O'Connor Catholic College

What O'Connor Catholic College does

O'Connor Catholic College is a Catholic co-educational secondary school in Armidale, New South Wales, Australia, delivering Years 7-12 education to students across the New England region. The school was formed in 1975 through the amalgamation of St Ursula's College (est. 1882) and De La Salle College for Boys (est. 1906), and occupies the former De La Salle site at 37 Kirkwood Street, Armidale. It operates as a systemic school within the Diocese of Armidale Catholic Schools system, governed by the Bishop of Armidale and sharing Diocesan infrastructure including the Compass education platform, mandated Religious Education curriculum, and 'Living Well, Learning Well' student wellbeing framework delivered in partnership with Centacare New England North West.

The school's core product is the Years 7-12 secondary education programme, comprising the NESA-approved NSW curriculum across Key Learning Areas (Science, Technologies, HSIE), a mandatory Religious Education programme founded on the Emmaus narrative, and add-on offerings in Agriculture, Creative and Performing Arts, Vocational Education and Training (Construction, Hospitality, PDHPE, Primary Industries in Years 11-12), and TAFE/Distance Education pathways. Operationally the school runs on the Compass Education student information system for enrolments, attendance, and parent communication, with Google Calendar for event scheduling and NaaVi for newsletters. Underlying technology is functional and undifferentiated — there is no proprietary platform, API, or AI capability disclosed; the school is a service-delivery organisation, not a technology company.

Revenue is generated through recurring annual tuition fees differentiated by year level (Years 7-10 at AUD $4,149 and Years 11-12 at AUD $4,658), annual technology fees (AUD $105-$158), subject-specific elective fees, and a one-time AUD $100 enrolment acceptance deposit. The 101-250 employee band implies mid-sized secondary college operations typical of regional NSW. The GTM motion is sales-led and geographically constrained — direct family engagement via school tours, open days, and a four-stage Compass-led enrolment process, with feeder referrals from the Diocese of Armidale's primary school network. Tuition is publicly disclosed and Australian government and Diocesan subsidy arrangements may apply off-website; total revenue, profitability, and enrolment numbers are not disclosed.

Name

O'Connor Catholic College

Legal name

O'Connor Catholic College

Website

https://oconnor.nsw.edu.au

Company type

Private

Founded year

1975

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

O'Connor Catholic College is a Catholic co-educational secondary school in Armidale, NSW, delivering Years 7-12 education across the New England region under the Diocese of Armidale Catholic Schools system. It generates revenue via per-student tuition, technology, and elective fees, and serves regional NSW families seeking faith-based secondary education.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Armidale

HQ country

Australia

HQ region

Oceania

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Tuition and General School Fees: The school generates revenue primarily through annual tuition fees charged to enrolled students' families. Fee schedules differ by year level: Years 7–10 are charged at one rate, and Years 11–12 at a higher rate, reflecting the increased cost of senior education delivery.
2. Technology Fees: Annual technology fees are levied per student, with higher years (10–12) charged a higher rate than Years 7–9, covering IT infrastructure and device access.
3. Elective and Vocational Course Fees: Additional annual fees are charged for specific elective subjects including Construction, Hospitality, PDHPE, and Primary Industries at Years 11–12. TAFE and Distance Education courses are charged separately by arrangement.
4. Enrolment Acceptance Deposit: A one-time enrolment acceptance deposit of $100 is collected at the point of confirming an offer of enrolment, prior to a student commencing at the school.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

O'Connor Catholic College provides Catholic co-educational secondary schooling for students in Years 7 to 12 in Armidale, NSW, delivering the NSW curriculum (NESA) alongside mandated religious education, vocational education and training pathways, and a structured Student Wellbeing Framework. The College also offers specialist Agriculture and Cattle programs, Creative and Performing Arts, sport, and co-curricular activities, supported by the Compass Education platform for student and parent information management.

Product overview

O'Connor Catholic College operates as a single-site Catholic co-educational secondary school offering a unified educational program spanning Years 7-12. The core product is the secondary education program delivering the NSW curriculum through Key Learning Areas including Religious Education, Science, Technologies, HSIE, and VET. The school provides a comprehensive educational experience that combines academic learning with spiritual development, creative arts, agriculture, public speaking, and vocational education opportunities. Student wellbeing is supported through the Living Well, Learning Well framework with integrated counselling services. The program is delivered via the Compass Education platform for administrative and learning management.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Years 7-12 Secondary Education Program A six-year secondary education program (Years 7-12) delivered on campus in Armidale, NSW, following the NSW (NESA) curriculum and incorporating Catholic religious education for enrolled students.
• Catholic Religious Education Program Mandatory religious education integrated across all year levels (7-12), reflecting the Catholic ethos and identity of the College under the Diocese of Armidale.
• Vocational Education and Training (VET) Courses Vocational Education and Training courses available to senior students as part of the secondary curriculum, supporting practical skills and pathways beyond school.
• Agriculture and Cattle Program Specialist Agriculture and Cattle programs offered to students, leveraging the College's location in the New England region of NSW and supporting agricultural education pathways.
• Creative and Performing Arts Program Curriculum and co-curricular Creative and Performing Arts offerings for enrolled secondary students, complementing academic study with cultural and artistic engagement.
• Student Wellbeing Framework Structured Student Wellbeing Framework providing pastoral care, support, and welfare services to enrolled secondary students across all year levels.

Quantifiable outcome

• Students graduate as confident, healthy, empowered young people who are well equipped to choose future pathways

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration4 records

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Armidale Catholic Schools / Diocese of ArmidalecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerO'Connor Catholic College is a systemic school within the Diocese of Armidale. The Diocese oversees the school's Religious Education curriculum (mandated by the Bishop of Armidale), student wellbeing framework ('Living Well, Learning Well'), policies, and operational governance. The Diocese provides centralised administrative, educational, and pastoral support.
• Centacare New England North WestcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerArmidale Catholic Schools has partnered with Centacare New England North West to provide qualified school counselling services to students across all schools in the system, including O'Connor Catholic College. Counsellors are integrated into each school's staff and student care teams, providing free and confidential individual and small-group support. In the event of a critical incident, Centacare deploys additional counsellors.
• NSW Education Standards Authority (NESA)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNESA is responsible for developing Kindergarten to Year 12 syllabuses for NSW schools. O'Connor Catholic College delivers the NESA-approved curriculum across all Key Learning Areas, and students sit for NESA-credentialed examinations and qualifications at the conclusion of Stage 6 (Year 12).
• St Ursula's College (historical)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSt Ursula's College (established 1882) was one of two founding schools that amalgamated in 1975 to form O'Connor Catholic College. The college's identity is rooted in the charisms of St Ursula's College and De La Salle College, which continue to shape the vibrant school community.
• De La Salle College (historical)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerDe La Salle College (established 1906) was one of two founding schools that amalgamated in 1975 to form O'Connor Catholic College. The college occupies the site of the former De La Salle College. The De La Salle charism continues to influence the school's identity.
• Compass EducationcoreTechnology or IntegrationCompass Education provides the school's student information system, parent portal, and online enrolment platform. The school uses Compass for daily management, communication with parents, and processing enrolment applications through the arm-catholic.compass.education portal.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Market position

Competitive moat4 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/OConnorCatholicCollege
• Xx.com/OConnorArmidale

Compliance2 records

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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