Montpellier Primary School

What Montpellier Primary School does

Montpellier Primary School is a Victorian state government primary school located at 21-31 Lambhill Crescent, Highton (Geelong), Australia, operated under the Department of Education and Training. It delivers Prep to Grade 6 education to approximately 570 students across 24 non-composite classrooms, with a staffing profile of roughly 50 employees including Principal Di Stainsby, two Assistant Principals (Karri Simpson, Lauren Rau), Business Manager Jillian Bell, Learning Specialists, Wellbeing staff, teaching teams, and administration. Founded on 5 February 1969, the school has a documented 55-year operational history and is governed by a School Council comprising elected parents, staff, and the Principal.

The school's core product is a comprehensive primary curriculum built around daily literacy (Fountas & Pinnell continuum, 6+1 Traits of Writing) and mathematics (Launch, Explore, Summarise approach), supplemented by specialist programs in Visual Art, Physical Education and Sport, Indonesian language, Performing Arts, and a BYOD iPad digital learning program for Years 3-6. Technology infrastructure is limited to consumer-grade iPads, the Compass School Manager parent portal, and Apple professional development support. Wellbeing is delivered through a School-Wide Positive Behaviour Support framework (Aspire, Empathy, Respect, Responsibility), Peaceful Kids mindfulness, Student Leadership, Student Council, Buddy Program, and progressive camp experiences from Prep to Grade 6.

The school's revenue model is structurally that of a public educational institution: primary funding arrives via per-student government grants from the Department of Education and Training, supplemented by parent payments for booklists, uniforms (sourced via Beleza School Uniforms), and out-of-school hours care fees collected by TheirCare. Enrolment is demand-side constrained by the Department of Education's Findmyschool.vic.gov.au catchment zone, with tours and information sessions (now registered through Humanitix) serving as the top-of-funnel channel for prospective Prep families. Distribution is single-campus and direct.

Name

Montpellier Primary School

Legal name

Montpellier Primary School

Website

https://montpellierps.vic.edu.au

Company type

Private

Founded year

1969

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Montpellier Primary School is a Victorian state government primary school in Highton, Geelong, providing Prep to Grade 6 education to approximately 570 students across 24 classrooms under the Department of Education and Training.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Primary Education

NAICS

Elementary and Secondary Schools (6111)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200), Services-Child Day Care Services (8351)

akta.pro primary industry

Public Elementary Schools (EDAJAAAB)

Keywords

• Primary education services
• Government primary school
• Literacy and numeracy
• Student wellbeing programs
• Out of school hours care

Headquarters

HQ city

Brighton

HQ country

Australia

HQ region

Oceania

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Government Funding: As a Victorian Government school, Montpellier Primary School receives funding from the Department of Education and Training. This covers core educational operations.
2. Parent Payments: Parents pay for booklists (per grade level), school uniforms, and optional items. Booklists are provided for each year level (Prep to Grade 6) with associated parent payment policies.
3. Out of School Hours Care Fees: TheirCare provides before and after school care with fees charged to parents. Program operates 6:45am-8:45am before school and 3:30pm-6pm after school.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Montpellier Primary School is a Victorian government primary school operating 24 classrooms with approximately 570 enrolled students from Prep to Grade 6 in Highton, Geelong. The school delivers a comprehensive curriculum including literacy, mathematics, Indonesian language, performing arts, visual art, physical education, and a BYOD iPad program, alongside wellbeing frameworks such as SWPBS and Peaceful Kids. Out of School Hours Care is provided through a TheirCare partnership operating from the school campus.

