Roma Mitchell Secondary College

What Roma Mitchell Secondary College does

Roma Mitchell Secondary College is a South Australian public government secondary school located in Gepps Cross, approximately 11 kilometres from Adelaide's central business district. Purpose-built in 2010 on a single site, the school operates four co-located campuses — Girls' Education, Middle, Senior, and Special Education — serving Years 7-12 students. It is owned and operated by the Department for Education (South Australia) under the South Australian Government Schools banner, with the Department's CRICOS provider registration enabling international student programs. The college is consistently described in its own material as one of South Australia's largest secondary schools, with the Girls' Education Campus accommodating 500 girls and forming one of only two girls-only public secondary schools in the state.

The school's academic offering is anchored on the Australian Curriculum with the addition of the full International Baccalaureate continuum — IB Middle Years Program (Years 7-10) and IB Diploma Program (Years 11-12). Specialist streams include a STEM and Specialist Mathematics focus, the Roma Mitchell Sports Academy delivering integrated elite training in soccer, cricket, basketball, volleyball, and AFLW via five state sporting-body partnerships, Vocational Education and Training (VET), Special Education using a Modified SACE framework, and an Introduction to Pathway to Policing program launching in 2026 with South Australia Police (one of only two SA schools selected). The core technology stack comprises the Daymap learning management system for attendance, reporting, assessment, homework, lesson plans and notes, plus a BYOD laptop program and standard ICT infrastructure supporting both Windows and Mac platforms.

Revenue derives from two streams: per-capita operational funding from the South Australian Department for Education (state and federal education budgets) and Materials and Services (M&S) fees charged annually to families, with subject levies for specific courses. Enrollment follows the Department for Education's centralized process: zoned local students have priority, while unzoned pathways exist for the Girls' Campus, special entry programs, Aboriginal students (Enter for Success Program), international students (via International Education Services), and Minister's care placements. The school completed a $15 million capital expansion in 2022 and reported a 99.5% SACE completion rate with 215 Year 12 graduates in 2025.

Name

Roma Mitchell Secondary College

Legal name

Roma Mitchell Secondary College (South Australian Government Schools)

Website

https://rmsc.sa.edu.au

Company type

Private

Founded year

2010

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Roma Mitchell Secondary College is a South Australian public government secondary school in Gepps Cross, serving Years 7-12 students across four co-located campuses (Girls', Middle, Senior, Special Education). It offers IB programs, VET, a Sports Academy, and career pathway programs including Pathway to Policing.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Public Secondary Education

NAICS

Elementary and Secondary Schools (6111)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

International/Global Curriculum Schools (IB, Cambridge, etc.) (EDAJABAG)

akta.pro secondary industries

Secondary School Exchange Programs (Academic Year/Semester) (EDAIAHAB), Overseas Summer School Programs (Secondary) (EDAIAHAC)

Keywords

• Secondary education services
• Public school education
• International baccalaureate programs
• Vocational education training
• Specialist sports academy

Headquarters

HQ city

Gepps Cross

HQ country

Australia

HQ region

Oceania

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Government Funding: Public secondary school funded by the South Australian Department for Education. Core operational funding comes from state and federal government education budgets.
2. School Fees and Charges: Materials and Services (M&S) fees charged annually, due by end of Term 1. Subject levies for specific courses. Payment options include cash, cheque, credit card, EFTPOS, direct debit. Installment plans available (weekly, fortnightly, monthly).

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Roma Mitchell Secondary College is a public government secondary school delivering comprehensive Years 7-12 education across four co-located campuses (Girls' Education, Middle, Senior, and Special Education) in Gepps Cross, South Australia. Core offerings are built on the Australian Curriculum and supplemented by the International Baccalaureate Middle Years and Diploma programs, with specialized pathways including VET, the Roma Mitchell Sports Academy, Specialist Mathematics and STEM, and the SAPOL Introduction to Pathway to Policing program. The college also serves international students and provides individualized programs for students with intellectual disabilities through purpose-built facilities.

Product overview

Roma Mitchell Secondary College is a large government secondary school in Adelaide with four distinct campuses: Girls' Education Campus, Middle and Senior Co-Education Campus, and Special Education Campus. The college offers a comprehensive educational portfolio centered on the Australian Curriculum, supplemented by the International Baccalaureate programs (MYP for Years 7-10 and Diploma for Years 11-12). Core programs include the Roma Mitchell Sports Academy (offering soccer, cricket, basketball, volleyball, and AFLW), Vocational Education and Training (VET), Specialist Mathematics, and Enrichment Programs. The college also delivers International Student Programs including Study Abroad and Study Tour options. Student life is supported through the Daymap Learning Management System, homework clubs, student leadership programs, and various wellbeing initiatives.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Girls' Education Campus: A dedicated girls-only campus within Roma Mitchell Secondary College accommodating 500 girls from years 7 to 12, focusing on promoting leadership, academic excellence and empowerment.
• Middle & Senior Campus
• Special Education Campus
• International Baccalaureate (IB) Program
• Roma Mitchell Sports Academy
• Introduction to Pathway to Policing

