Guido de Brès, Marnix, Revius, De Swaef, De Burcht

Scholengroep Driestar-Wartburg is a Dutch foundation operating nine Reformed Christian secondary schools across the Randstad, serving approximately 5,000 students with full-spectrum education from praktijkonderwijs through gymnasium, funded primarily by Dutch government subsidies and parent contributions.

Company typePrivate
Founded2019
HeadquartersGouda, Netherlands
Headcount101–250
GTM typeB2C
OfferingServices

What Guido de Brès, Marnix, Revius, De Swaef, De Burcht does

Scholengroep Driestar-Wartburg is a private Dutch educational foundation (Stichting) operating nine Christian secondary schools on Reformed Protestant (Reformatorisch) foundation across the Randstad region of the Netherlands. Formed in 2019 through the merger of Driestar College and Wartburg College, the school group serves approximately 5,000 students and employs 247 people across locations in Rotterdam (IJsselmonde, Zevenkamp, Carnisse), Gouda, Leiden, Dordrecht, and Lekkerkerk. The portfolio spans the full spectrum of Dutch secondary education, including praktijkonderwijs, vmbo (including vocational profiles at Beroepencollege De Swaef), havo, vwo, and gymnasium, plus a Cluster 4 support facility (De Burcht) for students with behavioral challenges.

The organization delivers education grounded in Biblical principles and the Reformed confessions, with differentiation from secular public schools based on its religious identity and community-led recruitment model. Operations are supported by standard Dutch education technology infrastructure, including Somtoday (student administration), Zermelo (scheduling), a parent portal (Ouderportaal), a staff portal (Personeelsportaal on SharePoint), an online student registration system, and the Westlandbus specialized transportation service in partnership with Stichting Busvervoer Scholen Rotterdam and Connexxion. The organization is GDPR/AVG compliant and operates under a Board of Directors (College van Bestuur) led by Chairman Leendert van Wezel (since August 2024) and a Supervisory Board (Raad van Toezicht).

The revenue model is primarily funded through Dutch government educational subsidies for secondary education, supplemented by voluntary parent contributions for school materials and activities, and fees for bus transportation services (zone-based pricing ranging from €931 to €1,415 per year). The foundation has no external investors, no private equity involvement, and operates as a non-profit educational mission. Distribution is direct-to-family through Reformed church networks, open days, discovery evenings for primary school Group 8 students, and a centralized enrollment week. The organization maintains international charitable partnerships, including support for the Christian School Association in Pakistan (CSAP).

Guido de Brès, Marnix, Revius, De Swaef, De Burcht firmographics

Firmographics

Name: Guido de Brès, Marnix, Revius, De Swaef, De Burcht
Legal name: Stichting Driestar-Wartburg
Website: https://driestarwartburg.nl
Company type: Private
Founded year: 2019
Operating status: Operating
Headcount range: 101–250 employees
Short description: Scholengroep Driestar-Wartburg is a Dutch foundation operating nine Reformed Christian secondary schools across the Randstad, serving approximately 5,000 students with full-spectrum education from praktijkonderwijs through gymnasium, funded primarily by Dutch government subsidies and parent contributions.
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Guido de Brès, Marnix, Revius, De Swaef, De Burcht industry classification

Industry

Product category: Secondary Education
NAICS: Elementary and Secondary Schools (61111), Elementary and Secondary Schools (611110)
SIC: Services-Educational Services (8200)
akta.pro industry: PRIMARYEDAJABAC
Faith-Based (Religious) K–12 Schools
Education/K–12 / Primary & Secondary Education/Private & Independent K–12 Schools
SECONDARYEDAJABAI
Therapeutic/Behavioral & Residential Treatment K–12 Schools
Education/K–12 / Primary & Secondary Education/Private & Independent K–12 Schools
SECONDARYEDAJABAH
Special Needs & Learning Differences Private Schools
Education/K–12 / Primary & Secondary Education/Private & Independent K–12 Schools

Keywords

Secondary education
Christian schools
Reformed education
Vocational education
Student support services

Where Guido de Brès, Marnix, Revius, De Swaef, De Burcht is headquartered

Location

Headquarters

HQ city: Gouda
HQ country: Netherlands
HQ region: Europe

Offices5 records

Markets served

Guido de Brès, Marnix, Revius, De Swaef, De Burcht business model

Business model

GTM type: B2C
Offering type: Services
Cost components: Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

Government Funding: Schools are publicly funded through Dutch government educational subsidies for secondary education
Parent Contributions: Voluntary parental contributions for school materials, books, and activities
Bus Transportation Fees: Bus subscription fees collected through Stichting Busvervoer Scholen Rotterdam for specialized bus services (Revius Westlandbus)

Pricing tiers

Model	Billing	Price
Subscription	Annual	Standard Dutch secondary education
Subscription	Annual	Bus transportation (Westlandbus for Revius)

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels5 records

Guido de Brès, Marnix, Revius, De Swaef, De Burcht product offering

Product offering

Core offering

Scholengroep Driestar-Wartburg operates nine Christian secondary schools on a Reformed Protestant foundation across the Dutch Randstad region, delivering the full spectrum of Dutch secondary education (praktijkonderwijs, vmbo, havo, vwo, gymnasium) to approximately 5,000 students. The portfolio includes Guido de Brès, Marnix, Revius, Beroepencollege De Swaef, De Burcht (cluster-4 support), Driestar Gouda, Driestar Leiden, and Driestar Lekkerkerk, supported by digital administration (Somtoday, Zermelo), parent and staff portals, and dedicated student transportation (Westlandbus).

