Holy Spirit School

What Holy Spirit School does

Holy Spirit School is a publicly funded Catholic elementary school located in Sherwood Park, Alberta, operating under the jurisdiction of Elk Island Catholic Schools (EICS), one of Alberta's constitutionally protected Catholic separate school authorities. The school delivers education across a Pre-K through Grade 4 mandate, with the Pre-K component operated on a fee-based model outside the publicly funded K-4 grant framework. Its core instructional product is the standard Alberta elementary curriculum delivered within a faith-based environment, supported by sacramental preparation in partnership with Our Lady of Perpetual Help (OLPH) Parish.

The school extends its core offering through a network of fee-based and partnership-driven programs: APPLE Schools (a province-wide wellness framework promoting physical activity and healthy eating), Daisy Before/After School Care for on-site wraparound childcare, Crescendo Music Studios for in-school music instruction, and a Musical Theatre Jr. program. These partnerships effectively function as ancillary revenue lines and student-retention tools, bundled with the publicly funded instructional day. There is no proprietary technology platform; the school's "technology stack" is the standard EICS central administration and Alberta Education curriculum delivery apparatus.

From a commercial standpoint, the school does not operate as a revenue-generating enterprise. Funding flows principally from Alberta Education on a per-pupil basis, with modest supplemental parent fees from the Pre-K, music, and wraparound programs. The school's customer base is the residential catchment of families eligible under EICS enrollment rules, with no out-of-catchment commercial marketing or pricing model. The unit economics are therefore policy-driven rather than market-driven, and any investor-style analysis must treat the school as a publicly funded cost center with limited fee-stream optionality rather than as a commercial operating business.

Name

Holy Spirit School

Legal name

Holy Spirit Catholic Elementary School

Website

https://hs.eics.ab.ca

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Short description

Holy Spirit School is a publicly funded Catholic elementary school in Sherwood Park, Alberta, operated by Elk Island Catholic Schools, serving Pre-K through Grade 4 students within a defined faith-based catchment and supplementing core curriculum with fee-based early childhood, music, and wraparound care programs.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Catholic K-8 Education

NAICS

Elementary and Secondary Schools (6111)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Faith-Based (Religious) K–12 Schools (EDAJABAC)

akta.pro secondary industry

Faith-Based Education & Formation (Seminaries, Religious Schools, Catechesis) (BPAGAJAD)

Keywords

• Catholic elementary education
• Pre-kindergarten programs
• Kindergarten education
• Primary school education
• Faith-based schooling

Headquarters

HQ city

Sherwood Park

HQ country

Canada

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Pre-Kindergarten Tuition: The school charges monthly fees for Pre-Kindergarten program as the only tuition-type revenue stream. No tuition is charged for Kindergarten through Grade 4 as the school is publicly funded through Alberta Education.
2. Enhanced Programming Fees: Optional programs such as Musical Theatre Junior ($200/year) generate supplementary revenue through program fees with required deposits ($50 non-refundable).
3. Before/After School Care: Daisy Before and After School Care operates on-site providing childcare from 6:30 am to 6:00 pm, generating revenue through childcare service fees. Operated independently by Daisy Daycare.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Holy Spirit Catholic Elementary School provides publicly funded Catholic education to students from Pre-Kindergarten through Grade 4, integrating faith into academic learning. The school offers core academic programs (Pre-Kindergarten, Kindergarten, Grades 1-4) along with specialized offerings such as Kinder Explorers nature kindergarten, Musical Theatre Junior, One-to-One device program, and Flexible Pathways for students with complex learning needs. Operating within the Elk Island Catholic Schools (EICS) division in Sherwood Park, Alberta, it serves families seeking faith-infused education supported by parish partnerships.

Product overview

Holy Spirit Catholic Elementary School is a Pre-Kindergarten to Grade 4 Catholic elementary school offering a comprehensive educational program. The school provides core academic programs including Pre-Kindergarten, Kindergarten, Kinder Explorers (Nature Kindergarten), and Grades 1-4, supplemented by specialized programs such as Musical Theatre Junior (partnered with Crescendo Music Studios), the One to One Environment (Chromebook device program), Flexible Pathways (special needs support), APPLE Schools health initiative, Polar Bear Club (winter outdoor recess), and Prayer Club. The school operates as part of Elk Island Catholic Schools (EICS) division and is located in Sherwood Park, Alberta, serving students from Pre-K through Grade 4.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Kinder Explorers: Nature-based kindergarten program offering full-day programming 5 days per week.

