St Andrews Christian School

What St Andrews Christian School does

St Andrews Christian School (STACS) is an independent, coeducational Christian school operating a single 27-acre campus in Clarenza, just outside Grafton in the Clarence Valley region of New South Wales, Australia. Founded in 1998, the school delivers education from Preparatory (ages 3–4) through Year 12 and currently serves over 220 students, governed by the Presbyterian Church of NSW under a faith-based ethos that integrates academic instruction with spiritual and pastoral development. Curriculum delivery aligns with NESA requirements, covering the Record of School Achievement (ROSA) and Higher School Certificate (HSC) pathways, with the school claiming NAPLAN results well above the NSW state average across all areas.

The school's core product is a continuous K–12 educational pathway on a single campus, differentiated by small class sizes, a teacher aide program for learning support, and a broad extracurricular offering spanning sport, music, performing arts, leadership programs (including the Duke of Edinburgh Scheme), chaplaincy services, an agricultural/gardening program, and a canteen. Technology adoption is light and integrator-led: Atomi and Maths Online provide digital learning content for students, the Engage School App serves as a parent portal for reports and fees, and Spriggy Schools enables cashless canteen ordering. Ancillary logistics are supported through multiple third-party bus service providers (Busways, CDC NSW, Atwal Buses, BNA Buses) plus a free pickup service for younger students.

The school generates revenue predominantly through recurring tuition and school fees paid annually or by term, framed as 'affordable' with flexible payment options, supplemented by ancillary fees for canteen, uniforms (sourced through The School Locker), and bus transport. Its go-to-market is direct-to-consumer within a tight regional catchment: families engage via the school website, Facebook, campus tours, enrolment information evenings, and parent referrals, with no channel partners, paid acquisition, or out-of-region marketing efforts evident. The school is a not-for-profit institution under the governance of a religious parent body, has no external equity or venture funding, and does not disclose financial information publicly.

Name

St Andrews Christian School

Legal name

St Andrews Christian School

Website

https://standrewscs.nsw.edu.au

Company type

Private

Founded year

1998

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

St Andrews Christian School is an independent, not-for-profit K–12 Christian school in Clarenza (near Grafton), NSW, serving 220+ students from Prep to Year 12 under Presbyterian Church of NSW governance, funded primarily by tuition fees.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

K-12 Independent Christian School Education

NAICS

Elementary and Secondary Schools (6111)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

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

Keywords

• K-12 Christian education
• Independent school education
• Primary secondary schooling
• Preparatory school programs
• Values-based education

Headquarters

HQ city

Clarence Town

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

Revenue model

1. Tuition and School Fees: Fees for educational services from Prep through Year 12. The school is described as offering affordable fees with flexible payment options. Revenue is collected through term-based or annual fee arrangements for families enrolling children in the independent Christian school.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

St Andrews Christian School is an independent, single-campus Christian school offering K-12 education from Preparatory (ages 3-4) through Year 12, located on a 27-acre rural campus in Clarenza near Grafton, NSW. The school delivers NESA-aligned academic curricula alongside holistic values-based education that combines academic excellence with spiritual, emotional, and character development within a Christian framework. Supporting programs include learning support, chaplaincy, sport and music, leadership development (including Duke of Edinburgh), and an agricultural/gardening program.

