Mary MacKillop College

What Mary MacKillop College does

Mary MacKillop College is a private Catholic girls' secondary school operating from a single campus in Nundah, an inner-northeastern Brisbane suburb approximately 12.5 kilometres from the CBD. Founded in 1964 by the Sisters of St Joseph and renamed in 2009 to commemorate the canonisation of Mary MacKillop, Australia's first saint, the college serves approximately 630 students across Years 7-12 through a Josephite tradition-grounded, faith-based education model. The institution is governed under Brisbane Catholic Education, which oversees 137 schools serving more than 70,000 students in the Archdiocese of Brisbane, and is a member of the Association of Josephite Affiliated Secondary Schools spanning more than 30 schools across Australia and New Zealand.

The college delivers its curriculum through a one-to-one laptop program, a digitally interactive library with campus-wide wireless connectivity, and pedagogical frameworks including Visible Learning (based on Professor John Hattie's research) and the Wellbeing4Learning program grounded in positive psychology. Academic offerings follow the ACARA Australian Curriculum and QCAA standards, with vocational education and training pathways (Certificate II/III in Health Services Assistance and Tourism offered in-house, plus external partnerships for Certificate IV in Justice Studies and Diploma of Business), the University of the Sunshine Coast Headstart Program, and extensive co-curricular programming across music, sport, drama, art, and cultural immersions. Recent capital investment has been substantial, with the McCormack Building (STEM laboratories, library, flexible learning spaces) completed in 2025 representing the most ambitious project in a decade.

Revenue is generated primarily through tuition and levies published in an annual Schedule of Fees, supplemented by non-refundable application fees (A$120), confirmation fees (A$200), enrolment bonds (A$400), uniform and resource sales, and donations managed through the Mary MacKillop Brisbane Catholic School Access Fund administered by the Catholic Foundation. Enrolment is conducted through a direct, sales-led process managed by the college's Enrolments Registrar, with families funnelled via Brisbane Catholic Education's centralised online enrolment system, partner primary schools, open nights, and guided tours. The institution employs between 51 and 100 staff, including approximately 45+ teaching staff plus support, guidance, and administrative personnel, and reports to a leadership team headed by Principal Erin Wedge.

Name

Mary MacKillop College

Legal name

Mary MacKillop College

Website

https://mmc.qld.edu.au

Company type

Private

Founded year

1964

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Mary MacKillop College is a private Catholic girls' secondary school in Nundah, Brisbane, serving approximately 630 students across Years 7-12 under the Brisbane Catholic Education system and the Josephite tradition.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Catholic Secondary Education

NAICS

Elementary and Secondary Schools (6111)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

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

akta.pro secondary industries

Faith-Based Education & Formation (Seminaries, Religious Schools, Catechesis) (BPAGAJAD), Instructional Delivery & Pedagogy (School-Led) (EDAJAFAB)

Keywords

• Catholic secondary education
• Girls secondary school
• Vocational education training
• Religious education program
• Pastoral care wellbeing

Headquarters

HQ city

Northgate

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, Marketing or Sales, Supply Chain

Revenue model

1. Tuition and Enrolment Fees: The college generates revenue through enrolment application fees ($120 non-refundable), confirmation fees ($200), and enrolment bonds ($400). Annual tuition fees and levies are charged according to a published Schedule of Fees and Levies (2026 schedule available). Families can manage tuition payments through the FACTS payment system.
2. Bursary and Donation Revenue: The college receives donations through the Mary MacKillop Brisbane Catholic School Access Fund, managed by the Catholic Foundation. Donations are tax-deductible and support bursaries for families in financial hardship covering tuition, textbooks, uniforms, and local excursions.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Mary MacKillop College is a Catholic girls' secondary school delivering education for students in Years 7-12 in Nundah, Brisbane. It offers a holistic curriculum grounded in Josephite traditions, including academic programs aligned with the Australian Curriculum and QCAA standards, vocational education and training pathways, religious education, plus extensive co-curricular programs in music, sport, leadership and immersions. Revenue is generated through tuition and enrolment fees as well as bursary donations.

Product overview

Mary MacKillop College offers a comprehensive Catholic secondary education program for girls in Years 7-12. The college provides a diverse and innovative curriculum aligned with the Australian Curriculum and Queensland Curriculum and Assessment Authority standards, complemented by extensive co-curricular programs including music, sport, and clubs. The college operates a one-to-one laptop program, utilizes the BCE Connect parent portal for communications, and offers vocational education pathways alongside academic excellence programs such as Visible Learning. The college is part of the Brisbane Catholic Education system of 137 schools.

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Products and services

• Catholic Secondary Education Program A Catholic girls' secondary college offering education for students in Years 7-12, providing academic curriculum, religious education, and holistic development grounded in Josephite traditions.
• Vocational Education and Training (VET) VET qualifications including Certificate II in Tourism, Certificate II/III in Health Services Assistance offered in-house, plus external partnerships for Certificate IV in Justice Studies and Diploma of Business.
• Religious Education Program Religious education curriculum for Years 7-10 based on Archdiocesan Religious Education Guidelines, with senior options including Study of Religion, Certificate III in COMPASS, and Religion and Ethics.
• Visible Learning Program An educational approach based on Professor John Hattie's research focusing on making teaching and learning visible to improve student achievement through directive teaching, feedback, and student metacognition.
• Wellbeing4Learning Program Wellbeing program grounded in positive psychology and restorative practices, developed in association with Dr. Judith Locke to develop confident, capable, and compassionate young women.
• Music Program Comprehensive music education including private lessons and co-curricular ensembles (Chamber Strings, Concert Band, Guitar Ensemble, Percussion Ensemble, Rock Band, String Ensemble, Vocal Attack Choir) with regular performances.
• Sport Program Extensive sports program offered at no additional cost including AFL, Athletics, Basketball, Cricket, Cross Country, Hockey, Netball, Soccer, Strength & Conditioning, Swimming, Touch Football, and Volleyball.
• Enrolment Services Online enrolment application system for prospective students, including application forms, interview scheduling, and fee payment processing for Year 7 entry.