Products and services

• International Baccalaureate Middle Years Program (IB MYP) A rigorous academic curriculum framework for Years 7-10 students that encourages critical thinking and understanding connections between traditional subjects and the real world, delivered as part of the school's IB World School authorization.
• International Baccalaureate Diploma Program (IB Diploma) A globally recognised, rigorous academic program for Years 11-12 that complements the school values and prepares students for university pathways worldwide, including Australian and international tertiary institutions.
• Roma Mitchell Sports Academy A specialist sports program offering high-quality mentoring and training in soccer, cricket, basketball, volleyball, and AFLW for Years 7-12 students, delivered in partnership with South Australian Cricket Association, Football Federation of SA, South Australian Women's Football, Basketball South Australia and Volleyball South Australia.
• Vocational Education and Training (VET) Vocational training programs that contribute to SACE completion, enabling students to develop technical skills and career pathway qualifications while still at school, with 54 students completing VET qualifications in 2025.
• Girls' Education Campus An all-girls secondary education campus within the college accommodating up to 500 girls from Years 7-12, focusing on leadership, academic excellence and equity within a single-sex learning environment; one of only two girls-only public schools in South Australia.
• Special Education Campus A purpose-built campus catering for students with intellectual disabilities, providing individualized high-quality education aligned to the Australian Curriculum and Modified SACE with a particular focus on post-school pathways and independence.
• Middle and Senior Co-Education Campus A co-educational campus structured with Middle Schools (Years 7-9) and Senior Schools (Years 10-12) providing broad curriculum offerings within smaller learning communities, supporting the standard school-zoned enrolments.
• International Student Programs Programs for overseas students including the High School Graduate Program (full SACE), Study Abroad Program (5 weeks to 1 year), Study Tour (1-2 weeks), and Intensive Secondary English Class (ISEC), with homestay accommodation and visa support.
• Introduction to Pathway to Policing A Year 11 SACE Stage 1 program developed in partnership with South Australia Police (SAPOL), consisting of Integrated Learning and Workplace Practices subjects for students considering careers in policing; one of only two SA secondary schools selected to deliver this pathway.
• Specialist Mathematics Program A specialized mathematics focus that provides students with enhanced mathematical and numeracy skills, forming the basis for STEM improvement for senior years STEM subjects.

Quantifiable outcome

• 99.5% SACE completion rate in 2025 (215 students)
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

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Integration5 records

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• South Australian Cricket Association (SACA)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSports Academy partnership providing cricket training programs for students. SACA coaches and industry expertise support the Sports Academy curriculum focusing on skill development, coaching, officiating, and strength and conditioning.
• Football Federation of SA (FSA)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership for soccer program delivery within the Roma Mitchell Sports Academy. FSA provides coaching expertise, training resources, and pathway opportunities for student athletes.
• South Australian Women's Football (AFLW)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership for Women's AFL (AFLW) program within the Sports Academy. Provides access to elite coaching, competition opportunities, and professional development in women's football.
• Basketball South Australia (BSA)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSports Academy partnership for basketball program delivery. BSA supports training curriculum, coaching standards, and competitive pathways for student basketball players.
• Volleyball South Australia (VSA)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSports Academy partnership for volleyball program. VSA provides coaching expertise and competition access for students in the specialist sports program.
• South Australian Aboriginal Sports Training AcademyminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSupport program for Aboriginal girls participating in sports. Provides additional training opportunities and pathway support for Aboriginal students within the Sports Academy.
• South Australia Police (SAPOL)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership for Introduction to Pathway to Policing program (commencing 2026). One of only two SA secondary schools selected to deliver this career pathway program for Year 11 SACE students. SAPOL provides curriculum input and career pathway connections.
• Department for Education (South Australia)coreOthersGovernment parent organization providing funding, policy direction, enrollment systems, and support services including International Education Services for overseas students. School operates as a South Australian Government school.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Loreto College Marryatville: An Adelaide-based Catholic girls' secondary school serving Years 7-12 with a strong academic and leadership focus. It competes directly with Roma Mitchell's Girls' Education Campus for girls-only secondary enrolments in South Australia.
• Unley High School: A large zoned public secondary school in inner-southern Adelaide with a strong academic reputation, International Baccalaureate offerings, and special interest programs. Comparable in scale, public-sector governance, and IB/specialist program mix.
• Golden Grove High School: A large public secondary school in Adelaide's north-eastern suburbs with a broad curriculum, special interest programs, and significant enrollment scale. Comparable as a large, zoned, public secondary school with diverse program offerings.
• Wilderness School: An Adelaide-based girls-only school (Years 7-12) with a focus on leadership, academic excellence, and empowerment. It is one of the direct comparables to Roma Mitchell's Girls' Education Campus for families seeking a single-sex secondary environment, but operates as a fee-paying independent school.
• Brighton Secondary School: A large zoned public secondary school in Adelaide offering a broad curriculum, special interest programs, and SACE pathways. Comparable in scale and zoned public-school model, with overlapping extracurricular and academic offerings for Adelaide families.
• Glenunga International High School: A large public secondary school in Adelaide that is also authorized to deliver IB programs and is a Department for Education International Education Centre. It directly competes for academically oriented families and international students within the South Australian public system.

Broad incumbents

• Pembroke School: A leading Adelaide independent school offering IB programs alongside SACE. It competes with Roma Mitchell for high-achieving students considering the IB Diploma, but operates as a fee-paying private institution with substantially greater resources.
• Concordia College: A private Adelaide secondary school offering SACE and a broad academic and co-curricular program. It overlaps with Roma Mitchell in competing for Adelaide families seeking a comprehensive secondary education, but as a fee-paying independent school.
• Westminster School: An Adelaide-based independent school that is an IB World School and one of the few South Australian schools offering the full IB Diploma pathway. It competes with Roma Mitchell for families seeking a rigorous IB secondary education, but as a fee-paying private school rather than a public one.
• Mercedes College: A Catholic girls' secondary school in Adelaide offering SACE and IB programs. It overlaps with Roma Mitchell for academically focused girls and IB-eligible students, but as a fee-paying Catholic school with a different governance and funding model.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/RomaMitchellSecondaryCollege
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Number of profiles

Profiles27 records

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