St Mary MacKillop College, Busselton

What St Mary MacKillop College, Busselton does

St Mary MacKillop College is a co-educational Catholic school operating under the Catholic Diocese of Bunbury and affiliated with Catholic Education Western Australia (CEWA). It delivers education from Pre Kindy (age 3) through Year 12 across two adjoining campuses in Busselton, Western Australia, drawing students from Busselton, Dunsborough, Margaret River, Capel, Yallingup, Nannup, and surrounding South West regions. The institution is a non-profit private Catholic school, with tuition fees set per CEWA policy and a bursary route for First Nations students.

The academic product spans an Early Learning Centre and Primary School (foundational literacy, numeracy, religious education), Middle School (Years 7-9 with progressively streamed classes), and Senior School (Years 10-12 offering ATAR, General, and Certificate pathways, including Curtin UniReady). It is supplemented by a co-curricular portfolio of Arts (instrumental music, drama, dance), Sporting Opportunities (AFL, cricket, hockey, netball), Service Learning (including an annual Timor L'este immersion), Environment Club, and a Pastoral Care Program. Support services include a Learning Support Team with a school psychologist and counsellor.

The technology stack is non-proprietary and centred on the SEQTA learning management system for Middle and Senior School, a Senior School BYOD program with campus-wide wireless access, QuickCliq for online canteen ordering, and BOOKED for parent-teacher interview scheduling. The College's primary revenue stream is recurring annual tuition fees; enrolment is conducted via personalized campus tours, online enquiry forms, prospectus downloads, and direct engagement with the dedicated Enrolments Officer. Notable community partnerships include the Catholic Diocese of Bunbury, Our Lady of the Bay Catholic Church, Curtin University, Busselton TAFE, South Regional TAFE, and multiple service organisations such as Red Cross and St Vincent De Paul.

Name

St Mary MacKillop College, Busselton

Legal name

St Mary MacKillop College

Website

https://mackillop.wa.edu.au

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

St Mary MacKillop College is a non-profit Catholic K-12 school in Busselton, Western Australia, operating under the Catholic Diocese of Bunbury and serving families from Pre Kindy to Year 12 across the South West WA region including Dunsborough, Margaret River, and Capel.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

K-12 Catholic Education

NAICS

Elementary and Secondary Schools (6111)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

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

Keywords

• Catholic K-12 education
• Primary secondary schooling
• Early childhood learning
• Senior secondary pathways
• Co-curricular programs

Headquarters

HQ city

Busselton

HQ country

Australia

HQ region

Oceania

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Tuition and Education Fees: Annual tuition fees charged to families for student enrollment from Pre Kindy through Year 12. Fees are subject to change each year according to Catholic Education WA policy. Downloadable Fees and Charges Policy available.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

St Mary MacKillop College delivers co-educational Catholic K-12 education from Pre Kindy (age 3) through Year 12 across adjoining Primary and Secondary campuses in Busselton, Western Australia. The core offering combines a formal curriculum (literacy, numeracy, religious education, sciences, arts, ATAR/General/Certificate pathways and Curtin UniReady) with co-curricular programs in arts, sport, service learning, environment and pastoral care, delivered on-campus with supporting digital tools (SEQTA LMS, BYOD, QuickCliq canteen).

Product overview

St Mary MacKillop College is a co-educational Catholic school providing holistic education from Pre-Kindy (age 3) through to Year 12. The institution operates across two campuses (Primary and Secondary) with a comprehensive curriculum structure: the Early Learning Centre and Primary School build foundational skills in literacy, numeracy and religious education; Middle School (Years 7-9) provides progressively streamed academic pathways alongside practical and creative rotations; and Senior School (Years 10-12) offers ATAR, General, and Certificate pathways including university entry programs like Curtin UniReady. The college supplements its academic program with an extensive co-curricular portfolio including Arts (instrumental music, drama, dance), Sporting Opportunities (AFL, cricket, hockey, netball), Service Learning (community volunteering, Timor L'este immersion), Environment Club (sustainability initiatives), and Pastoral Care (wellbeing programs, camps). Technology integration includes BYOD programs, SEQTA learning management system, QuickCliq canteen ordering, and a Revision Hub digital resource portal. Learning Support services ensure accessibility for all students.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• MacKillop Care: A community support program where volunteers offer assistance to families in need within the college community.

