Canberra Girls Grammar School

What Canberra Girls Grammar School does

Canberra Girls Grammar School (CGGS) is an independent, non-selective Anglican girls' school founded in 1926 in Deakin, Australian Capital Territory. It is structured as a company limited by guarantee under the ACT Companies Ordinance 1962, operating as Trustee for the Canberra Girls Grammar Property Trust, with the Anglican Diocese of Canberra and Goulburn appointing six of its nine board directors. CGGS delivers the full International Baccalaureate (IB) Continuum — Primary Years Programme (PYP), Middle Years Programme (MYP), and Diploma Programme (DP) — making it the first and only authorized IB Continuum School in the ACT. The Junior School received 45 commendations and zero recommendations in its 2020 IB PYP evaluation, only the second such result in IB Asia-Pacific history.

The school's core offering spans three campuses on more than 10 hectares in Deakin: an Early Learning Centre (ages 3–6) co-located with the Junior School (Kindergarten through Year 6, co-educational until Year 3 then female-focused), and a Senior School (Years 7–12) offering the IB Middle Years Programme with a choice between the ACT BSSS pathway or the IB Diploma. The co-curricular program branded Cygnus at CGGS delivers 100+ activities across academic enrichment, performing arts, sport, service learning, debating, and the Music Academy. CGGS also operates the only exclusively female boarding house in the ACT, accommodating up to 80 boarders, plus the Yhuuramulum multi-purpose facility on Lake Burley Griffin.

Revenue is generated primarily through recurring tuition fees across the ELC, Junior, and Senior Schools, supplemented by boarding fees, before- and after-school care, holiday program fees (A$135 per child per day), Music Academy instrumental lessons, and the Evening Study Program. Total enrollment stands at 1,300+ students supported by 125+ qualified teachers and a broader staff of approximately 175. The go-to-market is sales-led direct enrollment via open days, campus tours, virtual tours, Little Cygnets early learning programs, the CGGS Fete (now in its 99th year), and international student recruitment through AEAS exhibitions including Seoul 2026. The school is celebrating its centennial in 2026.

Name

Canberra Girls Grammar School

Legal name

Canberra Girls Grammar School

Website

https://cggs.act.edu.au

Company type

Private

Founded year

1926

Operating status

Operating

Short description

Canberra Girls Grammar School is a 100-year-old independent Anglican girls' school in Canberra, ACT, serving 1,300+ students from Early Learning through Year 12. It is the only authorized IB Continuum School in the ACT and operates the only exclusively female boarding facility in the territory.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Independent K-12 Girls' School Education

NAICS

Elementary and Secondary Schools (6111), Elementary and Secondary Schools (61111)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

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

akta.pro secondary industry

General Preschools (Play-Based) (EDACABAA)

Keywords

• Independent girls education
• International baccalaureate continuum
• Boarding school services
• Early childhood learning
• Primary secondary education

Headquarters

HQ city

Deakin

HQ country

Australia

HQ region

Oceania

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Tuition Fees: Primary revenue from school tuition fees for ELC, Junior School and Senior School programs. Fees vary by year level and program type.
2. Boarding Fees: Revenue from boarding house (BoHo) accommodation providing on-campus living for students from regional, remote, and international locations. Accommodates up to 80 boarders.
3. Out of School Hours Care: Before and after school care services for ELC and Junior School students generating additional revenue.
4. Holiday Program Fees: Vacation care program operating during school holiday periods at $135 per day per child.
5. Co-curricular Programs: Evening Study Program, Music Academy instrumental lessons, and various co-curricular activities generating supplementary revenue.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Canberra Girls Grammar School is an independent Anglican girls' school delivering co-educational Early Learning (ages 3-6) and Junior School (K-Year 3) programs followed by female-focused Junior (Year 4-6) and Senior (Year 7-12) programs through the full International Baccalaureate Continuum (PYP, MYP, DP). Core educational delivery is supplemented by an exclusively female boarding house for up to 80 students, the Cygnus co-curricular program with 100+ activities, vacation/out-of-school-hours care, the Music Academy, and The House leadership program. The school operates from three campuses in Deakin, ACT, and serves approximately 1,300+ students with 125+ qualified teachers.

