St Michael's ColIegiate School

What St Michael's ColIegiate School does

St Michael's Collegiate School is a non-profit, independent Anglican-affiliated girls' school operating across four Hobart campuses (City Campus on Macquarie Street, Anglesea Campus including the Early Learning Centre, Junior School, and Middle School at Founders Hall, plus the Ham Common outdoor grounds), educating girls from age 2 through Year 12. Founded in 1892 and led by Principal Dr Julie Wilson Reynolds, the school delivers a vertically integrated curriculum through dedicated ELC, Junior (K-Year 4), Middle (Year 5-8), and Senior (Year 9-12) programs with multi-tiered device provisions (iPads, Microsoft Surface, BYOD) and Microsoft/Adobe software licences. Proprietary infrastructure includes the IF Lab (biology, chemistry, and physics laboratories plus a fabrication space with 3D printers and laser cutters), a 264-seat Performing Arts Centre, the on-campus Collegiate Pool and HC Swim Club, an OSHC programme, and flexible boarding from Year 5.

The revenue model is dominated by recurring annual tuition across three cohorts — domestic K-12 fees, boarding fees (7-day, 5-day, casual), and individually handled international student tuition supplemented by OSHC — with supplementary recurring and transactional streams including learn-to-swim lessons, squad training, pool memberships (A$46 fortnightly direct debit), pool and lane hire (A$10 casual swim, A$50 lane/hour, A$300 whole pool/hour), facility hire for the PAC, gymnasium, chapel and grounds, uniform shop sales (managed by Midford in-store and online), and before/after-school care. Distribution combines direct family enrolment managed by an in-house Registrar via the Digistorm platform with a formal network of 25+ international education agents across Hong Kong, Thailand, Vietnam, China, Australia (Sydney/Melbourne/Perth), and Seoul, operating under signed Education Agent Agreements within the ESOS framework. Customer segments span Tasmanian and interstate Australian families seeking an all-girls education, international students (Tasmania qualifying as a regional area for visa purposes), and community swimming/facility-hire users, supported by an Alumni Association (formed 1927), a Parents and Friends Association, and a Reconciliation Action Plan.

Name

St Michael's ColIegiate School

Legal name

St Michael's Collegiate School

Website

https://collegiate.tas.edu.au

Company type

Private

Founded year

1892

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

St Michael's Collegiate School is a non-profit, Anglican-affiliated independent girls' school in Hobart, Tasmania, educating students from Early Learning (age 2) through Year 12 across four campuses, with boarding, international student enrolment, and a community-facing aquatic facility.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Independent K-12 Girls' Education

NAICS

Elementary and Secondary Schools (6111)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

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

Keywords

• Independent girls school
• K-12 education
• Boarding school
• Anglican school education
• All-girls education

Headquarters

HQ city

Hobart

HQ country

Australia

HQ region

Oceania

Offices5 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Domestic Tuition Fees: Annual tuition fees charged to Australian citizens and permanent residents from Kindergarten through Year 12. Fees contribute to staff salaries (over 70% of school income), classroom resources, and capital loan repayments.
2. Boarding Fees: Flexible boarding options including 7-day, 5-day, and casual boarding. Boarding fees cover accommodation, meals (prepared by an in-house catering team), and access to campus facilities including gym, pool, study areas, and library.
3. International Student Tuition: Individually handled international enrolments including Overseas Healthcare Cover (OSHC) provision. International fees are charged in addition to OSHC costs, which vary by length of stay.
4. Collegiate Pool Programmes: Revenue generated from learn-to-swim classes, squad training, membership (lap swimming), casual swimming sessions, pool hire, and accredited courses (CPR, Lifeguard, First Aid, Bronze Medallion) delivered in partnership with Royal Life Saving NSW.
5. Facility Hire: Hire of school facilities including the Performing Arts Centre (264-seat theatre), gymnasium, school chapel, Linmor Hall, Cananore, Ham Common, and various classrooms and common areas to external organisations and community groups.
6. Uniform Shop Sales: Revenue from the on-campus uniform shop (managed by Midford) selling school uniforms, with both in-person and online purchasing options. The shop also offers online delivery and same-day collection.
7. Before/After School Care: Outside School Hours Care (OSHC) programme including before school (7.30am–8.30am) and after school (3pm–6pm) care, plus vacation care programmes during term breaks and summer holidays.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

