Francis Douglas Memorial College

Name

Francis Douglas Memorial College

Legal name

Francis Douglas Memorial College

Website

https://fdmc.school.nz

Company type

Private

Founded year

1959

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Francis Douglas Memorial College is a state-integrated Catholic day and boarding school for young men (Years 7-13) in New Plymouth, Taranaki, New Zealand, operating under the Lasallian tradition since 1959 and serving domestic, boarding, and international (primarily Japanese) students.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Secondary Education

NAICS

Elementary and Secondary Schools (6111)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Nonsectarian Independent Boarding Schools (EDAJABAB)

Keywords

• Secondary education services
• Catholic boys' schooling
• Boarding accommodation
• Vocational training programmes
• International student education

Headquarters

HQ city

New Plymouth

HQ country

New Zealand

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, Others

Revenue model

1. Day School Tuition: Day school education fees from domestic students. Revenue supported by government operational funding for state-integrated schools.
2. Boarding Fees (La Salle House): Residential boarding fees for students accommodated in La Salle House hostel. Includes meals, supervision, and facilities.
3. Sports Subscriptions and Fees: Variable subscriptions depending on team level and travel distance for competitive sports participation.
4. Uniform Sales: School uniform sales through the uniform shop with price list/order form process.
5. International Student Tuition: Tuition fees for international students studying at the college, including homestay accommodation options.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Francis Douglas Memorial College is a state-integrated Catholic day and boarding school for young men (Years 7-13) in New Plymouth, Taranaki, providing NCEA-aligned secondary education under the Lasallian tradition. It offers day school enrolment, La Salle House boarding accommodation, an international student programme, vocational pathways (Gateway, Trades Academy, STAR), and a comprehensive sports and co-curricular programme. The school is supported by a parent portal (Kamar), a mobile app, and an online assessment platform (Exam.net).

Product overview

Francis Douglas Memorial College is a state-integrated Catholic day and boarding school for young men in New Plymouth, Taranaki, established in 1959. The institution offers a comprehensive educational program through its core curriculum (Years 7-13 leading to NCEA qualifications) supplemented by vocational pathways including Gateway, Trades Academy, and STAR programs. The school provides digital services through its Parent Portal (Kamar), mobile app, and NCEA Assessment Hub. Boarding facilities are available through La Salle House. Infrastructure development includes a new Gym Auditorium project. The institution connects with alumni through the FDMC Foundation Old Boys Network and maintains library services via Accessit Library Web App.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• FDMC Day School Education (Years 7-13) State-integrated Catholic day school delivering NCEA-aligned secondary education for boys in Years 7-13 under the Lasallian tradition, located in New Plymouth, Taranaki. Students enroll as day pupils and attend classes on the school campus.
• La Salle House Boarding Hostel Residential boarding hostel providing accommodation for boys enrolled at FDMC, led by a CEO and Director of Boarding. Boarders attend the day school as their place of education and live on campus during term time.
• International Student Programme Programme for international students to enrol at FDMC, providing English-medium NCEA-aligned secondary education in a Catholic setting, with pastoral support and accommodation options.
• Gateway Programme Gateway work-experience programme providing senior students with structured workplace learning opportunities and exposure to industry careers alongside their NCEA studies.
• Trades Academy Trades Academy programme offering senior students NCEA credits alongside hands-on trades training delivered in collaboration with tertiary providers.
• STAR Programme STAR programme enabling senior students to access specialist courses, taster programmes, and tertiary engagement that count towards NCEA and bridge into further education.
• FDMC School Mobile App School-branded mobile application providing students, parents, and staff with access to school news, notices, calendars, and key information.
• Parent Portal (Kamar) Online parent portal (Kamar) giving families access to student information, academic reporting, attendance, and school communications.
• FDMC Uniform Shop School-run uniform retail service selling the FDMC-branded uniform items to enrolled students and their families.
• Old Boys Network (FDMC Foundation) Alumni network and Foundation associated with FDMC, maintaining connections among former students and supporting fundraising and community initiatives.

