What Huntingtower School does

Huntingtower School is an independent, co-educational K-12 institution located in Mount Waverley, Victoria, Australia, founded in 1927 on Christian Science principles. The school delivers a values-based curriculum across three sub-schools: Junior School (Prep to Year 6), Middle School (Years 7-9), and Senior School (Years 10-12) culminating in the Victorian Certificate of Education. It serves domestic families across Victoria and a small cohort of international students in Years 10-12 under CRICOS Provider 00145E, with reported 100% VCE pass rates and a standing among Melbourne's top 10 schools by VCE results.

The core technology footprint is conventional education hardware: a 1:1 iPad program in Junior School, a Bring Your Own Laptop (BYOL) program in Senior School with a JB HiFi Education Storefront partnership, and specialist facilities including 3D printers, laser cutters, and SLR cameras. No AI/ML capabilities are disclosed. The school operates purpose-built facilities including the Performing Arts Centre, Music Centre, Middle Years Centre, VCE building, and the Huntingtower Sports and Aquatic Centre (HSAC, opened 2011) with an eight-lane 25m training pool and 12.5m teaching pool. Auxiliary services include a music program with private instrumental tuition, after school care, a canteen (HT Kitchen), uniform shop, and facility hire to community groups.

Revenue is dominated by recurring annual tuition (approximately $17,360 for Prep rising to $32,980 for Year 11), supplemented by one-time application ($150) and enrolment fees ($1,500/$1,200), private music lessons, after school care billed at $22/hour, HSAC public programming, facility hire, and tax-deductible donations to the Huntingtower School Building Fund. GTM is direct-to-consumer via a formal admissions process with key intake points at Prep, Year 5, and Year 7, school tours, and a centralised admissions office. Distribution to the broader community occurs through HSAC Learn to Swim and Squad Pathway programs, facility hire to dance schools, sporting clubs, and orchestral groups, and digital channels including website, monthly Bulletin newsletter, twice-yearly News from Huntingtower magazine, and active Facebook, Instagram, and LinkedIn presence. The school is governed by a Board of Directors (President: Peter Thompson) with no parent company or external equity ownership.

Name

Huntingtower School

Legal name

Huntingtower School

Website

https://huntingtower.vic.edu.au

Company type

Private

Founded year

1927

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Huntingtower School is an independent, co-educational K-12 day school in Mount Waverley, Victoria, founded in 1927 on Christian Science principles, serving Prep to Year 12 students with a VCE program and ancillary services including music, swimming, and facility hire.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Independent K-12 Education

NAICS

Elementary and Secondary Schools (6111), Educational Services (61)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Nonsectarian Independent Boarding Schools (EDAJABAB)

Keywords

• Independent school education
• K-12 coeducation
• VCE preparation
• Values-based education
• Private school tuition

Headquarters

HQ city

Mount Waverley

HQ country

Australia

HQ region

Oceania

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Others

Revenue model

1. Tuition Fees: Annual tuition fees constitute the primary revenue stream. Fees range from approximately $17,360 (Prep) to $32,120 (Year 12) per annum, inclusive of payroll tax surcharge and consolidated charges. Additional levies apply for ICT resources, camps, excursions, sports, and specialist programs.
2. Application and Enrolment Fees: A non-refundable application fee of $150 is charged per enrolment application. An enrolment fee of $1,500 (first student) and $1,200 (subsequent siblings) is payable upon acceptance of a formal offer. New families must also make an advance payment equivalent to one term's tuition fees.
3. Music Lessons: Private instrumental music tuition is available on-site. Lessons are billed termly in advance. Pricing: 30-minute lessons at $55, 45-minute lessons at $82.50, 60-minute lessons at $110.
4. After School Care: After school care is provided for Prep to Year 6 students at $22.00 per hour (minimum 1-hour charge). Billed 4 times per year at the end of each term.
5. Building Fund Donations: The school accepts voluntary donations to the Huntingtower School Building Fund, which is used to maintain and develop school facilities. Donations are tax-deductible.
6. Facility Hire: The school hires out its facilities (orchestral room, senior and junior gyms, dance studio, hockey field, mezzanine, lower MYC, tennis courts, and the Huntingtower Sports & Aquatic Centre) to community members and groups including dance schools, sporting clubs, orchestral groups, and drama ensembles.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Huntingtower School is an independent, non-profit co-educational school delivering continuous Prep to Year 12 education founded on Christian Science values at its Mount Waverley, Victoria campus. Its core offering is a values-based academic curriculum structured into Junior School (Prep–Year 6), Middle School (Years 7–9) and Senior School (Years 10–12, including VCE preparation), complemented by an exemplary music program, a sports and aquatic centre (HSAC), outdoor education and community outreach programs, plus ancillary services such as after-school care, canteen, uniform shop and facility hire.

