Sunrise Christian School

Name

Sunrise Christian School

Legal name

Sunrise Christian School

Website

https://sunrise.sa.edu.au

Company type

Private

Founded year

1978

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Sunrise Christian School is a non-profit Christian K-10 institution in South Australia operating six campuses and five early learning centres, delivering Bible-based curriculum integrated with Australian standards to Christian families seeking ELC-through-Year-12 continuity via its Temple Christian College pathway.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Private K-12 Christian Education

NAICS

Elementary and Secondary Schools (6111), Elementary and Secondary Schools (61111), Educational Support Services (611710)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200), Services-Child Day Care Services (8351)

akta.pro primary industry

Faith-Based (Religious) K–12 Schools (EDAJABAC)

akta.pro secondary industries

Faith-Based Childcare Centers (EDACAAAN), Faith-Based Before/After Care Programs (Early Years) (EDACAHAE), Faith-Based Nursery & Playgroups (EDACACAK)

Keywords

• Christian primary education
• Early learning centres
• Middle school programs
• Out of school hours care
• Private K-9 schooling

Headquarters

HQ city

Mile End

HQ country

Australia

HQ region

Oceania

Offices7 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Tuition Fees: Comprehensive tuition fees covering education, compulsory camps, incursions, excursions, student accident cover, Mac laptop/IT equipment, stationery, and classroom resources. Fee structure is tiered to assist families in low-income brackets.
2. Commonwealth Government Grants: Primary financing source alongside tuition fees, part of the three-source income model under the Better Schools Plan.
3. Building Fund Donations: Voluntary contributions of $80 per term per family for capital for educational facilities. Tax deductible donations.
4. ELC Fees: Early Learning Centre fees for long day care and preschool programs, including 3-year-old preschool program under Flying Start initiative.
5. OSHC Fees: Out of School Hours Care fees for before/after school care and vacation care programs.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Sunrise Christian School delivers faith-based early learning, primary, and middle school education across six South Australian campuses and five Early Learning Centres. Its core services include long day care and preschool programs for ages 2-5, Reception to Grade 6 primary education, and Grades 7-9 middle school education integrated with the Australian Curriculum through a Biblical worldview. Auxiliary services include Out of School Hours Care, playgroups, phonics and kitchen garden programs, and bus transport.

Product overview

Sunrise Christian School operates a multi-campus Christian education network across South Australia, offering Early Learning Centres (ELC), Primary Schools (Reception to Grade 6), and Middle Schools (Grades 7-9 with Year 10 from 2027). The school provides auxiliary services including Out of School Hours Care (OSHC), Playgroups, Kitchen Garden Program, Phonics Program, and Bus Services. The ELC serves children from 2-5 years with long day care and pre-school programs at five locations, while Primary and Middle Schools follow a Bible-based curriculum integrating Christian values with the Australian Curriculum. All campuses offer pathways to Temple Christian College for secondary education (Years 10-12).

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Sunrise Early Learning Centre (ELC): Early learning centres for children from birth to 5 years, operating at Fullarton, Marion, Morphett Vale, Paradise, and Whyalla campuses.

Products and services

• Early Learning Centre (ELC)
• Primary School (Reception to Grade 6)
• Middle School (Grades 7-9)
• Out of School Hours Care (OSHC)
• Playgroup Program
• Bus Service

Quantifiable outcome

• Exceeding rating in Australian Government's Assessment and Quality (2017)

Named customers3 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

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• South Australian Government (Flying Start For Kids)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2025Selected as partner service to deliver South Australian Government's 3-year-old preschool program commencing January 2026 at Whyalla, Marion, Morphett Vale, and Paradise ELCs. Government investing in additional teacher costs, planning time, professional learning, and preschool boost funds. Fullarton ELC selected from January 2027.
• Temple Christian CollegecoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2019Partnership established January 2019 providing middle school (Years 7-9) at Sunrise Marion with Year 10 starting from 2027. Sunrise students receive guaranteed entry into Temple Christian College for Years 10-12 at Mile End or Paralowie campuses. Temple staff deliver specialist subjects at Sunrise Marion. All Sunrise students applying by Grade 5 receive guaranteed pathway to complete high school at Temple.
• Alinta UniformsminorOthersPartnership with Alinta Uniforms to provide high-quality, long-lasting uniforms for students. Online ordering available through their website with home delivery or school collection options. Two schools have uniform shops on site.
• Adelaide Christian Schools (ACS)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerGovernance, oversight and spiritual guidance provided by Adelaide Christian Schools (ACS), an incorporated association governing multiple schools including Temple Christian College, Sunrise Christian Schools, Adelaide Christian Schools Early Learning Centres, Discovery Christian College Queensland, and international schools in PNG and Ghana.
• ACS International - PNG SchoolsminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership through ACS International supporting Sunrise Bethel Christian School and Edai Christian School in Papua New Guinea. Schools aim to teach children, train teachers, and build communities. Fundraising for educational materials, backup power generator, 4WD vehicle, and senior secondary building.
• Terri International Christian Academy (TICA) - GhanaminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership through ACS International supporting Terri International Christian Academy in Ghana, established in 2022. Fundraising for playspace construction, educational materials container, student sponsorship, and school feeding program.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Goodstart Early Learning: Australia's largest not-for-profit early learning provider with 670+ centres. Competes with Sunrise's five ELCs in the broader childcare market, particularly for Flying Start enrolments.
• Affinity Education Group: Major Australian early learning operator (e.g., Papilio, Kids Academy). Competes in the ELC segment where Sunrise offers its faith-based long day care programs.
• Guardian Childcare & Education: Premium Australian early learning operator. Competes with Sunrise ELCs in metropolitan Adelaide for long day care enrolments among working families.

Direct peers

• Temple Christian College: Partner and sister school under Adelaide Christian Schools, offering Years 10–12 with guaranteed entry for Sunrise students. Operates the same faith-based curriculum framework in South Australia and shares governance.
• Emmaus Christian College: Adelaide-based Christian K–12 school offering faith-integrated education. Direct competitor in the South Australian faith-based K–12 market with similar curriculum and value proposition.
• Australian Christian College: Multi-campus Christian K–12 network with campuses across Australia including South Australia. Closely comparable in offering faith-integrated curriculum and multi-campus model.
• Concordia College: Lutheran K–12 school in Adelaide with ELC through Year 12 offering. Comparable faith-based education model and competitive pricing structure.
• Sunrise Christian School Queensland (Discovery Christian College): Sister school under the same Adelaide Christian Schools governance, operating in Queensland. Demonstrates the same operating model in a different geography.
• St Andrew's School: Anglican independent K–12 school in Adelaide, also faith-based. Direct competitor for Christian families seeking premium private education in the same geography.
• Westminster School: Leading independent K–12 school in Adelaide offering non-faith-based private education. Competes for the same premium-tuition family segment in metropolitan Adelaide.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles10 records

Subsidiaries5 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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