Aldinga Payinthi College

What Aldinga Payinthi College does

Aldinga Payinthi College is a birth-to-Year 12 government school located in Aldinga, South Australia, on the Fleurieu Peninsula, operated under the South Australian Department for Education (legal entity: 'Department for Education, T/A South Australian Government Schools', CRICOS Provider Number 00018A). The college commenced operations at the beginning of 2022 and serves students from early childhood through Year 12, with its name 'Payinthi' drawn from Kaurna language meaning 'to seek, look for, examine, be thinking' — selected through community consultation with Kaurna Warra Karrpanthi and approved by the Minister for Education. Its core educational offering follows the Australian Curriculum and SACE, supplemented by specialist programs including the Arts Academy and a High Performance Sports Program (AFL/AFLW and Volleyball for Years 9-10), VET courses via the SAFSSA alliance, and an International Program (Study Abroad and Study Tours) for Years 5-12 students enrolled through Department for Education International Education Services.

The technology stack is built around a 1-to-1 Laptop Program for Years 7-12 issuing HP ProBook laptops (Ryzen 5, 16GB DDR5, 256GB NVMe, Windows 11 Education) under a shared-cost purchase agreement totaling $1,280 per device over three years, paired with college-owned iPads for primary years. Supporting platforms include Daymap as the primary learning management system, Microsoft 365 and Google Apps for productivity, Adobe Creative Cloud, ClickView for educational video, Vivi for wireless screen casting, PaperCut for print management, Cortex XDR for endpoint security, and Qkr! for canteen payments. The college is positioned as a community hub, with extended partnerships covering YMCA-operated Long Day Care and OSHC, ISS World facility management, ClassCover for relief teacher booking, and Rory's School Lunches for canteen operations.

The business model is fundamentally government-funded: core education is provided at no tuition cost to families under South Australian Department for Education appropriation. Revenue diversification is limited and ancillary — consisting of the shared-cost laptop purchase agreement, optional annual laptop hire fees, and facility hire to external for-profit and not-for-profit organizations. The college does not disclose financial figures, has no funding rounds, no subsidiaries, and operates from a single campus at 150 Quinliven Road, Aldinga, South Australia 5173, governed by a Governing Council that includes parent, community, learner, and staff representatives.

Name

Aldinga Payinthi College

Legal name

Department for Education, T/A South Australian Government Schools

Website

https://aldingapayinthicollege.sa.edu.au

Company type

Public

Founded year

2022

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Aldinga Payinthi College is a birth-to-Year 12 South Australian government school serving families across the Fleurieu Peninsula, operating since 2022 with specialist Arts Academy and High Performance Sports programs, a 1-to-1 laptop initiative, and an international student program.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

K-12 Education

NAICS

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

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200), Services-Child Day Care Services (8351)

akta.pro primary industry

Enrichment-Focused Before/After Care (Arts, STEM, Language) (EDACAHAI)

akta.pro secondary industry

Extended Day Programs at Preschools & Childcare Centers (EDACAHAB)

Keywords

• Government primary education
• Secondary education programs
• Integrated birth-to-12 schooling
• International student programs
• Vocational education training

Headquarters

HQ city

Aldinga

HQ country

Australia

HQ region

Oceania

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Government Education Funding: Public school funded by South Australian Department for Education. Core education services provided at no tuition cost to families.
2. 1-to-1 Laptop Program: Shared-cost laptop program where families purchase devices. Total cost $1280 over 3 years, covering device, warranty and insurance. College retains ownership until paid in full. Optional loan devices with annual hire fee available.
3. Facility Hire: Community facility hire generating revenue from external groups and organizations using college facilities. Separate rates for for-profit and not-for-profit hirers.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Aldinga Payinthi College provides integrated education and care from birth through Year 12 as a public government school, structured around the Australian Curriculum and SACE. Core offerings include preschool education, primary years curriculum, secondary curriculum with specialist programs (High Performance Sports and Arts Academy), VET pathways, and international study programs. Supplemental services include a 1-to-1 managed laptop program, long day care and OSHC through YMCA partnership, and community facility hire.

