Grace Lutheran College

What Grace Lutheran College does

Grace Lutheran College is a co-educational Christian secondary school operating two campuses in Queensland, Australia — Rothwell on the Redcliffe Peninsula (founded 1982) and Caboolture on the Sunshine Coast (opened 2008) — serving students from Year 7 to Year 12 across the Moreton Bay, North Brisbane, and Sunshine Coast regions. The college is owned and operated by the Lutheran Church of Australia, Queensland District, with governance provided by a Church-appointed College Council. Its curriculum blends academic rigour (Queensland Certificate of Education, ATAR pathways) with vocational training delivered through a federally funded Trades Skills Centre, gifted and talented programs (Ignite Excellence), performing arts (Grace Arts Academy), and signature outdoor education at the Googa Outdoor Education Centre in the Blackbutt Ranges.

The college's technology footprint centers on a Digistorm-hosted online enrolment platform, the eGrace communication system, dedicated robotics labs supporting FIRST LEGO League, FIRST Tech Challenge, and FIRST Robotics Competition programs (the college hosts the statewide FIRST Tech Challenge and was first in Queensland to build an FRC robot in 2015), and an in-house INSPIRE Design Thinking framework paired with the GEL (Grow, Empower, Learn) mentoring program. Student pathway options are broadened through partnerships with five Queensland universities (UQ, QUT, Griffith, USC, USQ), TAFE Queensland, Mater Education, and the College of Sound and Music Production.

The business model is tuition-driven, supplemented by an extensive privately operated three-zone bus service (annual passes $700-$1,360), community programs (Grace Swimming, Grace Netball, Focus Tennis Academy), a non-refundable $150 application fee, and ancillary offerings such as Air Force Cadets (234 Squadron) operating on the Caboolture campus. As a nonprofit institution under church ownership, the college reinvests operating surplus into facilities, programs, and pastoral care rather than distributing profit to external shareholders.

Name

Grace Lutheran College

Legal name

Grace Lutheran College

Website

https://glc.qld.edu.au

Company type

Private

Founded year

1982

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Grace Lutheran College is a nonprofit Lutheran secondary school operating two Queensland campuses (Rothwell and Caboolture) serving Year 7-12 students across Moreton Bay and the Sunshine Coast with academic, vocational, performing arts, robotics, and outdoor education programs.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Rothwell

HQ country

Australia

HQ region

Oceania

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Supply Chain, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Tuition and Enrollment Fees: The college charges enrollment fees including a non-refundable application fee of $150 per student. Tuition is charged to families enrolling students in the secondary education programs across Years 7-12.
2. Bus Services: The college operates an extensive private bus fleet covering routes from Bribie Island to Narangba, Caboolture, Mount Mee, North Lakes and Newport. Annual bus passes range from $700 (Zone 1) to $1,360 (Zone 3), with term passes also available.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Grace Lutheran College is a co-educational Christian secondary school delivering Years 7 to 12 education across two Queensland campuses (Rothwell and Caboolture). It sells tuition-based secondary schooling supplemented by specialized programs including VET vocational pathways, gifted and talented Ignite Excellence streams, performing arts via Grace Arts Academy, the GOOGA Year 9 residential outdoor education experience, STEM and FIRST robotics programs, and a Trades Skills Centre offering Certificate II/III qualifications in cabinetmaking, carpentry, engineering, health support services and music.

Product overview

Grace Lutheran College is a co-educational Christian secondary school with two campuses (Rothwell and Caboolture) offering a comprehensive educational program from Year 7 to Year 12. The institution provides a balanced approach combining academic rigor with contemporary learning through programs including VET Pathways (vocational training), Ignite Excellence (gifted and talented), Academic Enrichment, Grace Arts Academy (performing arts), GOOGA Outdoor Education (Year 9 residential program), GEL Program (mentoring), STEM & Robotics, and diverse co-curricular activities. The programs work together to support students' spiritual, personal, social, physical and academic growth grounded in Christian values of Grit, Growth and Grace.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Grace Arts Academy: Performing Arts initiative offering programs across Dance, Drama, Film, Music and Visual Art. Community programs and collaborative partnerships link students with industry experts. Operates across both Caboolture and Rothwell campuses.

Products and services

• Secondary Education (Years 7-12) Core co-educational Christian secondary schooling from Year 7 to Year 12, delivered across two Queensland campuses (Rothwell and Caboolture), preparing students for the Queensland Certificate of Education and ATAR or vocational pathways. Targeted at families in the Moreton Bay and Sunshine Coast regions seeking values-based holistic education.
• VET Pathways

Quantifiable outcome

• Certificate II qualification equates to 4 QCE credits toward Queensland Certificate of Education
• +3 more outcomes

