What MacKillop College does

MacKillop College is a Catholic, co-educational secondary school serving Years 7-12 in Port Macquarie, New South Wales, Australia. Formed in 2015 through the amalgamation of St Paul's High School and MacKillop Senior College, the school operates under the patronage of St Agnes' Parish as part of the Diocese of Lismore Catholic Schools (DLCS) system — one of twelve secondary schools in the diocesan network. It delivers the NESA-mandated NSW curriculum, including more than 25 HSC courses, Vocational Education and Training (VET) qualifications delivered under the diocesan RTO 7054, languages (French), and a Year 10 transition pathway to Newman Senior Technical College. Pastoral care is organised across three houses (St Agnes', St Joseph's, St Paul's) with structured wellbeing leadership and an Aspect satellite class for students with Autism Spectrum Disorder.

The school's core operational technology stack centres on the Compass student information system (introduced 2023) for academic reporting, billing, attendance, and parent communication; Moodle as the learning management system; the Qkr! mobile app for canteen ordering; Google Translate on the public website; and a BYOD programme with minimum device specifications (32GB storage, 2GB RAM). A BYOD programme and dedicated facilities — including STEM labs, a Marine and Aqua Technology Learning Centre, a 21st Century Library with Podcasting Studio, and Physiology/Anatomy labs — support teaching and learning. In Term 3 2026 the school is rolling out generative AI tools (NotebookLM and Gemini AI) for student use, with staff professional development on pedagogical integration, under the diocesan-wide Fullness of Life Framework that governs Mission, Pastoral Care, Catholic Leadership, Learning and Teaching, and Family-School-Community Partnership.

MacKillop generates revenue primarily through recurring tuition fees set by the Diocese of Lismore, billed annually, with ancillary revenue from canteen transactions processed via Qkr!. There is no publicly disclosed fee schedule; financial hardship is mitigated through the Diocesan Fee Support Team. The school is funded in part by recurrent Australian government grants flowing to non-government schools. Go-to-market is community-led: enrolment is prioritised for children of Lismore Diocesan Catholic primary school families, siblings of current students, and other Catholic-transfer families, with geographic school zoning directing catchment. Marketing and family engagement run through the school website, Facebook, Schoolzine eNewsletters, parent information evenings, and annual Tell Them From Me (TTFM) surveys. MacKillop is a non-profit, privately operated entity under the trusteeship of the Roman Catholic Church (Diocese of Lismore) with no public shareholders, private equity, or venture capital involvement.

Name

MacKillop College

Legal name

MacKillop College Port Macquarie

Website

https://pmaclism.catholic.edu.au

Company type

Private

Founded year

2015

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

MacKillop College is a Catholic secondary school in Port Macquarie, NSW (Australia), delivering Years 7-12 education including HSC, VET, and pastoral care programmes for families in the Diocese of Lismore catchment.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Catholic Secondary Education

NAICS

Elementary and Secondary Schools (6111)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

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

akta.pro secondary industry

Instructional Delivery & Pedagogy (School-Led) (EDAJAFAB)

Keywords

• Catholic secondary education
• HSC curriculum programs
• Vocational education training
• Faith-based schooling
• Student pastoral care

Headquarters

HQ city

Port Macquarie

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, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. School Tuition Fees: MacKillop College generates revenue through tuition fees charged to enrolled families. The Diocese of Lismore sets fee structures with financial assistance available through the Diocesan Fee Support Team for families facing financial pressures. The school offers flexible payment options.
2. Canteen Services: The college canteen operates through Qkr! app for online ordering, generating revenue from food sales to students.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

MacKillop College is a Catholic secondary school providing Years 7-12 education in Port Macquarie, NSW, delivering the NESA-aligned HSC curriculum, Vocational Education and Training (VET) certificates, learning enrichment programs, and co-curricular activities in sport, creative arts, and spiritual formation. The college operates under the Fullness of Life Framework and the Diocese of Lismore Catholic Schools system, with technology-enabled administration through the Compass platform, Moodle LMS, Qkr! canteen app, and emerging AI tools. Pastoral care, wellbeing programs, and additional learning needs support (including an Aspect autism satellite class) are integral to the educational offering.

