Catherine Mcauley School

What Catherine Mcauley School does

Catherine McAuley School is an inclusive Catholic primary school (Reception to Year 6) located at 210 Adams Road, Craigmore, South Australia 5114, operating under the governance of Catholic Education South Australia (CESA). It serves families in the northern Adelaide catchment with a curriculum grounded in the Australian Curriculum (ACARA) and CESA's Living Leading Learning Framework, offering specialist lessons in Expressive Arts, Auslan, Physical Education, and Digital Technologies, alongside core Religious Education and sacramental programs. Beyond classroom delivery, the school runs an expanding suite of wellbeing services (three counsellors, a youth worker, a PhD-level wellbeing specialist, and CILAH occupational therapy), an early childhood Mini Macs pipeline (birth to 5 years), School Ready transition and Small Mercies programs, Out of School Hours Care and Vacation Care, Defence family support led by a Defence School Mentor, and partnerships with Port Adelaide Football Club, Sammy D Foundation, and Children's University Australia.

The school operates on a tuition-fee subscription model (with fee support via Low Income Rebate, School Card, and Hardship provisions), supplemented by program fees for early learning and ancillary care services, and is currently self-funding a multimillion-dollar building upgrade (major two-storey development targeted for Reception 2027) and a new administration building (completion December 2026). Its customer base is fragmented across individual families with primary-age children, Defence families, parish community members, and early-childhood families, with no concentration in any single account. Distribution is entirely on-campus and direct, supported by a website/online enrollment interface, eNewsletters, Facebook, school tours, and parish and Defence family referral networks. The school is not an investable equity in the conventional sense; it is a mission-driven, CESA-governed institution whose analytical profile is more akin to a small community services provider than a venture-scalable enterprise.

Name

Catherine Mcauley School

Legal name

Catherine McAuley School

Website

https://cms.catholic.edu.au

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Catherine McAuley School is a CESA-governed Catholic primary school (Reception to Year 6) in Craigmore, South Australia, serving local families with academic, faith-based, wellbeing, and early childhood programs, including Defence family support.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Primary Education (K-12)

NAICS

Elementary and Secondary Schools (6111), Elementary and Secondary Schools (611110), Educational Support Services (611710)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200), Services-Child Day Care Services (8351)

akta.pro primary industry

Nonsectarian Independent Day Schools (EDAJABAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Preschool Programs within Private K–12 Schools (EDACABAM), Special Needs-Inclusive Early Learning Academies (EDACADAI)

Keywords

• Catholic primary education
• Early childhood programs
• Primary school services
• Out of school care
• Student wellbeing support

Headquarters

HQ city

Craigmore

HQ country

Australia

HQ region

Oceania

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Tuition Fees: Primary revenue from tuition fees charged to families for student enrollment from Reception to Year 6. Fee support available through Low Income Rebate and School Card scheme.
2. Out of School Hours Care: Before and after school care services providing additional revenue and support for working families.
3. Mini Macs Early Learning Programs: Early childhood programs for children birth to 5 years including playgroup, BOP music program, Ely school readiness, and School Ready Program generating program fees.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Catherine Mcauley School is an inclusive Catholic primary school delivering high-quality education from Reception to Year 6, deeply rooted in Mercy values and the Catholic tradition. The school offers early childhood programs (Mini Macs) for children from birth to 5 years, comprehensive wellbeing services, Out of School Hours Care, and specialized support for Defence families. All services are delivered on-campus at the Craigmore, South Australia location.

Product overview

Catherine McAuley School is an inclusive Catholic primary school (Reception to Year 6) operating under Catholic Education South Australia. The school offers a comprehensive educational program built on the Living Leading Learning Framework with core academics (Religious Education, English, Mathematics, Science, Humanities, Technologies, Arts, Health & PE), specialist programs (Expressive Arts, Auslan, Physical Education, Digital Technologies), and comprehensive wellbeing services. The school supports early childhood development through Mini Macs (birth to 5 years) and School Ready Programs, and provides extended care via Out of School Hours Care and Vacation Care. Recent initiatives include CILAH Allied Health partnership providing occupational therapy, and a multimillion-dollar building upgrade (2027).