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

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App detail

Feature6 records

Partnerships

19 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• St Paul's Lutheran Primary SchoolcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner primary school located next to the Caboolture Campus. Students can experience Lutheran education from Prep to Year 12, with St Paul's Primary School positioned adjacent to the college campus, enabling seamless educational transitions.
• Living Faith Lutheran Primary SchoolcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner primary school located in Murrumba Downs. Part of the network of Lutheran schools feeding students into Grace Lutheran College. Strong relationship supporting educational continuity from primary to secondary education.
• Grace Lutheran Primary SchoolcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner primary school located in Clontarf. One of three key partner Lutheran primary schools that feed students into Grace Lutheran College, supporting the college's pathway from Prep to Year 12.
• TAFE QueenslandcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership for vocational education and training delivery. Grace offers Certificate II in Furniture Making (MSF20522) and Certificate II Engineering Pathways (MEM20422) through partnership with TAFE Qld at the Trades Skills Centre.
• Mater EducationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership for health services training. Through Mater Education, Grace offers Certificate II Health Support Services (HLT23221) and Certificate III Health Services Assistance (HLT33115) as electives. Mater Education provides hospital beds and equipment for simulated hospital ward training.
• College of Sound & Music ProductioncoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership for music certification. Certificate III in Music (CUA30920) is offered on the Rothwell Campus through partnership with the College of Sound & Music Production, as an alternative to studying an elective in Years 10-12.
• FIRST AustraliacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with FIRST Australia and Macquarie University providing world-class Robotics facilities, training and tournaments. Grace hosts FIRST LEGO League for Northern Brisbane and the FIRST Tech Challenge for all of Queensland. The college was first in Queensland to build a FIRST Robotics Competition robot.
• Macquarie UniversitycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with FIRST Australia and Macquarie University in robotics education. Supports the college's world-class robotics facilities and competition programs including FLL, FTC, and FRC levels.
• TranslinkminorOthersPublic transport partnership. Students and families can use public school buses and train services operated by Translink. The Moreton Bay Rail Link with station at Rothwell (800 metres from campus) provides additional transport options.
• Focus Tennis AcademyminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorLocal sporting organization partnership offering tennis coaching at the Rothwell campus. Known for friendly, highly qualified coaches focusing on building confidence both on and off the court.
• Grace SwimmingminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorSwimming program and club operating from the Rothwell campus pool. Offers structured swim programs, Grace Swimming Squads for recreational swimming, and Grace Swimming Club for competitive swimming. Pool includes full-sized outdoor pool and internal heated pool.
• Grace NetballminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorCommunity-based netball club at the Rothwell campus bringing together players of all ages and abilities. Open to both Grace students and the wider community, developing netball skills and fostering teamwork.
• Australian Air Force Cadets (234 Squadron)minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorThe 234 Squadron of the Australian Air Force Cadets located at Caboolture campus, offering youth aged 13 to 18 the opportunity to engage in aviation-focused training and activities.
• University of Queensland (UQ)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerYear 11 and 12 students have the opportunity to pursue subjects offered externally from UQ. Students can access university-level content and preparation for higher education.
• Queensland University of Technology (QUT)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerYear 11 and 12 students have the opportunity to pursue subjects offered externally from QUT. Partnership supports university visitation programs and academic pathways.
• Griffith UniversitycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerYear 11 and 12 students have the opportunity to pursue subjects offered externally from Griffith University, supporting diverse higher education pathways.
• University of the Sunshine Coast (USC)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerYear 11 and 12 students have the opportunity to pursue subjects offered externally from USC, providing local university pathway options for students.
• University of Southern Queensland (USQ)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerYear 11 and 12 students have the opportunity to pursue subjects offered externally from USQ, expanding pathway options for tertiary education.
• Lutheran Church of Australia, Queensland DistrictcoreOthersThe college is owned and operated by the Lutheran Church of Australia, Queensland District. A College Council appointed by the Church provides governance, strategic direction and policy for the college.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Emerging players

• Padua College: Catholic secondary college in Brisbane's Moreton Bay region. Comparable faith-based, multi-campus operator competing for similar values-driven families in the same Queensland growth corridor.

Broad incumbents

• Anglican Church Grammar School (Churchie): Anglican boys' day and boarding school in Brisbane with strong academic, sporting and outdoor education programs. Comparable faith-based, multi-program private secondary school with similar extracurricular depth.
• Australian Lutheran College: Lutheran institution in Adelaide providing both secondary and tertiary Lutheran education. Overlaps on the Lutheran brand and ethos but extends into teacher training and tertiary credentials.
• Brisbane Grammar School: Elite non-denominational boys' school in Brisbane with extensive facilities and alumni network. Comparable established private secondary competitor competing for similar high-income Brisbane families.
• St Joseph's College, Gregory Terrace: Long-established Catholic boys' secondary school in Brisbane with extensive co-curricular programs. Comparable faith-based, high-performing private secondary competitor in the broader Brisbane market.

Direct peers

• Faith Lutheran College: Lutheran K-12 college in the Barossa Valley, South Australia. Comparable Lutheran-affiliated secondary school with a similar balance of academic, vocational and faith-based programming.
• St Peters Lutheran College: Queensland Lutheran co-educational school (Indooroopilly/Springfield) with Years K-12 across multiple campuses. Directly comparable faith-based, Lutheran-affiliated, multi-campus secondary school serving Brisbane metro families.
• Pacific Lutheran College: Lutheran K-12 college located on Bribie Island within the same Moreton Bay catchment. Closest geographic and denominational peer, with overlapping bus service territory and family demographics.
• Good Shepherd Lutheran College: Lutheran K-12 college in Noosaville on the Sunshine Coast. Direct denominational peer operating in the same Queensland corridor and competing for similar Lutheran and Sunshine Coast families.
• Concordia College (Toowoomba): Lutheran secondary college in Toowoomba offering Years 7-12 with a similar faith-based, holistic education model. Comparable denominational positioning and program structure within Queensland.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/GraceLuth
• Instagraminstagram.com/gracecollegerothwell
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/grace-lutheran-college

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Profiles1 record

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

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