Association of Independent Schools of Western Australia

Name

Association of Independent Schools of Western Australia

Legal name

Association of Independent Schools of Western Australia

Website

https://ais.wa.edu.au

Company type

Private

Founded year

1962

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Education Association Services

NAICS

Educational Support Services (611710), Educational Services (611)

SIC

Services-Membership Organizations (8600), Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

AI Tutoring Systems (Conversational Tutors, Homework Helpers) (EDAFAFAC)

akta.pro secondary industries

Institutional & Program Analytics (Enrollment, Retention, Outcomes) (EDAFAFAK), AI & Machine Learning (Foundations & Applied) (EDAMACAG)

Keywords

• Independent school support
• Professional learning programs
• Education advocacy services
• School membership association
• Student wellbeing programs

Headquarters

HQ city

Osborne

HQ country

Australia

HQ region

Oceania

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Membership Fees: AISWA generates revenue through annual membership fees from its 165-166 member schools. Membership provides access to the full range of AISWA services including professional learning, school operations support, advocacy, and the Member Portal.
2. Professional Learning Programs: Revenue generated from professional learning courses, workshops, conferences and online learning programs offered to member schools and non-members. Pricing varies between member and non-member rates.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

AISWA is a member-based, non-profit association that provides independent schools in Western Australia with professional learning, advocacy, governance support, student wellbeing services, curriculum resources, and procurement solutions. It operates programs such as the National Student Wellbeing Program, NAPLAN Valuate analytics, AISWA Buyer Connect, and the First Nations Education Conference to support its 165-166 member schools serving over 98,000 students.

Product overview

AISWA provides a portfolio of member services for 166 independent schools in Western Australia serving 98,000+ students. The core offerings include a comprehensive Professional Learning Program (in-person seminars, online courses, conferences), NAPLAN Valuate data analysis, National Student Wellbeing Program, AISWA Buyer Connect procurement platform, Keeping Children Safe curriculum, CaRE Schools re-engagement support, and Future Footprints Aboriginal student support. Supporting platforms include the AISWA Online Learning Portal (on-demand courses) and a secure Member Portal requiring two-factor authentication. AISWA organizes major conferences including the First Nations Education Conference and Wellbeing and Respectful Relationships Conference. School Operations Support includes CCIWA membership and Standards and Performance Pathways tools. A searchable School Directory with advanced filtering complements the service portfolio.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Professional Learning Program Comprehensive professional learning offerings for teachers, leaders, administrative and support staff including in-person seminars, workshops, conferences, online courses, study tours, and one-on-one consultations aligned with WA Curriculum, National Quality Standards, and AITSL standards.
• NAPLAN Valuate / NAPLAN Connect Data analysis platform supporting member schools in analysing NAPLAN results and student performance data with visual dashboards and cohort reporting.
• National Student Wellbeing Program Australian Government-funded program enabling schools to employ chaplains or student wellbeing officers providing pastoral care, breakfast clubs, and parent workshops.
• AISWA Buyer Connect Procurement platform enabling member schools to request pricing from vetted local vendors with automatic matching and a sustainability marketplace for buying, selling, or swapping items between schools.
• AISWA Online Learning Portal On-demand online learning platform delivering asynchronous professional development courses accessible 24/7 via online.ais.wa.edu.au.
• Keeping Children Safe Curriculum Child protection curriculum program delivered via train-the-trainer workshops and online courses covering mandatory reporting and whole-school child safety practice.
• CaRE Schools (Curriculum and Reengagement Education) Support program for schools serving disengaged or at-risk students, providing alternative education pathways and re-engagement strategies.
• Future Footprints Program Support program for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander boarding students at Perth-region schools, providing coordination and mentorship services.
• First Nations Education Conference Annual cross-sectoral conference celebrating Aboriginal student achievements with keynote speakers, workshops, and cultural experiences held at University Club of Western Australia.
• Wellbeing and Respectful Relationships Conference Annual conference advancing whole-school approaches to wellbeing, consent, and respectful relationships education for educators and school leaders.
• Member Portal Secure authenticated portal for member school staff providing access to funding applications, school management tools, exclusive PL pricing, and member resources, requiring two-factor authentication.
• School Operations Support Expanded support services including CCIWA membership (IR, HR, WHS advice), Standards and Performance Pathways policy tools, and specialist investigation service providers panel.
• Aboriginal Independent Community Schools (AICS) Support Network and support services for remote Aboriginal Independent Community Schools including early childhood network meetings and professional development.
• School Search Directory Advanced search tool for finding member schools by name, religion/affiliation, region, postcode with filtering for boarding, enrolment groups, facilities, specialist programs, sports, and languages taught.

