McAuley Catholic College Grafton

What McAuley Catholic College Grafton does

McAuley Catholic College Grafton is a Catholic co-educational secondary school located at 4 Hennessy Drive, Clarenza, NSW, Australia, serving students in Years 7-12. The school was founded on the charisms of the Sisters of Mercy and Marist Brothers and relocated from central Grafton to its purpose-built Clarenza campus in early 2004. It operates under the governance of the Catholic Schools Office, Diocese of Lismore, which oversees 46 school communities serving more than 18,500 students and approximately 2,500 staff across coastal NSW from Tweed Heads to Laurieton.

The college delivers a NESA-aligned curriculum comprising core subjects (Religious Education, English, Mathematics, Science, HSIE, PDHPE, TAS, CAPA, French, Indonesian) culminating in the Record of School Achievement (RoSA) and the Higher School Certificate (HSC), with 28 HSC courses and 2 extension courses on offer alongside Category B Vocational Education and Training (VET) pathways. The technology layer consists of off-the-shelf education platforms: Schoolzine for the website and eNewsletters, Compass Education for parent/student portal and enrollment self-registration, Google Workspace for education, a 1:1 Chromebook Program for Years 7-9, and a Mercy Library stack integrating ClickView (AV), Sora (eBooks/audiobooks), and LibGuides (research guides). The canteen operates via Flexischools for online ordering. The leadership team comprises the College Principal (Kate Thomson), Assistant Principals for Mission & Wellbeing and Learning & Teaching, and Leaders of Pastoral Care and Sport, supported by a Careers Adviser and Librarian.

Revenue is generated through recurring annual tuition fees paid by families, with flexible payment options and Diocesan fee assistance available. The go-to-market is direct-to-consumer enrollment through the Compass online portal, supported by an annual Open Night and Year 7 Orientation Day. The school's catchment is expanded by a contracted bus network (Busways Grafton/Yamba, BNA Buses, CDC NSW/Forest Coach Lines, Lawrence Bus Service, Atwal Bus) reaching students from Ulmarra to Coffs Harbour. As a non-profit diocesan entity, the school is not structured as a commercial enterprise and does not seek outside capital.

Name

McAuley Catholic College Grafton

Legal name

McAuley Catholic College, Grafton

Website

https://grafslism.catholic.edu.au

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

McAuley Catholic College Grafton is a diocesan Catholic co-educational secondary school in Clarenza, NSW, delivering NESA-aligned Years 7-12 curriculum toward HSC, with 28 HSC courses, VET pathways, and a 1:1 Chromebook program.

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 Education & Formation (Seminaries, Religious Schools, Catechesis) (BPAGAJAD)

Keywords

• Catholic secondary education
• Years 7-12 schooling
• Higher School Certificate preparation
• Faith-based schooling
• VET vocational pathways

Headquarters

HQ city

Clarenza

HQ country

Australia

HQ region

Oceania

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Tuition Fees: Tuition fees charged to families for student enrollment. Fee assistance and flexible payment options available for families facing financial pressures.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

McAuley Catholic College Grafton is a Christ-centred, co-educational Catholic secondary school delivering NESA-aligned curriculum for Years 7–12, culminating in the Record of School Achievement (RoSA) and the Higher School Certificate (HSC). It provides comprehensive academic instruction across core subjects (Religious Education, English, Mathematics, Science, HSIE, PDHPE, TAS, CAPA, Languages) alongside elective and VET pathways, supported by a 1:1 Chromebook program, a digital library, pastoral care, and faith formation rooted in the Mercy and Marist traditions.

Product overview

McAuley Catholic College Grafton is a Catholic co-educational secondary school offering a comprehensive NESA-aligned curriculum from Years 7-12 leading to RoSA and HSC credentials. The school provides a unified educational program encompassing core subjects (Religious Education, English, Mathematics, Science, HSIE, PDHPE, TAS, CAPA, Languages) alongside vocational pathways through VET courses. The technology-integrated offering includes a 1:1 Chromebook program, Compass parent portal, and Mercy Library digital resources. The curriculum structure progresses from compulsory Stage 4 (Years 7-8) through elective-driven Stage 5 (Years 9-10) to specialized Stage 6 (Years 11-12) with subject selection counseling. Faith formation underpins the Fullness of Life Framework guiding all educational experiences.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Secondary School Curriculum (Years 7-12)
• Higher School Certificate (HSC)
• Record of School Achievement (RoSA)
• Vocational Education and Training (VET) Program
• Mercy Library Services
• 1:1 Chromebook Program
• Compass Parent Portal
• Catholic Schools Office VET Information Portal
• McAuley Study Hub

Quantifiable outcome

• 87% overall attendance rate
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration7 records