Product overview

St. Andrew's Christian School is a single-campus independent Christian school offering comprehensive K-12 education from Preparatory (ages 3-4) through to Year 12. The school provides a holistic education combining academic excellence with spiritual development within a Christian framework. The core educational offerings include the Preparatory School, Primary School (K-6), and Secondary School (7-12), all aligned with NESA curriculum requirements. Supporting programs include Christian values-based education, sport and athletics, music and performing arts, leadership development, learning support, chaplaincy services, canteen services, bus transportation, and agricultural programs. Digital learning is supported through the Atomi platform and Maths Online for students. The Engage Parent Portal provides families with access to student reports, information, and fee management.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Preparatory School (Prep) Early childhood education program for three and four year olds building school readiness through play-based learning and development of social skills.
• Primary School (Kindergarten to Year 6) Primary education program implementing NESA syllabi with pastoral care, student guidance, and access to secondary school facilities including Kitchen, Science Lab, Computer Room, Music Lab, Technology and Auto Workshop.
• Secondary School (Years 7-12) Secondary education program providing comprehensive curriculum meeting NESA requirements including Record of School Achievement (ROSA) and Higher School Certificate (HSC) pathways.
• Sport and Athletics Program Comprehensive sports program including athletics, cross country, tennis, soccer, basketball, and participation in regional competitions and gala days.
• Music and Performing Arts Program Music education including Primary School Choir, vocal and instrumental groups, bands, and Eisteddfod participation.
• Leadership Development Program Leadership opportunities including Duke of Edinburgh Scheme, Student Leadership positions, Student Representative Council, and school camping programs.
• Learning Support Services Specialized support for students with learning difficulties through teacher aide program and dedicated learning support staff.
• Chaplaincy Services Pastoral care and spiritual support provided by a school chaplain to students and families.
• Canteen Services School canteen open Tuesdays and Fridays offering food items, with cashless ordering through Spriggy Schools platform.
• Bus Transportation Services School bus services including free bus service for Prep to Year 2 students from Grafton Salvation Army and Presbyterian Church locations, plus contracted services from Busways, CDC NSW, Atwal Buses, and BNA Buses.
• Agricultural and Gardening Program Agricultural and gardening program utilizing the school's agricultural plot with dam for hands-on learning.

Quantifiable outcome

• Students achieving well above state average in all NAPLAN areas
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration8 records

Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Presbyterian Church of NSWcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe school is governed by the Presbyterian Church of NSW, which provides the foundational religious and governance framework for the Christian school. While staff come from many denominations, all staff are required to be Christians, reflecting the church's missional purpose for the school.
• NESA (NSW Education Standards Authority)coreOthersRegistered private school compliant with NESA (formerly NSW Board of Studies) curriculum requirements. School follows NESA syllabi for K-12 and prepares students for HSC and ROSA credentials.
• BuswaysminorOthersBus transportation provider servicing the school route in Clarenza area.
• CDC NSWminorOthersBus service provider for school transportation in the Grafton area.
• Atwal BusesminorOthersBus service covering Grafton, Tucabia, Ulmarra, Wooli areas.
• BNA BusesminorOthersBus service provider for school transportation.
• Christian Schools AustraliaminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerIndustry association for Christian schools used for posting employment opportunities and professional networking.
• The School LockerminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorOnline uniform retailer providing school uniforms for purchase by families.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Wollondilly Anglican College: Independent Anglican K-12 school in a semi-regional setting south-west of Sydney, with comparable faith-based framework, single-campus Prep-to-Year-12 model, and emphasis on pastoral care alongside academic outcomes.
• Penrith Christian School: Independent Christian K-12 school in the greater western Sydney region operating with similar values-based curriculum, parent-funded tuition model, and single-campus Prep-to-Year-12 structure.
• St Philip's Christian College: Multi-campus independent Christian school in the Hunter and Central West NSW regions offering K-12 education with a similar church-affiliated, values-based framework and NAPLAN-focussed academic positioning.
• Heritage Christian School: Independent K-12 Christian school in the Illawarra region of NSW offering a comparable single-campus faith-based education model with NESA-aligned curriculum and extracurricular breadth.
• Australian Christian College: Network of independent Christian schools across multiple Australian states operating Prep-to-Year-12 campuses with similar faith-based curriculum, NAPLAN focus, and values-based enrolment model.
• Pacific Hills Christian School: Independent Christian K-12 school in Dural, NSW, with a similar values-based holistic education model, NAPLAN performance focus, and Presbyterian/evangelical church affiliation. Closely comparable in mission, faith-based positioning, and operating model.

Regional players

• Scots School, Bathurst: Independent faith-based K-12 school in regional NSW offering a comparable single-campus Prep-to-Year-12 model with Christian ethos and broad curriculum. Comparable in regional independent-school economics but Presbyterian in a different geography.
• Riverside Christian College: Independent Christian K-12 school in regional Queensland with a similar faith-based, single-campus operating model. Comparable in regional positioning and church affiliation, though geographically distinct.

Others

• Christian Schools Australia: National industry association representing independent Christian schools in Australia. Provides governance, advocacy, and shared services that frame the operating environment for schools like St Andrews Christian School.

Broad incumbents

• Emmaus Christian College: Established independent Christian K-12 college in South Australia with a comparable faith-based framework, NESA-equivalent curriculum alignment, and similar extracurricular breadth, but operating at larger scale across multiple campuses.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/StAndrewsChristianSchoolGrafton

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles5 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

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