What GALILEE CATHOLIC SCHOOL does

Galilee Catholic School (legal name: Cardijn College - Galilee Campus) is a co-educational Catholic school located in Aldinga, South Australia, operated as one of three campuses within the Cardijn College network under Catholic Education South Australia (CESA). Founded on 29 January 2007, the school delivers education from Reception through Year 9, with approximately 350 students and 50 staff, and announced plans in 2026 to extend to a full R-12 offering beginning with Year 10 in 2028 and completing by 2030. Its academic program spans Religious Education, Literacy, Numeracy, Art, Music, Indonesian, Science, PE, and Environmental Education, complemented by differentiated offerings including an Eco-Literacy program (Secret Garden, Sheoak forest, Almond Orchard, Produce Garden, Wetlands), a Student Wellbeing Program (Berry Street Education Model, Zones of Regulation, Dogs Connect therapy dog "Milo"), Specialist Support Services, Sports Academies, and Out of School Hours Care (OSHC) and Vacation Care managed via XPlor.

The school operates in flexible, award-winning learning spaces designed by Russell and Yelland Architects, with technology usage centred on standard educational ICT, XPlor (OSHC bookings), and PaySmart (fee payment plans). Revenue is generated primarily through annual tuition ($2,915 for R-8 and $3,180 for Year 9 in 2026, with multi-child discounts of 11-33% and a 5% early-payment discount), a non-refundable $50 application fee, OSHC and Vacation Care fees, Sports Academy fees ($100 per semester), and camp fees. The go-to-market motion is direct-to-consumer, employing an online enrollment portal, scheduled campus tours, prospectus requests (email or post), newsletters published three times per term, and organic social media engagement on Facebook and Instagram, targeting families in the Southern Vales region of Adelaide.

Strategic direction is set within the Cardijn College/CESA framework, currently executing a five-to-ten year Master Plan (construction commenced 2025) and a Senior School expansion (Year 10 in 2028 through Year 12 in 2030) that will establish a complete R-12 Catholic education pathway in Aldinga. Leadership rests with Principal Steve Byrne (appointed Term 1 2023), who brings prior experience leading the amalgamation of Sacred Heart Colleges and Marymount College. No external venture capital, private equity, or public-market ownership is involved; the institution is privately operated under the Catholic Archdiocese of Adelaide.

Name

GALILEE CATHOLIC SCHOOL

Legal name

Cardijn College - Galilee Campus

Website

https://galilee.catholic.edu.au

Company type

Private

Founded year

2007

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Galilee Catholic School (Cardijn College Galilee Campus) is a co-educational Catholic school in Aldinga, South Australia, serving approximately 350 students from Reception to Year 9 under Catholic Education South Australia, with a planned R-12 expansion by 2030.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

K-12 Catholic Education

NAICS

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

SIC

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

akta.pro primary industry

Public Middle Schools (EDAJAAAC)

Keywords

• Catholic education services
• Primary school programs
• Middle school programs
• Out of school hours care
• Eco-literacy education

Headquarters

HQ city

Aldinga

HQ country

Australia

HQ region

Oceania

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Tuition Fees: Annual tuition fees billed at the beginning of the year, covering tuition and educational materials including excursions and camps. Can be paid upfront with 5% discount or via payment plan.
2. Application Fee: Non-refundable $50 application fee charged when submitting enrollment application.
3. OSHC (Out of School Hours Care): Before and after school care services for Reception to Year 6 students. Opens at 6:30am for breakfast and activities, reopens at 3:10pm until 6:30pm for afternoon tea and supervised activities.
4. Vacation Care: Vacation care program during school holiday periods with excursions, incursions and activity programs.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Galilee Catholic School is a co-educational Catholic primary and middle school operating as the Galilee Campus of Cardijn College, delivering Reception to Year 9 education in the Marist tradition to families in Adelaide's Southern Vales region. The school supplements its academic curriculum with eco-literacy programs, specialist subjects, student wellbeing services, Out of School Hours Care, Vacation Care, and a free Little Galileans Playgroup for children aged 0-5.

