What Kimberley College does

Kimberley College is an independent, co-educational, non-denominational private school operating across three phases - Primary (Prep-Year 6), Middle (Years 7-9), and Senior (Years 10-12) - from a single semi-rural campus at 41 Kruger Road, Carbrook, Queensland. Founded in 2000 and now marking its 25th year of operation, it delivers an Australian curriculum aligned with the Marzano educational framework and offers both ATAR and vocational pathways, including a Diploma of Business with credit articulation to Griffith and Southern Cross Universities. The school positions itself around a small-school model with one class per year level, emphasising individual relationships, vertical pastoral care, and explicit SEL programming through the 'High Five of Support', 'You Can Do It', 'Invictus', and 'GROWTH Coaching' frameworks.

The product and service portfolio spans academic curriculum, enrichment (English and Mathematics Extension programs), and a broad extra-curricular slate including the Kimberley College Football Academy (KCFA), Kimberley College Dance (KCD), Instrumental Music, Drama, Visual Arts, Debating, and outdoor pursuits camps (Kokoda and RAW Challenges). Operational services include a six-route private bus network (KC1-KC6) integrated with RollCall for real-time tracking, a five-day tuckshop run through Flexischools, uniform supply via School Locker, and a Parent Lounge portal plus SZAPP for family communications.

Revenue is predominantly recurring in nature. Tuition fees are charged term-based in advance and non-refundable, supplemented by a non-refundable A$110 application fee, a A$200 confirmation fee, bus fares, tuckshop transactions, uniform sales, and external RTO fees for the Diploma of Business and TAFE/SkillsTech pathways. The school markets itself on a deliberately low fee structure relative to other regional independents, supported by a relationship-led GTM motion anchored on campus tours, two annual Open Mornings, community referrals, and direct online enrolment via Digistorm. The institution is governed by a Board of Directors with Finance, Education, Property, and Risk Management committees; Mr Glenn Johnson has served as Principal and Chief Executive since 2019, supported by a Deputy Principal, CFO/Business Manager, and phase-specific Heads of School.

Name

Kimberley College

Legal name

Kimberley College

Website

https://kimberley.college

Company type

Private

Founded year

2000

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Kimberley College is an independent, co-educational, non-denominational Prep to Year 12 private school in Carbrook, Queensland, serving families across South Brisbane, Logan, Redland Bay, and the northern Gold Coast with academic, vocational, pastoral, and extra-curricular programs.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Carbrook

HQ country

Australia

HQ region

Oceania

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Tuition Fees: Term-based tuition fees payable in advance and non-refundable. The school maintains a low fee structure compared to other independent private schools in the region.
2. Application and Confirmation Fees: Non-refundable registration fee of $110 upon application submission, and $200 confirmation fee upon acceptance of an offered place.
3. Bus Services: Private bus service covering South Brisbane and northern Gold Coast. Families pay bus fares managed through the RollCall online bus management system.
4. Tuckshop/Canteen: Food service operating five days per week with online ordering through Flexischools. Accepts cash and card payments as well.
5. Uniform Sales: School uniforms available for purchase at School Locker in Loganholme. Second-hand uniforms available through a community Facebook group.
6. Vocational Education and Training: Diploma of Business offered as external RTO qualification with additional fees. TAFE Brisbane/SkillsTech programs and school-based apprenticeships available with potential fees.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Kimberley College is an independent, co-educational, non-denominational Prep to Year 12 school in Carbrook, Queensland. It delivers a comprehensive K-12 academic curriculum aligned with the Marzano educational framework, alongside ATAR and vocational pathways, and offers a wide range of co-curricular programs including football academy, dance, music, drama, visual arts, debating, camps and outdoor pursuits, supported by a comprehensive pastoral care and wellbeing framework.

Product overview

Kimberley College is an independent, co-educational, non-denominational Prep to Year 12 private school located in Carbrook, Queensland. The institution operates across three school phases: Primary School (Prep-Year 6), Middle School (Years 7-9), and Senior School (Years 10-12). Its product and service portfolio encompasses a comprehensive curriculum with academic pathways (ATAR and vocational), supported by a suite of extra-curricular programs including the Kimberley College Football Academy (KCFA), Kimberley College Dance (KCD), Instrumental Music Program, Drama, Visual Arts, Debating, and STEMPunks. The college provides enrichment through English and Mathematics Extension Programs, pastoral care via Student Wellbeing Services and School Counselling, and operational services including Bus Services and the Parent Lounge Portal. The college was founded in 2000 and serves the South Brisbane and northern Gold Coast communities.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• KC: Abbreviated reference to Kimberley College used in signage and communications
• Parents and Friends (P&F)
• Invictus Wellbeing Conference
• KCFA - Kimberley College Football Academy
• KCD - Kimberley College Dance
• SZAPP
• Parent Lounge