Feature2 records

Partnerships

Ten partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• Together for HumanityminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 June 2026Inclusive, not-for-profit educational organisation working with school communities to combat prejudice and advance belonging and inclusion. Delivers interfaith and intercultural understanding programs. Year 7 and Year 9 students participated in educational sessions on overcoming stereotypes, affirming values and responding to racism.
• Ctrl+Shift / Safe on SocialminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerOnline safety experts providing the Ctrl+Shift Connect Program to parent community. Free parental access to online safety education resources including videos, resource library and downloadable guides from cyber safety experts. Code MCAULEYCONNECT26 provided for free access.
• Family Connect in Schools ServiceminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerFree confidential service linking families to support services. Family Connect Worker assists with parenting challenges, NDIS access, medical assessments, housing, welfare, counselling, domestic violence support and culturally appropriate services. Contact: [email protected]
• Chromebook Supplier (MCCC Order Portal)minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAuthorised supplier for Chromebooks for Years 7-9 students. Recommended add-ons include 3-year extended warranty, Accidental Damage Protection (ADP) insurance, and protective bag. Portal available at mccc.orderportal.com.au
• Safe on SocialminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerOrganisation educating and supporting people to use social media safely and positively. CEO Kirra has presented to more than 350,000 students, teachers and parents across Australia. Partnership includes Safe on Social Toolkit developed with Mamamia women's network.
• Diocese of Lismore Catholic Schools OfficecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerParent organisation providing oversight, services and support to 46 school communities serving more than 18,500 students and 2,500 staff. Diocese covers coastal NSW from Tweed Heads to Laurieton. Provides policy framework, accreditation processes, VET programs, and strategic direction.
• Busways GraftonminorOthersBus company servicing Grafton, South Grafton, Junction Hill, Seelands, Copmanhurst and surrounding areas. Provides student transport to college.
• Busways YambaminorOthersBus company servicing Angourie, Gulmarrad, Iluka, Maclean, Woolaweyah and Yamba areas. Provides student transport to college.
• BNA BusesminorOthersBus company servicing Braunstone, Coutts Crossing, Nymboida, Grafton to Glenreagh areas. Provides student transport to college.
• CDC NSW (Forest Coach Lines)minorOthersBus company servicing Coffs Harbour and Coffs Coast areas. Students transfer to Busways Grafton at Grafton Interchange for transport to college.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Southern Cross Catholic College Burwood: Catholic secondary school in inner-western Sydney delivering NESA-aligned curriculum with systemic diocesan governance. Comparable secondary education model though in a metropolitan rather than regional context.
• St Joseph's College Banora Point: Catholic secondary school at the northern end of the Diocese of Lismore (Tweed Heads region). Same diocesan system, same NESA-aligned curriculum, and similar faith-based educational model as McAuley.
• St Mary's Catholic College Casino: Catholic secondary school in the Richmond Valley region of the Diocese of Lismore. Operates under the same systemic, faith-based, NESA-aligned framework as McAuley with similar regional footprint.
• St Benedict's Catholic College Oran Park: Catholic secondary school in the Western Sydney region offering Years 7-12 with NESA-aligned curriculum and diocesan faith-based framework. Comparable product and governance model in a different geographic context.
• Holy Family Catholic College Oran Park: Catholic secondary school in the Sydney Archdiocese serving a growth-area suburb. Operates the same NESA-aligned curriculum with faith-based charism, similar product offering but growth-corridor context rather than regional.
• Mount St Patrick College Murwillumbah: Regional Catholic secondary school in the Diocese of Lismore serving the Murwillumbah area. Direct comparator with shared Diocesan oversight, comparable curriculum, and similar regional demographic profile.
• Trinity Catholic College Lismore: Fellow Catholic secondary school within the Diocese of Lismore system, serving the Lismore catchment. Operates the same Diocesan governance framework, NESA-aligned curriculum, and faith-based charism model as McAuley, making it the closest direct comparator.
• St John Paul College Coffs Harbour: Catholic secondary school in the Diocese of Lismore serving the Coffs Harbour region. Comparable in governance, curriculum breadth (HSC and VET), and diocesan systemic structure.
• Xavier Catholic College Ballina: Diocesan Catholic secondary school in the Ballina Shire, part of the same Diocese of Lismore system. Closely comparable in curriculum, governance, and faith-based educational model.

Regional players

• Grafton High School: Public secondary school in the same Clarence Valley catchment as McAuley. Directly competes for the same pool of Years 7-12 students, providing a key public-sector competitive benchmark for the school.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/McAuleyCatholicCollege
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/mcauley-catholic-college-graftong

Compliance5 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles7 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

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