Product overview

Huntingtower School is a Prep to Year 12 co-educational independent school located in Mount Waverley, Victoria, founded on Christian Science values. The school offers a unified educational program structured across Junior School (Prep-Year 6), Middle School (Years 7-9), and Senior School (Years 10-12) with VCE preparation. Supporting the core academic curriculum, the school provides co-curricular programs including a Music Program, Sports and Aquatic Centre (HSAC), and various community services such as After School Care, Canteen (HT Kitchen), Uniform Shop, and Facility Hire. The institution also offers specialized programs for international students and scholarship opportunities.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Junior School (Prep to Year 6) Core educational program for Prep to Year 6 students with specialist subjects including Art, Indonesian, Library, Music, Physical Education, Science & STEM, and Technologies. Operates on a 1:1 iPad program (Years 3-6) and supports entry at Prep and Year 5 intake points. Designed for families seeking values-based primary education within a Christian Science foundation.
• Middle School (Years 7-9) Transition and development program for Years 7-9 with purpose-built classrooms (Middle Years Centre), diverse learning opportunities to prepare students for senior studies, and a Bring Your Own Laptop (BYOL) program for Windows or Apple devices. Year 7 is a key intake year with waiting lists.
• VCE Program (Years 10-12) Victorian Certificate of Education preparation program (Years 10-12), ranked among Melbourne's top schools by VCE results with acceleration options, a 100% pass rate and many A+ and A level results. Includes the VCE building facility. Open to domestic students and to international students under CRICOS Provider 00145E.
• Music Program Comprehensive co-curricular music program with choirs, chamber choirs, orchestras, concert and jazz bands, and brass, woodwind and string ensembles, supported by the Music Centre facility and on-site private instrumental tuition. Designed for enrolled students and contributes to the school's exemplary music reputation.
• Huntingtower Sports and Aquatic Centre (HSAC) Aquatic facility opened in 2011 with an eight-lane 25m training pool and 12.5m teaching pool, offering Learn to Swim programs (children 3+), Squad Pathway programs, and external school group swimming bookings aligned with the Victorian Water Safety Certificate program. Open to the school community and the general public.
• International Student Program CRICOS-registered program (Provider 00145E) accepting international students for Years 10-12 with comprehensive support including AEAS testing requirements (minimum 70 for Year 10, 80 for Years 11-12), OSHC compliance, international student orientation, and a DHA-approved relative or parent accommodation requirement.
• Scholarship Program Scholarship opportunities for entry into Years 7, 9 and 10, covering 25% to 50% of tuition fees as Academic, General Excellence or Music Scholarships. Administered in conjunction with ACER (Australian Council for Educational Research), with candidates registering through ACER's online portal and sitting the scholarship examination at Huntingtower.
• After School Care After school care service for Prep to Year 6 students operating from 3:30pm to 6:00pm Monday to Friday, billed at AUD 22.00 per hour with a minimum 1-hour charge, and eligible for Child Care Subsidy through Services Australia.
• Huntingtower Uniform Shop Official authorized supplier of school uniform located on school grounds next to the Music Centre, offering new uniforms and second-hand uniform sales to enrolled families.
• Huntingtower Canteen (HT Kitchen) School canteen operated by a qualified chef providing fresh, healthy meals and snacks including handmade beef patties, chicken schnitzels, and daily made sandwiches and salads, with online ordering via FlexiSchools (9:00am cut-off).
• Facility Hire Community facility hire program offering access to the Orchestral Room, Senior and Junior Gyms, Hockey Field, Dance Studio, Mezzanine, Lower MYC, and Tennis Courts to dance schools, sporting clubs, orchestral groups, drama ensembles and other community groups via signed License Agreements requiring Public Liability Insurance.

