Ignatius Park College

What Ignatius Park College does

Ignatius Park College is a Catholic boys' secondary school (Years 7-12) located in Cranbrook, Townsville, Queensland, Australia. It is operated by Edmund Rice Education Australia Colleges LTD, a nonprofit educational organization governed under the Edmund Rice Education Australia charter and its four Touchstones (Liberating Education, Gospel Spirituality, Inclusive Community, Justice and Solidarity). The college serves approximately 1,050 students organized across 7 Houses of roughly 150 students each, with specialised pastoral care via Restorative Practices, a Dean of Student Wellbeing, and dedicated roles including a Defence School Mentor and Cultural Coordinator.

The college delivers the Queensland Curriculum across Middle School (Years 7-10) and Senior School (Years 11-12), with ATAR, QCE, and VET pathways. VET certifications include Certificate I in Construction, Certificate II Engineering Pathways, Certificate II in Resources and Infrastructure Work Prep, and Certificate III in Fitness, delivered through TAFE Queensland and Blue Dog Training. The technology stack consists of a digital enrollment platform, the IPC Laptop Program with textbook hire, and the third-party TASS Parent Lounge portal for parent engagement. Co-curricular portfolio spans extensive sports (Rugby League Development, Rugby Union, Touch Football, Cricket, Rowing, with Liverpool FC International Academy launching in 2026), Chess, Debating, Instrumental Music, Drama, and wellbeing programs (Healthy Minds Project, Peer Mentor Program).

The business model relies on tuition and school fees (not publicly disclosed) as the primary recurring revenue stream, supplemented by ancillary revenue from the Laptop Program, Textbook Hire Scheme, and pay-as-you-go Instrumental Music lessons at AUD $40/30-min or $55/45-min. Distribution is direct-to-family via online enrollment (Year 7 main intake from Year 5 applications) and Principal-led campus tours managed by the Admissions and Enrolment Officer. Customer segments include the primary Years 7-12 boys cohort, plus specialized groups for ADF Defence Families, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students (108 currently enrolled, partnered via Cowboys House), and students with diverse learning needs supported via a graduated Assess-Plan-Do-Review inclusive education model. Geographic reach is regional (Townsville) with transport partnerships (StudentRide, Kinetic) extending catchment.

Name

Ignatius Park College

Legal name

Edmund Rice Education Australia Colleges LTD

Website

https://ipc.qld.edu.au

Company type

Private

Founded year

1970

Operating status

Operating

Short description

Ignatius Park College is a Catholic boys' secondary school (Years 7-12) in Townsville, Queensland, operated by Edmund Rice Education Australia, delivering Queensland Curriculum, ATAR/QCE and VET pathways, supported by a 1:1 laptop program and an extensive sports and co-curricular portfolio.

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Headquarters

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Carbrook

HQ country

Australia

HQ region

Oceania

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Revenue model

1. School Fees: Tuition and educational fees charged to families for student enrollment. Payment plans available through Edstart partnership (weekly, fortnightly, or monthly options).
2. Instrumental Music Program: Private music lessons offered to students at $40 for 30 minutes or $55 for 45 minutes
3. Laptop Program and Textbook Hire: Technology device provision and educational resource hire services

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Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Ignatius Park College is a Catholic boys' secondary school (Years 7-12) located in Townsville, Queensland, offering a holistic education that blends academic curriculum with vocational education and training (VET), co-curricular activities, sports programs, pastoral care, and wellbeing initiatives grounded in the Edmund Rice Education Australia tradition.

Product overview

Ignatius Park College is a Catholic boys' school offering Years 7-12 education with a comprehensive portfolio of programs. The core educational offering spans Middle School (Years 7-10) and Senior School (Years 11-12) with Queensland Curriculum subjects. Supporting this are the IPC Laptop Program providing device access, Parent Lounge portal for parent engagement, and Edstart for fee payment management. The college offers extensive co-curricular programs including sports (Rugby League Development Program, Rugby Union, Touch Football, Cricket, Rowing, Liverpool FC Academy), co-curricular activities (Chess, Production, Debating, Music, Drama), career guidance services, VET courses, inclusive education support, and wellbeing programs (Healthy Minds Project, Peer Mentor Program). The portfolio is structured around holistic education combining academic excellence with pastoral care, character development, and diverse extracurricular opportunities.

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Products and services

• Secondary Education (Years 7-12) Comprehensive boys' secondary schooling program covering Years 7-12, delivered on the Cranbrook campus and aligned with Edmund Rice Education Australia values. Targeted at families seeking a Catholic boys' education in Townsville.
• Vocational Education and Training (VET) School-based vocational training courses that allow senior students to gain nationally recognised qualifications alongside their secondary schooling. Designed for students seeking practical, work-ready skills in addition to academic study.
• Inclusive Education Program Support program for students with diverse learning needs, delivering adjustments, accommodations, and tailored learning support. Targeted at families whose sons require additional learning support within a mainstream school setting.
• Instrumental Music Program Optional instrumental music tuition offered to enrolled students, typically delivered as individual or small-group lessons with associated fees. Designed for students wishing to pursue instrumental music learning alongside their schooling.
• IPC Laptop Program School-managed laptop leasing/purchase scheme that equips students with a dedicated learning device for use across subjects. Targeted at enrolled students and their families seeking a bundled device-and-curriculum package.
• Co-Curricular Activities Program Range of cultural, service, academic, and creative activities offered outside formal class time to complement the academic curriculum. Targeted at enrolled students seeking to broaden their school experience.
• Sports Program Structured school sport program offering inter-school fixtures, training, and representative pathways across multiple sporting codes. Targeted at enrolled students, including pathways into external development programs.
• Pastoral Care and Wellbeing Services Pastoral and wellbeing services structured around a House system, including counsellors, a Dean of Student Wellbeing, and specialist mentoring for defence families. Targeted at enrolled students and their families, with specific support for defence-connected and Aboriginal/Torres Strait Islander students.
• Career Guidance Service Career counselling and pathway planning assistance provided to senior students to support transitions into tertiary study, training, or employment. Targeted at senior students and their families.

