Corpus Christi Catholic High School, Wollongong

What Corpus Christi Catholic High School, Wollongong does

Corpus Christi Catholic High School is a co-educational Catholic secondary school serving students in Years 7 through 12, located on Dharawal Country at 100 Industrial Road, Oak Flats in the Southern Illawarra region of New South Wales, Australia. Founded in 2006 by Bishop Emeritus Peter Ingham, the school operates as a non-profit systemic school under the Catholic Education Office, Diocese of Wollongong (CEDoW), and is led by Principal Wayne Marshall. It draws students from across the broader Illawarra catchment and currently accepting enrolments for Year 7 2028.

The school's core educational platform is a centralized Learning Management System (LMS) built on the Google for Education stack (Google Classroom and Google Sites), which delivers curriculum content, feedback, and assessment grades to students and parents. Learning is supported by a Bring Your Own Designated Device (BYODD) program requiring MacBook Pro or Air devices, complemented by Cambridge HOTmaths, Literacy Planet, flipped learning pedagogy, and a dedicated iSTEM Makerspace with laser cutting, 3D printing, CAD/CAM, electronics, drones, and VR. Stage 6 (Years 11-12) offers over 47 subject choices, including the HSC Plus (HSC+) dual qualification pathway combining the Higher School Certificate with Certificate II or III vocational credentials, plus School-Based Apprenticeships and Traineeships, VET courses, and structured workplace learning delivered in partnership with TAFE NSW, the University of Wollongong, RIEP, and Workplace Learning Illawarra. Pastoral care is structured around the Learning Circle Learning Advisor model, with embedded CatholicCare counselling, AIME Indigenous mentoring, gifted education support, and diverse learning needs provisions.

Revenue is generated primarily through annual school fee invoicing covering tuition, Building Fund/SEDSO levies, school-based resource fees, course fees, and supplementary excursion charges, with BPay, Direct Debit, and Centrepay instalment options and hardship concessions available. Distribution is direct through Diocesan-aligned enrolment processes managed via Digistorm forms, with ancillary uniform distribution handled by Ranier School-wear at an off-site shop and online store. Marketing reaches prospective and current families through the school website, Facebook and Instagram channels, the Schoolzineplus newsletter platform, and the Compass Education student/parent portal.

Name

Corpus Christi Catholic High School, Wollongong

Legal name

Corpus Christi Catholic High School

Website

https://ccchsdow.catholic.edu.au

Company type

Private

Founded year

2006

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Corpus Christi Catholic High School is a non-profit Catholic co-educational secondary school (Years 7-12) in Oak Flats, NSW, owned by the Diocese of Wollongong, delivering curriculum via Google for Education LMS, BYODD MacBooks, an iSTEM Makerspace, and HSC Plus dual qualifications to Illawarra-region students.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Oak Flats

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

Revenue model

1. School Fees - Tuition: Annual tuition fees invoiced at the beginning of the year, with 30-day payment terms. Families can request instalment payment arrangements to pay over the school year via BPay, Direct Debit, or Centrepay.
2. Building Fund / SEDSO: Building fund contribution as part of annual school fee invoice
3. School Based Resource Fees: Resource fees included in annual billing for learning materials and resources
4. Course Fees: Fees for specific courses and elective subjects
5. Excursion Costs: Additional costs for excursions charged throughout the year beyond regular school fees

Pricing tiers

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Corpus Christi Catholic High School delivers co-educational Catholic secondary education for students in Years 7-12, located in Oak Flats in the Southern Illawarra region of New South Wales. The school sells access to a comprehensive curriculum (including 47+ Stage 6 subject choices) along with HSC Plus dual qualifications, vocational education pathways, sports, extra-curricular clubs, pastoral care, and learning support, all built around a Google for Education-based Learning Management System and BYODD MacBook program.