Product overview

Aldinga Payinthi College is a birth-to-Year 12 government school in South Australia. Its product and service portfolio centres on educational programs and managed device offerings rather than commercial software products. The core educational offering is delivered through an integrative curriculum aligned with the Australian Curriculum and SACE, supplemented by specialist programs including the Arts Academy, High Performance Sports Program (AFL/AFLW and Volleyball), and VET courses. The college's 1-to-1 Laptop Program provides secondary learners with managed HP ProBook laptops running Windows 11 Education, while primary learners use college-owned iPads. Key technology platforms include Daymap (learning management system) and Microsoft 365, with additional integrations covering Adobe Creative Cloud, Google Apps, ClickView, Vivi wireless casting, and PaperCut printing. The college also operates an International Program encompassing study abroad, study tours, and homestay placement, all coordinated through Department for Education International Education Services. Support services include YMCA-operated long day care and OSHC.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Preschool Education (Birth to Reception) Early childhood education and care for children from birth through Reception, aligned with the Early Years Learning Framework. Shared iPads and age-appropriate technologies are provided, with integrated care and education preparing children for primary schooling.
• Primary Years Education (Reception to Year 6) Primary education from Reception to Year 6 with contemporary pedagogical approaches and integrative curriculum. Learners receive 1-to-1 iPads for college use, and stationery is provided by the college for Reception to Year 6 learners.
• Secondary Years Education (Years 7-12) Secondary education for Years 7-12 with specialist programs including High Performance Sports (AFL/AFLW and Volleyball) and Arts Academy. Includes SACE preparation, VET courses through SAFSSA alliance, and the 1-to-1 laptop program with HP ProBook devices.
• 1-to-1 Laptop Program A managed device program providing every secondary learner (Years 7-12) with a personal laptop for use at home and at college. Families purchase the device under a shared-cost model ($1,280 over 3 years) covering device, warranty, and insurance; the college funds software, tech support, and internet access. A no-BYOD policy ensures consistent tools, managed infrastructure, and software across all learners.
• HP ProBook Laptop (14-inch, Windows 11 Education) The standard laptop issued to secondary learners in the 1-to-1 Laptop Program, selected for durability and up to 14 hours of battery life. Specifications include Ryzen 5 processor, 16GB DDR5 RAM, 256GB NVMe SSD, Wi-Fi 6E and Bluetooth 5.3. Package includes HP Renew Business laptop bag and 65W USB Type-C adapter with HP Fast Charge.
• iPad Program (Preschool to Year 6) iPads provided to primary learners: shared iPads for Preschool to Year 2 (remain at college, owned by college), and 1-to-1 iPads for Years 3-6 (remain at college in charging carts, owned by college). Shared and generic iPads are also available for secondary learners as needed. All iPads are owned by the college and provided at no cost.
• High Performance Sports Program A specialist sports program for Years 9-10 learners offering intensive training four times a week in AFL/AFLW or volleyball. Includes expert coaching, development of coaching and officiating qualifications, field trips to elite training environments, and connections to university or TAFE pathways.
• Arts Academy A specialist arts program for learners with strong interest or talent in the arts, offering dedicated facilities and specialist educators. Learners pursue pathways in visual arts, performing arts, dance, and theatre, with opportunities to collaborate with industry professionals and exhibit or perform their work.
• International Study Abroad Program A program providing international learners in Years 5-12 the opportunity to experience Australian education for periods ranging from 5 weeks to 12 months. International learners stay with local host families and participate in regular classes, specialist programs, camps, excursions, and cultural experiences. Enrolments are managed through Department for Education International Education Services.
• International Study Tours Customised 10-14 day cultural and educational programs for international study tour groups, typically including English language learning, classroom participation, specialist program involvement (Volleyball, AFL), Kaurna and First Nations cultural learning, and excursions throughout Adelaide and surrounding areas. Local learner buddies support visiting students.
• Homestay Program A program that matches international study tour students with local host families who provide accommodation, meals, and transport. Families must hold a current Working With Children Check and complete RRHAN training, with support from International Education Services (IES).
• Vocational Education and Training (VET) Courses Nationally accredited VET qualifications delivered through the Southern Adelaide and Fleurieu Secondary School Alliance (SAFSSA), counting towards SACE completion. Available courses include Early Childhood Education and Care, Hospitality, Commercial Cookery, and Information Technology Cybersecurity. School-based apprenticeships and traineeships (ASBAs) are also available from age 15.
• South Australian Certificate of Education (SACE) The internationally recognised senior secondary qualification delivered at the college, preparing learners for university, training, and employment. The SACE is structured across Stage 1 (Year 11) and Stage 2 (Year 12), with compulsory subjects including Exploring Identities and Futures, English, and Mathematics, alongside choice subjects and VET courses.
• Long Day Care and OSHC Before and after school care plus long day care services operated and managed by YMCA, providing extended childcare for families from birth through the college years.
• Facility Hire Community facility hire available to external groups and organizations using college facilities, with separate hire rates for for-profit and not-for-profit organizations. Enquiries managed by ISS World, with minimum 10 business days for new hirers and 7 days for returning hirers.