Products and services

• Pre-Kindy Program
• Early Learning Centre (Kindergarten)
• Primary School
• Middle School
• Senior School
• Arts Program
• Sporting Opportunities
• Service Learning
• Environment Club
• Pastoral Care Program
• Learning Support

Quantifiable outcome

• Successful alumni outcomes in professional careers including law, medicine, genomics research, financial planning, and performing arts

Named customers5 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration5 records

Feature4 records

Partnerships

15 partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• Red CrossminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCommunity service organization partnered through Service Learning program where students engage in service to learn about helping others
• St Vincent De PaulminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCommunity service organization partnered through Service Learning program for student volunteer opportunities
• Busselton Community GardenminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerLocal community organization partnered through Service Learning for student engagement
• ActivminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCommunity organization partnered through Service Learning program for student service opportunities
• Busselton Senior CitizensminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCommunity organization partnered through Service Learning program for intergenerational connection opportunities
• CapeCareminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCommunity care organization partnered through Service Learning for student volunteer experiences
• William CareyminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCommunity organization partnered through Service Learning program
• Busselton IronmanminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCommunity event organization partnered through Service Learning for student volunteer opportunities
• Catholic Diocese of BunburycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe College is part of the Catholic Diocese of Bunbury, working in partnership with the wider Church to nurture faith, learning and community. Led by Bishop George Kolodziej appointed by Pope Francis in 2025.
• Our Lady of the Bay Catholic ChurchcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerStrong connection to parish in Kelly Drive; parish priest celebrates Mass, liturgies and sacramental programs with the College. Parish linked to Busselton, Dunsborough, and Margaret River communities.
• Curtin UniversitycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCurtin UniReady program - rigorous university preparation course delivered as Year 12 subject. Provides alternative pathway to WA universities with minimum 70 ATAR entry upon successful completion.
• Busselton TAFEcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorCertificate III courses offered off-site including Business, Information Technology, Aviation - Remote Pilot, Education Support, and Horticulture
• South Regional TAFE - BusseltoncoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorCertificate IV Preparation for Health and Nursing Studies offered off campus at South Regional TAFE in Busselton in Year 11
• School Buses WAminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorSchool Bus Services providing pickup and drop off from Busselton, Dunsborough, Capel, Margaret River, Yallingup, and Nannup regional areas
• Transregional/TransperthminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorBusselton & Dunsborough Town Bus services with route maps and timetables available through Public Transport Authority

Scale indicators1 record

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Wesley College: Large independent K-12 college in Perth with comprehensive academic, sporting and arts programs. Comparable on premium fee-paying K-12 model, multi-campus structure and broad co-curricular offering, though independent (non-Catholic) and significantly larger.
• St Brigid's College: Catholic K-12 college in Lesmurdie (Perth Hills). Comparable on Catholic P-12 delivery, co-curricular breadth and pastoral care emphasis, though serving a metro/Perth Hills catchment.
• Mercedes College: Catholic K-12 college in Perth with a strong ATAR, pastoral care, Service Learning and co-curricular tradition. Overlaps closely on faith-based identity, BYOD/digital learning integration and holistic education positioning.
• Corpus Christi College: Catholic K-12 college in Perth offering a similar mix of ATAR, vocational and tertiary pathway programs under Catholic ethos. Comparable curriculum structure and parish/fees model, although metro-based and considerably larger.
• Trinity College: Catholic K-12 college in Perth offering Early Learning through Year 12 with similar sequencing of Primary, Middle and Senior sub-schools. Comparable on faith-based holistic education and pathway diversity, though based in the Perth metro area.
• Aquinas College: Long-established Catholic K-12 college in the Perth metropolitan area. Comparable on Catholic identity, comprehensive P-12 offering, and co-curricular breadth, though it operates at significantly larger scale and in a different (metro) geography.
• John XXIII College: Catholic K-12 co-educational college in Perth providing Primary and Secondary education including ATAR and vocational pathways. Comparable on Catholic P-12 model, BYOD and modern campus infrastructure, though metropolitan in catchment.

Others

• Christ Church Grammar School: Independent boys' K-12 school in Perth and the Swan Valley. Comparable only in the broad sense of WA fee-paying K-12 provision with strong sporting and co-curricular programs; not a direct competitor and serves a different demographic.

Direct peers

• Bunbury Catholic College: Catholic secondary college also operating under the Catholic Diocese of Bunbury, serving Year 7-12 students in regional South West WA. Most direct comparable on Catholic identity, diocesan oversight, regional WA catchment and secondary pathway structure.

Regional players

• Busselton Senior High School: Local public secondary school serving Years 7-12 in Busselton. Direct competitor in the same regional catchment for fee-paying families — fee-free public alternative that pressures MacKillop's value proposition on cost while overlapping geographically.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Instagraminstagram.com/mackillopcare
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/stmarymackillopcollegebusselton

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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