St Michael's Collegiate School is an all-girls independent Anglican school delivering continuous education from the Early Learning Centre (age 2) through to Year 12, organised across Junior, Middle and Senior campuses in Hobart, Tasmania. Core offerings include K-12 academic instruction (with one of Tasmania's broadest subject offerings and an EDGE enrichment programme), on-campus boarding from Year 5, co-curricular sport/arts/outdoor education, plus ancillary on-site facilities (Performing Arts Centre, Collegiate Pool with competitive and learn-to-swim programmes, and the IF Lab for STEM). Fees are primarily annual domestic tuition, international student tuition and boarding fees, supplemented by pool programmes, facility hire, uniform sales and before/after-school care.

Product overview

St Michael's Collegiate School is an all-girls K-12 independent school offering a comprehensive educational program from Early Learning (age 2) through to Year 12. The school provides a unified educational journey with distinct programs for each developmental stage: Early Learning Centre, Junior School (K-Year 4), Middle School (Years 5-8), and Senior School (Years 9-12). Beyond academics, the school offers a Boarding House for residential students, the Performing Arts Centre for creative arts, the Collegiate Pool for swimming programs, and the IF Lab for STEM learning. An extensive co-curricular program and BYOD/device programs support student learning across all levels.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Early Learning Centre (ELC) Early learning programme for children aged 2 to 4 years old, providing the start of the school's continuous K-12 educational journey on the Anglesea Campus.
• Junior School Junior School programme covering Kindergarten to Year 4, located on the Anglesea/Junior School Campus at 52-58 Anglesea Street, Hobart, providing a nurturing environment for young learners.
• Middle School Middle School programme for Years 5 to 8 (ages 10-14), designed for the adolescent years, located at the Founders Hall/Middle School campus with access to Ham Common outdoor education grounds.
• Senior School Senior School programme for Years 9 to 12, located at the City Campus at 218 Macquarie Street, Hobart, with comprehensive academic and co-curricular offerings and university preparation pathways.
• Boarding House On-campus boarding residence at the Senior School campus with flexible 7-day, 5-day and casual boarding options for students from Year 5 to Year 12, including in-house catering and access to school facilities (gym, pool, study areas, library).
• Collegiate Pool Programmes (Learn-to-Swim, Squad, Membership, Casual Swimming) On-campus aquatic centre offering learn-to-swim classes (from age 3 through squad preparation), competitive HC Swim Club squads (Junior through National with Tasmania's only Swimming Australia Performance Coach), lap swimming membership on direct debit, and casual swimming sessions open to the broader Hobart community.
• IF Lab (Innovative Futures Lab) Purpose-built STEM and innovation facility housing specialist Biology, Chemistry and Physics laboratories alongside a fabrication and technology space with 3D printers, laser cutter and electronic equipment, providing hands-on science, technology and design learning for students.
• Outside School Hours Care (OSHC) Before-school and after-school care programme (7:30am-8:30am and 3pm-6pm) for Collegiate students aged 12 and younger, plus vacation care during term breaks and summer holidays, conducted at Alkira on the Junior School Campus.
• Facility Hire (Performing Arts Centre & Campus Venues) Hire of school venues — including the 264-seat Performing Arts Centre, gymnasium, school chapel, Linmor Hall, Cananore, Ham Common, classrooms and common areas — to external organisations and community groups, with bookings requiring public liability insurance and a 50% deposit.
• Uniform Shop On-campus uniform shop (managed by Midford, located at 198 Macquarie Street adjacent to the Senior School) selling Collegiate school uniforms, with in-store fittings by appointment and online purchasing with home delivery or school collection.
• International Student Enrolment Programme Full international student enrolment for Years 5-12 with OSHC provision, English language support and Australian universities pathway, recruited via 25+ signed international education agents under formal Education Agent Agreements, compliant with the ESOS framework and registered on the ASQA international student register.
• Scholarship Programme Scholarship programme with multiple categories — Academic, Alumni, All-Rounder, Anglican, Music, Ningina Tunapri Indigenous, Performance/Visual Arts/Design, Regional — offering tuition fee discounts at entry in Years 5, 7, 9 and 11 (Regional: 50% tuition discount plus twice-yearly transport home).
• Bursaries (Means-tested Financial Assistance) Means-tested bursaries for families experiencing financial hardship, with priority given to existing families with demonstrated commitment, regular fee payments and multiple children enrolled.