Product overview

Canberra Girls Grammar School (CGGS) is an independent, non-selective Anglican girls' school offering a comprehensive educational ecosystem from Early Learning Centre (ages 3-6) through to Year 12. The school operates across three campuses spanning over 10 hectares in Deakin, ACT, with approximately 1,300+ students. The core educational offering consists of the Early Learning Centre, Junior School (K-Year 6), and Senior School (Years 7-12), complemented by the Boarding House (BoHo) accommodating up to 80 boarders. CGGS delivers the full International Baccalaureate (IB) Continuum — Primary Years Programme (PYP), Middle Years Programme (MYP), and Diploma Programme (DP) — being Canberra's first and only authorized continuum school. The co-curricular program, branded as 'Cygnus at CGGS,' provides 100+ activities including academic enrichment, sports, performing arts, service learning, and the Music Academy. Supporting programs include Signature Programs for personal development, Inclusive Learning and Enrichment for diverse learner needs, Library services with digital databases, and the Evening Study Program for senior students. The school also offers vacation care, out-of-school-hours care, and specialized programs including The House leadership initiative for government and diplomacy careers.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Cygnus at CGGS: The school's comprehensive co-curricular program offering 100+ activities
• The Gabriel Centre
• Yhuuramulum
• Little Cygnets
• The Gabriel Foundation

Products and services

• Early Learning Centre (ELC) Co-educational early childhood education for children ages 3-6 integrating the Australian Early Years Learning Framework with the IB Primary Years Programme through play and inquiry-based learning; located on the Junior School campus in an award-winning facility (Derek Wrigley Award 2019).
• Junior School Co-educational program from Kindergarten to Year 3, then female-focused from Year 4 to Year 6, implementing the IB Primary Years Programme (PYP) and transitioning to the Middle Years Programme (MYP); award-winning academic results with explicit teaching of foundation skills in literacy and numeracy.
• Senior School Female-focused secondary education for students in Years 7-12 offering the IB Middle Years Programme (MYP) and a choice between the ACT BSSS program or IB Diploma Programme (IBDP) for senior years; includes Defence School Mentor Program and dedicated student wellbeing support.
• Boarding House (BoHo) Heritage-listed exclusively female boarding facility — the only exclusively female boarding option in the ACT — accommodating up to 80 boarders with 24-hour academic and pastoral support; serves Defence Force, Foreign Affairs, regional/remote and international students.
• International Baccalaureate (IB) Continuum Full IB continuum offering the Primary Years Programme (PYP), Middle Years Programme (MYP), and Diploma Programme (DP) — the first and only authorized IB Continuum School in the ACT; received 45 commendations and zero recommendations in the 2020 IB PYP Evaluation (only second such result in IB Asia-Pacific history).
• Cygnus at CGGS (Co-curricular Program) Comprehensive co-curricular program offering 100+ opportunities across Academic Enrichment, Clubs and Activities, Debating and Public Speaking, Experiential and Outdoor Education, Performing Arts, Service Learning, Sport, and The Music Academy.
• Out of School Hours Care and Holiday Program Before and after school care services for ELC and Junior School students (8am-6pm) plus vacation care operating during school holiday periods at $135 per day per child; permanent and casual booking tiers available.
• The Music Academy Instrumental lessons and ensemble program offering instruction in piano, strings, woodwinds, brass, percussion, voice, and music production, with ensembles including Bands, Orchestras, Choirs, Chamber groups, and Small Ensembles.
• Sport and Podium Program Competitive sports program including Badminton, Basketball, Hockey, Netball, Rowing, Swimming and others, with the Podium Program supporting talented student-athletes in Years 8-12 to balance elite training with academic commitments.
• The House Program Bespoke leadership program designed to equip students with skills to follow careers in government, politics, and diplomacy; structured through The House System groups.
• Evening Study Program Supervised study program for Years 8-12 held Monday and Wednesday evenings from 5:30-8:30pm in the Senior School Library, with dinner provided in the Boarding House.
• Signature Programs Whole-school, age-appropriate pastoral and leadership initiatives spanning HERO (Year 3), smART Girls (Year 4), Girls with Grit (Year 5), Girls Who Lead (Year 6), through Young Women with Courage (Year 7), Young Women who Dare (Year 8), Young Women as Changemakers (Year 9), Young Women who Aspire (Year 10), Young Women who know themselves (Year 11), and Young Women who Inspire (Year 12).

