IGGS & IJGS

What IGGS & IJGS does

Ipswich Girls' Grammar School (IGGS) including Ipswich Junior Grammar School (IJGS) is a private, independent, non-profit school founded in 1892 under the Grammar Schools Act of 1860, operating from a heritage-listed campus in East Ipswich, Queensland, Australia. Governed by a Board of Trustees under the Grammar Schools Act 2016, the School delivers co-educational early and primary education from Kindy to Year 6 (Ipswich Junior Grammar School) and girls-only secondary education from Year 7 to Year 12 (Ipswich Girls' Grammar School), with boarding available from Year 7 at Cribb House. It is registered on CRICOS (00533D) and accredited as an RTO (30310), enabling both international student enrolments and on-site VET qualifications.

The School's product surface spans Early Education Centre, Junior School, Middle School, Senior School, and Boarding, supported by differentiated programs including Diligentia (gifted and talented via ACER testing), Grammar Plus (flexible after-school care and overnight boarding), Excellence Programs in academics/sport/arts, and EAL/D support. Technology integration centres on a 1:1 Laptop Program, BusMinder real-time bus tracking, the REACH boarding management system, and Digistorm online enrolment. Approximately 90% of students pursue the ATAR pathway, with VET/Portfolio pathways available for the remainder.

Revenue is generated primarily from tuition fees, boarding fees (full-time, weekly, casual at Cribb House), EEC day fees (A$155/day), international FFPOS tuition, application and confirmation fees (A$110 and A$500 respectively), and ancillary services including Outside School Hours Care via Helping Hands Network and flexible payment plans via Edstart. Bursaries of up to 25% tuition and boarding remission are available. International enrolments are sourced exclusively through Global Learner (UniSC Sippy Downs). The School serves approximately 1,300 students across all divisions and is governed by an experienced Board chaired since March 2025 by former Telstra InfraCo executive Ms Kathryn Jones.

Name

IGGS & IJGS

Legal name

Ipswich Girls' Grammar School including Ipswich Junior Grammar School

Website

https://girlsgrammar.com.au

Company type

Private

Founded year

1892

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Ipswich Girls' Grammar School including Ipswich Junior Grammar School is a Queensland independent school delivering co-educational early and primary education (Kindy–Year 6) and girls-only secondary education (Years 7–12) with boarding, international student programs, and on-site VET qualifications to approximately 1,300 students.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Independent K-12 Education

NAICS

Elementary and Secondary Schools (6111), Educational Services (61), Educational Services (611), Educational Support Services (611710)

SIC

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

akta.pro primary industry

International/Global Curriculum Schools (IB, Cambridge, etc.) (EDAJABAG)

akta.pro secondary industry

General Preschools (Play-Based) (EDACABAA)

Keywords

• Independent school education
• Girls secondary schooling
• Boarding school services
• Early childhood education
• International student programs

Headquarters

HQ city

Ipswich

HQ country

Australia

HQ region

Oceania

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Tuition Fees: Primary revenue stream from tuition fees for Australian students and permanent residents from Kindy to Year 12. Fees cover curriculum and co-curricular activities.
2. Boarding Fees: Full-time, weekly, and casual boarding options for students from Years 7 to 12 at Cribb House. Additional Grammar Plus program fees for after-school care and overnight boarding.
3. Early Education Centre Fees: Daily fees for Kindy (3-4 years) and Pre-Prep (4-5 years) programs. Two session options available: 6.30am-6.00pm (11.5-hour) or 7.15am-5.15pm (10-hour). Child Care Subsidy may apply.
4. Application and Confirmation Fees: Non-refundable $110 AUD application fee and $500 non-refundable confirmation fee upon offer acceptance.
5. International Student Tuition: Full Fee Paying Overseas Students (FFPOS) tuition and boarding fees for international students.
6. Outside School Hours Care: OSHC service managed by Helping Hands Network for Prep to Year 6 students, including before-school (Rise then Shine), after-school (Stay and Play), and vacation care programs.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Ipswich Girls' Grammar School (IGGS) and Ipswich Junior Grammar School (IJGS) deliver independent co-educational early learning and primary education from Kindy to Year 6, and girls-only secondary education from Years 7 to 12. The school also provides residential boarding at Cribb House, before- and after-school care, gifted-and-talented extension programs, and CRICOS-registered programs for international students across academic, sporting, and arts pathways.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Cribb House: The boarding house for the school's boarding community, recently renovated, located on campus overlooking the city of Ipswich.
• Grammar Plus
• Diligentia Program