Product overview

MacKillop College is a Catholic secondary school in Port Macquarie, NSW, offering a comprehensive educational program for Years 7-12. The school operates a unified educational offering centered on its Catholic identity and the Fullness of Life Framework, with technology support through the Compass Platform for student management, Qkr! for canteen services, and Moodle for learning content. Academic programs include diverse subject offerings across HSC courses, vocational education (VET), learning enrichment competitions, and additional needs support. The school provides modern facilities including STEM labs, a Marine and Aqua Technology Centre, library resources with homework support, and family support services like Family Connect. Students participate in co-curricular activities including music ensembles, dance programs, sports, and the Duke of Edinburgh Award.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Years 7-12 Catholic Secondary Education Comprehensive secondary education program for students in Years 7-12 at MacKillop College Port Macquarie, aligned with NSW Education Standards Authority (NESA) requirements and grounded in the Catholic Fullness of Life Framework. Includes HSC curriculum (25+ courses), Vocational Education and Training (VET), faith formation, pastoral care, and co-curricular programs in sport, creative arts, and spiritual formation.
• Vocational Education and Training (VET) Vocational Education and Training courses offered in partnership with the Diocese of Lismore Catholic Schools (RTO 7054), providing industry-recognised Statement of Attainments and Certificates II and III within the Australian Qualifications Framework. Class of 2025 earned 38 industry-recognised VET qualifications.
• Learning Enrichment Programs Enrichment programs including State, National, and International level competitions such as Law Society Mock Trial, Debating, Tournament of Minds, Luminosity Youth Summit, and Mathematics challenges for high-achieving and gifted students.
• Additional Needs Support Program Specialised support catering to students with a wide range of additional learning needs including smaller English and Mathematics classes, literacy and numeracy groups, teacher assistant support, individual education plans, and an Aspect (Autism Spectrum Australia) satellite class coordinated by Tamara Rumble.
• Pastoral Care and Student Wellbeing Pastoral care system organised across three houses (St Agnes', St Joseph's, St Paul's) with Leaders of Wellbeing for each stage and year level, supported by a Leader of Pastoral Care Behaviour Support. Delivered through strengths-based and restorative practices contributing to 95% positive behaviour reporting in 2026 TTFM surveys.
• Family Connect Service A free and confidential service provided by Social Futures at the school site, helping families navigate challenges by linking them to support services including parenting support, NDIS, housing, welfare, counselling, medical assessments, and domestic violence support.
• Canteen Services On-campus canteen food service operated through the Qkr! mobile app, allowing students and parents to pre-order meals up to two weeks in advance with an 8:00am daily cut-off time.
• Co-curricular Music Program Co-curricular music program coordinated by Robert Denham, including concert band, jazz band, and stage band ensembles, supported by the college's A.Mus A and Newcastle University Performance and Musicology-qualified coordinator.
• AI-Assisted Learning Tools Generative AI tools (NotebookLM and Gemini AI) rolled out for student use in Term 3 of 2026 to support student inquiry, differentiate learning, and evidence-based teaching. Staff have engaged in professional learning to integrate AI into pedagogical practice.

Quantifiable outcome

• HSC results consistently well above state average across all subject areas
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration4 records

