Marist Catholic College North Shore

What Marist Catholic College North Shore does

Marist Catholic College North Shore is a K-12 co-educational Catholic school operating across two campuses in North Sydney, New South Wales, Australia: St Mary's Campus (K-6) at 40 Ridge Street and La Valla Campus (7-12) at 270 Miller Street. The school was formed in 2021 by combining two long-standing Catholic institutions — St Mary's Catholic Primary School (operating since 1956) and Marist College North Shore (established 1965) — both tracing their origins to Marist education that began in North Sydney in 1888. It positions itself as the only Catholic co-educational K-12 experience on Sydney's lower North Shore and operates within the Sydney Catholic Schools network of 147 low-fee Catholic schools under the Sydney Archdiocese. The school delivers K-12 Catholic education grounded in the Marist charism values of Presence, Simplicity, Family Spirit, Love of Work, and In the Way of Mary, with academic programs culminating in the HSC and supplementary offerings including the Amadeus Music Education Program (Years 3-8), VET pathways, and a structured feeder-school pipeline from 11 designated Catholic primary schools across Sydney.

The school's core technology platform is Compass, a cloud-based student information system (operated by a third-party provider, JDLF) used for parent communication, attendance tracking, semester reports, excursion consent and payment, school fee payment, parent-teacher conference booking, and enrolment management, available via web and a mobile app on iOS and Android. Recent capital investments have expanded physical capacity: the Wing Building completed in 2023 added science laboratories, design and technology workshops, and specialist classrooms; the Carlow Street Building opened in November 2025 added four levels including 30 classrooms, a library, and a rooftop area. Academic outcomes improved materially, with the school climbing to 69th in the 2025 NSW HSC rankings (from 76th in 2024), recording 123 Distinguished Achievers, 5 All Rounders, and 97% of HSC courses above the stage average.

The business model is tuition-driven and operates as a not-for-profit educational institution. Annual 2026 tuition fees range from AUD 5,491 (Kindergarten) to AUD 8,722 (Year 12), with a AUD 1,494 building levy charged to the eldest sibling and additional school-based charges for excursions, specialist programs, and music tuition. Sibling discounts reduce fees for second, third, and fourth children, and fee assistance is available through Catholic Education Foundation bursaries. Distribution is direct to families via the school website, campus tours and open days at both campuses, and the central Sydney Catholic Schools Compass enrolment system. The school does not have external investors or venture backing; ownership and governance sit with Sydney Catholic Schools as the parent system, with Mr Anthony Boys serving as Principal.

Name

Marist Catholic College North Shore

Legal name

Marist Catholic College North Shore

Website

https://mccns.syd.catholic.edu.au

Company type

Private

Founded year

2021

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Marist Catholic College North Shore is a K-12 co-educational Catholic school on Sydney's lower North Shore, operating two campuses (St Mary's K-6 and La Valla 7-12) under the Sydney Catholic Schools network of 147 schools, serving families through tuition-funded education, the Compass student information system, and a feeder-school enrolment pipeline.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

K-12 Catholic Education

NAICS

Elementary and Secondary Schools (6111), Elementary and Secondary Schools (611110)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Christian Colleges with Theological Programs (EDAHAKAG)

Keywords

• K-12 Catholic education
• Co-educational primary school
• Secondary college education
• Catholic faith formation
• HSC preparation program

Headquarters

HQ city

North Sydney

HQ country

Australia

HQ region

Oceania

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Others

Revenue model

1. Tuition Fees: Annual tuition fees charged for all Sydney Catholic Schools' primary and secondary students. Fees vary by year level with sibling discounts applied for additional children. Fee assistance is available through the Catholic Education Foundation for families experiencing financial hardship.
2. School-Based Charges: Additional charges for subject-specific materials, teaching resources, excursions, specialist sports, and the Amadeus Music Education Program including instrument hire and music tutors.
3. Building Levy: Building levy contributing to construction and maintenance, charged to the eldest sibling in families attending Sydney Catholic systemic schools.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Marist Catholic College North Shore is a K-12 Catholic co-educational college providing Kindergarten to Year 12 schooling across two campuses in North Sydney. It sells annual tuition subscriptions for primary (K-6) and secondary (7-12) education in the Marist tradition, supplemented by school-based charges for materials, excursions and the Amadeus Music Education Program, and an annual building levy. The college sells its educational services directly to families via the school website and Sydney Catholic Schools' Compass enrolment system.

Product overview

Marist Catholic College North Shore is a K-12 co-educational Catholic school operating across two campuses: St Mary's Campus (K-6) and La Valla Campus (7-12). The college offers comprehensive educational programs from Kindergarten through Year 12 in the Marist tradition, emphasizing Catholic identity, academic excellence, and student wellbeing. Key offerings include authentic learning approaches, the Compass parent portal for student information management, professional development programs for staff, the Amadeus Music Education Program, and guaranteed pathway enrolments from feeder Catholic primary schools.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• K-12 Catholic Education Program Comprehensive Kindergarten to Year 12 Catholic co-educational schooling in the Marist tradition, providing seamless transition from primary (St Mary's Campus) to secondary (La Valla Campus) with focus on faith formation, academic excellence, and student wellbeing.
• St Mary's Campus (K-6) Primary school campus at 40 Ridge Street, North Sydney, providing Kindergarten to Year 6 Catholic education with focus on faith formation, academic foundations, and student wellbeing.
• La Valla Campus (7-12) Secondary college campus at 270 Miller Street, North Sydney, providing Years 7-12 secondary education with HSC preparation, career guidance, and co-curricular opportunities.
• K-12 Pathway Program Guaranteed enrolment pathway from feeder Catholic primary schools into the college's secondary program, ensuring educational continuity from Kindergarten through Year 12, with priority enrolment for families from 11 designated feeder Catholic primary schools.
• Amadeus Music Education Program Music education initiative providing Years 3-8 students access to instrumental tuition and ensemble playing experiences, including instrument hire and music tutors, funded through school-based charges.
• Compass Parent Portal Cloud-based student information system providing parents web access to attendance records, semester reports, excursion consent and payment, school fee payments, parent-teacher conference bookings, and news.