Products and services

• Early Education Centre (EEC) Early childhood education and daycare for Kindy (3-4 years) and Pre-Prep (4-5 years) children, with two daily session options (6.30am-6.00pm or 7.15am-5.15pm) at $155 per day; Child Care Subsidy may apply.
• Ipswich Junior Grammar School (IJGS) Co-educational primary education from Prep to Year 6, the only co-educational Grammar primary school in south-east Queensland, with 1:1 Laptop Program and foundational skills focus.
• Ipswich Girls' Grammar School Senior School Girls-only secondary education from Years 7 to 12 offering ATAR, Blended and VET/Portfolio pathways; approximately 90% of students pursue the ATAR pathway. Includes Excellence Programs across academics, sport and arts.
• Cribb House Boarding Residential boarding for Years 7-12 students in a five-wing facility overlooking Ipswich, offering full-time, weekly, and casual boarding options with structured study and pastoral care.
• Grammar Plus Flexible after-school care and overnight boarding option including afternoon tea, dinner with boarders, supervised homework session and late pickup at 9pm; popular for girls with heavy co-curricular programs, during exam blocks, or living outside a 30-minute travel radius.
• Diligentia Gifted and Talented Program ACER-tested gifted and talented extension program requiring students to perform at least two years above their current year level, with support for external competitions, workshops and activities.
• International Student Program Full Fee Paying Overseas Student (FFPOS) tuition and boarding for international students from Asia and the Pacific, with EAL/D support, study tours and cultural exchange; all enquiries and applications (except Short Stay) handled by Global Learner.
• Outside School Hours Care (OSHC) Helping Hands Network-delivered before-school (Rise then Shine), after-school (Stay and Play), and vacation care programs for Prep to Year 6 students operating from the John Hancock Centre.
• VET Qualifications (On-site RTO) On-site accredited RTO (RTO: 30310) delivering VET qualifications including Early Childhood, Hospitality and IT certificates as part of the school's senior pathways.

Quantifiable outcome

• Approximately 90% of students pursue ATAR pathway to university
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration4 records

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered core and supporting.

• Global LearnercoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorExclusive International Education Consultant for Ipswich Girls' Grammar School. Jennifer Messina, CEO and Founder, has more than 30 years of experience in international education. Handles all international student enquiries and applications (except Short Stay programs). Office located at UniSC, Sippy Downs.
• Fassifern CoachessupportingOthersBus operator providing the dedicated charter bus service shared with Ipswich Grammar School. Contactable during travel time at 0436 639 167.
• BusMindersupportingTechnology or IntegrationReal-time bus tracking app available on iTunes and Google Play. Parents receive alerts when children board/disembark, can view bus location, and receive service delay notifications.
• EdstartsupportingGTM or Marketing PartnerFinancial services partner providing flexible fee payment plans to help families manage school fees through affordable payment options.
• Helping Hands NetworksupportingOthersAccredited Outside School Hours Care provider for Prep to Year 6 students, operating from the John Hancock Centre. Offers Rise then Shine (before school), Stay and Play (after school), and Holiday HQ programs.
• Ipswich Grammar SchoolsupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerShared bus charter service between the two grammar schools. Bus routes are revised annually based on student locations and pickup point feasibility.
• BupasupportingOthersRecommended provider for Overseas Student Health Cover (OSHC) for international students as per ESOS requirements.
• Australian Council for Educational Research (ACER)supportingOthersProvides ACER testing for entry into the Diligentia Gifted and Talented program, requiring students to perform at least two years above current year level.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves10 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• All Hallows' School: Catholic girls-only secondary school in Brisbane (Years 5-12) with boarding. Comparable in girls-only education, boarding offering, and Brisbane/South-East Queensland independent school market positioning.
• Brisbane Girls Grammar School: One of Queensland's most prominent girls-only grammar schools located in Brisbane. Operates a similar P-12 model with boarding, offering comparable academic and co-curricular programs, and serves as the closest large-scale comparable for IGGS given shared grammar heritage and girls-only senior structure.
• Ipswich Grammar School: Co-educational grammar school sharing the same Ipswich catchment as IGGS and even sharing a dedicated bus charter service with the school. Direct local competitor for both domestic and international enrolments and the most operationally adjacent peer.
• The Glennie School: Girls-only P-12 Anglican school in Toowoomba with boarding. Comparable as a regional Queensland girls' school with boarding, EAL/D support, and co-curricular breadth targeting similar family demographics.
• Clayfield College: Brisbane girls' college from Prep to Year 12 with boarding. Comparable in co-educational junior years, girls-only senior years, and full boarding program structure aimed at similar family segments.
• St Aidan's Anglican Girls' School: Anglican girls' school in Brisbane offering Years 3-12 with boarding. Comparable in girls-only education focus, premium tuition positioning, and emphasis on academic and leadership outcomes.
• St Margaret's Anglican Girls' School: Brisbane-based Anglican girls' school from Prep to Year 12 with boarding. Highly comparable in girls-only senior structure, fee structure, and family demographic targeting in South-East Queensland.
• Somerville House: Independent girls' school in South Brisbane offering Prep to Year 12 with boarding. Comparable in single-sex senior model, P-12 vertical structure, and regional Queensland independent school positioning.
• Presbyterian Ladies' College (PLC Sydney): Sydney-based Presbyterian girls' school from Pre-K to Year 12 with boarding. Comparable in girls-only K-12 vertical structure, heritage positioning, premium tuition, and breadth of co-curricular and academic extension programs.

Regional players

• Rockhampton Girls Grammar School: Regional Queensland girls' grammar school offering P-12 with boarding. Operates in a different geography but is a closely comparable regional grammar peer for benchmarking of pricing, enrolment patterns, and boarding economics outside Brisbane.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/iggs-&-ijgs
• Instagramiggsqld.com/instagram

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles17 records

Subsidiaries2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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