Calrossy Anglican School

What Calrossy Anglican School does

Calrossy Anglican School is an independent co-educational Anglican school operating from three campuses in Tamworth, New South Wales, delivering education from Preschool through Year 12. Founded in 1922 as the Tamworth Church of England Girls' School, the institution has evolved into a 104-year-old comprehensive school with a significant boarding program serving approximately one-third of its secondary students. The school is structured across Junior School (Prep to Year 6), Middle School (Years 7-9 with single-gender classrooms), Senior Secondary (Years 10-12 with HSC preparation), and an eCalrossy distance education program for Years 5-12 students across regional and remote NSW. Boarding is delivered through four dedicated houses with separate boys' and girls' campuses.

The school's educational platform is anchored by the 230-acre Tangara farm, which supports differentiated agricultural programs including the student-driven Kamilaroi Shorthorn Stud and White Dorper Stud, with breeding partnerships across NSW. Recent capital investments include the Annie Parr Building (2024), Ceramics Hub (November 2024), and Dr Ted Giblin OAM Centre (Term 1 2025). The school operates The HUB parent portal and delivers live online classes for distance education but has no documented AI/ML capabilities or public technology platform. Non-academic programs include Boarding PULSE (launched March 2026) for academic mentoring of Years 7-9 boarders, Calrossy Cattle Team competitive showing, and partnerships with regional agricultural and sporting organizations.

Revenue is generated primarily through tuition and boarding fees on a recurring subscription basis, supplemented by merchandise sales (supporter jackets, beanies, scarves, centenary book, Tamworthian magazine) and facilities hire income (boarding houses, halls up to 1,100 capacity, Goldsworthy Oval). The school is a non-profit educational institution affiliated with the Anglican Church, governed autonomously, and supported by the Calrossy Foundation (established 2019) and Parents & Friends Association (since 1963). New Principal Mark Lewis commenced January 5, 2026, succeeding David Smith.

Name

Calrossy Anglican School

Legal name

Calrossy Anglican School

Website

https://calrossy.nsw.edu.au

Company type

Private

Founded year

1922

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Calrossy Anglican School is an independent co-educational Anglican day and boarding school in Tamworth, NSW, serving students from Preschool to Year 12 across three campuses, including eCalrossy distance education and a 230-acre agricultural farm with operational cattle and sheep stud programs.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Independent K-12 Education

NAICS

Elementary and Secondary Schools (6111), Educational Support Services (6117)

SIC

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

akta.pro primary industry

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

akta.pro secondary industry

Faith-Based Preschools (EDACABAF)

Keywords

• K-12 education
• Boarding school
• Distance education
• Anglican education
• Agricultural education

Headquarters

HQ city

Tamworth

HQ country

Australia

HQ region

Oceania

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Infrastructure, Operations, Others

Revenue model

1. Tuition and Boarding Fees: Primary revenue from tuition fees for day students and boarding fees for residential students from Years 7-12. The school also generates revenue from before/after school care services.
2. Merchandise Sales: Sale of school merchandise including supporter jackets, beanies, scarves, centenary books, and school magazines (Tamworthian).
3. Facilities Hire: Revenue from hiring out school facilities including accommodation houses (Calrossy House, Ashton House, Sims House, Simpson House), Peter Smart Hall, Bishop Peter Chiswell Hall, and Goldsworthy Oval.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Calrossy Anglican School delivers co-educational day and boarding education from Preschool to Year 12 across three Tamworth campuses, grounded in Anglican Christian values. Core offer includes Junior School (Prep to Year 6), Middle School (Years 7-9 with single-gender classrooms), and Senior Secondary (Years 10-12 leading to the HSC), supplemented by eCalrossy distance education for Years 5-12 students across regional NSW. Specialist offerings include a boarding program for Years 7-12 on separate boys and girls campuses and an agricultural education pathway through the 230-acre Tangara farm with registered Kamilaroi Shorthorn Stud and White Dorper Stud.