Products and services

• Pre-Kindergarten A Catholic faith-infused, student-centered, play-based early learning program with a literacy and numeracy-rich environment. Designed for children who are 4 years old by December 31. Half-day AM program runs 4 days per week (Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday) from 8:40 am to 11:20 am, costing $125/month.
• Kindergarten Full-day kindergarten program with two schedule options: Option 1 (Mondays, Thursdays and alternate Wednesdays) or Option 2 (Tuesdays, Fridays and alternate Wednesdays). For children who are 5 years old by December 31. Busing available through EICS Transportation. Publicly funded with no tuition.
• Kinder Explorers (Nature Kindergarten) A nature-based kindergarten option offering full-day programming 5 days per week with outdoor learning experiences based on the Kinder Explorers program model.
• Musical Theatre Junior An optional fine arts enrichment program for Grade 3 and 4 students offered in partnership with Crescendo Music Studios. Develops confidence, communication, and creativity through performing arts with performances and showcases throughout the school year. Additional fee of $200/year with $50 non-refundable deposit required.
• One-to-One Device Environment A technology integration program for Grade 4 students allowing personally owned devices for educational purposes. The school recommends Chromebooks as the optimal device due to price, battery life, fast startup, and usability. Part of EICS's educational technology initiative using GSuite for Education.
• Flexible Pathways A specialized program for students with complex learning needs (diagnosed developmental disabilities). Provides half-day targeted instruction in Literacy, Numeracy, Communication, and Social Skills with experienced teachers, complemented by inclusive authentic learning opportunities with peers.
• Before and After School Care Childcare service operated by Daisy Daycare on-site providing before and after school care from 6:30 am to 6:00 pm daily (including PD days), closed in July. Available for Kindergarten to Grade 4 students.

Named customers1 record

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature1 record

Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Our Lady of Perpetual Help Parish (OLPH)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerOLPH is the primary affiliated parish for Holy Spirit School, located at 13 Brower Drive, Sherwood Park. The parish has over 14,000 members since 1958 and serves St. Francis of Assisi Parish in Tofield. The school works closely with OLPH for sacramental preparation including First Communion and Reconciliation, school Masses, and Prayer Club. Clergy visit regularly for liturgies and student dialogue.
• St. Sophia's Ukrainian Catholic ParishminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSt. Sophia Parish practices Eastern Rite traditions within the Catholic Church, with over 140 families worshipping at their facility on Baseline Road and Range Road 224 in Strathcona County.
• APPLE SchoolscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAPPLE Schools is a health-focused organization that works with school communities to inspire and empower leaders in health through evidence-based, sustainable changes. Holy Spirit School is an APPLE Ally School promoting healthy living for all community members.
• Crescendo Music StudiosminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartners with Holy Spirit School for the Musical Theatre Junior program for Grade 3 & 4 students. Students participate in performances and showcases throughout the school year developing performing arts skills and confidence.
• Healthy HungerminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorHealthy Hunger is used by School Council for all hot lunch orders for the 2025-2026 school year, providing an online ordering platform for families.
• Daisy Before and After School CareminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorDaisy Before and After School Care operates on-site at Holy Spirit School providing childcare from Kindergarten to Grade 4. Open daily 6:30 am to 6:00 pm including PD days. Contact: Ilona at 780-966-0087.
• Staples CanadaminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorEICS has partnered with Staples to offer preferred One-to-One devices for students. Staples provides special pricing for EICS families for school supplies and technology devices.
• School StartminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorSchool Start offers online school supply kit orders for families, providing convenient purchasing of required supplies through their online platform.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Chesterton Academy of St. Isidore: Catholic school within the EICS division (listed on the Holy Spirit website as part of EICS). Comparable as a faith-based, publicly funded institution serving Catholic families in the same Alberta region, though it may operate at a different grade range.
• St. Luke Catholic School: EICS Catholic elementary school in the same division. Offers directly comparable Pre-K to Grade 4 publicly funded Catholic education to families in the Sherwood Park area, competing for the same parish-connected families.
• Holy Redeemer Catholic School: Another EICS Catholic elementary school located in Sherwood Park, Alberta. Directly comparable as a sibling Catholic K-4 (or similar grade range) school within the same EICS division, sharing the same funding model, curriculum oversight, and target families in the Sherwood Park catchment.
• St. Nicholas Catholic School: EICS Catholic elementary school providing the same Pre-K to Grade 4 publicly funded Catholic education model in the region. Direct comparator on funding, curriculum, governance, and target demographic.
• École Père Kenneth Kearns Catholic Elementary School: EICS Catholic elementary school within the same division. Provides directly comparable publicly funded Catholic K-4 education in the same Sherwood Park/Strathcona County region.
• St. John Paul II Catholic School: EICS Catholic elementary school in the same division. Directly comparable on funding model, faith-based curriculum (Growing in Faith, Growing in Christ), and Pre-K to Grade 4 programming for Sherwood Park/Strathcona County families.
• École Our Lady of Perpetual Help Catholic School: EICS Catholic elementary school sharing its name with Holy Spirit's primary affiliated parish (OLPH). Operates within the same division, serves similar Pre-K to Grade 4 Catholic families in Sherwood Park/Strathcona County, and uses the same publicly funded Alberta Education model.

Broad incumbents

• Edmonton Catholic Schools: Larger, separately governed Catholic school division serving Edmonton and surrounding areas. Operates the same publicly funded Catholic K-12 model at materially greater scale, providing a broad incumbent benchmark for division-level operations, per-pupil funding dynamics, and faith-based curriculum.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights5 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UC2vbSr70SyUwIS8pKmafCTA
• Facebookfacebook.com/holyspiritcathschool/?fref=ts
• Instagraminstagram.com/holy_spirit_eics/?hl=en
• Xx.com/eicstalks
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/elk-island-catholic-srd-41

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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