Caloundra City Private School

What Caloundra City Private School does

Caloundra City Private School (CCPS) is a non-denominational independent school operating a single campus at 200 Pelican Waters Boulevard on the Sunshine Coast, Queensland, Australia. The school delivers continuous education from early learning (Little Learners/Kindy) through Year 12, organised into a Junior School (Kindy to Year 6) and a Senior School (Years 7 to 12), supplemented by an Outside School Hours Care service. Total headcount is approximately 30 staff, including a Principal, two Heads of School, specialist teaching staff, a Career Skills Coach, and a Student Wellbeing Officer implementing the school's Positive Education (PERMAHV) framework.

The school's core product is comprehensive P-12 private education aligned to the Australian Curriculum, augmented by differentiated programs including The Agile Graduate Programme (post-school transition preparation), the IDEAS Program (Innovation, Design, Engineering, Arts, Science), the Positive Education Wellbeing framework, and a New Zealand Adventure outdoor education programme. Technology infrastructure is built on third-party platforms: Canvas LMS as the primary learning management system, Microsoft 365 for staff/student communication, TASS for administration and reporting, Atomi for homework and revision, JacPLUS for digital textbooks, and Softlink Oliver for library management. Mobile applications on iOS and Android extend parent and student access. CCPS is CRICOS-registered (03241C), authorising enrolment of international students as a secondary stream.

The revenue model is annual tuition-based subscription, billed to families enrolling children from early learning through Year 12, with specific fee amounts not publicly disclosed. The go-to-market is sales-led direct enrollment via school tours (P-12 and Little Learners), prospectus downloads, online enquiry forms, and online enrolment applications, supported by a multi-channel digital presence (website, Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, LinkedIn). Customer segments span Early Learners, Junior School students, Senior School students, and international students, with a horizontal segmentation approach. Partnerships are predominantly educational (Education Perfect, Duke of Edinburgh, University of the Sunshine Coast, local sports clubs, and various Sunshine Coast businesses for work-experience placements).

Name

Caloundra City Private School

Legal name

Caloundra City Private School

Website

https://ccps.qld.edu.au

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Caloundra City Private School is a non-denominational independent school on Queensland's Sunshine Coast delivering continuous P-12 education from early learning through Year 12, with CRICOS registration for international students and an annual tuition subscription model.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Private K-12 Education

NAICS

Elementary and Secondary Schools (611110)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Nonsectarian Independent Day Schools (EDAJABAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Preschool Programs within Private K–12 Schools (EDACABAM), Alternative/Pedagogical Model Private Schools (Project-Based, Democratic, etc.) (EDAJABAJ)

Keywords

• Private K-12 education
• Independent school services
• Early learning programs
• Secondary education
• Career development programs

Headquarters

HQ city

Pelican Waters

HQ country

Australia

HQ region

Oceania

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Tuition and Enrolment Fees: Revenue is generated through school fees charged to enrolled students from Prep through Year 12, with separate programs for early learning (Little Learners/Little Learners Centre Tours).

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels9 records

Core offering

Caloundra City Private School is a non-denominational independent school delivering private education from early learning (Little Learners/Kindy) through Year 12 on its Pelican Waters campus on the Sunshine Coast, Queensland. The school offers a continuous P-12 program aligned with the Australian Curriculum, supplemented by The Agile Graduate Programme for career preparation, the IDEAS experiential learning program, and a Positive Education wellbeing framework (PERMAHV). It sells tuition-based enrolment to families and also enrols international students under its CRICOS registration.

Product overview

Caloundra City Private School operates as a non-denominational independent school providing a unified P-12 educational service spanning early learning (Little Learners/Kindy) through to Year 12 graduation. The school offers multiple integrated programs including The Agile Graduate Programme for career preparation, a Career Skills Coach service, the IDEAS Program for experiential learning, and a Wellbeing@CaloundraCity Positive Education program. Co-curricular offerings include Sport HPE and Outdoor Education, Music and The Arts, with additional support services such as Outside School Hours Care. The school also provides an official mobile application for parent and student access. The educational approach emphasizes personalized learning, transferable skills development, and early engagement with the world of work.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• CCPS Little Learners: Early learning centre for kindergarten-age children
• City Stars
• Dame Elisabeth Murdoch Library
• The Agile Graduate Programme
• IDEAS Program
• Fishtales
• CCPS News

Products and services

• P-12 Education Services Comprehensive kindergarten to Year 12 education program covering junior school (Kindy to Year 6) and senior school (Years 7-12), aligned with the Australian Curriculum and including wellbeing, co-curricular, and career development programs. Targeted at families seeking full-service private schooling on the Sunshine Coast.
• Little Learners Early Learning Early learning program for children from birth to formal schooling age, including Kindergarten and early childhood education services, with its own dedicated tour and enrolment pathway. Targeted at families with young children preparing for school.

Quantifiable outcome

• Students achieved top 2% nationally in Education Perfect Language Championships
• +3 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

Integration10 records

Feature3 records

Partnerships

14 partnerships are on record, tiered moderate and minor.

