Marist-Sion College

What Marist-Sion College does

Marist-Sion College is a Catholic co-educational secondary school located at 165 Burke Street, Warragul, Victoria, Australia, serving students in Years 7 through 12. Founded in 1975 through the merger of Our Lady of Sion College and Marist College, the college operates under the governance of Diocese of Sale Catholic Education Limited (DOSCEL), a network of 44 Catholic primary and secondary schools. It delivers the Victorian Certificate of Education (VCE), VCE Vocational Major, and Vocational Education and Training (VET) pathways alongside Catholic faith formation, supported by approximately 160 teaching and education support employees, a vertical house system of eight houses (Champagnat, Jericho, Joseph, Loreto, Lourdes, MacKillop, Marcellin and Sion), and specialised programs including the Individual Support Program (ISP), REAL, PACE and LEAP. The college serves families across the Warragul, Drouin, Iona Maryknoll and Trafalgar parish communities, with the private and government bus network extending the catchment across the broader Gippsland region and Melbourne outer suburbs.

The college's revenue model is tuition-driven and recurring, based on annual family-level subscriptions. For 2026, tuition ranges from AUD 7,547 (one student) to AUD 17,509 (four or more students), supplemented by a AUD 300 laptop programme fee, AUD 1,500 annual private bus, AUD 800 VET courses, and AUD 332.50 per term for individual instrumental music lessons. Payments are processed via CDFPay App or direct debit, with hardship provisions and government subsidies (CSEF) available for eligible families. The technology stack is built on SIMON (learning management system), the Parent Access Module (PAM), Microsoft Teams and OneNote for collaboration, and a 1:1 laptop programme supported by a Digital Literacy Curriculum. No proprietary AI/ML capability is disclosed; the technology footprint is standard educational SaaS integrated through the school's "Circles of Support" organisational architecture.

Go-to-market is direct-to-consumer: prospective families discover the college through the website, Instagram, virtual tours and Talk and Tour sessions, receive prospectus and information packs, submit a AUD 100 non-refundable application and attend an enrolment interview. Acceptance requires a AUD 500 deposit credited toward fees, with Year 7 2028 applications closing 26 June 2026. Marketing channels are predominantly owned and organic (website, social media, community events), reflecting the school's nonprofit, mission-driven posture rather than performance marketing. Recent multi-year capital investment has delivered the Chapel and Ratisbonne Building (2018), Jericho Centre (2019), MacKillop Centre (2024) and Campus Heart (2025), with the Double Undercover Courts (2026) and a Future Learning Hub in planning under a master plan developed with Williams Ross Architects.

Name

Marist-Sion College

Legal name

Marist-Sion College

Website

https://mscw.vic.edu.au

Company type

Private

Founded year

1975

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Marist-Sion College is a Catholic co-educational secondary school in Warragul, Victoria, serving Years 7-12 students from the Gippsland region under the DOSCEL network of 44 Catholic schools, with annual tuition from AUD 7,547 to AUD 17,509 per family.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Warragul

HQ country

Australia

HQ region

Oceania

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Tuition Fees: Annual education fees covering core curriculum programs, digital resources, ICT support, texts and materials, compulsory incursions/excursions and camps, and facility development. Family rates apply for multiple students.
2. Supplementary Fees: Additional charges for Laptop Program ($300 per student), extra-curricular activities including camps, excursions, immersions, and music programs.
3. Optional Program Fees: College Private Bus ($1,500 annually), VET courses ($800 per student), and Instrumental Music Lessons ($332.50 per term for individual lessons).

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Marist-Sion College is a Catholic co-educational secondary school delivering Years 7-12 education in the Marist and Sion traditions. It provides core academic instruction, Victorian Certificate of Education (VCE), VCE Vocational Major (VM), Vocational Education and Training (VET) pathways, faith formation, student wellbeing services, and a 1:1 digital learning environment supported by the SIMON learning management system and Parent Access Module (PAM).

Product overview

Marist-Sion College is a Catholic co-educational secondary school offering a comprehensive educational program from Years 7-12. The College provides a structured curriculum with multiple pathways including VCE, VCE Vocational Major, and VET programs. Core offerings include learning support programs (ISP, REAL, PACE), enrichment programs (LEAP), vocational training (Certificate III in Sport and Recreation), and a Digital Learning Program with 1:1 laptop integration. The College operates supporting services including a Parent Access Module (PAM), SIMON learning management system, uniform shop, and private bus transportation.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Individual Support Program (ISP) A structured support program delivered in the Flexible Learning Centre (FLC) focusing on developing literacy skills, self-regulation, and social skills for students requiring targeted assistance. Designed for students with diverse learning needs at Marist-Sion College.
• Resilience & Engagement through Applied Learning (REAL) A program supporting students to strengthen life skills, social connection, and self-awareness through hands-on learning experiences and wellbeing support. Available to students requiring applied learning approaches.
• Progress Acceleration in Core Education (PACE) A program supporting students to develop literacy and numeracy skills in a smaller classroom environment with targeted instruction and personalized support. Targeted at students requiring focused academic acceleration.
• Learning Enrichment and Advancement Program (LEAP) An extension program for students seeking additional academic challenge, featuring advanced tasks in areas such as debating and analytical thinking. Targeted at high-achieving students.
• Certificate III in Sport and Recreation An onsite vocational education program available to VCE students, including those seeking an ATAR, blending theory with practical application for a nationally recognised qualification. Fee: $800 per student per year.
• Marist-Sion College Uniform Shop Uniform retail service operated through the Bob Stewart website, providing school uniforms to enrolled Marist-Sion College students.
• College Private Bus Services Paid, subsidised private bus routes servicing areas including Drouin, Thorpdale/Trafalgar, Neerim South, Bunyip and Maryknoll. Fee: $1,500 per year. Priority given to students living in these areas.
• Peter Pan the Musical (Student Production) A ticketed student theatrical production performed at the West Gippsland Arts Centre, showcasing student talent in drama and performing arts. Open to the College community, families, and friends.

