Christian Brothers College - Adelaide

What Christian Brothers College - Adelaide does

Christian Brothers College (CBC) Adelaide is a non-profit Catholic boys' school founded in 1878 by Brother Ambrose Treacy, operating Reception to Year 12 across two campuses within the Adelaide Central Business District: a Junior Campus at 324 Wakefield Street (Reception-Year 6) and a Senior Campus at 214 Wakefield Street (Years 7-12). The institution is governed by Edmund Rice Education Australia (EREA), a network of approximately 560 schools in 25 countries, and serves male students through academic, vocational, and pastoral programs under the four EREA Touchstones (Liberating Education, Gospel Spirituality, Inclusive Community, Justice and Solidarity).

The college offers a structured curriculum spanning Junior Years, Middle Years (including the Rite Journey program), and Senior Years (with SACE completion pathways), augmented by specialized programs including an exclusive Soccer Program with Tottenham Hotspur Football Club (12 weeks/year of Premier League coaching), a comprehensive Music Program with a 25-station iMac technology suite, VET Programs offering Certificate III courses, a Gifted and Talented Program, and a Flinders University Pathway Program providing guaranteed entry to Business and Sport degrees. Technology infrastructure includes the SEQTA learning management platform for student-parent-teacher communication and the Centre of Innovation and Learning featuring observatories with remote-controlled telescopes and a rooftop sportsfield built above the Flinders Street Car Park. Co-curricular offerings span approximately 20 activities including rowing, soccer, cricket, basketball, tennis, music ensembles, debating, robotics, chess, and eSports.

Revenue is generated primarily through tuition fees (AUD 5,102 in Reception rising to AUD 11,939 in Years 10-12) with subscription-style annual billing and multiple payment cadences, plus secondary income streams from OSHC services (Before School Care from AUD 11, After School Care at AUD 15, Vacation Care at AUD 50-55 per session) and a Uniform Shop. The college applies a direct-to-consumer go-to-market model targeting families through its website, campus tours, Come & Try Days, prospectus requests, and a multi-platform social media presence, with 2025 academic outcomes showing 98.9% of Year 12 grades in the A or B band and a College Dux ATAR of 99.55.

Name

Christian Brothers College - Adelaide

Legal name

Christian Brothers College Adelaide

Website

https://cbc.sa.edu.au

Company type

Private

Founded year

1878

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Christian Brothers College (CBC) Adelaide is a non-profit Catholic R-12 boys' school founded in 1878, operating two urban campuses in Adelaide, South Australia under the Edmund Rice Education Australia network. It serves male students through academic, vocational, and specialist programs including an exclusive Tottenham Hotspur soccer partnership.

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Headquarters

HQ city

Adelaide

HQ country

Australia

HQ region

Oceania

Offices6 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Infrastructure, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Supply Chain, Others

Revenue model

1. Tuition Fees: Annual tuition fees charged per student across Reception to Year 12. Fee structure varies by year level with discounts for School Card families (50% reduction) and siblings at Catholic schools (up to 30%).
2. OSHC and Vacation Care: Before and after school care services plus vacation care programs for junior school families. Before School Care from $11, After School Care at $15, Vacation Care at $50-55 per session.
3. Uniform Shop: Sale of school uniforms including hats, bags, PE uniforms, formal uniforms, and blazers. Orders placed via QKR app with collection at campuses.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Christian Brothers College Adelaide is a Catholic R-12 boys' school offering Reception to Year 12 education across two Adelaide CBD campuses, with tuition fees from AUD 5,102 to AUD 11,939 annually. The college delivers a unified academic program including specialized offerings in soccer (exclusive Tottenham Hotspur Football Club partnership), music, vocational education and training (VET), and a guaranteed Flinders University pathway. Support services include Before/After School Care, Vacation Care, and a uniform shop.

