St Paul's Grammar School

What St Paul's Grammar School does

St Paul's Grammar School (legal entity: St Paul's Grammar School Penrith Ltd, ABN/CRICOS provider 02267A) is an independent Christian Pre-Kindergarten to Year 12 school established in 1983 and based on a 70-acre campus at 52 Taylor Road, Cranebrook, New South Wales, at the foot of the Blue Mountains. The school delivers a dual-credential academic programme combining the IB Primary Years Programme (PYP), Middle Years Programme (MYP) and Diploma Programme (DP) — the first school in NSW to be authorised for all three — with the NSW Higher School Certificate (NESA) pathway for senior students. Cocurricular offerings comprise Dance, Drama, Music and Sport Academies, a NSW RFS Cadet Brigade founded in 1998 with on-campus fire station, a Wellbeing Framework anchored in a House System and Chaplaincy, and Mandarin Chinese from Pre-Kindergarten.

Revenue derives primarily from recurring annual tuition fees (separate schedules for local and international students), a non-refundable application fee, international student fees plus a homestay programme, and ancillary bus/transport arrangements delivered through Busways, CDC NSW and StudentRide. Distribution is direct-to-consumer for local families via a six-step enrolment process and open-morning tours, supplemented by a network of education agents under non-exclusive written agreements for international student recruitment across the school's CRICOS-registered courses.

Technology infrastructure is modest and primarily educational-operational rather than commercial: the password-protected my.stpauls portal (authenticated via Microsoft AD FS) supports academic management, communication and collaboration, layered on a one:one laptop programme. The school is governed by a Board of Directors chaired by Mr Brett Redman, with Mr Ian Wake as Principal since 2016 and Mr Gavin Riley as Director of Business and Finance and Company Secretary. Ownership is community-based with no disclosed venture or private equity backing.

Name

St Paul's Grammar School

Legal name

St Paul's Grammar School Penrith Ltd

Website

https://stpauls.nsw.edu.au

Company type

Private

Founded year

1983

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

St Paul's Grammar School is an independent Christian Pre-K–Year 12 school in Cranebrook, NSW, delivering IB and NESA curricula to local Penrith-area families and international students on a 70-acre campus.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Independent K-12 Christian 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

Nonsectarian Independent Day Schools (EDAJABAA)

Keywords

• Independent Christian education
• K-12 grammar schooling
• IB World School programmes
• Cocurricular performing arts
• International student programmes

Headquarters

HQ city

New York

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Tuition Fees: Annual tuition fees for enrolled students from Pre-Kindergarten to Year 12. The Schedule of Fees and Charges is updated annually. Separate fee schedules exist for local students and international students.
2. Application Fee: Non-refundable application fee required upon submission of enrollment application.
3. International Student Fees: Separate fee structure for international students including tuition, with separate enrollment contracts and terms.
4. Homestay Programme Fees: Fees charged to international students for accommodation with local families, covering room, meals, utilities, and cleaning services.
5. Private Bus Service: The school engages with StudentRide and Vic's Maxi Transport to provide private bus routes. Transportation costs may be partially subsidised through the School Student Transport Scheme (SSTS).

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

St Paul's Grammar School is a Pre-Kindergarten to Year 12 independent Christian grammar school that delivers the full International Baccalaureate continuum (PYP, MYP, IBDP) integrated with the NSW NESA/HSC curriculum. Its core offerings include the four academic programmes (PYP, MYP, IBDP, HSC) together with cocurricular academies in Dance, Drama, Music, and Sport, an RFS Cadets programme, an International Students Programme with Homestay accommodation, and a Wellbeing Framework supported by Chaplaincy and the House System. Education is delivered on a 70-acre campus at Cranebrook, NSW, underpinned by the my.stpauls learning management portal and a 1:1 laptop programme.

