Lighthouse Christian College

What Lighthouse Christian College does

Lighthouse Christian College is an independent, co-educational Christian school operating from a single campus at 927 Springvale Road, Keysborough, Victoria, Australia, delivering a continuous educational pathway from an Early Learning Centre for children aged 3-4, through Primary (Preparatory to Year 6), to Secondary (Year 7 to Year 12). The college is registered to deliver both the VCE and VCE Vocational Major curricula, and frames its offering around a Christ-centred ethos operationalised through the HEART values framework (Humility, Empowerment, Authenticity, Respect, Tenacity), dedicated chaplains across Primary and Secondary, and HEART-grounded pastoral care. It was founded in 1989 and presents itself as a private institution with no parent company, holding structure, or external investor identified in the source data. Programs are described as delivering a holistic education that combines academic excellence with spiritual formation and community service, and the school publicly reports NAPLAN performance in the top 5% of Victorian primary schools alongside recent CSEN championship results.

The college's revenue model is tuition-led, with annual school fees billed across Early Learning, Primary, and Secondary programs as the primary recurring revenue stream. Two productised add-ons extend this base: a Lease-to-Own Device Program launched at Year 4 with a three-year fixed annual levy covering device, setup, warranty, and accidental damage cover, and a Years 5-12 BYOD program routed through an official Lighthouse Device Portal (ligthouse.orderportal.com.au). A $100 Parent Involvement Levy is automatically charged and rebated against documented volunteer participation in Working Bees, Twilight Fair, or Annual School Production. Ancillary micro-revenue is generated by Café Delight, a student-run food service operated by VCE VM students. Back-office operations use the SEQTA learning management system for student records, assessment, and parent communication; no proprietary or AI-enabled platform is described.

Distribution is single-channel and sales-led: prospective families book tours through the website and apply online, with Open Mornings and community events such as the Twilight Multicultural Fair functioning as the principal top-of-funnel engagement. Marketing relies on the college website, a term-cadence email newsletter archive dating back to 2022, and organic social channels on Facebook, Instagram, and LinkedIn; there are no third-party resellers or distribution partners for enrolment. The college is governed internally by a College Board led by Principal Wing Leong and Deputy Principal Operations David Holloway, with a broader leadership team spanning Head of eLearning, Head of Student Wellbeing, Careers Development, and faculty heads across English, Mathematics, Christian Studies, Humanities, Music, and Technology.

Name

Lighthouse Christian College

Legal name

Lighthouse Christian College

Website

https://lighthouse.vic.edu.au

Company type

Private

Founded year

2009

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Lighthouse Christian College is a private, co-educational Christian K-12 school in Keysborough, Victoria, Australia, offering Early Learning through Year 12 with VCE and VCE VM pathways, technology-integrated device programs, and a Christ-centred ethos emphasising academic and spiritual formation for enrolled families.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Lyndhurst

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Tuition and School Fees: Annual school fees charged to families for educational services across Early Learning Centre, Primary, and Secondary programs. Fee structure includes curriculum, facilities, and educational materials.
2. Device Programs: Lease-to-Own Device Program for Year 4 students where families pay a fixed annual levy over three years. BYOD program for Years 5-12 where devices are purchased through the college portal.
3. Parent Involvement Levy: $100 Parent Involvement Levy automatically charged to families as part of annual school fees, credited back upon participation in volunteer activities.
4. Café Delight: Student-run café operated by VCE VM students selling food items like wings to the school community, providing practical work experience.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Lighthouse Christian College is a private Christian co-educational school operating a single campus in Keysborough, Victoria, delivering continuous education from an Early Learning Centre (ages 3-4) through Primary (Prep to Year 6) to Secondary (Year 7-12), including the VCE and VCE Vocational Major pathways. The college charges annual tuition and school fees, supplements learning with managed device programs (Lease-to-Own for Year 4, BYOD for Years 5-12) via the Lighthouse Device Portal, and integrates pastoral care and Christian Studies across all year levels.

