Christian Brothers' High School, Lewisham

What Christian Brothers' High School, Lewisham does

Christian Brothers' High School, Lewisham is an independent Catholic boys' school in the Edmund Rice tradition, operating since 1891 from a single campus at 68-84 The Boulevarde in Sydney's inner west (Lewisham, NSW). It is governed under the Edmund Rice Education Australia (EREA) network and currently educates approximately 1,300 boys across Years 5 to 12, with main enrolment intakes in Year 5 (five classes) and Year 7 (two classes). The school is non-selective and non-fee-subsidised, offering a comprehensive programme that spans academics (Aquinas High Potential gifted stream, Diverse Learning, STEM), faith formation (Spirituality and Outreach), pastoral care, and an extensive co-curricular catalogue of 11 music ensembles, debating, public speaking, Duke of Edinburgh, sport, and clubs.

The school operates a Bring Your Own Device (BYOD) technology stack integrating standard education platforms—Sentral for student management, Google Classroom and Microsoft webmail, ClickView for video, Softlink Oliver for the library catalogue, Renaissance Accelerated Reader, Campion Education for textbook ordering, and BPoint/BPay for fee collection. There is no proprietary technology IP and no disclosed AI/ML capability. Student services are delivered on-campus, supplemented by a retreat centre at Terrigal (Workul Koo) for camps and immersions, and outbound immersion partnerships with peer Edmund Rice schools in Australia and internationally (Peru via EREBB, Fiji with St Patrick's Strathfield, Red Dirt Immersion with St Pius X Chatswood).

The revenue model is predominantly recurring annual tuition collected from individual families, with 2026 fees of AUD $6,999 (Years 5-6), AUD $9,457 (Years 7-10), and AUD $9,877 (Years 11-12), supplemented by family Building Levies (AUD $997) and per-child ICT & Insurance Levies (AUD $490), plus one-time $100 application and $750 acceptance fees. Sibling discounts (12.5%/25%/50%) and means-tested bursaries (Waterford 66%, St Frances 90%, Edmund Rice) shape net realised revenue. Ancillary revenue comes from camps, music tuition, instrument hire, and incursions. Go-to-market relies on a structured enrolment funnel (Expression of Interest → Application → Interview → Offer), supported by Open Days, Discovery Tours, a Virtual Tour, and active social media (Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, YouTube). The school is led by Principal Dr Michael Blowes, with Maria Ong as P&F Association President; there is no private-equity or public-market ownership.

Name

Christian Brothers' High School, Lewisham

Legal name

Christian Brothers' High School, Lewisham

Website

https://cbhslewisham.nsw.edu.au

Company type

Private

Founded year

1891

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Christian Brothers' High School, Lewisham is an independent Catholic boys' school in the Edmund Rice tradition, educating approximately 1,300 students across Years 5-12 from a single Sydney inner-west campus since 1891, funded primarily through annual tuition and levies.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Independent Catholic Boys' K-12 Education

NAICS

Elementary and Secondary Schools (6111), Religious Organizations (8131)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

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

akta.pro secondary industries

Single-Sex (Boys/Girls) Private Schools (EDAJABAK), Faith-Based Education & Formation (Seminaries, Religious Schools, Catechesis) (BPAGAJAD)

Keywords

• Boys secondary education
• Catholic school education
• Independent boys school
• Years 5 to 12 schooling
• Edmund Rice education

Headquarters

HQ city

Lewisham , NSW

HQ country

Australia

HQ region

Oceania

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Tuition Fees: Annual tuition fees form the primary revenue stream. 2026 tuition fees are $6,999 for Years 5-6, $9,457 for Years 7-10, and $9,877 for Years 11-12. Additional compulsory levies include Building Levy ($997 per family) and ICT & Insurance Levy ($490 per child).
2. Application and Enrolment Fees: Non-refundable $100 application fee per enrolment application and $750 enrolment acceptance fee upon offer acceptance.
3. Additional Fee-based Services: Optional services including incursions/excursions, camps/retreats, Duke of Edinburgh program, ALFA program, after-school programs, private music tuition, and instrument hire.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Christian Brothers' High School, Lewisham is an independent Catholic boys' school delivering Years 5-12 education in the Edmund Rice tradition from its Lewisham, NSW campus. The school provides a holistic curriculum combining academics, faith formation, sport (including the ALFA Football pathway via the Inter Academy Sydney partnership with FC Internazionale Milano), co-curricular music ensembles and clubs, pastoral care, and wellbeing programs, supported by bursaries and scholarships for low-income, Indigenous, and refugee families.

Product overview

Christian Brothers' High School, Lewisham is an independent Catholic boys' school in the Edmund Rice tradition, educating students from Years 5 to 12 since 1891. The school offers a comprehensive educational program centered on its core academic offerings (Aquinas High Potential Classes, Diverse Learning Program, STEM, Careers Education) supplemented by extensive co-curricular activities including music ensembles (Concert Band, Jazz Band, Liturgy Band, String Ensemble, Guitar Ensemble, Vocal Group, Percussion Ensemble, Primary Drumline, Training Band, Junior Band, Music Club, Kilkenny Choir), the Duke of Edinburgh Award, Debating, Public Speaking, STEM Club, and various clubs. The school provides a dedicated ALFA Football pathway including the exclusive Inter Academy Sydney partnership. Student wellbeing is supported through the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Program, Camps and Retreats Program, Spirituality and Outreach initiatives, and comprehensive Pastoral Care. Financial support is available through Waterford Bursary, Edmund Rice Bursary, St Frances Bursary, and Aquinas Senior Scholarship. Additional services include the Uniform Shop, Parents and Friends Association, Waterford Learning Centre library, and The Coronet community publication.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Years 5-12 Boys' Education Program