Product overview

Corpus Christi Catholic High School is a co-educational Catholic secondary school (Years 7-12) founded in 2006, offering a comprehensive educational platform built around its Learning Management System powered by Google for Education (Google Classroom and Google Sites). The school operates a Bring Your Own Designated Device (BYODD) program requiring MacBooks and delivers learning through flipped learning pedagogy. Core educational offerings include literacy programs (with Literacy Planet), Cambridge HOTmaths mathematics resources, iSTEM with dedicated makerspace facilities, and the Learning Circle Learning Advisory pastoral care system. The school provides diverse pathways through TaPP (career education), VET courses (Entertainment, Construction, IT, Business, Hospitality), HSC+ dual qualifications, School-Based Apprenticeships, and Workplace Learning. Additional programs encompass Student Leadership, Extra-Curricular Clubs (CCN broadcasting, Dance, Theatre, Music, Sports), Recreational and Representative Sports, Diverse Learning Support, and Gifted Education. The school maintains partnerships with Compass Education (administration), Schoolzine (communications), Digistorm (enrolments), and external providers including CatholicCare counselling.

Differentiator

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Functional benefit

Products and services

• Catholic Secondary Education (Years 7-12) Co-educational Catholic secondary schooling for Years 7-12 in Oak Flats, NSW, covering Stage 4 (Years 7-8), Stage 5 (Years 9-10), and Stage 6 (Years 11-12) curricula including 47+ subject choices, with the Higher School Certificate (HSC) as the senior credential. Designed for families seeking values-based secondary education in the Illawarra region.
• HSC Plus (HSC+) Dual Qualification Program Dual qualification program combining the Higher School Certificate with Certificate II or III qualifications (equivalent to first year of TAFE), allowing senior students to pursue external vocational training while remaining in the school environment.
• Vocational Education and Training (VET) Courses Vocational training courses offered in Entertainment, Construction, Information Technology, Business Services, and Hospitality, providing practical skills and industry credentials that count towards the HSC.
• School-Based Apprenticeships and Traineeships (SBATs) Structured workplace learning programs combining school attendance with apprenticeship or traineeship employment, enabling students to gain industry qualifications while completing their HSC.
• Transition and Pathway Program (TaPP) Comprehensive career education program providing career lessons for Years 7-10, pathway meetings with a Transition and Pathway Specialist, resume writing workshops, and upskilling opportunities including white card and first aid training.
• iSTEM and Makerspace Program Project-based Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics program in a dedicated makerspace featuring laser cutting, 3D printing, CAD/CAM, electronics, bottle rockets, drones, and virtual reality experiences.
• BYODD (Bring Your Own Designated Device) Program Technology program requiring students to bring a MacBook Pro or MacBook Air (10-hour battery life) to support digital learning, with dedicated IT staff support for students, parents, and carers.
• School Counselling Service Emotional and social wellbeing support provided by two CatholicCare school counsellors, available at student or parent request, working in partnership with school personnel and community providers.
• Recreational and Representative Sports Program Comprehensive sports program offering recreational sporting activities for Years 9-10 and representative sport pathways through NSW Combined Catholic Schools (NSWCCC), covering swimming, cross-country, athletics, AFL, basketball, cricket, football, hockey, netball, rugby league, tennis, touch football, and volleyball.
• Gifted Education Program Advanced learning opportunities for gifted students including cluster classes in Years 7-10, mini-clusters within mainstream classes, Tournament of Minds participation, ICAS competitions, debating, and public speaking programs.
• Diverse Learning Needs Support Inclusive educational support for students requiring additional assistance, including targeted literacy and numeracy support, adjustments to learning programs, and assessment modifications within mainstream classroom settings.
• Learning Circle Learning Advisory Program Pastoral care program where every student is assigned to a Learning Circle community supported by a Learning Circle Learning Advisor (LCLA) who facilitates daily 25-minute sessions including literacy intervention, goal setting, and study skills development.
• Student Leadership Program Leadership development spanning Years 8-12 including SRC representation, Year Group Captains, portfolio-based leadership (Faith & Mission, Peer Support, Hospitality, Sport, Learning & Innovation), Year 12 School Captain/Vice Captain roles, and Youth Ministry leadership.
• Extra-Curricular Clubs After-school programs including CCN (news broadcasting), Chess Club, Social Justice/Youth Ministry, Dance Ensemble, Drawing Club, Musical Theatre, Myimbarr Bush Tucker Garden, Public Speaking & Debating, Resume Writing Workshop, Study Club, Tournament of Minds, Vocal Ensemble, and Yabun Gali Dance Group.