AI capability2 records

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Twelve partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• St Agnes' ParishcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2015MacKillop College operates under the patronage of St Agnes' Parish, Port Macquarie. The Parish supports the college's Catholic mission and identity, with the college committed to the Vision and Mission of St Agnes' Parish. The college is part of the St Agnes' Parish Secondary Schools (SAPSS) network alongside St Joseph's Regional College and Newman Senior Technical College.
• Diocese of Lismore Catholic Schools (DLCS)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMacKillop College is administered by the Diocese of Lismore Catholic Schools (DLCS) through the Catholic Schools Office. DLCS sets enrolment policies, fee structures, provides safeguarding oversight, and coordinates systemic initiatives across 12 secondary schools in the diocese.
• Newman Senior Technical CollegecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNewman Senior Technical College offers vocational education pathways as an alternative/complement to the HSC curriculum offered at MacKillop. Year 10 students are encouraged to explore Newman options, with regular visits and information nights held. Both colleges are part of the St Agnes' Parish Secondary Schools network, providing diverse educational pathways for students.
• St Joseph's Regional CollegecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPart of the St Agnes' Parish Secondary Schools (SAPSS) network. Both schools share the parish mission, collaborate on initiatives including the SAPSS Drumline, and together provide comprehensive Catholic secondary education options in the Port Macquarie region.
• Catholic Schools Parent AssemblyminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe Catholic Schools Parent Assembly is a diocesan parent representative body that supports parents as partners in their child's educational journey. The assembly facilitates parent/carer prayer groups, family retreats, and provides faith formation resources. Regional coordinators work with school representatives to plan parent events.
• Family Connect in Schools ServiceminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerFamily Connect Service assists families in navigating challenges by linking them to services including parenting support, NDIS, housing, welfare, counselling, and domestic violence support. Provided by Social Futures at the school site, free and confidential for all school families.
• headspace Port MacquarieminorStrategic or Co-development Partnerheadspace Port Macquarie offers young people aged 12-25 free mental health support and general health advice through a team of psychologists, social workers, youth workers, and GPs. College refers students and families to this service for additional wellbeing support.
• St Vincent de Paul Society (Vinnies)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe college supports Vinnies Winter Woolies Appeal and students participate in Vinnies Sleepout events, providing service opportunities for students to live out Catholic social teaching through community service.
• Autism Spectrum Australia (Aspect)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerMacKillop College has an Aspect satellite class providing support to students with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) in a mainstream setting. Tamara Rumble from Aspect coordinates the program at the college.
• Compass EducationcoreTechnology or IntegrationCompass platform is the college's student information system used for profiles, academic reporting, attendance tracking, billing, and parent communication. Students access via schools.compass.education.
• NSW Education Standards Authority (NESA)coreOthersNESA determines mandatory courses for all secondary schools in NSW. MacKillop College follows NESA curriculum requirements and submits HSC results for official recognition.
• The Trustees of the Roman Catholic Church (Diocese of Lismore) RTO 7054coreOthersAs a Registered Training Organisation (RTO 7054), the Diocese provides vocational qualifications accredited within the Australian Qualifications Framework. MacKillop College offers VET courses under this RTO.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Trinity Catholic College Lismore: Diocese of Lismore Catholic secondary college in Lismore, NSW, serving Years 7-12 under the same diocesan governance and Fullness of Life framework. Direct peer in mission, structure, and curriculum design.
• St Joseph's College Banora Point: Another Years 7-12 Catholic secondary school in the Diocese of Lismore with comparable curriculum, pastoral, and co-curricular programs. Strong match for delivery model and governance tier.
• St Mary's Catholic College Casino: Diocese of Lismore Catholic secondary college in Casino, NSW, sharing the same diocesan administration, faith formation approach, and HSC delivery model as MacKillop College.
• St Joseph's Regional College: Co-member of the St Agnes' Parish Secondary Schools (SAPSS) network in Port Macquarie alongside MacKillop College, delivering Years 7-12 Catholic secondary education under the Diocese of Lismore. Directly comparable in model, governance, and catchment.
• St John Paul College Coffs Harbour: Diocesan Catholic secondary school on the NSW Mid North Coast, sharing the Diocese of Lismore framework and competing for similar regional Catholic families. Strong operating and scale comparability.
• Newman Senior Technical College: The third SAPSS member in Port Macquarie, offering vocational and applied pathways in lieu of pure HSC. Operates under the same diocesan structure and directly competes for senior secondary students in the same Port Macquarie market.

Emerging players

• St Columba Anglican College: Independent faith-based K-12 school in Port Macquarie drawing on overlapping mission-driven parent demand. Competes for values-oriented families in the same catchment as a non-Catholic alternative.

Regional players

• Port Macquarie High School: The main local public secondary school in Port Macquarie delivering HSC and vocational programs to the same catchment. Most direct public-sector competitor in the same geography.
• Camden Haven High School: Public secondary school in the Hastings region near Port Macquarie serving Years 7-12. Competes with MacKillop College for the same regional secondary student pool via parish and zoning dynamics.

Broad incumbents

• Marist College Eastwood: Larger Sydney-based Catholic secondary college of the Marist tradition run by Catholic Education Diocese of Parramatta. Broader Catholic secondary peer at greater scale, useful for benchmarking academic and pastoral program design.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Number of profiles

Profiles10 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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