Quantifiable outcome

• Students consistently outperform boys from other similar boys' schools with results well above national averages
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers2 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

Integration2 records

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Eleven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• TSSSA (Taranaki Secondary Schools Sports Association)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerTSSSA actively promotes sporting opportunities for Taranaki Secondary School students. In 2024, there are 44 scheduled secondary school sports events and 11 all-ability events. TSSSA aims to encourage participation and offer barrier-free sporting opportunities reflective of student voice.
• Taranaki Rugby Football UnioncoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFDMC participates in TRFU Secondary School Competition with teams across all age grades. The 1st XV competes in Central North Island (CNI) competition. Partnership provides structured rugby competition and pathway development.
• Taranaki CricketcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFDMC cricket teams play in Taranaki Cricket Men's Premier and Second Grade Competitions. The 1st XI plays annual traditional fixtures against major schools. Training facilities include FDMC Turf/Cricket Nets and Sulzberger Indoor Cricket facility.
• Central Football Federation - TaranakicoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership for football (soccer) competition at FDMC. The 1st XI competes in national competitions with pathways to representative football.
• Taranaki HockeycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFDMC fields 6 hockey teams (3 secondary, 3 intermediate). Former college players coach the 1st XI and development team. Players also involved in umpiring and coaching junior teams.
• WITT / Taratahi (Trades Academy)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerTaranaki Trades Academy provides vocational qualifications while students remain at school. Students study one day per week at WITT/Taratahi, gaining credits towards NCEA Level 2 and tertiary qualifications in trades including Agriculture, Automotive, Carpentry, Electrical, Plumbing, and Engineering.
• Canterbury University and Waikato University (STAR Unistart)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSTAR Unistart programme allows Year 13 students who achieved Level 2 with Merit or Excellence to take university papers cross-credited to other universities.
• Rotokare Tennis ClubcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerProfessional tennis coaching provided by Rotokare Tennis Club coaches. Programme runs Terms 1 and 4 with coaching, games, and cardio tennis. Top 12 training squad selected for specialised preparation for exchanges and nationals.
• New Plymouth Boys' High SchoolcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAnnual traditional sporting fixtures across multiple sports including cricket, rugby, and tennis. Competes in school exchanges and inter-school competitions.
• Gateway Programme (Tertiary Education Commission)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFDMC is funded by TEC to provide Gateway programme delivering hands-on practical learning leading to nationally recognised qualifications. Students gain workplace skills, industry exposure, and links to ITOs, modern apprenticeships, and employers.
• FDMC Old Boys FoundationcoreGTM or Marketing PartnerFounded 2011, the Foundation maintains connection between the College and alumni. Key objectives include growing Old Boys network, supporting educational standards, and enhancing FDMC brand. Organises events, reunions, and manages alumni database.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• New Plymouth Boys' High School: Public boys' secondary school located in the same city (New Plymouth) as FDMC. Directly competes for the same Taranaki male student demographic across Years 9-13 and is a named traditional fixture partner in cricket, rugby, and tennis.
• St Patrick's College, Wellington: Catholic boys' college in Wellington offering secondary education with values-based formation. Comparable in religious character, single-sex enrollment, and academic/sporting pathway structure.
• De La Salle College, Auckland: Catholic Lasallian boys' college in Auckland sharing the same De La Salle Brothers heritage, faith tradition, and boys-only educational philosophy as FDMC. Most directly comparable by Lasallian mission and operational model.
• John Paul College, Rotorua: Catholic co-educational secondary school in Rotorua with strong vocational/trades pathway programmes. Comparable on Catholic identity, regional NZ positioning, and Gateway/Trades Academy programme structure.
• Rongotai College: Boys' secondary school in Wellington with strong sporting tradition. Comparable to FDMC in single-sex positioning, NCEA delivery, and community-based extracurricular engagement.
• St Kevin's College, Oamaru: Catholic boarding school for boys in the South Island offering Years 7-13 with boarding facilities. Highly comparable to FDMC on Catholic mission, boarding model, and rural/regional positioning.

Regional players

• St Patrick's College Silverstream: Catholic boys' boarding and day school in Upper Hutt, Wellington region. Comparable on Catholic boys' education and boarding model but serves a different regional catchment than FDMC.

Broad incumbents

• Scots College, Wellington: Independent Presbyterian boys' school in Wellington with day and boarding options. Comparable on single-sex enrollment, boarding facilities, and strong sporting tradition, though broader in national reach.
• Sacred Heart College, Auckland: Large Catholic boys' secondary school in Auckland with extensive sporting and cultural programmes. Comparable on Catholic mission and boys' education but at significantly larger scale in a major metro.
• Christ's College, Christchurch: Well-established independent boys' boarding school in Christchurch with premium fee positioning. Comparable on boarding model, boys-only enrollment, and traditional character formation, but at higher price point.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/FDMC-Rugby-104995988488553
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/francis-douglas-memorial-college

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles8 records

Subsidiaries2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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