Quantifiable outcome

• HSC Plus program enables students to earn dual qualifications (HSC + Certificate II or III) while staying at school
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

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App detail

Integration9 records

Feature6 records

Partnerships

Ten partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Regional Industry Educational Partnership (RIEP)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMaintains strong connections with RIEP to offer additional opportunities and resources for students to explore career interests and pursue their goals.
• University of WollongongcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerStrong university connections providing pathway opportunities and resources for students exploring higher education options in the Illawarra region.
• TAFE NSWcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerVocational education partnership offering TAFE courses (TVET and EVET) that count towards the HSC and lead to industry-recognized qualifications. Students can access Certificate II and III courses through TAFE.
• Workplace Learning IllawarracoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership supporting structured workplace learning and work experience opportunities for students to gain practical skills and real-world experience.
• CatholicCarecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCatholicCare counselling service providing two school counsellors who work in partnership with school personnel and community providers to deliver wrap-around student support.
• AIME (Australian Indigenous Mentoring Experience)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerIndigenous mentoring program supporting Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students at Corpus Christi to reach their full potential and embrace their culture and identity.
• NSW Combined Catholic Schools (NSWCCC)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerState-level sporting framework providing representative sporting pathways through regional, state and national levels. School participates in all Diocese sporting events under this framework.
• Wollongong Diocese Sporting GroupcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerDiocesan sporting group operating under NSW Combined Catholic Schools framework. Corpus Christi competes for the Vince Villa Trophy as champion sporting school in the Diocese.
• Airshows DownunderminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCareer day partnership providing students exposure to aviation and related career pathways through attendance at Airshows Downunder events.
• Local BusinessesminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCommunity business connections supporting work experience, workplace learning and career exploration opportunities for students.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Others

• Waverley College: Catholic boys' secondary school in Sydney's Eastern Suburbs. Comparable as a faith-based Catholic secondary school with strong sporting identity and broad Stage 6 curriculum, useful for benchmarking brand and extracurricular depth.
• Loreto Kirribilli: Catholic independent girls' secondary school in Sydney. Not a direct competitor (different geography and single-sex) but a relevant comparand on Catholic secondary programme design, pastoral care models, and university pathway positioning.
• St Ignatius' College, Riverview: Catholic Jesuit boys' secondary school in Sydney. Comparable faith-based institution with established academic, sporting, and leadership programmes; useful as a high-end Catholic secondary benchmark for governance and pastoral models.
• Kambala: Independent Anglican girls' school in Sydney serving a similar affluent family segment with comparable Stage 6 breadth and strong extracurricular programmes. Useful as a benchmark for tuition pricing and parent-experience positioning rather than as a direct competitor.

Direct peers

• Holy Spirit Catholic College: Co-educational Catholic secondary school in Bellambi, NSW, operating under the same Catholic Education Office, Diocese of Wollongong as Corpus Christi. Directly competes for Illawarra Catholic families across the Year 7-12 enrolment pipeline.
• St Patrick's College, Sutherland: Catholic systemic secondary school (Years 7-12) in the Sydney archdiocese with comparable faith-based curriculum, BYOD-style device programmes, and HSC/vocational pathway offerings relevant to benchmarking Corpus Christi's curriculum design.
• St Joseph's Catholic High School, Albion Park: Catholic secondary school in Albion Park, Illawarra, within the Diocese of Wollongong system. Comparable co-educational offering, similar Year 7-12 structure, and direct competitor for the same regional Catholic-family catchment.
• Magdalene Catholic College: Catholic systemic secondary school in Narellan (Sydney archdiocese). Comparable Year 7-12 offering with similar HSC and vocational pathway structures, useful for benchmarking operational scale and curriculum breadth.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/CorpusOakFlats
• Instagraminstagram.com/ccchsdow
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/corpus-christi-catholic-high-school-wollongong

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Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

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