Product overview

Lighthouse Christian College is a Christian educational institution offering a complete educational pathway from Early Learning Centre (ages 3-4) through Primary (Prep-Year 6) to Secondary (Year 7-12). The college provides technology-integrated learning through device programs including a Lease-to-Own Program for Year 4 students and a BYOD Program for Years 5-12, supported by SEQTA learning management system. Academic programs include VCE and VCE Vocational Major pathways, with emphasis on spiritual formation, inspired learning, and community connection.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Early Learning Centre Foundational early learning program for children aged 3 and 4 years old in a Christ-centred environment, preparing children for primary schooling.
• Primary School (Prep – Year 6) Primary education program covering Preparatory through Year 6, delivering foundational academic skills integrated with Christian values, character formation, and pastoral care. NAPLAN results consistently rank in the top 5% of Victorian primary schools.
• Secondary School (Year 7 – Year 12) Secondary education program from Year 7 through Year 12, offering the VCE and VCE Vocational Major pathways, pastoral care via Secondary Chaplain, leadership development, and co-curricular programs including CSEN sport.
• Lease-to-Own Device Program (Year 4) Three-year lease-to-own device program for Year 4 students where families pay a fixed annual levy. The college sets up, manages, and maintains the device with warranty and accidental damage cover, transferring ownership to the family at the end of the lease.
• BYOD Program (Years 5-12) Bring Your Own Device program for Years 5-12 where families purchase college-approved devices via the official Lighthouse Device Portal (https://ligthouse.orderportal.com.au). Devices must be less than three years old to maintain network security standards.

Quantifiable outcome

• Top 5% of Victorian primary schools in NAPLAN results
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration2 records

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Ten partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• Camp AustraliaminorOthersCamp Australia provides before and after-school care services for primary students. Primary students not collected by 3:45pm are escorted to Camp Australia, and parents are billed accordingly.
• St JohnminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSt John in Schools program delivers first aid training to students. Year 4-6 classes learned CPR, DRSABC, and first aid skills from St John instructors.
• Mission Aviation Fellowship (MAF)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMAF partnered with the college to facilitate a full-day leadership incursion for Secondary Student Leaders. Students engaged in team-building activities and learned about MAF's work serving isolated communities worldwide.
• Bunnings Warehouse KeysboroughminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerYear 11 and 12 VCE VM students visited Bunnings as part of their Work Related Skills program, gaining workplace experience and learning about career pathways.
• Larrikin PuppetryminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerYear 8 students participated in an interactive puppetry incursion led by Larrikin Puppetry, who performed at the Melbourne International Comedy Festival before returning to Queensland.
• Gravitate CampcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerGravitate Camp at Phillip Island provides leadership camp experiences for Christian school students. Lighthouse students participated in faith-building activities, worship, and team-building experiences.
• Mill Valley RanchminorOthersYear 4 students attended camp at Mill Valley Ranch with activities including horse riding, canoeing, archery, ropes course, and team-building experiences.
• Camp CoolamatongminorOthersYear 7 students attended camp at Camp Coolamatong Lake Camp, participating in activities including tubing on the lake, team-building, and community development.
• Monash UniversityminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerMusic students in Years 7-10 visited Monash University's Sir Zelman Cowen School of Music to watch a performance by the Monash Academy Orchestra. Students heard Mozart and Beethoven symphonies live.
• Victorian Careers ShowminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerYear 11 and 12 students attended the Victorian Careers Show to explore post-school pathways including university, TAFE, apprenticeships, and employment opportunities.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Beaconhills Christian College: Multi-campus Christian college in south-east Melbourne and Pakenham offering ELC-Year 12. Comparable in faith-based ethos and similar Keysborough-area catchment.
• Heathdale Christian College: Independent Christian K-12 college in Victoria. Directly comparable as a same-faith, same-state, same-pedagogical niche competitor — the company's own data references Heathdale as a former employer of staff.
• Tintern Christian College: Independent Christian co-educational school in Melbourne's east offering ELC through Year 12 with VCE. Closely comparable in faith-based positioning, geographic catchment and full K-12 offering.
• Donvale Christian College: Independent Christian co-educational K-12 school in Melbourne's eastern suburbs. Direct peer in faith-based private schooling with comparable VCE pathway offering.
• Oxley Christian College: Independent Christian K-12 college in Chirnside Park. Comparable as a faith-based VCE provider in the broader Melbourne regional market.
• Hillcrest Christian College: Independent Christian college in Berwick offering ELC-Year 12. Direct peer in the south-east Melbourne Christian school segment with similar competitive set.
• Maranatha Christian School: Independent Christian school in Melbourne's south-east providing K-12 education. Comparable faith-based positioning and geographic proximity to Keysborough.
• Waverley Christian College: Independent Christian college in Wantirna South serving ELC through Year 12 with VCE. Closely comparable in faith-based positioning, K-12 scope and Victorian independent schooling market.
• Edinburgh College (Christian education, Victoria): Independent Christian K-12 college in Victoria. Directly comparable in faith ethos, full K-12 offering and Victorian independent school market dynamics.

Others

• Victorian Institute of Teaching (regulator reference): Statutory authority registering teachers in Victoria. Not a competitor but an ecosystem participant whose policies and registration standards directly shape Lighthouse's operating model and faculty hiring.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/profile.php?id=100053630477322
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/2350027
• Instagraminstagram.com/lighthousecckeysborough

Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles14 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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