Yeshivah - Beth Rivkah Colleges

What Yeshivah - Beth Rivkah Colleges does

Yeshivah - Beth Rivkah Colleges is a private, non-profit Orthodox Jewish day school operating in St Kilda East, Melbourne, under the ethos and values of Chabad-Lubavitch. Founded in 1949 with three students to serve post-war Jewish migration, the institution has grown to enroll over 1,200 students across five campuses spanning Crèche (9 months) through Year 12/VCE. The school delivers a dual curriculum integrating Jewish Studies (Gemara, Chassidus, Halacha, Ivrit, Davening) with General Studies, and operates gender-segregated campuses for Yeshivah (boys) and Beth Rivkah (girls) at both Primary and Secondary levels, plus the Gurewicz Early Learning Centre. The institution is governed by a volunteer Board of Directors under Director Rabbi Chaim Tzvi Groner, with Rabbi Elisha Greenbaum serving as School Principal.

The school's technology stack is built on commodity K-12 platforms: SEQTA (a learning management system used across Australian independent schools) for Teach/Learn/Engage portals, Microsoft 365 for staff and student email with single sign-on, and a custom native mobile application ('Our School') for parent communications. Revenue is generated primarily through tuition fees, with the YBR CAPS income-based fee program (8-18% of combined household income, capped at $350,000 in investment equity) as a defining accessibility feature. Secondary revenue streams include Outside School Hours Care (YBR Cares), uniform pass-through sales via PSW, facility hire (Werdiger Hall), and modest application administration fees. The go-to-market is community-driven: a 9-step personalized enrollment process with campus tours, trial days, and word-of-mouth within Melbourne's Orthodox Jewish community, supplemented by organic social channels (Facebook, Instagram) and a dedicated alumni network.

Name

Yeshivah - Beth Rivkah Colleges

Legal name

Yeshivah - Beth Rivkah Colleges

Website

https://ybr.vic.edu.au

Company type

Private

Founded year

1949

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Yeshivah - Beth Rivkah Colleges is a private, non-profit Orthodox Jewish day school in St Kilda East, Melbourne, operating under Chabad-Lubavitcher ethos and educating 1,200+ students from Crèche (9 months) through Year 12 VCE across five campuses, with a dual Jewish/General studies curriculum and an income-based CAPS fee program.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Independent K-12 Jewish Day School Education

NAICS

Elementary and Secondary Schools (6111), Other Schools and Instruction (6116)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Jewish Theological Seminaries & Rabbinical Colleges (EDAHAKAH)

Keywords

• Orthodox Jewish education
• Day school Melbourne
• Jewish studies curriculum
• Early learning centre
• VCE secondary education

Headquarters

HQ city

Saint Kilda

HQ country

Australia

HQ region

Oceania

Offices4 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. School Fees - CAPS Program: Tuition fees calculated as percentage of combined family household income (8-18% of income) for eligible families earning under $350,000 annually, with investment equity cap of $350,000. Fee assessment conducted annually based on submitted CAPS application. Families pay the lower of full fees or CAPS fees.
2. Outside School Hours Care: YBR Cares provides before and after school care program operated under My Time, Our Place Framework and National Quality Standard for Early Childhood Education and Care
3. Uniform Sales: School uniform items sold through PSW Uniform Shop in Ormond and online via PSW online store
4. Facility Hire - Werdiger Hall: Event venue hire revenue through Werdiger Hall bookings
5. Application Fees: Non-refundable application administration fee of $100 for applications submitted by deadline, or $250 for late applications after November 1, 2024

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Yeshivah - Beth Rivkah Colleges is a private Orthodox Jewish day school that provides a dual Jewish and General Studies curriculum from Crèche (9+ months) through Year 12/VCE across five campuses in St Kilda East, Melbourne. The institution operates under the Chabad ethos and delivers year-round education supplemented by Out of School Hours Care, instrumental music, scholarships, and the YBR CAPS income-based fee program. Core delivery is supported by the SEQTA learning management platform and a proprietary "Our School" mobile application for parent communication.