Product overview

Calrossy Anglican School operates as a comprehensive co-educational day and boarding school from Prep to Year 12, structured across three main campuses in Tamworth, NSW. The school offers a unified educational program comprising Junior School (P-6), Middle School (7-9), and Senior Secondary (10-12), supplemented by eCalrossy, a distance education program for students in Years 5-12. The school maintains specialist agricultural facilities including the Kamilaroi Shorthorn Stud and White Dorper Stud at its 230-acre Tangara farm. Additional programs include a dedicated Ceramics Hub, the Dr Ted Giblin OAM Centre performing arts facility, and the Boarding PULSE academic support program. The school also operates a merchandise store and facilities hire service for the broader community.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• eCalrossy: Distance education program serving students from Years 5 to 12 who cannot attend traditional on-campus schooling
• Kamilaroi Shorthorns
• Tangara

Products and services

• Preschool Early childhood education program for children before they enter Kindergarten, providing foundational learning experiences in a supportive environment on the Tamworth campus.
• Junior School (Prep to Year 6) Primary education program for Prep to Year 6 students at William Cowper Campus, offering a structured NSW curriculum with co-curricular activities including sport, wellbeing programs, and before/after school care.
• Middle School (Years 7-9) Secondary education for Years 7-9 featuring single-gender classrooms at William Cowper Campus, with curriculum including Agriculture, Technology, and co-curricular programs.
• Senior Secondary (Years 10-12) HSC preparation program for Years 10-12 offering diverse curriculum with accelerated pathways, careers guidance, agriculture programs, and preparation for tertiary education.
• Boarding (Years 7-12) Residential boarding program for Years 7-12 students with separate campuses for girls and boys, accommodating approximately one-third of secondary students during school terms with dormitory-style to single rooms and comprehensive pastoral support.
• eCalrossy Distance Education Distance education program for students in Years 5-12 who cannot attend traditional on-campus schooling; delivers NSW curriculum through live online classes with specialist teachers and three compulsory on-campus residential periods per year, reaching students from Lord Howe Island to White Cliffs.
• Kamilaroi Shorthorn Stud Student-driven cattle breeding program operating from Calrossy's 230-acre Tangara farm, producing registered Shorthorn cattle with genetics from leading studs including Ronnell Park Rolls Royce and Futurity Shorthorns, participating in national shows and sales.
• White Dorper Stud Student-driven sheep breeding program focused on White Dorper sheep, providing hands-on agricultural education experience in breeding, livestock handling, and management.
• Tangara Trade Training Centre 230-acre fully operational school farm with Kamilaroi Shorthorn Stud and White Dorper Stud supporting hands-on agricultural education, livestock handling, and vocational training in rural operations.
• Ceramics Hub Dedicated ceramics facility within the Creative and Performing Arts Faculty featuring professional kiln, high-quality tools, and workspace for clay work and pottery across all year levels.
• Dr Ted Giblin OAM Centre Multi-purpose performing arts facility at the William Cowper Campus featuring an auditorium with tiered seating, breakout classrooms, music rooms, and connecting pathways to the Annie Parr Building.
• Boarding PULSE Program Structured academic mentoring and support program for Years 7-9 boarders providing small-group tutoring sessions focused on homework completion, assessment tracking, study skills, and communication between teachers and boarding staff.
• Calrossy Merchandise Store Online store offering branded merchandise including supporter jackets, beanies, scarves, centenary books, and the annual Tamworthian school magazine, available to school families and the broader community.
• Facilities for Hire Hire of school facilities including Peter Smart Hall (capacity 710), Bishop Peter Chiswell Hall (capacity 1,100), accommodation houses (Calrossy House, Ashton House, Sims House, Simpson House), and Goldsworthy Oval for community events, weddings, conferences, and sporting fixtures.

Quantifiable outcome

• 45 top band results in HSC 2025 across 22 subjects
• +6 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

16 partnerships are on record, tiered minor.