Product overview

St Paul's Grammar School is an Independent Christian Pre-Kindergarten to Year 12 school offering a dual credential pathway (IB and NESA HSC). The core academic portfolio includes the IB Primary Years Programme (PYP, introduced 2002), Middle Years Programme (MYP, Years 7-10), and Diploma Programme (IBDP, offered since 1990), alongside the NSW HSC pathway for senior students. These are supported by cocurricular academies in Dance, Drama, Music, and Sport, plus RFS Cadets and a comprehensive Wellbeing Framework. The school operates the my.stpauls online portal for student and parent access, an International Students Programme with Homestay accommodation, and maintains facilities including the Innovation Learning Centre and Arts Quarter on its 70-acre campus. Scholarships in Academic, All-Rounder, Performing Arts, Christian Congregational, and Financial Support categories are available for prospective students.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• IB Primary Years Programme (PYP) IB-authorised inquiry-based curriculum for Junior School (Kindergarten to Year 6) that develops students as lifelong learners through the IB learner profile attributes (inquirers, thinkers, communicators, risk-takers, knowledgeable, principled, caring, open-minded, balanced, reflective). Delivered at St Paul's Grammar School, the first NSW school authorised to offer PYP.
• IB Middle Years Programme (MYP) IB programme integrated with NESA curriculum for Years 7-10 using inquiry-based learning. Develops Approaches to Learning skills focused on social, thinking, research, communication and self-management skills. Offered at St Paul's Grammar School since MYP authorisation in 2003.
• IB Diploma Programme (IBDP) International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme for Years 11-12, offered alongside the HSC pathway. Students study six subjects across languages, humanities, sciences, maths and the arts with core components including the Extended Essay, Theory of Knowledge, and CAS. CRICOS-registered course code 075876E.
• NSW Higher School Certificate (HSC) NSW NESA Higher School Certificate pathway for Years 11-12, offering tailored learning with wide subject choice including English, Mathematics, History, Music, Science, Languages and Extension courses. Assessment comprises 50% final examinations and 50% internal school assessments.
• Pre-Kindergarten Programme Early childhood programme modelled on the Primary Years Programme (PYP), featuring Units of Inquiry to nurture curiosity, hands-on learning, technology integration, incursions and Mandarin Chinese instruction from Pre-Kindergarten. Attendance options include 2, 3 or 5 days per week.
• Dance Academy Comprehensive dance programme offering open classes from Pre-Kindergarten to Year 12, plus audition-based Company ensembles across styles including Ballet, Contemporary, Hip Hop, Jazz and Lyrical, focused on professional standards balanced with emotional, spiritual and physical wellbeing.
• Drama Academy Drama programme from Pre-Kindergarten to Year 12 developing performance skills in improvisation, self-devised works, group performance, vocal and physical characterisation, and stagecraft. Classes range from Preset to Theatre Company (audition-only) and culminate in the annual showcase Ovations.
• Music Academy Music programme with two strands: a Conservatorium Programme (individual tuition in instruments including cello, clarinet, drums, flute, guitar, piano, saxophone, violin, voice and more) and an Ensembles Programme (choirs, bands, string ensembles, jazz bands for Junior and Secondary students).
• Sport Academy Comprehensive sports programme across a wide range of skill levels, including team sports (Football, Basketball, Touch Football, Netball, Tennis, Cricket, Futsal) and individual sports (Swimming, Cross Country, Athletics, Triathlon, Rowing, Equestrian). Operates with connections to ISA, Triathlon NSW, Basketball NSW, Football NSW, Netball NSW, Equestrian NSW, Penrith Rowing Club and Penrith Junior Cricket Association.
• RFS Cadets NSW Rural Fire Service Cadet Brigade formed in 1998 with an on-campus fire station and truck. Secondary School students develop teamwork and leadership potential through community service and national competitions with the goal of joining an RFS Brigade upon graduation.
• International Students Programme (ISP) Programme hosting international students from across the world with Homestay accommodation in local family homes, sister school connections in China, ELICOS English-language preparation, and a dedicated International Enrolments team. Delivered as a CRICOS-registered provider (02267A) for Primary, Junior Secondary, Senior Secondary and IBDP.