Quantifiable outcome

• 2025 ATAR results celebrated with strong outcomes for Year 12 graduates
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

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Feature3 records

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Sisters of St Joseph of the Sacred HeartcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2009The Sisters of St Joseph, affectionately known as Josephites, founded the college in 1964. With approximately 886 Sisters living and ministering throughout Australia, New Zealand, Ireland, Peru, East Timor, Scotland and Brazil, they provide the spiritual heritage and Josephite traditions that underpin the college's mission and values. The college maintains a close connection to this founding order.
• Association of Josephite Affiliated Secondary Schools (AJASS)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2006AJASS is an independent association of Josephite affiliated secondary schools formed in 2006. Membership extends to more than 30 schools across Australia and New Zealand. The association aims to embrace, extend, strengthen and perpetuate the charism of St Mary of the Cross MacKillop. A JJAMM (Joseph Julian and Mary MacKillop) structure provides leadership training for student leaders.
• Brisbane Catholic EducationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerBrisbane Catholic Education is the governing body committed to high quality teaching and learning for more than 70,000 young people enrolled in 137 schools across the Archdiocese of Brisbane. BCE provides curriculum frameworks, policies, professional development, and administrative support to the college.
• Alliance of Girls' Schools AustralasiaminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe Alliance is a leading voice for the advancement of Girls' education and advocates for and supports the distinctive work of girls' schools in providing unparalleled opportunities for girls. The college is a member of this regional network.
• University of the Sunshine Coast (UniSC)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerUniSC partners with the college through the Headstart Program allowing Year 10-12 students to undertake university-level learning, advancing skills in critical thinking, writing, and research. Students who successfully complete courses receive credit towards future university studies.
• Tiwi Islands Community (Wurrumiyanga)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCultural immersion partner for the college's spiritual and cultural immersion program. In 2025, eight students embarked on an immersion experience to the Tiwi Islands, staying with and learning from the community, attending classes at Xavier Catholic College and Murrupurtiyanuwu Catholic Primary School.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves13 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• All Hallows' School: All Hallows' School is a Brisbane Catholic girls' secondary school (Years 7-12) operated by the Sisters of Mercy, also under Brisbane Catholic Education. It is the closest direct competitor to Mary MacKillop College in the Brisbane Catholic girls' secondary market, serving the same demographic with a comparable faith-based holistic education model.
• Mount Alvernia College: Mount Alvernia College is a Catholic girls' secondary school in Kedron, Brisbane, operated by the Franciscan Sisters under Brisbane Catholic Education. It is a direct competitor in the Brisbane inner-north Catholic girls' secondary market, serving overlapping catchments and competing for similar Year 7 entrants.
• Stuartholme School: Stuartholme School is a Catholic girls' secondary school in Toowong, Brisbane, run by the Society of the Sacred Heart under Brisbane Catholic Education. It competes directly with MMC for Brisbane Catholic families seeking single-sex secondary education with a strong faith-based pastoral tradition.
• Brigidine College: Brigidine College is a Catholic girls' secondary school in Indooroopilly, Brisbane, operated by the Brigidine Sisters under Brisbane Catholic Education. It is a direct competitor in the Brisbane Catholic girls' secondary market with a comparable faith-based, holistic-formation value proposition.
• St Mary's College (Toowoomba): St Mary's College Toowoomba is a Catholic secondary school founded by the Sisters of St Joseph and an AJASS member. It is a regional direct peer with a closely aligned Josephite heritage and comparable Catholic secondary operating model.
• Loreto College (Ballarat): Loreto College Ballarat is a Catholic girls' secondary school in Victoria founded by the Loreto Sisters. It is a regional direct peer with a comparable girls-only Catholic secondary model, providing benchmark data on Victorian fee structures and operating costs.
• Mercedes College (Perth): Mercedes College is a Catholic girls' secondary school in Perth, Western Australia, also founded by the Sisters of St Joseph and an AJASS member. It is a near-identical peer in heritage and Josephite tradition, offering the most directly comparable operating model outside Queensland.
• Loreto College Coorparoo: Loreto College Coorparoo is a Catholic girls' secondary school in Brisbane operated by the Institute of the Blessed Virgin Mary (Loreto Sisters), and is a direct AJASS-related Josephite-network peer competing in the Brisbane Catholic girls' secondary market.

Broad incumbents

• St Margaret's Anglican Girls' School: St Margaret's Anglican Girls' School is a prestigious non-Catholic girls' secondary school in Ascot, Brisbane. While not faith-Catholic, it competes for the same fee-paying Brisbane families prioritising single-sex secondary education and represents the premium end of the Brisbane girls' school market.
• Brisbane Girls Grammar School: Brisbane Girls Grammar School is the leading non-Catholic girls' secondary school in Brisbane, offering Years 7-12. It is a broad-incumbent peer competing for the same academically-focused Brisbane families, and serves as a benchmark for academic outcomes and fees.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/MaryMacKillopCollegeNundah
• Xx.com/mmcnundah

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Number of profiles

Profiles5 records

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