John Wollaston Anglican Community School

What John Wollaston Anglican Community School does

John Wollaston Anglican Community School (JWACS) is a private, nonprofit, coeducational Anglican school located in Camillo, Western Australia, at the foot of the Perth hills. Established in 1989, the school operates as a Pre-Kindergarten to Year 12 institution affiliated with the AngliSchools network under the Anglican Schools Commission. It is an authorized IB World School delivering the International Baccalaureate Primary Years Programme (PYP) in primary years, complemented by a bespoke MYPath program in senior years that supports both ATAR (university) and vocational pathways.

The school's core technology consists of the SEQTA learning management system (providing SEQTA Engage for parents and SEQTA Learn for students) and the IB PYP curriculum framework. Operational technology includes Flexischools for online café ordering and Smartrider integration for secondary student payments. The product portfolio centers on three educational divisions — Early Learning Centre, Primary School, and Secondary School — supported by an extensive cocurricular program including First Lego League robotics (achieving a top-five global finish at the 2025 FLL World Championships), music tuition, equestrian, swimming, performing arts, and service learning (e.g., Samoa trips through AngliSchools).

Revenue is generated primarily through recurring tuition and school fees (Pre-K to Year 12), supplemented by ancillary streams: international student fees, music tuition (instrumental and vocal lessons), café and catering services (via Flexischools), uniform sales (TARA Uniforms), and bundled access services through partnerships with OSH Club (before/after school care) and Buswest (school bus services). Pricing is not publicly disclosed. The school recruits domestic and international students through a direct-to-consumer GTM model using school tours, open days, community events, and a dedicated international student enrollment process. Strategic positioning emphasizes Anglican values, IB PYP pedagogical differentiation, and breadth of cocurricular offerings within a single-campus delivery model.

Name

John Wollaston Anglican Community School

Legal name

John Wollaston Anglican Community School

Website

https://www.jwacs.wa.edu.au

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Short description

John Wollaston Anglican Community School (JWACS) is a private, nonprofit, coeducational Anglican school in Camillo, Western Australia, serving students from Pre-Kindergarten to Year 12 with IB PYP curriculum and a bespoke MYPath senior years program, operating as part of the AngliSchools network.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Independent K-12 Education

NAICS

Elementary and Secondary Schools (6111)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

International/Global Curriculum Schools (IB, Cambridge, etc.) (EDAJABAG)

Keywords

• Independent K-12 education
• Anglican school programs
• International baccalaureate curriculum
• Primary secondary schooling
• Early childhood learning

Headquarters

HQ city

Camillo

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, Supply Chain, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Tuition and School Fees: Primary revenue stream from school fees charged to families for Pre-Kindergarten to Year 12 education. Fees include resource levy and various program costs.
2. Instrumental and Vocal Music Tuition: Additional revenue from visiting specialist tutors providing instrument and vocal lessons (cello, clarinet, drums, flute, guitar, piano, saxophone, violin, vocal, etc.) with instrument hire available.
3. Café and Catering Services: School café provides meals to students with online ordering via Flexischools. Revenue from food service operations.
4. Uniform Sales: Revenue from sale of school uniforms through TARA Uniforms, with ordering available online and at showroom.
5. International Student Fees: Dedicated enrollment pathway and fees for international students attending the school.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

John Wollaston Anglican Community School delivers a continuous Pre-Kindergarten to Year 12 coeducational Anglican day school program in Camillo, Western Australia. Core academic instruction is provided across three divisions — Early Learning, Primary (delivering the IB Primary Years Programme) and Secondary (with ATAR pathways and the bespoke MYPath senior program) — and is supplemented by ancillary student services including music tuition, before/after school care (OSH Club), bus transportation, and an on-site café. Recurring tuition and fees from families are the school's primary revenue stream, complemented by international student fees and ancillary service income.

