Maria-Ward-Schule

What Maria-Ward-Schule does

Maria-Ward-Schulen Nürnberg is a Catholic girls' school complex operating at a single campus at Keßlerplatz 2, 90489 Nürnberg, under the institutional sponsorship of the Erzdiözese Bamberg (Archdiocese of Bamberg) and the religious tradition of the Congregatio Jesu (Mary Ward order). It is the only Mädchenschule (girls' school) in Nürnberg and operates five integrated educational facilities under one roof: a Gymnasium, a Realschule, a Grundschule, an Offene Ganztagesschule (all-day care program), and a Mensa (cafeteria). The school delivers a state-recognized Catholic education using the Marchtaler Plan pedagogical framework, with differentiated academic tracks, international exchange programs with partner schools in five countries, and specialized programs including Streicherklasse (string class) and Bläserklasse (wind instrument class). It holds certifications including 'Schule ohne Rassismus – Schule mit Courage' and DELF-Partnerschule status for French language certification.

The business model is a non-profit educational institution funded through state and church subsidies, recurring parent tuition fees collected via SEPA direct debit, and supplementary payments for cafeteria meals (processed through the third-party inetmenue platform) and optional programs such as OGTS all-day care and music classes. The go-to-market is event-driven and direct-to-consumer: annual Infotage (open days) in January and March, the school website, YouTube promotional videos, and word-of-mouth through the Elternbeirat (parent council), Freundeskreis (alumni), and Catholic parish network drive enrollment. Technology infrastructure is standard educational IT, anchored by an OpenCMS website, an Eltern-Portal for school-family communication, and the 'Die andere Lernwelt' digital learning platform paired with a 1:1 device program at the Realschule. Pricing is not publicly disclosed; tuition contracts are individually executed and differ for Catholic/Protestant students versus non-Christian enrollees, who require supplementary documentation. The dataset lists 12 employees, reflecting tracked administrative leadership rather than total teaching personnel, who are typically employed separately by the Archdiocese.

Name

Maria-Ward-Schule

Legal name

Maria-Ward-Schulen Nürnberg der Erzdiözese Bamberg

Website

https://maria-ward-schulen-nuernberg.de

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Maria-Ward-Schulen Nürnberg is a Catholic state-recognized girls' school in Nürnberg, Germany, operating a Grundschule, Realschule, Gymnasium, all-day care program, and cafeteria under the Erzdiözese Bamberg, serving female students and families across Bavaria.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Private K-12 Catholic Education

NAICS

Elementary and Secondary Schools (6111)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Single-Sex (Boys/Girls) Private Schools (EDAJABAK)

akta.pro secondary industry

Faith-Based Education & Formation (Seminaries, Religious Schools, Catechesis) (BPAGAJAD)

Keywords

• Catholic girls' school
• Primary secondary education
• Grammar school education
• All-girls education
• Archdiocesan schooling

Headquarters

HQ city

Nürnberg

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Tuition and School Fees: As a Catholic school under the Erzdiözese Bamberg, Maria-Ward-Schulen operates with state recognition and church subsidies. Parents pay school fees as part of the enrollment contract, with SEP A direct debit arrangements for tuition payments.
2. Cafeteria Services (Mensa): The school operates an in-house cafeteria providing meals to students, funded through meal payments from families.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Maria-Ward-Schulen Nürnberg is a state-recognized Catholic girls' school operating a primary school (Grundschule), a secondary modern school (Realschule), and a grammar school (Gymnasium) on a single campus under the sponsorship of the Erzdiözese Bamberg. It also offers an open all-day school care program (Offene Ganztagesschule), an in-house cafeteria (Mensa), a counseling center (Beratungszentrum), and special programs including a Streicherklasse (string class), Einführungsklasse (orientation class), international student exchanges, and career and university orientation.

Product overview

Maria-Ward-Schulen Nürnberg is a Catholic educational institution operating multiple schools under one umbrella: Gymnasium (grammar school), Realschule (secondary modern school), Grundschule (primary school), and Offene Ganztagesschule (after-school care). The school complex also includes a Mensa (cafeteria) and Beratungszentrum (counseling center). The Gymnasium offers special programs like Streicherklasse (string class) and Einführungsklasse (orientation class). The institution is state-recognized and managed by the Archdiocese of Bamberg, serving as Nürnberg's only all-girls school.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Maria-Ward-Gymnasium Nürnberg State-recognized Catholic girls' grammar school (Gymnasium) offering linguistic and socio-scientific educational tracks, leading to the Abitur qualification. It features holistic education and modern teaching concepts combined with Christian values, serving female students in the upper secondary level in Nürnberg.
• Maria-Ward-Realschule Nürnberg Catholic girls' secondary modern school (Realschule) providing comprehensive intermediate secondary education with special programs including a 1:1 device program and ICDL (International Computer Driving Licence) certification, for female students seeking the Mittlere Reife qualification.
• Maria-Ward-Grundschule Nürnberg Catholic primary school (Grundschule) providing foundational primary education for girls with a media concept and musical emphasis, serving students in the early years of formal schooling.
• Maria-Ward-Offene Ganztagesschule Nürnberg Open all-day school care program (OGTS) offering supervision, meals, and structured afternoon enrichment activities for students from primary through secondary level, with separate registration and additional costs beyond standard tuition.
• Mensa (Cafeteria) School cafeteria providing meal ordering, payment system, and nutritional profiles for students and staff, operated through the third-party inetmenue online meal ordering platform.
• Beratungszentrum (Counseling Center) Comprehensive counseling services for the school community including learning coaching, school pastoral care (Schulseelsorge), school psychology, and crisis intervention.
• Streicherklasse (String Class) Special music program at the Gymnasium where students learn string instruments as part of their regular curriculum, offered as a distinctive co-curricular option for enrolled students.
• Einführungsklasse (Orientation Class) Transition class for students moving from Realschule to Gymnasium, allowing entry into the upper secondary level (Einführungsphase) of the Gymnasium.