Quantifiable outcome

• 30% of 2025 graduates achieved ATAR above 90; 52% achieved ATAR above 80
• +3 more outcomes

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

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App detail

Integration5 records

Feature2 records

Partnerships

Nine partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• Sister Schools in ChinaminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerConnection with sister schools in China strengthens intercultural understanding and provides teaching opportunities for staff through cultural exchange visits.
• BuswaysminorOthersBusways provides direct bus services to St Paul's Grammar School. Students may be eligible for free or subsidised travel through the School Student Transport Scheme (SSTS).
• CDC NSWminorOthersCDC NSW provides direct bus services to St Paul's Grammar School. Students may be eligible for free or subsidised travel through the School Student Transport Scheme (SSTS).
• StudentRideminorOthersStudentRide facilitates private bus travel for students unable to use regular public or school bus services, providing three specific routes with individual bus stops and estimated times.
• Vics Maxi TransportminorOthersEngaged by St Paul's to facilitate private bus travel for students who cannot use regular public or school bus services.
• Independent Sporting Association (ISA)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerConnections with ISA encourage students to develop sporting interests beyond school through participation in independent sporting competitions.
• Sporting OrganisationsminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnerships with Triathlon NSW, Basketball NSW, Football NSW, Netball NSW, Equestrian NSW, Penrith Rowing Club, and Penrith Junior Cricket Association support student sporting development.
• International Baccalaureate (IB) OrganisationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAs an IB World School, St Paul's offers Primary Years, Middle Years, and Diploma Programmes. Staff receive extensive on-going training funded by the IBO. The school has historical relationship dating back to 1990.
• NSW Education Standards Authority (NESA)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSt Paul's integrates IB programmes with NESA curriculum. Students can choose between IB Diploma or NESA HSC pathways for senior studies.

Scale indicators9 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Cranbrook School: Established Sydney independent boys' school offering IB Diploma and broad academic/cocurricular programmes; competes with St Paul's at the premium senior-school end and represents an aspirational reference point for families in the region.
• MLC School: Independent girls' K-12 school in Sydney offering IB Diploma and HSC pathways; competes for academically ambitious families who could otherwise consider St Paul's dual-credential offering.
• Wenona School: Independent K-12 girls' school in Sydney with strong IB and HSC results; competes for senior secondary students who would otherwise consider St Paul's dual-credential IB/HSC pathway.
• The King's School, Parramatta: One of Australia's largest independent boys' schools, offering HSC and IB options with extensive boarding — competes for senior secondary students from Western Sydney considering a boarding pathway instead of a day grammar school.
• SCEGGS Darlinghurst: Independent girls' school with strong HSC/IB results and a Sydney location; competitive reference point for academically focused families comparing premium independent K-12 options to St Paul's.

Direct peers

• Penrith Anglican College: Independent Christian K-12 school located in the same Penrith/Western Sydney catchment as St Paul's, offering similar dual-curriculum and cocurricular programmes; the most direct geographic competitor for local families.
• International Grammar School: Sydney independent K-12 school with a strong language immersion and IB offering, comparable to St Paul's on dual-credential programming and direct competitor for international student families seeking IB pathways.
• Blue Mountains Grammar School: Independent K-12 grammar school in the Blue Mountains region adjacent to St Paul's; competes for similar family segments and recently exchanged senior leadership with St Paul's, indicating direct labour-market and student-market overlap.
• Thomas Hassall Anglican College: Independent Anglican K-12 school in Western Sydney, offering comparable academic and cocurricular programmes to St Paul's with a Christian values framework, competing for the same Western Sydney families.
• St Andrew's Cathedral School: Sydney CBD-based independent Christian school offering IB programmes across K-12 with a values-led ethos; comparable positioning model to St Paul's as an urban/semi-urban Christian IB school.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/spgs

Compliance2 records

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles18 records

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