Product overview

Yeshivah - Beth Rivkah Colleges operates as a unified multi-campus Orthodox Jewish day school offering a comprehensive educational experience from Early Learning Centre (minimum 9 months) through to Year 12 VCE. The institution comprises five distinct campuses: Yeshivah-Beth Rivkah Preschools (Gurewicz Early Learning Centre), Yeshivah Primary, Yeshivah Secondary, Beth Rivkah Primary, and Beth Rivkah Secondary. The core educational offering combines Jewish Studies (Gemara, Chassidus, Halacha, Parsha, Ivrit, Davening) with General Studies, delivered through a dual curriculum designed to produce academically accomplished students with strong Jewish identity. Supporting modules include the YBR CAPS Fee Program for financial accessibility, Instrumental Music Program across all campuses, YBR Cares Out of School Hours Care, the SEQTA-powered digital learning ecosystem (Teach, Learn, Engage portals), the Our School mobile app for parent communications, and specialized scholarship programs. The institution prides itself on achieving top-ranking VCE results while operating under the Chabad ethos.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Yeshivah - Beth Rivkah Preschools (Gurewicz Early Learning Centre) Early learning centre catering to children from 9 months of age through 4-year-old kindergarten, providing a play-based curriculum infused with Jewish spirit including Parsha, Ivrit, Davening, and Shabbat parties. Located at 10-12 Balaclava Rd, St Kilda East.
• Yeshivah Primary Primary school for Foundation to Year 6 boys, instilling a love of learning with dedicated support from Jewish Studies experts, Literacy/Numeracy specialists, Enrichment staff, and School Psychologists. Offers Buddy Program and Khoen Cup Sports Day.
• Yeshivah Secondary Secondary college for Years 7-12 boys, empowering students with a robust educational foundation, Torah values, and character development. Includes the Mesivtah program (intensive Jewish Studies stream from Year 10) and streaming in Jewish Studies subjects such as Gemara, Chassidus, and Halacha.
• Beth Rivkah Primary Primary school for Foundation to Year 6 girls, providing comprehensive Jewish and General Studies education with dedicated support team including Literacy/Numeracy experts, Enrichment staff, and School Psychologists. Features library, Makerspace, and tutorial rooms.
• Beth Rivkah Secondary Secondary college for girls, fostering critical thinking and independence while preparing students for VCE and university. Features state-of-the-art culinary kitchen, science labs, dual curriculum integrating Jewish and General Studies, and informal education programs such as Pnimi.
• YBR CAPS Fee Program Creating Access, Promoting Success (CAPS) is a revolutionary fee initiative capping school fees at 8-18% of household income for eligible families earning under AUD $350,000 per annum, making Jewish and General education accessible regardless of financial situation.
• Instrumental Music Program Music program across both Yeshivah and Beth Rivkah campuses offering private lessons in clarinet, flute, saxophone, violin, cello, trumpet, trombone, piano, guitar, bass guitar, ukulele, drums, and voice, along with ensemble program and external exam preparation.
• YBR Cares (Out of School Hours Care) Before and after school care program providing affordable, fun, and educational care for students. Operates under the My Time, Our Place Framework and adheres to the National Quality Standard for Early Childhood Education and Care.
• Mesivtah Program Intensive Jewish Studies stream available from Year 10 onward, offering subjects including Chavrusah (partner learning), Girsa, Rashi Sichos, Lekutei Sichos, and Tanya. Prepares students for advanced Yeshivah studies.
• Academic, General Excellence and Music Scholarships Various scholarship programs including Goldshmiedt Family Scholarship, Rachmil and Roza Brin Scholarship, Ruben Freid Scholarship, Robert and Debbie Nossbaum Scholarship, Ezriel and Ewa Rabinowicz Scholarship, Robert and Ruth Epstein Scholarship, Mr Joseph and Helen O'h Frolich West Scholarship, Zalman Zehnwirth Scholarship, and Erdi Foundation Scholarship.
• Werdiger Hall Venue Hire Event venue hire at Werdiger Hall, available for community bookings.
• School Uniform Sales (via PSW Uniform Shop) School uniform items available to families through the PSW Uniform Shop at 1/596 North Rd, Ormond (Tuesday to Friday, 9am-5pm) and online via the PSW online store, with YBR-specific uniform guidelines.

Quantifiable outcome

• Strong VCE results year after year
• +2 more outcomes

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration7 records

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• SEQTAcoreTechnology or IntegrationSEQTA learning management system used across all campuses, providing SEQTA Teach (teacher platform), SEQTA Learn (student portal), and SEQTA Engage (parent portal) for comprehensive school administration and communication.
• MicrosoftcoreTechnology or IntegrationMicrosoft 365 enterprise services including Outlook webmail for staff and student email, integrated through the Microsoft authentication platform for single sign-on access.
• PSW Uniform ShopminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorExternal uniform supplier providing school uniform items through their Ormond retail location and online store. YBR-specific uniform guidelines and branding maintained through this partnership.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Bialik College: Jewish day school in Hawthorn East, Melbourne, serving ELC to Year 12 with integrated Jewish and General Studies. Comparable in mission, structure, and target Orthodox/traditional Jewish families.
• Sholem Aleichem College: Jewish day school in Elsternwick, Melbourne, serving primary students with Yiddish cultural emphasis. Comparable as a Melbourne-based Jewish day school targeting the same Orthodox community segment.
• Mount Scopus Memorial College: Largest Jewish day school in Melbourne, serving Crèche to Year 12 across multiple campuses in Caulfield/Burwood. Directly comparable Orthodox-leaning Jewish institution with similar dual curriculum and VCE focus.
• Adass Israel School: Strictly Orthodox Jewish day school in Melbourne serving boys and girls separately. Most direct Chabad-adjacent competitor with similar religious intensity and target demographic.
• King David School: Jewish day school in Melbourne's inner suburbs offering K-12 education. Operates in the same Melbourne Jewish community, with overlapping target families and similar dual curriculum model.
• Leibler Yavneh College: Jewish day school in Melbourne offering primary and secondary education with Modern Orthodox ethos. Competes for the same Melbourne Jewish families as YBR with similar dual curriculum model.

Broad incumbents

• Caulfield Grammar School: Large non-Jewish independent school in Melbourne with multiple campuses. Comparable in scale, multi-campus structure, and broad extracurricular offerings, though secular rather than faith-based.
• Melbourne Girls Grammar: Leading independent girls' school in Melbourne with multiple campuses. Comparable in providing a strong academic offering to female students (overlapping with Beth Rivkah) but operates as a secular institution.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/bethrivkahladiescollege
• Instagraminstagram.com/beth.rivkah

Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles19 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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