Product overview

Christian Brothers College (CBC) Adelaide is a Catholic boys' school offering a comprehensive R-12 educational program across two campuses. The institution provides a unified educational experience through distinct programs spanning Junior Years (Reception-Year 6), Middle Years (Years 7-9), and Senior Years (Years 10-12). Specialized offerings include a Soccer Program with exclusive Tottenham Hotspur partnership, Music Program with ensembles and technology suites, VET Programs for vocational pathways, and a Flinders University Pathway Program. The college also offers a Gifted and Talented Program and OSHC/Vacation Care services. CBC's approach combines academic excellence with extensive co-curricular activities, pastoral care, and faith-based education in the Edmund Rice tradition.

Differentiator

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Products and services

• Junior Years Program A Reception to Year 6 educational program at the Junior Campus (324 Wakefield Street, Adelaide), featuring specialist lessons in music, digital technology, robotics, and a performing arts centre, with access to a rooftop play area and nature play spaces. Targeted at primary school-aged boys entering the college's R-12 pathway.
• Middle Years Program A Years 7-9 educational program focused on developing academic, social, emotional, and spiritual needs through a flexible curriculum including core subjects, electives, and the Rite Journey program. Located at the Senior Campus (214 Wakefield Street, Adelaide) for boys transitioning from primary schooling.
• Senior Years Program A Years 10-12 program preparing students for SACE completion, with diverse subject offerings, VET pathways, career guidance, and the CBC Advantage VET Pathways program offering Certificate III courses. Targeted at boys in their final years of secondary education.
• Soccer Program A comprehensive soccer program from Year 7 to 12 with curriculum integration, co-curricular activities delivered with the Marcelo Carrusca Football Academy, and an exclusive partnership with Tottenham Hotspur Football Club providing 12 weeks of specialized training annually. Selected students are eligible to travel to London for training experience at Tottenham Hotspur Training Centre.
• Music Program A comprehensive music education program from Reception to Year 12 offering classroom programs, individual instrumental and vocal tuition, and participation in ensembles including concert bands, big bands, choirs, rock combos, and percussion ensembles. Features a dedicated Music Technology Suite with 25 iMac computers, audio interfaces, 49-key MIDI keyboards, and software including Logic Pro X, Garage Band, Sibelius 8, Auralia, and Musition.
• VET Programs Vocational Education and Training courses including School-Based Apprenticeships/Traineeships, SACE Recognised Studies, and micro-credentials, offering Certificate III courses contributing up to 60 Stage 2 SACE credits. Targeted at Years 10-12 students pursuing vocational pathways and apprenticeships.
• Flinders University Pathway Program A guaranteed pathway program enabling CBC students to integrate secondary education with higher learning at Flinders University, offering Business (Bachelor) and Sport (Diploma and Bachelor) pathways with guaranteed entry upon completion of SACE and prerequisite requirements.
• Gifted and Talented Program A program designed for exceptional students that recognizes giftedness across many domains, providing enrichment and pathways for achieving excellence through advanced educational experiences. Targeted at students requiring advanced educational experiences beyond the standard curriculum.
• OSHC and Vacation Care Before School Care ($11 full session), After School Care ($15 per session), Vacation Care ($50-55 per session), and Pupil-Free Day care services for families. Available to CBC Junior School students and, for Vacation Care, to children from other schools in the wider Adelaide community.
• Uniform Shop Sale of school uniforms including hats, bags, PE uniforms, formal uniforms, and blazers. Orders placed via QKR app with collection at campuses. Available to CBC families.

