St Benedicts Catholic College

What St Benedicts Catholic College does

St Benedicts Catholic College is a systemic Catholic co-educational secondary school located in Oran Park, New South Wales, Australia, serving Years 7-12 students within the Catholic Education Diocese of Wollongong. The college opened in 2011, moved to its permanent 15-acre site at 1 Hollows Drive in 2013, and reported a growing enrollment of approximately 975 students as of 2022. It operates under the Benedictine educational tradition, with the Principal Michael Turner leading the institution. Students are drawn primarily from southwest Sydney, including Oran Park, Camden, and surrounding suburbs, via a feeder pipeline of four Catholic primary schools (St Justin's, St Paul's, St Clare's, and St Anthony's Parish) and parish links to St Mary MacKillop, St Paul's, St Anthony's, and St Aloysius parishes. The college markets to families through its official website, Facebook (@benedicts.oranpark), Instagram (@benedicts.oranpark), Smore-distributed newsletters, and enrolment events including Year 7 Orientation Day.

The college delivers a NESA-compliant curriculum spanning Stages 4-6 and preparation for the Higher School Certificate (HSC), complemented by a Vocational Education and Training (VET) portfolio offering nationally recognised qualifications — Certificate III in Business (BSB30120), Certificate II in Construction Pathways (CPC20211), and Certificate II in Hospitality in both Food & Beverage (SIT20316) and Kitchen Operations (SIT20416) — as well as school-based apprenticeships and traineeships. A Bring Your Own Designated Device (BYODD) program requires students to supply personal technology, while the college operates the Innovation and Design Education Centre (iDEC), a state-of-the-art facility completed in 2014 housing a commercial kitchen, timber workshops with CNC Router, green screen film area, laser cutter, 3D printers, and robotics equipment. Distinctive pastoral and wellbeing programs include the STRIVE framework (Spirituality, True Accomplishment, Relationships, Involvement, Vitality Emotions), delivered through daily 20-minute coaching sessions tracked via the Compass student management platform, and a Positive Education program based on the work of Professor Martin Seligman and Professor Lea Waters, with membership in the Positive Education Schools Association.

Revenue is generated predominantly through recurring annual tuition fees billed to families, with instalment payment plans available through a Diocesan Request to Pay School Fees by Instalment form, supplemented by VET program delivery and Diocesan funding under the Catholic Education Office, Diocese of Wollongong. The institution is a non-profit educational entity with governance and oversight provided by CEDoW (RTO 90487). Capital investment has been material and ongoing: 18 additional classrooms and the first stage of playing fields opened in 2017, the Performing Arts complex was completed in 2019, and a new school hall opened in 2021, completing Stages 1-6 of the building programme. The college also delivers a High Performance enrichment program targeting the top 10% of capable students, Diverse Learning Needs support, and an SBCC Careers Website providing pathway information for university, TAFE, and employment outcomes.

Name

St Benedicts Catholic College

Legal name

St Benedicts Catholic College

Website

https://sbccdow.catholic.edu.au

Company type

Private

Founded year

2011

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

St Benedicts Catholic College is a systemic Catholic co-educational secondary school in Oran Park, NSW, Australia, delivering Years 7-12 NESA-aligned curriculum with HSC and VET pathways to approximately 975 students across the southwest Sydney catchment under the Catholic Education Diocese of Wollongong.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Catholic Secondary Education

NAICS

Elementary and Secondary Schools (6111), Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (61131)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

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

akta.pro secondary industry

Denominational Theological Colleges (e.g., Catholic, Orthodox, Protestant, Evangelical) (EDAHAKAM)

Keywords

• Catholic secondary education
• Secondary school curriculum
• Vocational education training
• Student wellbeing programs
• HSC preparation courses

Headquarters

HQ city

Oran Park

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

Revenue model

1. School Fees: The college charges school fees to families for enrollment. Fee statements are available as downloadable documents (referenced as College Fees document). Families can request to pay school fees by instalment through a Diocesan form.
2. Vocational Education and Training: VET programs offering nationally recognised qualifications in Business, Construction, and Hospitality. Students can undertake school-based apprenticeships and traineeships combining HSC study with part-time work and training.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

St Benedicts Catholic College is a Catholic systemic co-educational secondary school delivering education to students in Years 7 to 12. Its core offering is the secondary school curriculum leading to the Higher School Certificate, complemented by vocational education and training programs, wellbeing and pastoral programs, and specialist learning support services.

Product overview

St Benedicts Catholic College offers a comprehensive secondary education program (Years 7-12) aligned with NESA curriculum, delivered through multiple facilities including the Innovation and Design Education Centre (iDEC). The college provides a structured academic curriculum spanning Stages 4-6, complemented by vocational training programs (Certificate III in Business, Certificate II in Construction Pathways, and Certificate II in Hospitality in Food & Beverage and Kitchen Operations), wellbeing initiatives including the STRIVE pastoral care program and Positive Education program, career guidance services, high performance enrichment tracks, and diverse learning needs support. The institution operates within the Catholic Education Diocese of Wollongong system.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Years 7 to 12 Secondary Education
• Vocational Education and Training (VET) Programs

Quantifiable outcome

• HSC results supported through High Performance program targeting top 10% of capable students

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Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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App detail

Integration3 records

Feature3 records

Partnerships

16 partnerships are on record, tiered core and supporting.

