks and development pathways.
• Clarence-Coffs Independent Schools Career HubcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAn initiative of the Association of Independent Schools of NSW, partnered with Clarence Valley Anglican School, St Andrew's Christian School, and BDC. The Career Hub connects local employers, TAFE, and universities with students to support transitions to further education and employment.
• Macquarie UniversityminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerUniversity partner providing BDC students with career guidance, university access, early entry programs, and industry guest presentations as part of the career pathways program.
• Charles Sturt UniversityminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerUniversity partner providing BDC students with career guidance, university access, early entry programs, and industry guest presentations as part of the career pathways program.
• Southern Cross UniversityminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerUniversity partner providing BDC students with career guidance, university access, early entry programs, and industry guest presentations as part of the career pathways program.
• Mid North Coast TAFEminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerTAFE partner providing BDC students with vocational education and training pathways, external VET courses, and access to TAFE facilities and programs.
• Association of Independent Schools of NSWcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAIS NSW partners with BDC through the Clarence-Coffs Independent Schools Career Hub, supporting the transition of young people from school to further education and employment in the region.
• Edstart PlusminorOthersEdstart Pay+ school fee repayment scheme offered as a flexible payment option for tuition fees, allowing families to spread payments weekly, fortnightly, or monthly.
• Hoys PhysiominorOthersLocal physiotherapy business affiliated with BDC's career pathways and career hub program, providing industry connections for student career development.
• Costa GroupminorOthersAgricultural company partner providing internship and industry exposure opportunities for BDC students through the career pathways and career hub program.
• Spec SaversminorOthersLocal optical business affiliated with BDC's career pathways and career hub program, providing industry connections for student career development.
• Bonville Inter Golf ClubminorOthersLocal golf club affiliated with BDC's career pathways program and Golf Academy, providing access to golfing facilities and industry connections.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Sydney Distance Education High School: NSW Department of Education-run distance education secondary school serving rural, remote, and special-needs students across the state. Direct competitor to BDC Horizon Online in the NSW NESA-aligned online schooling market for geographically dispersed learners.
• Knox Grammar School: Major Anglican independent K-12 boys' school on Sydney's North Shore. Comparable to BDC in faith affiliation, premium tuition model, broad subject and co-curricular offering (including sport academies), and position within the NSW independent school ecosystem.
• International Grammar School: Sydney-based non-denominational, multilingual independent K-12 coeducational school with strong performing arts and language programs. Comparable to BDC in K-12 coeducational structure, cultural diversity, emphasis on holistic and creative education, and premium urban/regional positioning.
• Geelong Grammar School: One of Australia's leading Anglican independent K-12 boarding schools and a fellow Round Square member. Comparable to BDC in Round Square membership, faith tradition, breadth of academic and outdoor education programs (including its award-winning Positive Education framework), and premium pricing.
• The Scots College: Sydney-based Presbyterian independent K-12 day and boarding school with extensive sport, music, outdoor education, and Round Square international programs. Comparable to BDC in faith-based independent structure, premium positioning, global membership ties, and broad co-curricular portfolio.
• Cranbrook School: Anglican independent K-12 day and boarding school in Sydney's eastern suburbs. Comparable to BDC in faith foundation, K-12 structure, premium positioning, focus on holistic student development, and significant investment in campus facilities and innovation.
• The King's School, Parramatta: One of Australia's oldest and largest Anglican independent K-12 day and boarding schools, operating across multiple campuses in NSW. Highly comparable to Bishop Druitt College in faith foundation, K-12 independent structure, premium pricing model, and breadth of co-curricular and academic programs.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/BishopDruitt

Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles6 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

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