Sacred Heart Girls College Oakleigh

What Sacred Heart Girls College Oakleigh does

Sacred Heart Girls' College Oakleigh is an independent Roman Catholic secondary school for girls located at 113 Warrigal Road, Hughesdale, Victoria, Australia, operating from a single campus within the Melbourne Archdiocese Catholic Schools Ltd (MACS) system. Founded in 1957 by the Sisters of Our Lady of the Missions (RNDM), the College serves students from Year 7 through Year 12, delivering the Victorian Curriculum alongside VCE, VCE Vocational Major, and VET pathways through local TAFE partnerships. Co-curricular offerings include a four-year outdoor education camp sequence, the STRIVE program for Year 9, music, debating, social justice initiatives (St Vincent de Paul, FIRE Carriers, ACRATH), and a broad inter-school sports program through the Catholic Girls Sports Association of Victoria.

The College's technology stack centers on standard school administration platforms: the SIMON student information system, SIMON Everywhere mobile app for parent communication, and The Hub family payment portal. Students in Years 7 and 10 receive college-issued laptops, and interactive whiteboards are deployed across learning spaces. Revenue is generated almost exclusively through all-inclusive annual tuition fees (covering laptop lease and textbook hire for Years 7-9) plus a non-refundable $220 application fee, billed annually through The Hub. Enrollment is administered directly via an on-campus Registrar, with prospective families recruited through the College website, social media (Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn), Mailchimp newsletters, prospectus requests, and College EXPLORE Sessions and Highlights Tours.

The institution is led by Principal Julie Swanson, Deputy Principals Carmel Feeney (Students) and Jodie McLaren (Staff, joined 2024), and Director of Business Operations James Tian (CPA, joined 2020). Governance rests with MACS, which oversees 292 Catholic schools in the Archdiocese, while the College maintains a pastoral partnership with the founding RNDM Sisters, whose charism shapes the school's mission and motto, "Always Striving Upwards." As a nonprofit, Sacred Heart Girls' College does not publicly disclose revenue or financial performance, and operates with a fixed geographic catchment in Melbourne's south-eastern corridor.

Name

Sacred Heart Girls College Oakleigh

Legal name

Sacred Heart Girls' College Oakleigh

Website

https://shgc.vic.edu.au

Company type

Private

Founded year

1957

Operating status

Operating

Short description

Sacred Heart Girls' College Oakleigh is a nonprofit Roman Catholic secondary school for girls in Hughesdale, Victoria, delivering Years 7-12 education (Victorian Curriculum, VCE, VCE VM, VET) to Melbourne south-eastern families under MACS governance, funded primarily through all-inclusive annual tuition fees.

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akta.pro rank

Product category

Independent Catholic Secondary Education

NAICS

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

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Religiously Affiliated Liberal Arts Colleges (EDAHACAF)

Keywords

• Catholic secondary education
• Girls secondary school
• VCE programs
• Independent Catholic school
• Secondary education services

Headquarters

HQ city

Hughesdale

HQ country

Australia

HQ region

Oceania

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Tuition and Fees: Sacred Heart Girls' College charges tuition fees for students in Years 7 to 12. Fees are all-inclusive, covering the use of a leased laptop from Year 7 and a textbook hire program in Years 7 to 9. Uniform and stationery are purchased directly by families. The College publishes an annual Schedule of Fees. A non-refundable Application Fee of $220 is charged when applying.

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Go-to-market motion1 record

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Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Sacred Heart Girls' College Oakleigh delivers Catholic secondary education for girls from Year 7 to Year 12, structured around the Victorian Curriculum, VCE, VCE Vocational Major, and VET pathways delivered through TAFE partnerships. Core academics are complemented by a four-year Outdoor Education camp program, the Year 9 STRIVE program, a Music Program, learning diversity and wellbeing support, social justice and faith formation programs, and co-curricular sport and arts activities. All-inclusive tuition covers a leased laptop from Year 7 and a textbook hire program in Years 7–9.

Product overview

Sacred Heart Girls' College Oakleigh is a Catholic secondary school providing educational services for students from Years 7 to 12. The institution offers a comprehensive learning program aligned with the Victorian Curriculum, VCE (Victorian Certificate of Education), and VCE Vocational Major. Key programs include a Music Program, Outdoor Learning Program spanning four years, STRIVE program for Year 9 students, and various co-curricular activities including sport, arts, debating, and student leadership. The college provides technology-enhanced learning environments with student laptops and interactive whiteboards, supported by digital communication platforms including SIMON Everywhere (parent communication app), The Hub (portal), and PAM (parent access module).