Quantifiable outcome

• HC Swim Club ranked 86th out of over 200 clubs at Australian Age Championships with a team of 5 swimmers.
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers6 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• International Education Agent Network (25+ agents)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor25+ signed international education agents across Hong Kong, Thailand, Vietnam, China, Sydney, Melbourne, Perth, and Seoul. Each agent operates under a formal Education Agent Agreement and fee structure. Agents include Aces (Hong Kong), Student World (Sydney), CETA (Thailand), AEA Australian Education Association (Hong Kong), Bright Can Achieve (Beijing), Honew Consulting Group (Sydney/Perth/Seoul), and others.
• Australian Childhood Foundation (ACF)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollegiate partnered with the Australian Childhood Foundation and the National Principles for Child Safe Organisations, achieving independent national accreditation from ACF for the Safeguarding Children Program.
• Royal Life Saving NSW (RTO No. 90666)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollegiate Pool delivers nationally recognised courses (CPR, Lifeguard, First Aid, Bronze Medallion) in partnership with Royal Life Saving NSW. Qualifications are provided through Royal Life Saving NSW as a registered training organisation.
• Swimming Victoria (FUN SWIM programme)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollegiate Pool's Fun Swim Meet programme is delivered in partnership with Swimming Victoria, which developed the FUN SWIM initiative for developing swimmers and beginners.
• The Hutchins School (Brother School)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollegiate and The Hutchins School (brother school) share bus services to serve as many areas as possible. Collegiate students may travel on either school's buses. Eligible employees of Collegiate whose sons attend Hutchins may receive a reduction in tuition fees.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• SCEGGS Darlinghurst: Sydney CBD-based Anglican independent girls' school. Direct peer on Anglican faith-based all-girls model serving premium urban families.
• The Hutchins School: Hobart-based independent boys' school explicitly identified as Collegiate's 'brother school', sharing bus services and reciprocal tuition arrangements. Closest geographic and structural peer, also Anglican-affiliated and serving the same Tasmanian premium independent segment.
• St Catherine's School: Melbourne all-girls Anglican independent K-12 school with boarding. Highly comparable on Anglican foundation, girls-only model, and holistic education positioning.
• The Friends' School: Hobart-based co-educational independent school operating across multiple campuses, directly competing for the same Tasmanian families. Similar scale and positioning in the local premium independent segment.
• Ascham School: Sydney-based independent girls' school (K-12) with boarding. Comparable on all-girls day/boarding model and academic positioning.
• Kambala: Sydney-based independent girls' school (K-12) with day and boarding options. Comparable on premium all-girls positioning and Anglican heritage.
• Presbyterian Ladies' College (PLC Melbourne): One of Australia's premier all-girls independent K-12 schools, offering boarding and broad co-curricular programmes. Direct peer on all-girls positioning, faith-based foundation, and premium independent market segment.
• Methodist Ladies' College (MLC): Large Melbourne-based all-girls independent day and boarding school with extensive co-curricular and international programmes. Comparable on all-girls model, faith-based heritage, and breadth of subject offerings.

Broad incumbents

• Haileybury: One of Australia's largest independent schools with multiple campuses, broad subject offerings, and significant international student programmes. A larger incumbent that operates in the same premium independent segment with similar diversification strategies.
• Caulfield Grammar School: Large multi-campus Victorian independent school offering day and boarding, with international student programmes. Broader incumbent comparable on scale, multi-campus structure, and premium positioning.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/collegiatealumniassociation
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/school/st-michael's-collegiate-school
• Instagraminstagram.com/collegiatealumniassociation

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Number of profiles

Profiles7 records

Subsidiaries2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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