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Catherine Mcauley School Primary Education Inclusive Catholic primary education program for students from Reception to Year 6, grounded in the Australian Curriculum and the Living Learning Leading Framework. The school focuses on academic learning, faith development, social-emotional growth, and inclusive practices for every student.
• Mini Macs Early Childhood Program Early learning program catering for children aged 0-5 years with multiple components including playgroup, BOP music and movement, and Ely school readiness. Focuses on learning through play and serves as a pipeline for future Reception enrollment.
• School Ready Program Transition program for children eligible for Reception, providing gentle introduction to school life with focus on developing social skills, fostering relationships, and building foundation in numeracy and literacy. Limited to 16 participants per intake.
• Small Mercies Transition Program Transition program for new Reception students commencing in Terms 1 and 3, helping children settle into school with stories, play, literacy, numeracy and new friendships.
• Out of School Hours Care Before and after school care services for enrolled students, providing additional support for working families during school terms.
• Vacation Care Program School holiday care program providing activities and supervision for enrolled students during term breaks.
• Canteen Services Food services for students and the school community, with ordering facilitated through the QKR! App for tuckshop/canteen purchases and gifts.
• Student Wellbeing Services Comprehensive wellbeing support led by the Leader of Inclusive Practices and Wellbeing, including three experienced counsellors, a youth worker, and psychologist Dr. Danka Barlow. Services include one-on-one counselling, small group sessions, and classroom-based programs, with social and emotional programs including Social Groups, Community Kids, Peaceful Kids Program, Kimochis, Play is the Way, and What's the Buzz.
• CILAH Allied Health Services Partnership with Catholic Education South Australia through the CILAH (CESA Improved Learning through Allied Health) initiative providing Occupational Therapy services onsite one day every fortnight to build inclusive classroom practices, adapting learning environments and embedding inclusive strategies for students with disabilities.
• Defence Student Support Services Specialized support for Defence families including a dedicated Defence School Mentor, Student Leadership Group, and partnerships with Port Adelaide Football Club's Power to Thrive program. Department of Defence funding supports the Defence School Mentor position to minimize mobility impact on defence children's education.
• Music Tutoring Private music tutoring services offered during school time in piano, drums, guitar, and singing, incorporating music theory and harmonies. Fees paid directly to private tutors.

Quantifiable outcome

• Student wellbeing improved from 93% to 96% positive responses
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration11 records

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Catholic Education South Australia (CESA)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2025CILAH (CESA Improved Learning through Allied Health) initiative provides Occupational Therapist onsite one day every fortnight from Term 3 2025. Partnership builds inclusive classroom practices and equips educators with evidence-based strategies to support students with disability.
• Port Adelaide Football ClubminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2025Power to Thrive program for Defence students in Years 3-6 exploring growth mindset, mindfulness, and AFL skills. Supports Defence students' wellbeing and social connection.
• Sammy D FoundationminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCommunity Mentoring partnership providing mentoring services for defence students aged 7 to 17 years outside of school hours to support positive development and role modelling.
• Caritas AustraliacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAnnual Project Compassion fundraising during Lent supports Caritas Australia's international development work including building wells, Indigenous art projects, and HIV/AIDS support in Africa. Students learn about global justice issues through Religious Education.
• Children's University AustraliaminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerLearning opportunities outside school hours for children aged 7-14 years, developing confidence and aspiration through Passport to Learning program at various learning locations.
• Woodhouse Activity CentreminorOthersYear 6 school camp venue providing adventure activities including Challenge Hill, Tube Sliding, Ice Blocking, Laser Tag, and Lightweight Cooking to develop teamwork, resilience, and independence.
• Gawler CinemaminorOthersMovie night fundraiser venue for Jaymie-Lee Ross Foundation, hosting school community fundraising events.
• SA WaterminorOthersInfrastructure partner conducting roundabout works at Craigmore Road and Adams Road intersection near school, with traffic management arrangements during construction period.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves9 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Market position

Weaknesses2 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/CatherineMcAuleySchoolCraigmore
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/catherine-mcauley-school

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles11 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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