Product overview

Scholengroep Driestar-Wartburg operates nine Christian secondary schools on Reformed Protestant foundation across the Randstad region. The portfolio includes Guido de Brès (mavo/havo/vwo in Rotterdam-IJsselmonde), Marnix (all levels including praktijkonderwijs in Dordrecht), Revius (vmbo/havo/vwo in Rotterdam-Zevenkamp), Beroepencollege De Swaef (vmbo vocational in Rotterdam-Carnisse), De Burcht (Cluster 4 support/rebound in Rotterdam-Carnisse), Driestar Gouda (Praktijkonderwijs/vmbo), Driestar Gouda Havo/Vwo, Driestar Leiden, and Driestar Lekkerkerk. The schools are supported by administrative systems including Somtoday (student administration), Zermelo (scheduling), and parent/staff portals. Transportation services including Westlandbus serve students from surrounding areas. Students can participate in activities like the annual Wartburg Muziekconcours music competition.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

Guido de Brès Christian secondary school in Rotterdam-IJsselmonde offering mavo, havo, and vwo education on a Reformed Christian foundation for students aged 12-18.
Marnix Christian secondary school in Dordrecht offering all levels of education including praktijkonderwijs, vmbo, havo, and vwo, located near the Leerpark.
Revius Christian secondary school in Rotterdam-Zevenkamp offering vmbo, havo, and vwo, with a 'Voor elkaar' (For Each Other) community-focused theme.
Beroepencollege De Swaef Vocational college (vmbo) in Rotterdam-Carnisse focused on practical, hands-on learning with beroepsgerichte profielen, including work placements and practical training.
De Burcht Cluster 4 support facility and rebound program within Scholengroep Driestar-Wartburg providing intensive support for students facing behavioral challenges in regular education; maximum 10 students per class with dedicated teachers and assistants.
Driestar Gouda - Pro Vmbo Practical education (Praktijkonderwijs) and vmbo school in Gouda for students who learn best through hands-on, practical experience, preparing them for independent functioning in society.
Driestar Gouda - Havo Vwo Secondary school in Gouda offering havo and vwo education for curious, eager-to-learn students, located at the main headquarters of Scholengroep Driestar-Wartburg.
Driestar Leiden Christian secondary school in Leiden offering vmbo, havo, and vwo with an emphasis on a quick social integration and good Christian education.
Driestar Lekkerkerk Smaller Christian secondary school in Lekkerkerk offering vmbo, havo, and vwo with emphasis on practical learning alongside theory.
Westlandbus Transportation Service Specialized bus service operated by Stichting Busvervoer Scholen Rotterdam (SBSR) for transporting students from Westland, Maassluis, and Vlaardingen areas to Revius school in Rotterdam.

Companies that use Guido de Brès, Marnix, Revius, De Swaef, De Burcht

Customer profile

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Guido de Brès, Marnix, Revius, De Swaef, De Burcht technology and API

Technology

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API: No
API docs
API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration6 records

Feature2 records

Guido de Brès, Marnix, Revius, De Swaef, De Burcht partnerships and signals

Strategic signal

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

Christian School Association in Pakistan (CSAP)minorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 September 2025Charitable partnership supporting four Christian schools in Pakistan through fundraising during year opening ceremonies. Donation of €20,294.93 collected in 2025.
SomtodaycoreTechnology or IntegrationStudent administration system used across all schools for managing student data, grades, attendance, and schedules.
ZermelocoreTechnology or IntegrationScheduling system used for class timetables, room assignments, and parent evening scheduling.
ConnexxionminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorTransportation partner providing bus subscription services for students at discounted rates through school group arrangements.
Stichting Busvervoer Scholen Rotterdam (SBSR)minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorParent-run foundation organizing dedicated bus transport (Westlandbus) for Revius students from Westland, Maassluis, and Vlaardingen areas.
RefSVO (Reformatorisch Samenwerkingsverband Voortgezet Onderwijs)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerRegional cooperation association for Reformed secondary education that coordinates support services and special education placement.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Guido de Brès, Marnix, Revius, De Swaef, De Burcht competitors and assessment