Quantifiable outcome

• 98% of Year 10 students reported satisfaction with work placement as a learning opportunity, and 98% agreed it provided opportunities, insights, and conversations that may support future career decision-making

Named customers1 record

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Nine partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Marist Schools NetworkcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPart of the global Marist Schools Network connecting Catholic schools inspired by Saint Marcellin Champagnat and the Marist Brothers. Provides access to shared resources, professional development, and exchange opportunities across Marist schools nationally and internationally.
• Sion Schools NetworkcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerInternational network of schools following the tradition of the Sisters of Our Lady of Sion, emphasizing justice, reconciliation, and interfaith dialogue. Provides cultural exchange and networking opportunities.
• DOSCEL (Diocese of Sale Catholic Education Limited)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerGoverning authority for 44 Catholic primary and secondary schools in the Diocese of Sale. Provides governance framework, strategic leadership, professional development, and innovation support. Marist-Sion College operates under DOSCEL leadership.
• DOSCEL Schools NetworkcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNetwork of 44 Catholic schools across the Diocese of Sale providing shared professional development, expert teacher practices, and strategic leadership programs.
• Frankie's Community KitchenminorOthersLocal community partnership where Marist-Sion staff volunteer to prepare and pack nourishing meals for families in need during school holiday periods and throughout the year. Reflects the college's commitment to compassion, dignity and practical service.
• Hullabaloo StudiosminorOthersArtist Christine Sage created the Miriam bronze statue unveiled at the 2025 Commencement Mass. The sculpture depicts a young pregnant woman symbolizing Mary's 'yes' to God and reflects Marist and Sion traditions.
• Kurnai Elders and CommunitycoreOthersOngoing relationship with local Kurnai Elders and community members as traditional custodians of the land. Consultation on cultural learning, FIRE Carrier program, and reconciliation initiatives. Indigenous symbols created in consultation with Kurnai elders featured in chapel stained glass window.
• Opening The Doors FoundationminorOthersOrganization supporting the FIRE Carrier program, a student-led initiative promoting reconciliation and cultural awareness. FIRE Carriers act as ambassadors for justice and understanding.
• West Heidelberg Bread RunminorOthersWeekly volunteer program where students, Young Marists, and Exodus volunteers collect donated bread from local bakery and distribute to families and individuals in need, including those housebound, sick or elderly. Run in partnership with West Heidelberg Marist community.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves12 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Haileybury: One of Australia's largest independent schools, operating across multiple Melbourne campuses with ELC to Year 12. Much larger and more established than Marist-Sion, but competes for the same pool of Melbourne-region families seeking premium independent education.
• Wesley College Melbourne: Major independent Uniting Church school in Melbourne with multiple campuses from ELC to Year 12. Significantly larger and more established than Marist-Sion, but offers an overlapping faith-based independent school model.

Direct peers

• Clonard College: Catholic girls' secondary school in Geelong West, offering Years 7-12 with VCE, VET and VCAL pathways. Operated by the Sisters of Mercy and comparable in size and educational model.
• Assumption College: Catholic co-educational secondary school in Kilmore, regional Victoria. Offers Years 7-12 with VCE and VET pathways, comparable to Marist-Sion in size, governance model, and regional positioning.
• Nazareth College: Catholic co-educational secondary school in Grovedale (Geelong), offering Years 7-12 with VCE, VET, and VCAL pathways. Comparable model with similar fee structure and regional Victorian positioning.
• Sacred Heart College: Catholic secondary school in Kyneton, regional Victoria. Comparable model focused on Catholic faith-based education with VCE and VET pathways, serving a similar regional catchment.
• Lavalla Catholic College: Catholic co-educational secondary school in Traralgon, Gippsland, operated by the Catholic Diocese of Sale. Most direct comparable given shared region, governance family, and educational model.
• Chairo Christian School: Independent Christian school with a campus in Drouin, immediately adjacent to Warragul. Closest geographic competitor for families in the Baw Baw Shire, with overlapping year levels and similar regional positioning.
• Mercy Regional College: Catholic secondary school in Camperdown, Western Victoria, operating across multiple campuses. Similar regional Catholic secondary model with comparable fee structure and pathway offerings.
• St Francis Xavier College: Catholic co-educational secondary school in Beaconsfield, part of the same DOSCEL network. Operates a similar multi-campus Years 7-12 model with comparable fee structure and pathway offerings.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Instagraminstagram.com/maristsioncollege
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/school/marist-sion-college

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles6 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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