• University of the Sunshine Coast (UniSC)moderateStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 November 2024Year 7 Geography students collaborated with UniSC for urban planning education, including introduction by Sunshine Coast Council Town Planner and participation in UniSC's Serious Urban Play game.
• Sunshine Coast CouncilmoderateStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 November 2024Sunshine Coast Council Town Planner Jason Krueger participated in Year 7 Geography urban planning collaboration alongside UniSC.
• LJM Tiny HomesminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 10 July 2024Year 9-10 Digital Design Technologies students visited LJM Tiny Homes (awarded 'Tiny House Builder of the Year' 2023) to gain inspiration for their assessment designing a tiny home. Company owner provided factory tour and business insights.
• Aurora Training InstituteminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting Partner · 1 June 2024CCPS students completed Barista Course through Aurora Training Institute, gaining skills in espresso preparation, milk texturing, coffee machine maintenance, customer service, and financial transactions.
• Queensland Police ServiceminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 June 2024Caloundra police officers hosted a sausage sizzle for students and organized activities to teach safety awareness and build community relationships.
• St Mary's Aged CareminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 June 2024CCPS students from Years 7-9 joined residents of St Mary's Aged Care for a fishing trip, developing communication and intergenerational connection skills.
• The Duke of Edinburgh's AwardmoderateOthers · 1 June 2024CCPS participates in The Duke of Edinburgh's International Award program, with students achieving Bridge Level 2, Bronze, and other levels.
• Queensland Fire and Emergency ServicesminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 27 May 2024Queensland Fire and Emergency Services visited Year 1 classroom to deliver fire safety education, arriving in fire truck and teaching emergency procedures.
• GoFly AviationminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 16 February 2024CCPS student Clara S. takes flying lessons with GoFly Aviation as part of pursuing her dream to become a commercial pilot.
• Clean Up for the HatchlingsminorOthers · 1 February 2024CCPS students partnered with Clean Up for the Hatchlings initiative to clean up Bulcock Beach for environmental preservation of coastal ecosystems and sea turtle habitats.
• Mantra MooloolabaminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 21 April 2023Year 12 Business students visited Mantra Mooloolaba to learn about hospitality sector business operations, marketing strategies, and the impact of COVID-19 on the industry as part of their assessment.
• STEPS Pathways CollegeminorOthers · 28 February 2023Charitable partnership where CCPS student Nate Nelson fundraised for STEPS Pathways College, which provides young people with disability or autism with life skills training for independent living. Students volunteered at STEPS events and nursery.
• Various Sunshine Coast Sports ClubsminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 1 January 2023Partnership with local sports clubs including Caloundra Junior Rugby Union, MF Martial Arts, Wut MuayThai, Sunshine Coast Cheerleading, Sharks Volleyball, Meridan Netball, Queensland Cricket, Pelican Waters Golf Club for community events.
• DANG FishingminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2020DANG Fishing (@dang.fishing) expert Dan visited CCPS Fishtales Club to share fishing knowledge with students about casting techniques and local ecosystems.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Brisbane Grammar School: Larger, established Queensland independent boys' school with broader brand recognition and university pathway programs. A scaled incumbent operating in the same broader Queensland private school space as CCPS.

Direct peers

• Matthew Flinders Anglican College: Independent P-12 school in Buderim on the Sunshine Coast, comparable in scale, tuition model, and full-spectrum offering to CCPS. Direct competitor for Sunshine Coast families.
• Noosa Pengari Steiner School: Sunshine Coast-based independent school with an alternative pedagogical model (Steiner). Comparable in size and direct recruitment pipeline to CCPS (Tanya McCall previously taught here before joining CCPS).
• Sunshine Coast Grammar School: Independent P-12 school on the Sunshine Coast serving the same regional catchment with comparable tuition model and co-curricular programs. Most direct geographic and category peer.
• St Andrew's Anglican College: Sunshine Coast-based independent P-12 college offering similar academic and co-curricular programs. Competes for the same mid-tier premium family segment as CCPS in the local market.
• Immanuel Lutheran College: Sunshine Coast-based independent P-12 college with similar tuition model and full Junior/Senior School structure. Competes for the same regional private school families.

Regional players

• Waverley Christian College: Independent P-12 school in Victoria. Comparable in tuition model and private school positioning; CCPS recently recruited its Head of Department (Legal Studies) from this school, indicating labour market overlap.
• Glenaeon Rudolf Steiner School: Sydney-based independent school with an alternative Steiner pedagogical model. CCPS recently recruited an English/Drama teacher from this school, indicating comparable alternative-school positioning in the broader Australian independent school market.
• Somerset College: Independent P-12 school on the Gold Coast with comparable academic reputation and full P-12 offering. Operates in the same Queensland private school category but different geographic market.
• The Glennie School: Independent girls' P-12 school in Toowoomba, Queensland. Operates a comparable tuition-driven private school model but serves a different regional catchment than CCPS.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCsRDh4fWK5QnEnRjxiOmjKA
• Facebookfacebook.com/234925303216553
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/school/caloundra-city-private-school
• Instagraminstagram.com/caloundracityprivateschool

Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles8 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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