Gilroy Catholic College

Name

Gilroy Catholic College

Legal name

Gilroy Catholic College

Website

https://gilroy.catholic.edu.au

Company type

Private

Founded year

1980

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Secondary Education

NAICS

Elementary and Secondary Schools (6111)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Faith-Based (Religious) K–12 Schools (EDAJABAC)

Keywords

• Catholic secondary education
• HSC preparation courses
• Faith-based schooling
• Secondary school programs
• Vocational education training

Headquarters

HQ city

Castle Hill

HQ country

Australia

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. School Fees: Annual school fees billed in instalments during Terms 1, 2 and 3. Fees include Diocesan Building Levy (one per family), Diocesan Tuition Fees (with sibling discounts), and School-based fees including Resource Fees. Additional charges for overnight excursions and meals. Significant sibling discounts apply - Diocesan fees after third enrolled child are free.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Gilroy Catholic College is a co-educational Catholic secondary school delivering Years 7-12 education to approximately 1,100 students in Castle Hill, NSW, within the Catholic Schools Parramatta Diocese system. The core offering is a faith-based secondary education program including junior (Years 7-10) and senior (Years 11-12) curricula aligned to NESA standards, Religious Education, Vocational Education and Training pathways, HSC preparation, and a 1:1 BYOLT MacBook technology program, supported by an extensive extracurricular program and student wellbeing services.

Product overview

Gilroy Catholic College operates as a co-educational Years 7-12 secondary school within Catholic Schools Parramatta Diocese. The institution offers a unified educational ecosystem centered on its BYOLT (Bring Your Own Learning Technology) 1:1 device program using Apple MacBooks, integrated with the Compass Parent Portal for communication and student management. The school provides comprehensive academic curricula spanning junior (Years 7-10) core subjects and electives, senior (Years 11-12) HSC preparation, Religious Education, VET pathways, and the School of Now blended learning program. Supporting services include The MacKillop Centre library with eLibrary digital resources, assessment handbooks for each year level, ASPECT Autism satellite class for students with disabilities, and extensive extracurricular programs including CAPTIVATE performing arts, school sports, social justice initiatives, and academic clubs. The BYOLT program and Compass portal form the technological backbone of the learning environment, while the curriculum offerings and support services create a holistic educational experience.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Compass Parent Portal: Primary parent communication tool for day-to-day updates, upcoming events, and notifications
• BYOLT (Bring Your Own Learning Technology)

Products and services

• Gilroy Catholic College Secondary Education (Years 7-12) Co-educational Catholic secondary schooling for students in Years 7-12, including junior (Years 7-10) core and elective subjects, senior (Years 11-12) HSC preparation, Religious Education, VET pathways, the School of Now extension program and pastoral/wellbeing support. Tuition is billed annually by year level with sibling discounts.
• BYOLT (Bring Your Own Learning Technology) Program A 1:1 personal learning technology program for Years 7-12 students who must supply an Apple MacBook for daily classroom use. Supported by preferred-supplier purchasing portals (Compnow and JB Hi-Fi Education) at educational pricing.
• The MacKillop Centre (School Library) School library service for Gilroy students and staff providing book loans, digital resource access, printing, study spaces, Chess Club and an 'Ask a Librarian' enquiry service.
• eLibrary Digital Gateway Online digital gateway providing students and staff with electronic bookshelf content and database access for research and reading, accessible 24/7.
• ASPECT Autism Satellite Class Specialised satellite class for Years 7-10 students with Autism and other disabilities, operated in partnership with Autism Spectrum Australia (Aspect), providing tailored support with inclusion opportunities in mainstream Gilroy activities.
• Senior Curriculum (Years 11-12) with HSC Preparation NESA-aligned Years 11-12 curriculum preparing students for the Higher School Certificate, including a broad subject offering, the School of Now blended extension program and Vocational Education and Training (VET) pathways.
• Vocational Education and Training (VET) Vocational Education and Training program offering Years 11-12 students hands-on skills, industry knowledge and practical workplace learning as part of the senior secondary pathway.
• School Sport Program (PDSSSC Representative Sport) Representative school sport program delivered through PDSSSC, offering competitive and participation pathways across a broad range of sports with emphasis on enjoyment, skill development and school representation.
• Assessment Handbooks (Years 7-12) Year-level assessment schedules and procedures (published as PDF handbooks for each year) used by students, parents and teachers to formalise academic assessment across Years 7-12.