Product overview

Cardijn College Galilee Campus is a co-educational Catholic school offering Reception to Year 9 education, with a Reception to Year 12 expansion announced (Years 10-12 launching 2028-2030). The school operates as part of Cardijn College's three-campus network, providing a unified educational experience from early childhood through middle school. Core offerings include the Primary Years Program (R-6), Middle School Program (Years 7-9), Eco-Literacy Program, Student Wellbeing Program with Dogs Connect, and Specialist Support Services. Additional services include Out of School Hours Care (OSHC), Little Galileans Playgroup, Homework Club, and Sports Academies for Years 8-9. The school is implementing a five to ten year Master Plan featuring eco-designed learning environments with biophilic design principles.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Reception to Year 9 Catholic Education Co-educational Catholic education from Reception to Year 9, part of Cardijn College's three-campus network in the Southern Vales region of Adelaide, delivered in the Marist tradition.
• Primary Years Program (Reception - Year 6) Comprehensive primary education covering Religious Education, Literacy, Numeracy, Art, Music, Indonesian, Science, PE and Environmental Education with flexible indoor and outdoor learning spaces.
• Middle School Program (Years 7-9) Middle schooling approach based on Crossways Religious Education curriculum and the Australian Curriculum, with development of literacy and numeracy across all core subjects.
• Eco-Literacy Program Environmental education program spanning all year levels with age-appropriate activities including plant nurturing, produce gardens, permaculture, wetlands conservation, and biodiversity enhancement.
• Student Wellbeing Program Holistic student development program incorporating Berry Street Education Model, Zones of Regulation curriculum, circle time, a School Wellbeing Coordinator, Counsellor, and the Dogs Connect therapy dog program featuring Milo.
• Out of School Hours Care (OSHC) Before and after school care for Reception to Year 6 students, operating 6:30am-8:30am and 3:10pm-6:30pm, with bookings managed via XPlor software.
• Vacation Care Vacation care program during school holiday periods featuring excursions, incursions, and activity programs for school-aged children.
• Little Galileans Playgroup Free early learning program for children aged 0-5 held Monday and Friday during term time from 9am to 10:30am, created by the Early Learning Specialist.
• Sports Academies (Years 8-9) Sports-focused enrichment programs charging $100 per semester, providing specialist coaching, strength and conditioning sessions, and coaching accreditations for Years 8-9 students.
• Specialist Support Services Inclusive educational support with specialist staff providing one-to-one and small group work, individual education plans, and coordination with visiting specialists and external agencies.

Quantifiable outcome

• Expanded from 280+ students in 2020 to nearly 350 students at Galileo Campus

Named customers2 records

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

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Integration2 records

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Mary of Galilee Catholic ChurchcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe parish is integral to the school's identity as part of the local Catholic Church's vision for family-centered church. Fr Josy Sebastian serves as parish priest. Mass times are Tuesday 9:15am and Saturday 5:30pm. The school and church work together to celebrate life as a learning community.
• CentacareminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCentacare is the official community service agency of the Catholic Archdiocese of Adelaide, delivering services including disability, family, youth and children, health and wellbeing, employment, education and training, homelessness and domestic violence support.
• St Vincent de Paul (Vinnies)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe school community engages with St Vincent de Paul as part of its Catholic social teaching and service learning programs.
• Catholic Education South AustraliacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCESA is the governing body overseeing Catholic schools in South Australia. They announced Galilee's expansion to become a Reception to Year 9 campus of Cardijn College and are overseeing the Senior School development.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves10 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Cardijn College - Marian Campus: Sister campus of Cardijn College located at Noarlunga Downs, sharing the same network, Catholic Marist identity, and system-level governance with Galilee. Comparable offering profile as a co-educational Catholic secondary school in the Southern Vales region with overlapping student catchment and curricular structure.
• All Saints Catholic Primary School, Seaford: Catholic primary school located in Seaford, immediately adjacent to Galilee's Southern Vales catchment. Comparable as a Catholic primary school in the same archdiocesan system, competing for the same family demographic and serving as a natural feeder or competitor for Galilee enrolments.
• Cardijn College - Marcellin Campus: Sister campus of Cardijn College located at Christie Downs, operating under the same network, governance and Catholic Education South Australia system. Directly comparable as a co-educational Catholic secondary school in the Southern Vales region sharing the Cardijn brand, Master Plan expansion, and central administrative functions with Galilee.
• Sacred Heart College: Catholic secondary college in Adelaide's southern suburbs (Somerton Park), under Catholic Education South Australia. Directly comparable as a Catholic secondary school offering Year 7-12 with similar Marist-inspired identity; Galilee Principal Steve Byrne was previously principal here, indicating close institutional ties.
• Mercedes College: Catholic secondary college in Adelaide (Medindie/Adelaide CBD), under Catholic Education South Australia. Comparable as a Catholic secondary school serving the same archdiocesan system and competing for the same metropolitan Catholic-family demographic in South Australia.
• Sunrise Christian School: Independent Christian school with multiple campuses across South Australia offering primary and secondary education. Comparable as a faith-based K-12 alternative competing for families seeking non-government schooling in the same geographic market as Galilee.
• Emmaus Christian College: Independent Christian school in South Australia offering primary and secondary education. Comparable as a faith-based alternative to Catholic schooling competing for the same value-oriented family segment in the South Australian private/independent school market.
• Holy Family Catholic School: Catholic primary school operating in Adelaide's southern suburbs under Catholic Education South Australia. Comparable as a Catholic primary school in the same archdiocesan system serving a similar family demographic in the broader Southern Adelaide region.
• Marymount College: Catholic secondary school for girls in the Adelaide southern suburbs, referenced in Galilee's leadership history (Byrne led a prior amalgamation of Sacred Heart and Marymount Colleges). Comparable as a Catholic secondary provider under the same archdiocesan system serving overlapping Adelaide catchment.

Others

• Catholic Education South Australia (CESA): System-level governing body for Catholic schools in South Australia that oversees Galilee, approves its Master Plan and Senior School expansion, and sets curriculum and capital allocation standards. Indirectly comparable as the system that defines Galilee's operating context and competitive positioning.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/cardijncollegegalilee
• Instagraminstagram.com/cardijncollegegalilee
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/galilee-catholic-school

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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