Quantifiable outcome

• 98.9% of all 2025 Year 12 grades were in the A or B band
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

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Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Tottenham Hotspur Football ClubcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2023Exclusive partnership making CBC the only South Australian school with rights to the Tottenham Hotspur brand. Students in the Soccer Program receive 12 weeks per year of intensive training by Tottenham Hotspur coaches. Selected students are eligible to travel to London for training experience at Tottenham Hotspur Training Centre. The partnership enhances CBC's Soccer Program embedded in the curriculum from Year 7-12.
• Flinders UniversitycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerEducation Pathway Program providing CBC students guaranteed entry into Business Pathway (Bachelor) and Sport Pathway (Diploma and Bachelor) programs upon completion of SACE and prerequisite requirements. Partnership creates seamless transition for students progressing to higher education at Flinders.
• Edmund Rice Education Australia (EREA)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCBC is a proud member of EREA, a network of ~560 schools in 25 countries. EREA provides governance and connection to the Edmund Rice tradition founded by Blessed Edmund Ignatius Rice in 1802. The four EREA Touchstones (Liberating Education, Gospel Spirituality, Inclusive Community, Justice and Solidarity) underpin CBC's values and mission.
• Catholic Education South AustraliaminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCBC is affiliated with Catholic Education South Australia, part of the Catholic education system in South Australia.
• Marcelo Carrusca Football AcademyminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorCBC Soccer Program extends beyond the classroom with co-curricular activities delivered in conjunction with Marcelo Carrusca Football Academy. Marcelo Carrusca serves as Technical Director for Soccer and First XI Head Coach at CBC, formerly playing for Adelaide United (A-League Championship 2016), Galatasaray, Melbourne City, and Western Sydney Wanderers.
• Semaphore Park Boat Shed (West Lakes)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerJoint rowing facility between Christian Brothers College, Scotch College, and Prince Alfred College at West Lakes. Used for on-water training and preparation for rowing regattas including the Head of the River Regatta.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• St Edmund's College Canberra: EREA-affiliated Catholic boys' school in Canberra with R-12 structure. Closest direct governance peer via EREA membership, sharing common curriculum frameworks, Edmund Rice Touchstones, and single-sex Catholic positioning.
• Prince Alfred College: Boys' independent school in Adelaide's CBD fringe adjacent to CBC, jointly operating the Semaphore Park rowing facility. Closest geographic peer with overlapping co-curricular programs in rowing, cricket, and music, and a similar R-12 structure.
• Pembroke School: Co-educational R-12 school with strong Adelaide CBD and Kingswood precinct presence. Comparable on urban location, R-12 structure, and shared metropolitan enrollment catchment, differentiated by its co-educational model.
• Rostrevor College: Catholic boys' school in Adelaide operated by the Christian Brothers, providing the closest faith-based peer to CBC within the same city. Highly comparable on Edmund Rice-aligned values, single-sex R-12 model, and Catholic education market positioning.
• St Peter's College Adelaide: One of Adelaide's most prestigious boys' schools (R-12), operating in the same metro market as CBC. Comparable on heritage brand (founded 1847), single-sex model, academic outcomes, and Adelaide CBD-adjacent facilities.
• Scotch College Adelaide: Adelaide's flagship boys' independent school operating across multiple campuses with a long-standing rowing rivalry and co-shared boat shed facilities with CBC. Directly comparable on size, single-sex R-12 model, Adelaide market positioning, and emphasis on co-curricular sport.
• St Michael's College Adelaide: Catholic R-12 school in Adelaide serving a similar faith-based family demographic. Comparable on Catholic identity, South Australian geography, and value-priced private positioning.
• Westminster School Adelaide: Independent boys' school in Adelaide with R-12 structure, comparable academic focus and co-curricular breadth. Operates in the same metropolitan market and competes for similar families seeking single-sex private education.
• Christian Brothers' College Melbourne (St Kilda): EREA-affiliated Catholic boys' school in Melbourne sharing the CBC brand, Edmund Rice tradition, and EREA governance. Highly comparable operating model and brand identity despite different metropolitan market.
• St Kevin's College Melbourne: EREA-affiliated Catholic boys' school in Melbourne with strong academic and co-curricular tradition. Closely comparable on EREA governance, Edmund Rice values, R-12 structure, and emphasis on sport and music programs.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/@CBC-Adelaide
• Facebookfacebook.com/cbcadelaide
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/school/christian-brothers-college-adelaide
• Instagraminstagram.com/cbc_adelaide

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Profiles13 records

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