Product overview

Montpellier Primary School is a Victorian government primary school located in Highton, Geelong, serving approximately 570 students from Prep to Grade 6 across 24 classrooms. The school offers a comprehensive educational program structured around core curriculum subjects (Literacy, Mathematics) and specialist programs (Art, Physical Education & Sport, Indonesian, Performing Arts). The school operates a BYOD iPad program for Years 3-6 and implements School-Wide Positive Behaviour Support (SWPBS) with core values of Aspire, Empathy, Respect, and Responsibility. Student support is provided through wellbeing programs including the Peaceful Kids mindfulness program, Student Leadership, Student Council, and Buddy programs. The school uses the Compass parent portal platform for communication and student management. Out of School Hours Care is provided through TheirCare partnership.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Primary Education (Prep to Grade 6) Government-funded primary education from Prep to Grade 6 for children aged approximately 5-12 years old, delivered across 24 classrooms with no composite grades. The curriculum includes literacy (Fountas and Pinnell, 6+1 Traits of Writing), mathematics (Launch, Explore, Summarise approach), Indonesian language, performing arts, visual art, physical education, and digital technologies. Students must be at least five years of age by April 30 to enrol.
• Out of School Hours Care (TheirCare)

Quantifiable outcome

• Students demonstrate a keen interest to learn, an ability to cooperate and support each other and a positive approach to life in general.
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration1 record

Feature2 records

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• TheirCarecoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorMontpellier Primary School has partnered with TheirCare, the leading provider of Before and After School Care in Australia. TheirCare operates from the school's multipurpose room providing before school care (6:45am-8:45am), after school care (3:30pm-6pm), pupil free day care, and vacation care. The program combines active games with planned and unplanned play, quiet time, homework time, and a healthy snack.
• Beleza School UniformsminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorOfficial school uniform supplier at 107 Ryrie Street Geelong. Parents can apply for membership card at no cost to receive 5% discount on all uniform items (in store only, on full priced items). Beleza offers Australian-made uniform garments. School colours are dark bottle green, navy and white.
• Safe Schools CoalitioncoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMontpellier Primary School is a member of the Safe Schools Coalition, supporting commitment to fostering a safe, inclusive, and respectful environment for all students, including those who identify as LGBTIQ+. The Safe Schools initiative promotes understanding, acceptance, and celebration of diversity.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Others

• TheirCare: Australia's leading Before and After School Care provider, operating on-site at Montpellier from its multipurpose room. Comparable as an education-adjacent service provider funded by parent fees and government CCS rebates within the same school ecosystem.
• Compass Education: Vendor of the Compass School Manager parent portal and student information system used by Montpellier. Comparable as a critical technology/information infrastructure provider that serves a broad portfolio of Victorian schools.

Regional players

• Geelong West Primary School: Victorian government primary school in Geelong West, serving a similar Prep-Grade 6 cohort under the same Department of Education framework. Regionally comparable though operating in a distinct catchment from Montpellier's Highton zone.

Direct peers

• Bellaire Primary School: Government primary school in the Geelong region (Grovedale area) serving Prep-Grade 6 under the Victorian Department of Education. Comparable scale, governance model, and curriculum structure to Montpellier, competing for the same regional family pool.
• Manifold Heights Primary School: Victorian government primary school in the Geelong region offering Prep-Grade 6 education. Closely comparable in operating model, funding source, and catchment demographics to Montpellier Primary School.
• Newtown Primary School: Government primary school in inner Geelong, very close physical proximity to Montpellier in Highton. Serves a similar Prep-Grade 6 cohort under the same Department of Education funding and zoning framework, making it a directly comparable catchment rival.
• Highton Primary School: Neighbouring Victorian government primary school in Highton, Geelong. Operates in the same catchment area as Montpellier, serving Prep-Grade 6 families under the same Department of Education zoning system with a comparable curriculum and funding model.

Broad incumbents

• Catholic Education Diocese of Ballarat: Catholic schooling system covering Geelong-area parishes. Operates primary schools directly competing with Montpellier for Prep-Grade 6 enrolment via separate parish-based catchments and partial government funding, making it a meaningful competing provider in the regional family market.
• Department of Education and Training (Victoria): Parent governing body for Montpellier and all Victorian government schools. Sets curriculum, funding, and zoning policy, and is the principal counterparty in funding arrangements; relevant as the systemic incumbent across the school's operating context.
• Australian Independent Schools (Sector): Sector body representing independent schools across Victoria. Comparable only at category level - a parallel K-12 provider segment in Geelong competing for the same family demand pool as Montpellier but operating under fee-based rather than government-funded model.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/montpellier-ps

Compliance3 records

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles8 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

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