Products and services

• Primary School Education (Prep-Year 6) Full-time primary education from Prep to Year 6 with explicit SEL program (You Can Do It), small class sizes (one class per year level), and a focus on student-centred learning. Aimed at families seeking personal, relationship-driven early education.
• Middle School Education (Years 7-9) Middle school program for Years 7-9 combining academic curriculum with GROWTH coaching model and pastoral care to support adolescent development and learning autonomy. Aimed at families transitioning children into secondary education.
• Senior School Education (Years 10-12) Senior secondary education for Years 10-12 with ATAR pathway preparation, QCAA-accredited subjects, vocational education options, and Diploma of Business. Aimed at families seeking diverse pathways for senior students including university preparation.
• Kimberley College Football Academy (KCFA) Extra-curricular football academy for students Years 3-12 providing individual player development coaching, video analysis, strength and conditioning, tactical sessions, and competition participation in ISSA Cup, Schools Futsal League, AGCC sports, and Bill Turner Cup.
• Kimberley College Dance (KCD) Extra-curricular dance program offering multiple styles including ballet, jazz, contemporary, lyrical, hip hop and acrobatics, with performance teams at Primary, Middle and Senior levels plus Year 10-12 Dance electives.
• Instrumental Music Program Music program offering private and group lessons in piano, guitar, drums, bass, vocal and woodwind, including a Rock Band Program for Primary and Middle school bands and annual Instrumental Music Showcase performances.
• Drama Program Drama program including Drama Club for Years 10-12, the Year 12 student-led KC Goes Wrong performance, and biennial college musical productions such as Annie (2024), Legally Blonde (2022), and High School Musical (2020).
• Visual Arts Program Visual arts program offering Visual Art (General ATAR subject) and Visual Art in Practice (Applied subject) for senior students, with student galleries for Years 10-12.
• Bus Services Private school bus transport service covering South Brisbane and the northern Gold Coast via six routes (KC1-KC6), with real-time tracking, tap-on/off student ID functionality, and notifications managed through the RollCall system.
• Student Wellbeing Services Pastoral care and wellbeing support service including a full-time school counsellor, vertical pastoral care structure, explicit SEL Program (You Can Do It in Primary, Health program in Middle, weekly sessions in Senior), the biennial Invictus Wellbeing Conference, and Student Hub first aid and counselling access.
• School Counselling Services Full-time school counsellor available to students during term time for personal, social or emotional issues, with appointments requiring completed consent and referral forms.
• English and Mathematics Extension Programs Invitation-only enrichment programs for high-achieving students. English Extension includes term-based novel studies and a Microsoft Teams group; Mathematics Extension includes fortnightly sessions, Australian Maths Trust problems, and competition preparation.
• Diploma of Business (Vocational Education) Nationally recognised Diploma of Business qualification offered as an external RTO program, with credit articulation arrangements with Griffith and Southern Cross Universities and additional fees payable.

Quantifiable outcome

• 6 students successfully completed Diploma of Business with credit articulation to Griffith and Southern Cross Universities
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration6 records

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• FlexischoolscoreTechnology or IntegrationOnline canteen ordering and payment system partnership. Flexischools allows parents to place canteen orders and payments online at any time via website or mobile app. Orders should be placed the night before or no later than 8:30am on the day of.
• RollCallcoreTechnology or IntegrationOnline bus management system used for student travel management. Students tap on/off buses using Student ID Cards. Families receive notifications when children tap on/off, can view bus location in real-time via the RollCall App, and manage payment of travel.
• TransLink (Transdev)minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorTransLink operates government school bus services in Brisbane and Redlands area that service Kimberley College directly, providing additional public transit options for students.
• Griffith UniversityminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerUniversity partnership providing credit articulation arrangement for Diploma of Business graduates. Students completing the nationally recognised qualification receive pathway credits toward university studies.
• Southern Cross UniversityminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerUniversity partnership providing credit articulation arrangement for Diploma of Business graduates. Students completing the nationally recognised qualification receive pathway credits toward university studies.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Lutheran Ormeau Rivers District School (LORDS): Independent Christian P-12 school in Ormeau on the northern Gold Coast corridor. Kimberley's CFO previously served as Business Manager here, and the schools share catchment overlap around the northern Gold Coast suburbs served by Kimberley's bus network.
• Sheldon College: Independent co-educational Prep-12 school in the Brisbane/Logan corridor serving similar southeast Queensland families with comparable low-to-mid fee positioning and a similarly broad extra-curricular program. Directly comparable on catchment, scale, and value proposition to Kimberley College.
• St John's Anglican College: Independent co-educational P-12 school in Forest Lake, Brisbane. Kimberley's current Principal Glenn Johnson was previously Deputy Principal here, evidencing leadership pipeline comparability and a similar independent, holistic, co-educational value proposition.
• Genesis Christian College: Independent Christian P-12 school in Bray Park, Brisbane. Board member Rodger Brooks grew Genesis from approximately 220 to 1,600 students over 25 years as Business Manager, indicating deep operational comparability on growth, governance, and financial management of a Queensland independent.
• Trinity Lutheran College: Independent Christian P-12 college on the Gold Coast where Kimberley's CFO previously served as Business Manager. Comparable independent school model, similar fee tier, and overlapping regional catchment around northern Gold Coast bus routes.
• Villanova College: Independent Catholic boys' P-12 school in Coorparoo, Brisbane. Comparable on independent school governance, fee tier, and co-curricular breadth; Kimberley's CFO previously held a Business Manager role at Villanova.
• Ipswich Girls' Grammar School: Independent girls' P-12 school in Ipswich, west of Brisbane. Board member Don Thams was formerly Business Manager and Secretary to the Board of Trustees here, evidencing governance and operational comparability with Kimberley's Board structure.
• John Paul College: Large independent Catholic co-educational P-12 school in Daisy Hill, Logan. Kimberley's CFO Donna Foxwell previously held a Business Manager role there and Principal Glenn Johnson taught there, indicating close structural and operational comparability in the Logan catchment.

Broad incumbents

• St Hilda's School: Independent girls' P-12 school on the Gold Coast. Comparable on independent school governance model, fee tier, and south-east Queensland catchment; Board member Don Thams was previously Business Manager here, evidencing structural overlap.
• Brisbane Boys College: Larger, more established Brisbane independent boys' school (Prep-12). Kimberley's CFO previously served as Financial Controller at Brisbane Boys College, evidencing operational comparability at scale; it sits as the aspirational incumbent in the same metropolitan independent school market.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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• Facebookfacebook.com/KCParentsandFriends
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Compliance2 records

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Number of profiles

Profiles15 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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