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

AI capability10 records

Partnerships

15 partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• Data #3minorGTM or Marketing PartnerConference partner for the 2026 AISWA First Nations Education Conference, providing sponsorship support.
• TelairminorGTM or Marketing PartnerConference partner for the 2026 AISWA First Nations Education Conference, providing sponsorship support.
• VerkadaminorGTM or Marketing PartnerConference partner for the 2026 AISWA First Nations Education Conference, providing sponsorship support.
• Omnia GlobalminorGTM or Marketing PartnerConference partner for the 2026 AISWA First Nations Education Conference, providing sponsorship support.
• CyberneticminorGTM or Marketing PartnerConference partner for the 2026 AISWA First Nations Education Conference, providing sponsorship support.
• Grange InsuranceminorGTM or Marketing PartnerConference partner for the 2026 AISWA First Nations Education Conference, providing sponsorship support.
• NGS SuperminorGTM or Marketing PartnerConference partner for the 2026 AISWA First Nations Education Conference, providing sponsorship support.
• Australian Education Research Organisation (AERO)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAISWA has formally engaged with AERO to conduct research into effective, evidence-based practices in schools. In 2023 and 2024 AISWA partnered with AERO on investigation of successful professional learning programs, focusing on AISWA's High Impact Practices (HIPs). The research will inform future practices supporting teachers to implement professional learning sustainably.
• Australian Institute of Company DirectorsminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership for licensed training programs related to governance and company direction.
• CCIWA (Chamber of Commerce and Industry WA)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFrom 2026, all AISWA Member Schools receive Essential Tier CCIWA membership as a free inclusion with AISWA membership, providing access to expert industrial relations, HR, and WHS advice, document reviews, compliance tools, webinars and practical resources.
• Standards and Performance Pathways (SPP)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAISWA partnered with SPP to support policy and compliance, giving schools access to school registration audit tools, starter policy templates, updated policy writing guidelines and essential policies via an Australia-hosted online portal.
• Investigation Service Providers PanelcoreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerAISWA established a panel of four specialist investigation service providers, each with strong experience in school-based matters. This initiative supports schools to access trusted, high-quality investigation services through a streamlined and transparent process.
• Department of Education WAcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCross-sectoral collaboration on the Generative AI Project, developing WA ClassmAIte tool for curriculum-aligned lesson generation. Collaboration between Department of Education WA, Catholic Education WA, AISWA, and SCSA.
• Catholic Education WAcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCross-sectoral collaboration on Generative AI Project (WA ClassmAIte) alongside Department of Education WA, AISWA, and SCSA.
• School Curriculum and Standards Authority (SCSA)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCross-sectoral collaboration on Generative AI Project (WA ClassmAIte) alongside Department of Education WA, Catholic Education WA, and AISWA.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• Australian Independent Schools Australia: The national peak body for Australian independent schools. Operates broader advocacy and policy functions across all states, with AISWA as a constituent member—offering overlapping capabilities at the national level.
• Catholic Education Western Australia: The WA peak body for Catholic schools. Serves a parallel non-government school segment in WA and collaborates with AISWA on cross-sectoral initiatives (e.g., WA ClassmAIte), offering comparable scale and remit within a different schooling system.

Direct peers

• Association of Independent Schools ACT: The ACT peak body for independent schools. Operates the same association model as AISWA, serving a smaller but similarly structured independent school sector.
• Independent Schools Victoria: The Victorian state peak body for independent schools, providing advocacy, professional learning, and member services. Operates the same membership-association model as AISWA, making it the most directly comparable state-level peer.
• Association of Independent Schools NT: The Northern Territory independent schools association. Closely comparable to AISWA in operating a state-level membership model for independent schools, including significant remote/Indigenous school communities.
• Association of Independent Schools of South Australia: South Australia's independent school association. Functions as a direct state-level peer to AISWA, serving independent schools with advocacy, professional learning, and operational support.
• Independent Schools Queensland: The Queensland peak body for independent schools. Comparable in mission and offering (advocacy, PL, member support) to AISWA, providing a directly analogous state-level association model.
• Association of Independent Schools Tasmania: Tasmania's independent schools association. A small state-level peak body delivering similar member services and advocacy to AISWA, particularly relevant given comparable scale and geographic constraints.
• Independent Schools NSW: The NSW peak body for independent schools, delivering member services, advocacy, and professional learning to independent schools across the state. Closely mirrors AISWA's structure, funding model, and service portfolio.

Others

• Education Services Australia: A national, government-funded body supporting curriculum, assessment, and digital learning infrastructure for Australian schools. Relevant as a peer in the education services ecosystem that AISWA engages with for national initiatives.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xtwitter.com/AISWA_education
• Facebookfacebook.com/AISWA.education
• LinkedInau.linkedin.com/company/aiswa

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles10 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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