• Esteem KidsminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerExternal provider delivering After School Care and Vacation Care services for Prep to Year 6 students at William Cowper Campus in a fun and safe environment. Contact: William Wong (0410841628)
• Tamworth Rugby ClubminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerUnique partnership with Tamworth Rugby Club for community events and fundraising activities, connecting the school with broader regional sporting community
• SRC (Student Representative Council)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerP&F partners regularly with SRC supporting co-curricular opportunities and student leadership initiatives
• Falls Livestock TransportminorOthersSponsor of Falls Livestock Transport award for Reserve Champion Female at National Shorthorn Show. Active supporter of Kamilaroi Shorthorns program
• NSW Shorthorns Women's CommitteeminorOthersSponsors female show class at National Shorthorn Show
• ZoetisminorOthersSponsor of Class 4 bull competition at National Shorthorn Show
• The LandminorOthersSponsor of Class 10 bull competition at National Shorthorn Show
• Holbrook BreedersminorOthersSponsor of Lambell Mackinnon Trophy for Champion Breeders Group of Three Bulls
• Kunderang Pastoral Company of NundleminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerBreeder of winning Trade Steer at Sydney Royal Easter Show; supports student cattle program with quality breeding animals
• Tyson and Courtney WillminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerBreeders of both Heavyweight and Lightweight champion steers at Sydney Royal Easter Show; supports student cattle program
• Gerald and Lynden Spry, Futurity ShorthornsminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerGenetics provider contributing to Kamilaroi herd development
• Ronnell Park Rolls RoyceminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerGenetics provider contributing to Kamilaroi Shorthorn herd quality improvement
• Central North Junior Rugby UnionminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSchool supports regional rugby union through partnership, with support enabling subsidised registration, insurance assistance, and referee academy development
• Nundle Woollen MillminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerEducational excursion destination for eCalrossy Year 9 Agriculture students to learn about wool production and quality characteristics
• Taminda Wool TradersminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerEducational excursion destination for eCalrossy students providing insight into wool industry and trade
• Design Hair StudiominorOthersJaye McHugh from Design Hair Studio provided hair styling assistance for World Greatest Shave event participants

Scale indicators12 records

Recent moves10 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Abbotsleigh: Elite independent Uniting Church girls' school in Wahroonga, Sydney. Comparable as a top-tier NSW independent girls' day and boarding school with strong academic outcomes, though metropolitan and larger than Calrossy.
• The King's School, Parramatta: One of Australia's oldest and largest independent Anglican boys' schools, located in Parramatta, Sydney. Comparable as a leading Anglican K-12 day and boarding school in NSW, though at significantly larger scale and metropolitan positioning than Calrossy.
• SCEGGS Darlinghurst: Independent Anglican girls' school in Sydney. Comparable Anglican heritage and girls' education focus, particularly relevant given Calrossy's origins as a Church of England girls' school, though operating at metropolitan scale and city location.
• Scots College, Sydney: Elite independent Presbyterian boys' K-12 day and boarding school in Sydney. Comparable as a major NSW K-12 boarding school with strong academic positioning, though at metropolitan scale well above Calrossy.

Direct peers

• The Armidale School (TAS): Independent co-educational K-12 day and boarding school in Armidale, New England region of NSW. Directly comparable to Calrossy on regional NSW geography, boarding model, and broad co-curricular program.
• St Stanislaus' College, Bathurst: Catholic independent boys' school in Bathurst, regional NSW, with day and boarding options. Comparable regional NSW boarding model and broad academic and co-curricular program.
• Kinross Wolaroi School: Independent co-educational K-12 day and boarding school in Orange, regional NSW. Highly comparable to Calrossy on regional NSW positioning, mixed day/boarding model, Anglican heritage, and broad curriculum including agricultural offerings.
• New England Girls' School (NEGS): Independent girls' day and boarding school in Armidale, NSW. Comparable to Calrossy's regional NSW boarding model, Anglican heritage, and academic positioning; particularly relevant given Calrossy's origin as a girls' school and current girls' boarding campus.
• Scots School, Bathurst: Independent co-educational K-12 day and boarding school in Bathurst, regional NSW. Similar profile to Calrossy with Presbyterian heritage, regional boarding model, and comparable student body size.

Regional players

• St Andrew's Cathedral School: Independent Anglican co-educational K-12 school in Sydney CBD. Comparable Anglican heritage and K-12 co-educational model, though located in metropolitan Sydney rather than regional NSW.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/school/calrossy-anglican-school

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles12 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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