Product overview

John Wollaston Anglican Community School is a coeducational Pre-Kindergarten to Year 12 Anglican school established in 1989, delivering educational programs across three main divisions: Early Learning Centre (Pre-Kindergarten to Year 1), Primary School (Pre-Kindergarten to Year 6), and Secondary School (Year 7 to Year 12). The school operates as an IB World School delivering the International Baccalaureate Primary Years Programme in Primary, complemented by the MYPath bespoke senior pathways program for university or vocational preparation. The product portfolio centers on the core educational programs (Primary and Secondary), supported by extensive cocurricular offerings including music tuition, First Lego League robotics, equestrian, swimming, and various sports programs. Additional services include before/after school care (OSH Club), school bus transportation, on-site café, learning enrichment, and pastoral care through the Encounter program.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Primary School (Pre-Kindergarten to Year 6) Pre-Kindergarten through Year 6 program delivering the International Baccalaureate Primary Years Programme (PYP), focusing on inquiry-led curriculum and critical thinking development in early and primary education for school-age children.
• Secondary School (Year 7 to Year 12) Year 7 through Year 12 secondary education program with ATAR examination preparation, vocational pathways, and the MYPath bespoke program for university or trade preparation, for adolescent students seeking senior secondary education.
• Early Learning Centre Pre-Kindergarten and Kindergarten program for young learners aged 4-6 years, providing foundation early childhood education in a nurturing environment.
• MYPath Program Bespoke senior years program supporting students in achieving their goals whether aspiring to learn a trade or go to university, providing pathway guidance for Year 11 and 12 students.
• Music Tuition Instrumental and vocal tuition program offering lessons in cello, clarinet, drums, flute, guitar, piano, saxophone, violin, and vocal through visiting specialist tutors, with instrument hire available to enrolled students.
• OSH Club Before and After School Care Before and after school hours and vacation care service operated by OSH Club for students aged 4-12 years, located in the Primary Multi-Purpose Room on the JWACS campus, with usage-based pricing.
• School Bus Service Comprehensive bus service for students residing throughout the South East Outer Metropolitan corridor, including multiple routes covering Byford, Canning Vale, Gosnells, Ferndale, Kenwick, Thornlie, Kelmscott and surrounding suburbs.
• School Café On-site café providing healthy meals and gluten-free options, operating cashlessly via Flexischools online ordering system, with delivery to classrooms for Primary students.
• Encounter Program Pastoral care and character development program fostering respectful, kind-hearted young adults across all year levels at JWACS.
• Year 7 Transition Program Program designed to help students transition smoothly into secondary school with dedicated support and orientation activities bridging the Primary to Secondary divide.
• First Lego League Robotics Program Competitive robotics cocurricular program where students engage in research, problem-solving, coding, and engineering while building and programming LEGO robots for international FLL competition.
• Learning Enrichment Programs and support services for gifted and talented students and those requiring additional academic assistance across the JWACS academic pathway.
• TSH (Talk, Sing, Hum) Program Early intervention program providing support and resources for young learners within the JWACS Early Learning and Primary divisions.

Quantifiable outcome

• Top 5 globally in Robot Design at 2025 FLL World Championships
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

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AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