Quantifiable outcome

• 46% of students achieved ATAR above 85 (2025 HSC)
• +5 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

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Has API

No

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Core technology

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App detail

Feature2 records

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered core, major and supporting.

• Our Lady of the Way ParishcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2021Our Lady of the Way Parish, led by Jesuit priests including Fr Richard Leonard, provides spiritual support and Catholic identity to the school. The parish has cared for the faith community of North Sydney since 1888. Three churches serve the parish community: St Mary's Church in North Sydney, St Francis Xavier Church in Lavender Bay, and Star of the Sea Church in Kirribilli. The young people's Mass on Sunday evening is well attended with young people taking responsibility for music and liturgy.
• Sydney Catholic SchoolscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSydney Catholic Schools provides system oversight, governance, and support for the school as part of a network of 147 low-fee Catholic schools in the Sydney Archdiocese. The system provides resources, policies, curriculum guidance, professional development through Centres of Excellence, and centralised enrollment management via Compass.
• Sydney Catholic Schools (System)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe college employs teachers accredited by the NSW Education Standards Authority (NESA) and participates in system-wide professional development programs. Teachers work towards Australian Professional Standards for Teachers from proficient to lead teacher level.
• Marist BrothersmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe Marist Brothers founded St Marcellin Champagnat established the Marist charism that shapes the school's values and educational approach. The school adheres to the five Marist values: Presence, Simplicity, Family Spirit, Love of Work, and In the Way of Mary. Marist education began in North Sydney in 1888.
• JesuitsmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe Jesuits have cared for the faith community of North Sydney since 1888 and run Our Lady of the Way Parish. The school is connected to the Jesuit-run parish and Fr Richard Leonard serves as parish priest.
• Amadeus Music Education ProgramsupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerPart of Sydney Catholic Schools' Amadeus Music Education Program providing instrumental tuition and ensemble experience to students in Years 3-8, including instrument hire and music tutors.
• WMK ArchitecturesupportingTechnology or IntegrationAward-winning architects WMK designed the new Carlow Street Building reflecting the Marist charisms of Presence, Simplicity, Family Spirit, Love of Work, and Living In the Way of Mary.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights3 records

Broad incumbents

• Loreto Kirribilli: Independent Catholic girls' school on Sydney's lower North Shore. Directly adjacent geographically and competes for the same Catholic, fee-paying families in the catchment, though single-gender.
• Pymble Ladies' College: Elite independent girls' school on Sydney's upper North Shore. A relevant incumbent competitor for fee-paying families in the same broader North Shore catchment, with deeper resources and longer-standing HSC rankings.
• Knox Grammar School: Independent boys' school on Sydney's upper North Shore. Comparable as a North Shore competitor attracting aspirational families, with established HSC ranking position and substantial endowment-funded facilities.
• Sydney Grammar School: Australia's most prestigious independent boys' school. Represents the upper bound of HSC competitive benchmarks and a competitor for highest-ATAR aspirational families in greater Sydney.
• SHORE (Sydney Church of England Grammar School): North Shore independent boys' school with strong Anglican tradition. Competes for the same lower North Shore catchment families, particularly those seeking K-12 continuity and high HSC outcomes.

Direct peers

• Marist College Ashgrove: Queensland-based Marist Brothers Catholic school sharing the same Marist charism and academic positioning. A cross-state analogue useful for benchmarking Marist educational practice and HSC-equivalent outcomes.
• Marist College Penshurst: A NSW Marist Brothers Catholic secondary college within Sydney Catholic Schools. Directly comparable Marist charism, co-educational structure, and systemic governance make it the closest analogue to Marist Catholic College North Shore.
• Champagnat Catholic College: Sydney Catholic Schools secondary college named after Marist founder St Marcellin Champagnat. Shares the Marist charism and Sydney Catholic Schools governance, with similar program offerings and HSC-focused positioning.
• St Joseph's College (Hunters Hill): One of Australia's most established Catholic boys' schools. Comparable as a high-performing Catholic secondary institution in Sydney targeting HSC excellence, though single-gender and independent (non-systemic).
• Trinity Catholic College (Maroubra): Sydney Catholic Schools K-12 co-educational Catholic college in eastern Sydney. Shares the same systemic enrollment model, Compass SIS, and curricular framework, making it a directly comparable peer for benchmarking.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/intent/post?url=https%3A%2F%2Fmccns.syd.catholic.edu.au
• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCSCgg5WYFBu0vqnqOy9V4Sg
• Facebookfacebook.com/mccnthshore
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/mccnthshore
• Instagraminstagram.com/mccnthshore

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Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

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