Kingsway Christian College

What Kingsway Christian College does

Kingsway Christian College is a private, not-for-profit K-12 co-educational Christian school operating since 1984 under the governance of the Kingsway Christian Education Association Inc. (KCEA). It serves families in Perth's northern suburbs (and a smaller international cohort) across Early Learning (Kindergarten–Year 2), Primary Years (3–6) and Secondary Years (7–12) — the latter offering ATAR, vocational and TAFE pathways. The college combines Christ-centred faith formation with academic rigour (50%+ of 2024 ATAR students in the State's top 10%) and operates specialist programmes in Gifted and Talented education, STEAM, Specialist Basketball (with Coachinghoops), and Emergency Services Cadets.

Its core operating platform is a multi-vendor education technology stack rather than proprietary infrastructure: Canvas LMS for Years 3–12, Seesaw for K–Year 2, TASS Parent Lounge for administration/payments, and a One-to-One device programme with cybersecurity tooling. Ancillary integrations include QuickCliq (café ordering) and a B2Me Australia community business directory partnership. Campus facilities are capital-intensive and built up over four decades on a 7+ hectare site in Darch WA, including Primary and Secondary classroom blocks, a six-lab Science Block, a 900-seat Auditorium, and a 2024-completed Arts, Technology and Resource Centre.

Revenue is generated primarily through recurring tuition fees supplemented by State and Commonwealth recurrent government funding for an accredited independent school, with secondary streams from international student fees (higher A$250 application fee vs A$120 domestic, plus agent-sourced premium tuition), one-off enrolment confirmation fees (A$400/student capped at A$1,200/family), theatre hire, and before/after school care. Sibling discounts (15%/30%/60% across the 2nd/3rd/4th child) materially shape pricing economics. The go-to-market is direct-to-family via the college website, virtual and in-person campus tours, biennial Open Nights, and an agent network spanning Hong Kong, UK, China and Australia.

Name

Kingsway Christian College

Legal name

Kingsway Christian Education Association Inc. (KCEA)

Website

https://kingsway.wa.edu.au

Company type

Private

Founded year

1984

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Not-for-profit K-12 Christian college in Perth's northern suburbs founded 1984, serving families across Early Learning through Year 12 with ATAR/vocational pathways, on a 7+ hectare Darch campus under KCEA governance.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Independent K-12 Christian Education

NAICS

Elementary and Secondary Schools (611110), Elementary and Secondary Schools (6111)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

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

Keywords

• K-12 Christian education
• Independent school education
• Primary secondary schooling
• International student programs
• Gifted talented education

Headquarters

HQ city

Darch

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, Supply Chain, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Tuition Fees: Primary revenue source from families. The college is a not-for-profit organisation relying on tuition fees along with recurrent funding from State and Commonwealth Government to meet staffing, teaching, administration and facility costs.
2. Application and Enrolment Fees: One-time fees including $120 application fee for domestic students and $250 for international students, plus $400 per student Enrolment Confirmation Fee (capped at $1200 per family)
3. Government Funding: Recurrent funding from State and Commonwealth Government as an independent school
4. Theatre Hire Revenue: State-of-the-art 900-seat auditorium available for external events including conferences, concerts, theatre performances and corporate events
5. Sibling Discounts (Fee Reductions): Sibling discounts applied to tuition: 15% second child, 30% third child, 60% fourth and subsequent children

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Kingsway Christian College delivers a Christ-centred K-12 education spanning Kindergarten through Year 12, divided into Early Learning (K-2), Primary Years (3-6), and Secondary Years (7-12). The college provides academic programmes across core subjects, specialist programmes (Gifted and Talented, STEAM, Specialist Basketball, Emergency Services Cadet Corps), and ancillary services including Before and After School Care, International Students Programme, and Theatre Hire. Income is generated through tuition fees, one-time application/enrolment fees, and government funding.

Product overview

Kingsway Christian College offers a unified Kindergarten to Year 12 Christian education programme structured across three core educational phases: Early Learning (Kindergarten to Year 2), Primary Years (Years 3 to 6), and Secondary Years (Years 7 to 12). The college provides specialist programmes including the Gifted and Talented Programme, STEAM Programme, Specialist Basketball Programme, and Emergency Services Cadet Corps. Ancillary services include Before and After School Care, an International Students Programme with ELICOS pathways, and Theatre Hire facilities. The college operates Canvas LMS and Seesaw for learning management, TASS Parent Lounge for administration, and QuickCliq for café ordering.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Secondary Years Programme Years 7 to 12 programme with Lower Secondary (7-9) engaging curriculum and Upper Secondary (10-12) offering ATAR, vocational training, and TAFE pathways, designed for secondary school students seeking university or vocational preparation within a Christ-centred framework.
• Primary Years Programme Years 3 to 6 programme building on foundational skills with specialist teachers across Educational Support, PE, Music, Visual Art, Drama, French and IT.
• Early Learning Programme Kindergarten to Year 2 programme focusing on cognitive, physical, social, emotional and spiritual development through play-based and hands-on learning.
• Gifted and Talented Programme Extension programme for academically able students through differentiation, individual and small group settings, and free tuition in Maths, English, Science and HASS.
• STEAM Programme Secondary STEAM elective (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Mathematics) providing hands-on experiences, including annual participation in the Synergy Solar Challenge.
• Specialist Basketball Programme Specialist Basketball programme for Secondary students providing tailored coaching sessions, morning training, and competition opportunities, delivered in partnership with Coachinghoops.
• Emergency Services Cadet Corps Cadet programme offering challenging, diverse activities and skills development in Western Australia's Emergency Services.
• Before and After School Care Before and After School Care facility running from 7:00am to 6:00pm with school holiday programmes, operated independently by Kingsway ASC.
• International Students Programme International student enrolment with English proficiency requirements (AEAS or IELTS), ELICOS preparation courses via Phoenix Academy, and homestay accommodation arrangements.
• Kingsway Theatre Hire 900-seat theatre available for hire for conferences, concerts, theatre performances, and corporate events with AVL control room, dressing rooms, and catering facilities.