Quantifiable outcome

• Class of 2025: 100 Band 6s, 25 students with 90+ ATAR, median ATAR 80.84, 85% of courses above state average, placed 110th in NSW (top 15%)
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration15 records

Partnerships

Nine partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Inter Academy Sydney (FC Internazionale Milano)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 5 February 2026Exclusive partnership with FC Internazionale Milano marking the first Inter Academy program in Australia. Part of the ALFA Football Pathway, providing students access to world-class football coaching based on Inter's globally recognised training methodology while prioritising academic learning and character development. Coach Jacopo Sangiovanni leads programs with UEFA B-licensed Inter Academy Sydney coaches.
• St Pius X College ChatswoodcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerJoint Red Dirt Immersion program - a 6-night cultural, spiritual, and educational journey spanning 1,600 km across central and northern NSW including Coonabarabran, the Warrumbungle National Park, Brewarrina, Bourke, and Dubbo. Students engage with local schools, Aboriginal communities, and significant cultural sites such as the Brewarrina Fish Traps and Gundabooka National Park.
• St Scholastica's College GlebeminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSister School Program with annual joint events including World Refugee Day Fundraiser and Spirituality Day with Karis Ministries. Students participate in fundraising for St Vincent de Paul and House of Welcome, engage in Eucharistic Celebrations, and age-appropriate reflection activities.
• St Patrick's College StrathfieldminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerJoint Fiji Immersion program during September school holidays. Four CBHS students travel with staff to Taveuni Island for social justice, sustainability, and global citizenship focus including environmental projects, coral planting, and cultural exchange with local schools.
• Canterbury Hurlstone Park RSLminorGTM or Marketing PartnerClubGRANTS scheme supporter providing generous funding for the Red Dirt Immersion program for the third consecutive year, enabling life-changing cultural experiences for Aboriginal Studies students.
• Edmund Rice Education Beyond Borders (EREBB)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerGlobal Edmund Rice network partner enabling international immersion experiences including virtual immersion to Peru (Fe y Alegría School in Canto Grande, Lima). Supports 'Build a Home' project fundraising.
• Edmund Rice CentreminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with Edmund Rice Centre for engagement in justice and peace programs, allowing students to connect with broader Edmund Rice communities globally.
• Vinnies (St Vincent de Paul)minorOthersPartner for social justice initiatives including Winter Appeal, refugee support through House of Welcome, and Matthew Talbot Kiosk weekly volunteering for Years 7-12 students.
• NRL School to Work InitiativeminorOthersUniversity pathway and career support program linked to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Program, providing academic, cultural, and career opportunities.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Sydney Grammar School: Elite independent boys' school (Years 7-12) in Sydney, consistently top-ranked in HSC. Closest benchmark for academic outcomes and traditional boys' education positioning, though secular rather than faith-based.
• St Ignatius' College, Riverview: Jesuit Catholic boys' school (Years 5-12) on Sydney's lower north shore, one of CBHS's closest direct competitors for academically focused Catholic boys' families. Comparable in single-sex tradition, HSC outcomes, and broad co-curricular programs.
• Scots College, Sydney: Presbyterian boys' school (K-12) in Sydney's eastern suburbs, consistently top-30 in NSW HSC. Direct comparable on premium independent boys' education, HSC outcomes, and broad co-curricular depth.
• St Patrick's College, Strathfield: Catholic boys' school (Years 7-12) in Sydney's inner west. Direct CBHS partner through the Fiji Immersion program and immediate geographic competitor for Inner West Catholic families.
• St Joseph's College, Hunters Hill: One of Sydney's most prominent Catholic boys' schools (Years 7-12), located in Hunters Hill. Direct comparable on single-sex Catholic K-12 offering, HSC performance profile, and Edmund Rice / Christian Brothers tradition adjacency.
• St Pius X College, Chatswood: Catholic boys' school (Years 7-12) on Sydney's lower north shore. Already an active CBHS partner through the Red Dirt Immersion program, making it a direct peer on faith-based single-sex education in the Sydney Catholic market.
• Marist College, North Shore: Catholic boys' school (Years 7-12) in North Sydney run by the Marist Brothers. Direct comparable on faith-based boys-only education in the Sydney Catholic sector and competing for similar HSC-focused families.
• The King's School, Parramatta: Anglican boys' school (K-12) in western Sydney. Directly comparable as an independent boys' school competing for similar Sydney families with strong HSC rankings, broad co-curricular offerings, and premium tuition pricing.
• Waverley College: Catholic boys' school (K-12) in Sydney's eastern suburbs, operated by the Christian Brothers. Highly comparable on faith-based single-sex offering, Christian Brothers tradition, HSC performance, and co-curricular breadth.
• Trinity Grammar School: Anglican boys' school (K-12) in Summer Hill, Sydney's inner west — the same geographic catchment as CBHS. Directly comparable on location, boys-only offering, and premium independent pricing.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/user/CBHSmedia
• Facebookfacebook.com/cbhslewo
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/school/cbhslewisham
• Instagraminstagram.com/cbhslewo

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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