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Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

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Partnerships

Twelve partnerships are on record, tiered flagship, core and minor.

• Liverpool Football Club International Academy AustraliaflagshipStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2026World-class high-performance football program launching 2026. Students benefit from authentic Liverpool FC coaching philosophy focusing on technical, tactical, physical, mental, social, and emotional development. Mirrors UK high-performance pathways with values of ambition, dignity, unity, and commitment aligned with IPC values of Integrity, Pride, and Commitment.
• North Queensland Cowboys Community FoundationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNRL Cowboys House partnership supporting Indigenous students from remote communities across northern Queensland and Torres Straits. 21 students from Cowboys House complete schooling at IPC - most of any school in region. Provides holistic opportunities including education, athletics, and cultural support.
• EdstartcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorSchool fee payment management partnership allowing families to pay weekly, fortnightly, or monthly to fit budget needs. Helps families manage tuition costs through flexible payment plans.
• StudentRidecoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorTechnology-driven student transport solution prioritizing safety while encouraging increased usage. Partnership includes route information and costs accessible to IPC families.
• KineticminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorBus services provider for Townsville school travel. All other bus services beyond StudentRide are provided by Kinetic.
• James Cook UniversitycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerUniversity partnership for career pathways, JCU Experience Day for Year 11/12 students, and scholarship/cadetship opportunities. Students benefit from university connections for future pathways.
• Blue Dog TrainingminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerVET training provider delivering Certificate I in Construction as part of senior school curriculum options.
• TAFE QueenslandminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerManufacturing Technology VET course provider for senior students seeking vocational pathways.
• QMEA (Queensland Minerals and Energy Academy)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerGateway to Industry partnership providing students with industry connections, work placements, and career pathways in resources sector.
• Edmund Rice Education AustraliaflagshipOthersGoverning body of Ignatius Park College under Edmund Rice Education Australia Charter. College is part of EREA network of Catholic schools in Edmund Rice tradition with touchstones of Liberating Education, Gospel Spirituality, Inclusive Community, and Justice and Solidarity.
• Rotary Club of Townsville CentralminorGTM or Marketing PartnerGenerous funder of the Healthy Minds Project, educating and empowering Year 10 students to lead wellbeing initiatives in Townsville schools.
• Cowboys Community FoundationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership providing community programs and support including Cowboys House for Indigenous student boarding and education support.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Trinity College, Perth: Catholic boys' secondary school in Perth; comparable boys-only Catholic model with strong sport and pastoral traditions, useful for benchmarking IPC at a different scale and geography.
• St Joseph's College, Gregory Terrace: Edmund Rice Education Australia Catholic boys' secondary school in Brisbane; closest like-for-like peer in terms of EREA governance, Touchstones framework, and boys-only pedagogy.
• Parade College: Edmund Rice Education Australia Catholic boys' secondary school in Melbourne; provides a direct comparison point for EREA boys-only pedagogy and Restorative Practices at a larger metropolitan scale.
• Whitefriars College: Edmund Rice Education Australia Catholic boys' secondary school in Melbourne; shares the EREA governance model, Touchstones philosophy, and boys-only enrolment model with IPC.
• St Kevin's College: Catholic boys' secondary school in Melbourne with strong academic and co-curricular reputation; comparable boys-only Catholic secondary model even though not EREA-governed.
• Townsville Grammar School: Independent co-educational K–12 school in Townsville; the explicitly named debating competitor (Grand Final opponent in 2023) and the primary alternative for families weighing secondary school choice in the same city.
• CBC St Kilda (St Mary's College): Catholic boys' secondary school in Melbourne with a long tradition of sporting excellence, including NRL and AFL pathways — directly comparable to IPC's sports-led brand positioning.
• The Cathedral School, Townsville: Anglican K–12 school in Townsville offering Years 7–12 in the same catchment; competes for the same Townsville secondary enrolment pool as IPC.
• St Joseph's Nudgee College: Edmund Rice Education Australia Catholic boys' boarding and day school in Brisbane; comparable EREA Touchstones model, strong cricket and rugby traditions, and shared national Touch Football and Christian Brothers Cricket Week competitions (1994 Shield reference in IPC data).
• St Patrick's College Townsville: Catholic secondary school located in Townsville, directly competing with IPC for the same regional families. Both schools compete in Townsville Interschool Debating and other regional co-curricular competitions.

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Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

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