Quantifiable outcome

• More than 50% of students in top 10% of the State for ATAR (2024)
• +7 more outcomes

Named customers6 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration5 records

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Twelve partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Coachinghoops (Coach Andy Stewart)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with Coachinghoops for Specialist Basketball programme established in 2019. Coach Andy Stewart brings experience from NBL Champions Perth Wildcats and WNBL Perth Lynx. Provides tailored coaching sessions timetabled into student schedules plus morning skill sessions. Focuses on developing positive, resilient young people with skills beyond the court.
• Masters & Co PsychologycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership since 2022 providing on-campus 'pop-up' clinic. Students access up to four free consultations per year with Masters & Co psychologist or registered provisional psychologist. Services tailored with College staff and families for personalised support.
• B2Me AustraliaminorGTM or Marketing PartnerDigital business directory partnership providing community members with free marketing platform. Encourages Kingsway community to support each other's businesses. B2Me is a services-finding social media platform based on community recommendations.
• Bada EducationminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorApproved agent for international enrolments at Kingsway Christian College. Located in Sydney NSW. Assists with translation, accommodation and visa support services.
• Link2uniminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorApproved agent for international enrolments located in West Perth WA. Provides education advisory services for international students.
• Skyreach Education Advisory LimitedminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorApproved agent for international enrolments based in Hong Kong. Assists families in Asia with international student placement at Kingsway.
• British China International ConsultingminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorApproved agent for international enrolments based in Oxford UK. Assists families with translation, accommodation and education services.
• Best Way ConsultancyminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorApproved agent for international enrolments located in Sydney NSW. Provides visa and education advisory services.
• LH GlobalminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorApproved agent for international enrolments based in Perth WA. Provides education advisory services for international students.
• Canlilong GroupminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorApproved agent for international enrolments based in Fyshwick ACT.
• AusEd-UniEd International Pty LtdminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorApproved agent for international enrolments based in Melbourne Victoria. Operates under augstudy.com.
• Western Australian Canteen AssociationminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCafé follows WA Canteen Association guidelines for healthy menu exceeding minimum 'Traffic Light' healthy eating standards required by WA Government for all WA schools.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves15 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Peter Carnley Anglican Community School: Anglican K-12 school south of Perth (Wellard) — same independent Christian schools segment with similar ATAR, co-curricular and pastoral positioning as Kingsway within Western Australia.
• Ellenbrook Christian College: Christian K-12 school in Perth's growing north-eastern corridor (Ellenbrook), competing head-to-head with Kingsway for Christian families seeking faith + academic rigour in the same metropolitan region.
• St Stephen's School: Uniting Church K-12 school across Carramar and Duncraig campuses in Perth's northern corridor — same Christian/values-based positioning, K-12 pathway and academic-stream offering as Kingsway.
• John Septimus Roe Anglican Community School: Anglican K-12 school in Perth's northern suburbs (Mirrabooka) — directly overlaps Kingsway's catchment, target families (values-based education) and ATAR-track offering, competing for the same northern Perth families.

Broad incumbents

• Australian Christian College: National network of independent Christian K-12 schools across multiple states — broader incumbent in the same Christian independent-school category, less regionally focused but sharing faith-based K-12 positioning.
• Wesley College: Methodist independent K-12 in Perth (South Perth/Cambridge) — established larger Perth independent with strong ATAR results and similar co-curricular breadth, competing for the same high-academic faith-aligned families.

Regional players

• Mandurah Baptist College: Baptist K-12 college south of Perth in Mandurah — same Baptist/Christian independent-school pedigree and K-12 structure; regional rather than northern-suburbs competitor, but serves overlapping WA Christian families.
• Coomera Anglican College: Anglican K-12 college on the Gold Coast, QLD — comparable faith-based K-12 independent model with ATAR pathway and co-curricular programmes; serves as a regional benchmark for Australian Christian independent schools.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/1149353085150718
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/school/kingswaychristiancollege

Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles18 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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