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Products and services

• Years 7–12 Catholic Secondary Education Program Full-time Catholic secondary schooling for girls from Year 7 through Year 12, delivered on the Hughesdale campus under the Victorian Curriculum, with all-inclusive tuition covering a leased laptop from Year 7 and a textbook hire program in Years 7–9. Target users are Catholic and broader families in Melbourne's south-eastern corridor seeking a single-sex girls' education.
• Victorian Certificate of Education (VCE) Program Victorian Certificate of Education studies undertaken by Year 11 and Year 12 students, including subject selection advice and preparation for tertiary pathways. For senior students at the College.
• VCE Vocational Major (VM) Program VCE Vocational Major studies for Year 11 and 12 students seeking a more applied, vocational orientation to senior secondary education. Targets students considering vocational pathways rather than purely academic tertiary entry.
• VET Courses through Local TAFE Partnerships Vocational Education and Training courses delivered in partnership with local TAFE providers, enabling senior students to pursue vocational qualifications alongside their senior secondary studies. For Year 11 and 12 students seeking vocational credentials.
• Four-Year Outdoor Education Program Sequential four-year outdoor education camp program spanning Year 7 Discovery Camp, Year 8 Challenge Camp, Year 9 Mountain Camp, and Year 10 Summit Camp, designed to build resilience, confidence and community across the secondary years. For all enrolled students from Years 7 to 10.
• STRIVE Program (Year 9) Year 9-specific program focused on building student confidence, creativity and lifelong learning skills as part of the College's middle-years curriculum. For Year 9 students at the College.
• Pathways & Careers Program Careers and pathways program offering Morrisby Profile Testing, career counselling, subject selection advice and university/TAFE provider visits to support senior students' transition beyond school. For Year 11 and 12 students.
• Music Program Co-curricular Music Program offered as part of the College's arts and performance offerings. For enrolled students across year levels with an interest in music.
• CGSAV Interschool Sport Program Interschool sport program delivered through membership in the Catholic Girls Sports Association of Victoria (CGSAV), covering Futsal, Soccer, Netball, Basketball, Aussie Rules, Badminton, Volleyball, Tennis, Swimming, Athletics, Cross Country, Diving, Indoor Cricket, Softball, Table Tennis, Aerobics and Track & Field. For enrolled students.

Quantifiable outcome

• 150 students (Year 9) gained empathy and advocacy skills through the Year 9 Retreat with Together For Humanity focused on inclusivity and belonging.
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

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Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