16 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• OSH ClubcoreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting Partner · 14 March 2025OSH Club provides before and after school hours and vacation care service for students aged 4-12 years. Operating from the Primary Multi-Purpose Room, OSH Club offers an engaging program within a well-resourced environment with qualified staff adhering to strict safety and health standards.
• BuswestcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 14 March 2025Buswest provides comprehensive bus services for John Wollaston families residing throughout the South East Outer Metropolitan corridor. Multiple routes cover suburbs including Ferndale, Kenwick, Thornlie, Canning Vale, Byford, Kelmscott, and others.
• FlexischoolscoreTechnology or IntegrationFlexischools provides the online ordering platform for the school café, allowing families to purchase lunches in advance. The system also integrates with Smartrider cards for secondary student payments.
• SEQTAcoreTechnology or IntegrationSEQTA provides the learning management system used by the school. SEQTA Engage enables parent access to student progress and information, while SEQTA Learn provides the student portal.
• The Butcher's HookminorOthersLocal business that donated prizes for the First Lego League Bingo Night fundraising event.
• That Plant CaféminorOthersLocal business that donated prizes for the First Lego League Bingo Night fundraising event.
• Impala CaféminorOthersLocal business that donated prizes for the First Lego League Bingo Night fundraising event.
• Myriad GiftsminorOthersLocal business that donated prizes for the First Lego League Bingo Night fundraising event.
• Absolute Edge MediaminorOthersLocal business that donated prizes for the First Lego League Bingo Night fundraising event.
• WoolworthsminorOthersProvided generous support/donations for the First Lego League Bingo Night fundraising event.
• ColesminorOthersProvided generous support/donations for the First Lego League Bingo Night fundraising event.
• Hospitality Group Training Chef Ambassador ProgramminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerIndustry partnership bringing professional chefs into the classroom to share hospitality industry knowledge with students considering a future in hospitality. Chef Kiren Mainwaring conducted a session with Years 11 and 12 Hospitality students.
• AngliSchoolscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNetwork of Anglican schools across Australia. John Wollaston participates in AngliSchools programs including the Samoa Service Learning program where students from multiple schools travel together for service trips.
• International BaccalaureatecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerIB授权学校 delivering the Primary Years Programme (PYP), an internationally recognized educational framework for primary students.
• All Saints Anglican School (Samoa)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSister school in Apia, Samoa, where John Wollaston students participate in service learning trips, assisting in classrooms and contributing to school projects.
• Anglicare WAminorOthersJohn Wollaston students participate in the Anglicare WA Street Connect program sleepout annually, raising funds for young people aged 15-25 who are sleeping rough.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Aquinas College: Catholic private boys' school in Perth's south-east corridor serving overlapping suburbs. Comparable in cocurricular depth (sporting, music, academic) and direct enrollment competitor for JWACS catchment families.
• Wesley College: Perth-based coeducational private K-12 school offering IB programmes. Closest peer in terms of coeducational P-12 model and IB curriculum delivery in the same metro catchment.
• Guildford Grammar School: Anglican private school in Perth's eastern corridor with K-12 offering. Direct denominational peer sharing Anglican heritage, and competing for families seeking faith-based education in the same geographic catchment.
• Christ Church Grammar School: Perth private boys' school with K-12 offering and strong STEM/academic reputation. Direct competitor for JWACS families in the WA private school market with overlapping cocurricular and scholarship programs.
• Trinity College: Perth-based coeducational private K-12 school. Comparable P-12 coeducational model with similar academic and cocurricular offerings, competing for the same family demographic in the Perth metro area.
• Hale School: Perth private boys' school with extensive academic and cocurricular programs including STEM. Direct competitor for JWACS families in the WA private school market with similar premium positioning.
• Methodist Ladies' College: Perth private girls' school with strong academic reputation and IB offerings. Competes for the same high-performing family segment in the WA private market with comparable cocurricular breadth.
• St Mary's Anglican Girls' School: Perth-based Anglican independent girls' school. Closest denominational peer, sharing Anglican values-based positioning, IB curriculum orientation, and overlapping professional networks (Chaplain Ruth Chapman previously worked there).
• Scotch College: Perth private boys' school with strong academic and sporting reputation. Comparable in single-sex alternative positioning (where parents seek single-sex education) and cocurricular depth.

Broad incumbents

• All Saints Anglican School: Anglican K-12 school within the AngliSchools network (sister school relationship explicitly documented for Samoa service learning). Network peer for benchmarking shared programs and Anglican values-based positioning, although in Queensland rather than WA.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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• Facebookfacebook.com/JohnWollastonAnglicanCommunitySchool
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/john-wollaston-anglican-community-school
• Instagraminstagram.com/johnwollastonacs/?hl=en

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles9 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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