Quantifiable outcome

• 100% VCE pass rate with many results at A+ and A levels; percentage of ENTERs above 95 frequently many times the state average.
• +2 more outcomes

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration1 record

Feature2 records

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• JB HiFi (Education Storefront)minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorHuntingtower has partnered with JB HiFi to create an Education Storefront providing parents with a curated selection of laptop devices that meet the school's minimum specifications for the BYOL (Bring Your Own Laptop) program in Years 7-12. Parents may also source laptops independently from any retailer.
• ACER (Australian Council for Educational Research)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerHuntingtower holds scholarship exams in conjunction with ACER for entry into Years 7, 9, and 10. Scholarships (Academic, General Excellence, and Music) cover 25% to 50% of tuition fees. Candidates must register through ACER's online portal and sit the scholarship examination at Huntingtower.
• HSAC Swim Club (External Swim Meets)minorOthersThe HT Swim Club competes in club and state competitions, with swimming activities organised under the direction of the HSAC Manager. The school facilitates participation in competitive swimming events for squad members.
• Volunteer Workers (Community)minorOthersHuntingtower actively recruits and registers volunteers from its school community, including parents, guardians, alumni, and broader community members. All volunteers must hold a valid Working with Children Check (WWCC) and complete an online induction. They contribute to curriculum support and co-curricular programs.
• Victorian Water Safety Certificate ProgramminorOthersThe HSAC School Swimming program aligns with the Victorian Water Safety Certificate program, focusing on water safety, swimming strokes, survival skills, and certification for participating school groups.
• The Simunye ProjectcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe Simunye Project is an international service initiative co-founded by Mel Beal (Vice Principal). Senior School students travel to South Africa to volunteer in communities that need support. Over $300,000 has been raised for these communities over the past decade through fundraising and student travel.
• Vietnam Orphanage Service TripsminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerYear 12 students travel to Vietnam to raise money and assist orphanages as part of the school's international community service program, providing service learning opportunities alongside local organisations.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Lauriston Girls' School: Independent girls' school in Armadale (Melbourne) offering ELC through Year 12. Comparable premium Melbourne positioning, values-based ethos, and strong music and co-curricular programs; operates in the same Melbourne catchment as Huntingtower.
• Ivanhoe Grammar School: Co-educational independent school with Ivanhoe and Plenty campuses offering ELC through Year 12. Comparable in size, co-educational structure, and premium Melbourne positioning, competing for eastern and north-eastern Melbourne families.
• Wesley College Melbourne: Co-educational independent school with multiple Melbourne campuses (Glen Waverley, St Kilda Road, Elsternwick) offering Prep to Year 12. Direct competitor for Huntingtower's co-educational, values-based positioning and premium tuition tier across the eastern and bayside Melbourne catchment.
• Caulfield Grammar School: Co-educational independent school operating across Wheelers Hill, Caulfield and Malvern campuses with Prep to Year 12. Competes directly with Huntingtower in Melbourne's premium independent market, particularly in the south-eastern catchment near Mount Waverley.
• Carey Baptist Grammar School: Co-educational independent school with Donvale and Kew campuses serving Prep to Year 12. Comparable values-based, faith-heritage positioning (Baptist) and similar premium Melbourne independent school profile to Huntingtower, including strong music and co-curricular programs.
• Yarra Valley Grammar School: Co-educational independent school in Melbourne's eastern suburbs (Ringwood) offering ELC through Year 12. Competes directly with Huntingtower for families in Melbourne's east, with similar VCE academic positioning and co-curricular breadth.
• Haileybury: Australia's largest independent school, co-educational with multiple Melbourne campuses (Keysborough, Brighton, Berwick, Melbourne CBD). Competes with Huntingtower for premium co-educational families in the Melbourne catchment and offers similar VCE pathways, music programs, and international student enrolments.
• Presbyterian Ladies' College: Independent girls' school in Burwood offering ELC through Year 12. Comparable faith-heritage (Presbyterian) founding, premium Melbourne positioning, and strong academic profile; competes in the same eastern-suburbs catchment.
• Methodist Ladies' College: Independent girls' school in Kew offering ELC through Year 12. Comparable premium Melbourne independent positioning and academic profile, though single-sex; competes for the same eastern-suburbs family pool that Huntingtower addresses.
• Trinity Grammar School: Independent school in Kew with Prep to Year 12 offering. Comparable premium Melbourne positioning, music and co-curricular breadth, and serves the same eastern-suburbs family pool despite a boys' focus at senior level.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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• Instagraminstagram.com/huntingtower
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Compliance3 records

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Number of profiles

Profiles16 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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