Company assessment

Direct peers

Innoforte (Stichting Innoforte): Reformed-Christian secondary education group in the Randstad region — the closest direct match on Reformed identity, school-portfolio structure, and government funding model.
Stichting Carmelcollege: Largest Catholic/Christian secondary education foundation in the Netherlands, operating multiple schools across multiple regions with a comparable faith-based foundation, full-spectrum tracks, and government-funded revenue model.
LMC Voortgezet Onderwijs: Multi-school Rotterdam-based secondary education group operating vmbo/havo/vwo tracks with similar scale and school-portfolio structure, including vocational profiles comparable to Beroepencollege De Swaef.
CVO Rotterdam (Stichting Christelijk Voortgezet Onderwijs Rotterdam): Large Christian secondary school group headquartered in Rotterdam with multiple school locations offering similar Dutch tracks — directly comparable in geography, foundation type, and Reformed/Christian identity overlap.

Others

Zermelo: Dutch scheduling/timetabling system used by Driestar-Wartburg and many comparable Dutch secondary school groups — an enabling infrastructure vendor across the sector.
Somtoday: Student information system vendor used across all Driestar-Wartburg schools — an enabling technology partner whose product suite is embedded in daily operations.

Broad incumbents

Lucas Onderwijs: Large Dutch education foundation operating primary and secondary schools across multiple regions — comparable in scale, governance (Stichting), and public funding model, though broader in scope than the Driestar-Wartburg niche.

Emerging players

Yulius Onderwijs: Dutch special-needs education provider with Cluster 4 support schools — directly comparable to De Burcht's behavioral/special-needs offering and relevant for benchmarking the rebound support model.

Regional players

Stichting Reshape: Rotterdam-based secondary education foundation operating multiple school locations — comparable in geographic concentration, multi-school governance, and Reformed/Christian family outreach within the Randstad.
HGOS (Hoger Algemeen Voortgezet Onderwijs Scholengroep): Dutch secondary school group with comparable full-spectrum track offerings and government-funded foundation structure; smaller scale but similar operational profile.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

Guido de Brès, Marnix, Revius, De Swaef, De Burcht compliance and trust

Trust signal

Compliance1 record

Guido de Brès, Marnix, Revius, De Swaef, De Burcht financial estimates

Financial estimate

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Guido de Brès, Marnix, Revius, De Swaef, De Burcht leadership team

Management profile

Number of profiles

Profiles6 records

Guido de Brès, Marnix, Revius, De Swaef, De Burcht subsidiaries and ownership

Company hierarchy

Subsidiaries9 records

Guido de Brès, Marnix, Revius, De Swaef, De Burcht funding detail

Funding detail

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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Guido de Brès, Marnix, Revius, De Swaef, De Burcht M&A and investment

M&A and investment

M&A

Investments

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Frequently asked questions about Guido de Brès, Marnix, Revius, De Swaef, De Burcht

What does Guido de Brès, Marnix, Revius, De Swaef, De Burcht do?

Is Guido de Brès, Marnix, Revius, De Swaef, De Burcht a public or private company?

Guido de Brès, Marnix, Revius, De Swaef, De Burcht is a private company. It is classified as nonprofit foundation owned and is currently operating.

When was Guido de Brès, Marnix, Revius, De Swaef, De Burcht founded?

Guido de Brès, Marnix, Revius, De Swaef, De Burcht was founded in 2019. It employs 101 to 250 people.

Where is Guido de Brès, Marnix, Revius, De Swaef, De Burcht based?

Guido de Brès, Marnix, Revius, De Swaef, De Burcht is headquartered in Gouda, Netherlands, in the Europe region.

How does Guido de Brès, Marnix, Revius, De Swaef, De Burcht make money?

Three revenue lines are on record. Government Funding is the primary driver. The others are parent Contributions and bus Transportation Fees.

Who are Guido de Brès, Marnix, Revius, De Swaef, De Burcht's main competitors?

Direct peers on record are Innoforte (Stichting Innoforte), Stichting Carmelcollege, LMC Voortgezet Onderwijs and CVO Rotterdam (Stichting Christelijk Voortgezet Onderwijs Rotterdam). Others are Zermelo and Somtoday. Lucas Onderwijs is listed as a broad incumbent. Yulius Onderwijs is listed as an emerging player. Regional players are Stichting Reshape and HGOS (Hoger Algemeen Voortgezet Onderwijs Scholengroep).

Does Guido de Brès, Marnix, Revius, De Swaef, De Burcht have an API?

No public API is recorded for Guido de Brès, Marnix, Revius, De Swaef, De Burcht.

What industry is Guido de Brès, Marnix, Revius, De Swaef, De Burcht in?

Guido de Brès, Marnix, Revius, De Swaef, De Burcht's product category is Secondary Education. Its primary akta.pro industry code is EDAJABAC, Faith-Based (Religious) K–12 Schools, with a secondary code of EDAJABAI, Therapeutic/Behavioral & Residential Treatment K–12 Schools. Its NAICS code is 61111 and its SIC code is 8200.