Quantifiable outcome

• Successful 20-year orchestra program from 4 students to large ensemble
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration2 records

Feature2 records

Partnerships

Nine partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• IHK Nürnberg für MittelfrankencoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerInitiative 'IHK macht Schule' bringing economic and business topics into schools through workshops, expert sessions, podcasts, and company visits. Topics include innovation, foreign trade, digitalization, energy efficiency, and career guidance. Students gain practical insights into regional businesses and everyday financial topics.
• Loreto Grammar School, Altrincham, EnglandcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAnnual student exchange program since 1997 with this girls' grammar school also rooted in Mary Ward tradition. Exchange enhances language skills, intercultural competence, self-organization, and social skills. Both schools share educational values as Catholic girls' schools.
• Immaculé Conception / Etablissement catholique Marie Pila, Carpentras, FrancecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerExchange with French Catholic girls' school in Carpentras (Provence region). Students improve French language skills, gain cultural insights, and develop self-competence and self-organization. Visit cycle: German students visit in March, French partners reciprocate in April/May.
• Colegio Mary Ward, San Sebastián, SpaincoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerExchange program every two years for 9th and 10th graders studying Spanish as third foreign language. Students spend 10 days with Basque host families, attend the partner school, and explore San Sebastián. Partnership school visits Nürnberg in June with activities involving students and families.
• Gymnasium Ingenbohl, Brunnen, SwitzerlandminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAnnual exchange week between the two schools. Swiss students visit Nürnberg in January, German students travel to Switzerland in June. Includes cultural activities, theater workshops, and city exploration.
• Escuela Yvorasá, Corrientes, ArgentinaminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSchool partnership project 'Yvorasá' (meaning 'Bridge' in Guaraní) connecting students from Nürnberg and Corrientes. Open to students from 8th grade, with travel opportunities from age 14. Features online and in-person cultural, political, and ecological exchange activities.
• Erzdiözese BambergcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe school is operated by the Archdiocese of Bamberg as the responsible ecclesiastical authority. The Erzdiözese provides institutional sponsorship, religious oversight through Congregatio Jesu, and adherence to Catholic educational principles under the Grundordnung Katholische Schule in Bayern.
• Congregatio JesucoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe religious order (Mary Ward Sisters) that founded the school and continues to be involved in school community. Contributes to Catholic identity and spiritual guidance of the school community.
• SOS-KinderdorfminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCharitable partnership supporting children and youth welfare. School participates in SOS-Kinderdorf network activities and initiatives.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Strothoff International School: Established German private K-12 school offering international and bilingual education. Comparable as a private independent school alternative in Germany, though co-educational and non-faith-based.
• Munich International School: Large private international school in Bavaria offering K-12 education with IB curriculum. Comparable as a premium private school alternative in the same region, though serving a different (international/expat) segment.
• Dom-Pedro-Schule / Catholic private school networks in Germany: Larger German Catholic private school networks operating multiple K-12 institutions across dioceses. Comparable on faith-based sponsorship and regulatory recognition, though typically co-educational and broader in scale.

Direct peers

• St. Marien-Schulen (other Mary Ward network schools): Other schools within the international Congregatio Jesu / Mary Ward network sharing the same Catholic identity, single-sex heritage, and educational mission. Closely comparable on mission and pedagogy.
• Maria-Ward-Schule Bamberg: Another Mary Ward / Congregatio Jesu Catholic girls' school in Bavaria operated under the same Erzdiözes Bamberg umbrella. Most directly comparable peer sharing identical religious sponsorship, single-sex focus, and pedagogical lineage.
• Loreto Grammar School, Altrincham: UK Catholic girls' grammar school also rooted in the Mary Ward / Congregatio Jesu tradition and an active Maria-Ward-Schulen exchange partner since 1997. Comparable in single-sex Catholic model and international exchange emphasis.

Regional players

• Bayerisches Gymnasium (other Bavarian Catholic/independent schools): Other Catholic and independent Gymnasien across Bavaria offering similar private school pathways with state recognition. Comparable in regulatory status and tuition-based model within the same state system.
• Franconian International School: Private international school also located in the Franconia / Nürnberg metropolitan area. Comparable as a private K-12 alternative competing for the same regional tuition-paying families, though co-educational and secular.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/maria-ward-schule

Compliance3 records

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Number of profiles

Subsidiaries5 records

Funding overview

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