Named customers2 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration10 records

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered core and supporting.

• YMCAcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerYMCA operates and manages Long Day Care and OSHC (Outside School Hours Care) programs at the college. Provides early learning and care services complementing the college's educational offerings for children from birth.
• ClassCoversupportingTechnology or IntegrationFree online booking platform connecting schools with relief teachers. All temporary relief teaching (TRT) work at Aldinga Payinthi College is booked through ClassCover. Teachers create profiles and upload clearances and qualifications.
• Southern Adelaide and Fleurieu Secondary School Alliance (SAFSSA)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAlliance enabling access to a range of VET courses for Years 11-12 learners. VETRO (VET Readiness Orientation) system used for course applications. Courses align with Department for Education Flexible Industry Pathways (FIPs).
• Department for Education - International Education ServicescoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerManages all international enrolments for the college. Provides ongoing guidance and 24/7 support for Homestay families. Coordinates international student placement, visa requirements, and program quality assurance.
• ISS World (Facilities Management)supportingImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerISS World manages facilities at the college. Queries about hiring facilities should be directed to [email protected]. Handles booking documentation and coordination for facility hire.
• Rory's School LunchessupportingChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorManages and operates the college canteen. Works with over 50 public and private schools across Adelaide metropolitan area with strong reputation for food quality. Orders placed over counter or via Qkr! app.
• Kaurna Warra Karrpanthi (KWK)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerKaurna language experts consulted in naming the college. Provided word suggestions promoting ideas of being curious, thoughtful, and active in learning. 'Payinthi' selected through community vote and approved by Minister for Education.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Temple Christian College: Independent Christian b-12 college in southern Adelaide. Comparable b-12 structure with integrated specialist programs; relevant peer for families cross-shopping faith-based or values-based alternatives.
• Sunrise Christian School: Independent Christian school system with multiple South Australian campuses including b-12 offerings. Comparable in delivering integrated education with values-based programming across a regional footprint.
• Mount Barker High School: Regional South Australian government secondary school serving the Adelaide Hills growth corridor. Comparable in scale and public-school positioning with overlapping specialist program offerings.
• Cornerstone College: Independent Christian b-12 school in Mount Barker serving the Adelaide Hills region. Comparable integrated model with established VET and specialist offerings, competing in the same regional growth corridor.
• Tatachilla Lutheran College: Independent b-12 Lutheran school in Old Reynella. Competes head-to-head in the southern Adelaide corridor with established arts, sport and international programs, representing the strongest private-sector alternative.
• Hallett Cove School: Government b-12 school in southern Adelaide. Closest comparable in offering the same integrated birth-to-Year 12 model that is Aldinga Payinthi's core structural differentiator.
• Cardijn College: Catholic b-12 college serving southern Adelaide. Comparable b-12 integrated model with broad specialist programs; competes for the same faith-and-values-oriented family segment.
• Seaford Secondary College: Government secondary school in Seaford on the southern Adelaide fringe. Comparable size and government-school model, competing for the same coastal demographic of families.
• Gleeson College: Catholic secondary school in Golden Grove serving Adelaide's north-eastern growth corridor. Comparable scale and curriculum breadth with established arts and sport pathways.
• Willunga High School: Government secondary school in nearby Willunga in the same Fleurieu Peninsula catchment. Directly competes with Aldinga Payinthi for Year 7-12 enrolments from the same growth corridor.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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• Instagraminstagram.com/aldingapayinthicollege
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/aldinga-payinthi-college

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles7 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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