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

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App detail

Integration11 records

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Nine partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• Jesuit Refugee Service (JRS) AustraliaminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 26 June 2026CSPDC students participate in JRS Australia Refugee Week Creative Competition. Over 125 students from 10 CSPD schools recognised for empathy and storytelling in the competition themed 'A Million Stories'.
• CompnowcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPreferred supplier of Apple products for the BYOLT program. Compnow has set up a Parent Portal enabling parents to purchase MacBook devices, bags and accessories at discount educational pricing. Supports the school's 1:1 technology program.
• JB Hi-Fi EducationminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAlternative authorised retailer for BYOLT devices. Parents can purchase from JB Hi-Fi Education Online portal at educational pricing.
• Autism Spectrum Australia (ASPECT)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerGilroy is a host school for ASPECT satellite class offering education to students in Years 7-10 with Autism and other disabilities. Students receive regular opportunities for inclusion in Gilroy activities and are assisted to become independent.
• St Vincent de Paul SocietyminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerStudent Leadership team drives engagement with St Vincent de Paul Winter and Christmas Appeals. School community raised $3,813 for Vinnies Winter Sleepout. Students participate in Vinnies Van, Socktober fundraiser.
• Duke of Edinburgh AwardminorOthersSchool offers the Duke of Edinburgh Award as an extracurricular activity for students to develop skills, physical fitness, volunteering, and adventurous journeys.
• CAPTIVATEminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCAPTIVATE is the creative and performing arts program for Catholic Schools Parramatta Diocese. Connects students with industry experts and experiences including Learning Exhibitions, Eisteddfods, Workshops and Projects.
• ASPECT Western Sydney SchoolcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFor more information about the Gilroy ASPECT satellite class, contact Aspect Western Sydney School on 8786 3000 or via email at [email protected].
• Catholic Schools Parramatta Diocese (CSPD)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerGilroy is part of CSPD network of 80 Catholic schools across Western Sydney and Blue Mountains serving 46,000+ students. CSPD provides curriculum guidance, professional development, shared resources, and governance.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves9 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Catherine McAuley Westmead: Catholic girls' secondary school in Westmead under the Sisters of Mercy tradition, part of the Parramatta Diocese, sharing similar CSPD governance, fee structure, and Western Sydney Catholic family market.
• De La Salle College: Catholic secondary college in Revesby Heights founded by the same De La Salle Brothers order as Gilroy, serving a similar Western Sydney demographic with shared faith-based mission and parallel curriculum structure.
• Oakhill College: Co-educational Years 7-12 Catholic secondary school also located in Castle Hill, NSW, directly competing for the same Hills district Catholic families with comparable fee structure and mission-driven positioning. Most direct geographic and demographic competitor.
• Marist College Eastwood: Catholic boys' secondary college in Eastwood serving Northern Sydney Catholic families with similar faith-based curriculum and Marist tradition, competing for overlapping family demographics across Sydney.
• Mt St Benedict College: Catholic girls' secondary school in Pennant Hills serving the same broader Hills/Northern Sydney Catholic family demographic, offering Years 7-12 with comparable curriculum, fee structure, and CSPD-aligned mission.
• Trinity Catholic College: Co-educational Years 7-12 Catholic secondary college in Auburn within the same Parramatta Diocese, sharing CSPD governance structures, curriculum resources, and Western Sydney Catholic family target market.
• Parramatta Marist High School: Catholic boys' secondary school in Westmead under Marist Brothers governance within the Parramatta Diocese, directly comparable in faith-based mission, curriculum, and Western Sydney Catholic family market.
• St Patrick's Marist College: Catholic Years 7-12 secondary college in Dundas serving the broader Parramatta/Western Sydney region under Marist Brothers tradition; comparable size, fee structure, and competitive positioning for Catholic families.

Regional players

• St Dominic's College: Catholic boys' secondary college in Penrith serving Western Sydney families, comparable in faith-based mission, curriculum, and Catholic family positioning but in a distinct sub-region of the diocese.

Broad incumbents

• St Joseph's College Hunters Hill: Established Catholic boys' secondary school with significant boarding and scholarship programs, representing a higher-tier Catholic school competitor for aspirational Sydney Catholic families who might otherwise consider Gilroy.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCO9DQrH-5H5o9L-jIVR5ZKw
• Facebookfacebook.com/487763083351028
• Instagraminstagram.com/gilroycathcoll
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/school/gilroy-catholic-college

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Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

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