14 partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• Yakult Factory (Dandenong)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerStudents participate in STEM-related activities and Business Management students undertake immersion excursions at the Yakult factory in Dandenong, providing real-world exposure to advanced manufacturing processes.
• Oaklea Aged CareminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerWeekly outreach program where students engage with residents at Oaklea Aged Care residence. This intergenerational engagement benefits both students and older community members, supporting the College's social justice and faith-in-action programs.
• Salesian College ChadstonecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerJoint Arts Festival with Minaret College. Collaborative learning in respectful relationships. Joint production 'Charlie and the Chocolate Factory' performed at Alexander Theatre, Monash University. Year 10 Dance Social with Salesian College. Collaboration spans arts, drama, and personal development programs.
• Minaret CollegeminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerJoint Arts Festival with Salesian College Chadstone. Partnership fosters students' ability to collaborate while appreciating similarities and differences, preparing them for a plural society.
• Wheelchair BasketballminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerEach year, Wheelchair Basketball trains Year 11 students, providing an inclusive sports experience and raising awareness of adaptive sports.
• Catholic Girls Sports Association of Victoria (CGSAV)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorThe College is an active member of CGSAV, participating in a wide range of sports competitions including Futsal, Soccer, Netball, Basketball, Aussie Rules, Badminton, Volleyball, Tennis, Swimming, Athletics, Cross Country, Diving, Indoor Cricket, Softball, Table Tennis, Aerobics and Track & Field. CGSAV organises and coordinates inter-school sporting events for Catholic girls' schools in Victoria.
• Islamic Museum, Jewish Museum, Jewish Holocaust CentreminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerConnections with these cultural and educational institutions ensure students develop understanding and respect for history, an appreciation for humanity, and are encouraged to contribute to a harmonious society.
• Children First FoundationminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe College connects with Children First Foundation, which facilitates life-changing and life-saving surgery for disadvantaged children from developing countries, supporting the College's social justice mission.
• Australian Catholic Religious Against Trafficking in Humans (ACRATH)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe College connects with ACRATH as part of its social justice program. Staff participate in retreats hearing from ACRATH. Year 11 Social Justice Leader Workshop with ACRATH is held annually.
• Catholic CareminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerRefugee speakers from Catholic Care support student learning and awareness of refugee experiences as part of the College's social justice and community engagement programs.
• Rotary Club of Oakleigh, Clayton and HuntingdaleminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerLocal Rotary Club connections help support the College's fundraising efforts, particularly for the Sisters of Our Lady of the Missions (RNDM) and related community initiatives.
• Melbourne Archdiocese Catholic Schools Ltd (MACS)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMACS is the governing body of Sacred Heart Girls' College and 291 other Catholic schools in the Archdiocese of Melbourne. MACS sets policy, manages governance, and ensures compliance with Australian and Victorian government requirements. School Advisory Councils provide connection between school community and leaders.
• Together For HumanityminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerTogether For Humanity facilitated the Year 9 Retreat workshops exploring bias, stereotypes, inclusivity and belonging, supporting the College's 2026 theme 'Hearts that Listen - Hands that Act'.
• Sisters of Our Lady of the Missions (RNDM)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe College was founded by the RNDM Sisters in 1957 and is inspired by their charism. Sr Madeline Barlow RNDM is part of the pastoral team. The College is considered a 'partner in mission' by the RNDM community, connecting to their missions worldwide (Peru, Bolivia, Canada, England, Ireland, Rome, Kenya, Senegal, South Sudan, India, Bangladesh, Myanmar, Laos, Vietnam, Taiwan, Philippines).

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Methodist Ladies' College (MLC): Uniting Church girls' school from ELC to Year 12 in Hawthorn, Melbourne. Direct peer to SHGC as a faith-based independent girls' school offering comprehensive pathways and co-curricular programs.
• Lauriston Girls' School: Independent girls' school from ELC to Year 12 in Hawthorn, Melbourne. Direct peer to SHGC as a non-government girls' school offering VCE programs with strong community focus.
• Presbyterian Ladies' College (PLC): Independent girls' school in Burwood, Melbourne, offering VCE and IB programs. Directly comparable to SHGC as a faith-based girls' school with strong academic and co-curricular offerings.
• Korowa Anglican Girls' School: Anglican girls' school from ELC to Year 12 in Glen Iris, Melbourne. Comparable to SHGC as a faith-based girls' school targeting Melbourne families seeking strong academic outcomes.
• Loreto Mandeville Hall: Independent Catholic girls' secondary school in Toorak, Melbourne, offering VCE and IB programs. Directly comparable to SHGC as a Catholic girls' school drawing Melbourne families seeking faith-based secondary education for daughters.
• Melbourne Girls Grammar: Independent girls' school across two campuses in South Yarra and Berwick, Melbourne. Direct peer to SHGC as a girls' secondary school targeting Melbourne families seeking premium secondary education.
• Our Lady of Sion College: Catholic girls' secondary school in Brunswick, Melbourne, operated within the MACS network. Comparable to SHGC as a Catholic girls' school serving Melbourne families with VCE and vocational pathways.
• St Catherine's School: Anglican girls' school in Toorak, Melbourne, offering VCE and IB programs. Comparable to SHGC as a faith-based girls' school drawing families from Melbourne's south-eastern suburbs.

Regional players

• Kilvington Grammar School: Independent co-educational school in Ormond, Melbourne's south-eastern corridor. Comparable to SHGC by geographic catchment and independent school positioning, though co-educational rather than girls-only.
• Salesian College Chadstone: Catholic boys' secondary school in Chadstone, Melbourne, identified as a core partner of SHGC. Comparable as a MACS network Catholic school in Melbourne's south-eastern corridor, though serving boys rather than girls.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/SacredHeartGirlsCollegeOakleigh
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/sacred-heart-girls-college-oakleigh
• Instagraminstagram.com/shgc.oakleigh

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Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

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