• St Mary MacKillop Catholic Parish, Oran ParkcoreOthersLocal parish adjacent to the college campus. The college enjoys the interest and support of the priests of local parishes, including regular participation in prayer, reflection, and liturgy at the parish level.
• St Paul's Catholic Parish, CamdensupportingOthersLocal Catholic parish serving the Camden community. Parish priests provide support and engagement with college liturgical and spiritual activities.
• St Anthony's Catholic Parish, PictonsupportingOthersLocal Catholic parish serving the Picton community with connection to the college community.
• St Aloysius Catholic Parish, The OakssupportingOthersLocal Catholic parish serving The Oaks community with connection to the college community.
• St Justin's Catholic Primary School, Oran ParkcoreOthersFeeder Catholic primary school adjacent to the college campus in the same precinct. Primary pathway for students transitioning to St Benedicts.
• St Paul's Catholic Primary School, CamdensupportingOthersFeeder Catholic primary school in Camden serving as a pathway for students to the college.
• St Clare's Catholic Primary School, Narellan ValesupportingOthersFeeder Catholic primary school in Narellan Vale serving as a pathway for students to the college.
• St Anthony's Parish Primary School, PictonsupportingOthersFeeder Catholic primary school in Picton serving as a pathway for students to the college.
• CatholicCare School, Student and Family Program (SSFP)coreOthersCatholicCare provides professional and confidential counselling services to students through the college's counsellor. The counsellor promotes wellbeing and development and works with students, families, and school staff.
• Catholic Education Diocese of WollongongcoreOthersParent Catholic Education organisation. The college is part of the Catholic Education Office, Wollongong - Registered Training Organisation 90487. Diocesan policies, procedures, and enrolment frameworks govern college operations.
• Macarthur Independent Schools Association (MISA)supportingOthersMISA provides inter-school Tuesday sport and other cultural activities including Debating and Public Speaking. The college is a member enabling participation in these competitive activities.
• Diocese of WollongongcoreOthersProvides representative sporting pathways at Diocesan, State and National levels. The college participates in Diocesan representative sports through this partnership.
• We Are CommunitysupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerLocal Macarthur charity that the college supports through food and warming items drives in Term 2 as part of the Social Action program.
• St Vincent de PaulsupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe college supports the St Vincent de Paul Winter Appeal through the Social Justice team, including an annual event teaching students about homelessness and raising funds.
• CatholicCaresupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe college supports CatholicCare in Term 4 through the Christmas Hamper Appeal, ensuring families in the local area have a nice meal and presents for their children.
• Project CompassionsupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe college supports Project Compassion through Term 1 fundraising activities including Shrove Tuesday pancake sales, Easter egg competitions, and Zooper Dooper sales to support Caritas.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves9 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• St Patrick's College, Sutherland: Systemic Catholic boys' secondary school in the Sydney region, operating under a neighbouring Catholic system. Comparable in curriculum delivery, VET pathways, and co-curricular breadth.
• St Joseph's Catholic College: Diocese of Wollongong systemic Catholic secondary school on the Central Coast. Closely comparable operating model, size, and reliance on Catholic Education Office policies.
• Corpus Christi Catholic High School: Catholic secondary school in the Diocese of Wollongong (Oak Flats/Illawarra region). Direct peer on diocesan governance, fee model, HSC delivery, and pastoral care framework.
• Trinity Catholic College, Auburn: Catholic systemic secondary college in western Sydney serving a multi-cultural catchment. Comparable operating model with VET programs and systemic Catholic governance.
• John Therry Catholic High School: Systemic Catholic co-educational secondary school within the Catholic Education Diocese of Wollongong serving the Rosemeadow/Macarthur region. Closest comparable in system governance, fee structure, and student demographic.
• Holy Spirit College: Diocese of Wollongong systemic Catholic secondary school in Bellambi, NSW. Same diocesan operating model, similar curriculum and VET offerings, and parallel reliance on Wollongong feeder parishes.
• MacKillop Catholic College: Catholic systemic secondary college within the Diocese of Wollongong. Comparable co-educational Years 7-12 structure and diocesan oversight model.
• De La Salle College, Revesby Heights: Sydney Catholic systemic secondary college serving south-west Sydney families. Comparable demographic catchment, fee structure, and post-school pathways focus.

Broad incumbents

• Sydney Catholic Schools: Larger neighbouring Catholic systemic education body covering many Sydney secondary schools. Comparable operating model and student demographic to SBCC but at substantially greater scale.
• Catholic Education Diocese of Wollongong: Parent diocesan education authority overseeing SBCC and multiple other systemic schools. Wider portfolio including primary and secondary schools, RTO credentials, and shared curriculum frameworks.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/benedicts.oranpark
• Instagraminstagram.com/benedicts.oranpark
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/st-benedicts-catholic-college

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Profiles1 record

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