Quantifiable outcome

• Ranked as Better Education's best Primary and High School in the ACT
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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Has API

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Feature4 records

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• Marist College CanberraminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCo-educational joint community service immersion trip to the Solomon Islands for students from Years 10-12. Both schools collaborate on service learning experiences that benefit local communities while providing students with cross-school relationships and shared cultural experiences.
• Emily Group of SchoolsminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerNetwork of schools founded by the Community of the Sisters of the Church. CGGS participates in the Sisters of the Church Music Festival in New Zealand, bringing together student-musicians from member schools for combined rehearsals and performances.
• The Gabriel FoundationcoreOthersSchool's dedicated giving foundation responsible for fundraising, scholarships, bursaries, and major donor programs. Supports the school's strategic direction through philanthropic contributions and community giving initiatives including the 1926 Society (bequests) and Giving Day.

Scale indicators10 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• SCEGGS Darlinghurst: SCEGGS Darlinghurst is an independent Anglican girls' school in Sydney offering IB programmes from K-12 with boarding facilities. It is an exceptionally close comparable to CGGS in mission, governance model (Anglican), single-sex focus, and IB curriculum emphasis, differing primarily in geography.
• Melbourne Girls Grammar: Melbourne Girls Grammar is an independent Anglican girls' school operating across multiple campuses from ELC to Year 12 with boarding. It mirrors CGGS in denomination, single-sex structure, boarding offering, and breadth of co-curricular programs, serving as a direct analogue in the Victorian market.
• Pymble Ladies' College: Pymble Ladies' College is a large independent girls' school (K-12) with boarding in Sydney, offering IB alongside HSC. Comparable to CGGS in scale, single-sex focus, boarding, and Anglican heritage, and represents the kind of premium positioning CGGS targets in the ACT.
• St Catherine's School (Melbourne): St Catherine's School is an independent Anglican girls' school (ELC-Year 12) in Melbourne with strong academic outcomes and co-curricular programs. Comparable to CGGS in denomination, single-sex model, and holistic education positioning.
• Abbotsleigh: Abbotsleigh is an independent Uniting Church girls' school (K-12) with boarding in Sydney, known for strong academic results and IB programmes. It is a direct comparable to CGGS in single-sex structure, boarding, and IB curriculum emphasis.
• Presbyterian Ladies' College (Melbourne): PLC Melbourne is a large independent girls' school (K-12) with boarding, offering IB Diploma. Comparable to CGGS in scale, faith-based governance, female-only focus, and premium positioning.
• Loreto Kirribilli: Loreto Kirribilli is an independent Catholic girls' school (K-12) in Sydney with a strong academic and pastoral care focus. Comparable to CGGS in single-sex education model, emphasis on holistic student development, and Signature Programs-style pastoral offerings.

Regional players

• Canberra Grammar School: Canberra Grammar School is the most direct local competitor, an independent Anglican co-educational school in the ACT serving ELC to Year 12. It competes for the same ACT families and donor base, though its co-ed senior school targets a different student segment than CGGS's female-focused Years 4-12.
• Radford College: Radford College is a non-denominational independent co-educational K-12 school in Canberra, directly competing for the same ACT family market. It is comparable in scale and academic positioning but operates an alternative co-ed model that competes for families CGGS targets.
• Merici College: Merici College is a Catholic girls' school in Canberra offering Year 7-12 education. It is the closest local competitor to CGGS's female-only Senior School segment, serving the same ACT market with a faith-based alternative.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights4 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/_cggs?lang=en
• Facebookfacebook.com/CanberraGirlsGrammarSchool
• LinkedInau.linkedin.com/school/canberra-girls-grammar-school
• Instagraminstagram.com/canberragirlsgrammarschool

Compliance1 record

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles11 records

Funding overview

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