St Clare of Assisi Primary School

What St Clare of Assisi Primary School does

St Clare of Assisi Primary School is a Catholic primary school operating a single campus at 40 Heidelberg Street, Conder, in the Australian Capital Territory, serving students from Kindergarten to Year 6. Founded on 1 February 1994 with 218 students and twelve staff, the school has grown to approximately 700+ students across 28 classes, supported by around 50 staff members. It is owned and operated by the Catholic Education Archdiocese of Canberra and Goulburn (CECG) — a system of 56 schools across ACT and Southern NSW — under the corporate entity Education Ltd (ABN 60 675 797 734). The school serves families in a defined priority enrolment catchment spanning Calwell, Theodore, Richardson, Isabella Plains, Bonython, Conder, Gordon, Banks, Tharwa, and Royalla, with affiliated Early Learning Centres extending the pipeline from preschool.

The core product is faith-based K-6 education following the Australian Curriculum and CECG guidelines, delivered through a Science of Learning framework with the proprietary TAPPLE explicit teaching model. The school layers multiple specialized programs onto the core: Outside School Hours Care (Before, After School, and Vacation Care); specialist teaching in Music, Indonesian, and Library; twice-weekly sports with three annual carnivals; inclusive education support (MiniLit, MacqLit, Spelling Mastery); Indigenous Education with Yarning Circle and Aboriginal Garden; Sustainability programs with Conder Wetlands partnership; and The Resilience Project wellbeing curriculum introduced in 2024. Technology integration uses school-owned iPads (K-3) and laptops (Years 4-6) running Google Workspace and Canva. Operations are supported by the Compass communication platform, Schoolzine for newsletters/website, Qkr for canteen orders, and Xplor for OSHC enrolment. Compliance footprint includes Child Safe Standards, Working With Vulnerable People checks, and ACT/NSW mandatory reporting requirements.

The business model is tuition-funded and not-for-profit within the CECG system. Fees are set annually by the Catholic Education Commission and billed monthly by CECG, ranging from $5,006 (one child) to $8,110 (three children), with further discounts available for larger families. Ancillary recurring revenue comes from OSHC subscriptions ($27-$39 per session, $105/day vacation care) and transaction-based canteen sales; one-time revenue includes a non-refundable $50 application fee and excursion/building levy charges. Fee remission is available for families in hardship, and no student is denied enrolment on financial grounds. Distribution is direct-to-family through online enrolment, Thursday tours during the May enrolment window, parish/CECG network referrals, and organic social media (Facebook, Instagram). Governance sits with a Community Council (formed 2006) providing parent representation, with current Principal Matt Egan-Richards (since 2018) and Assistant Principal Nikki Dwyer as Acting Principal.

Name

St Clare of Assisi Primary School

Legal name

St Clare of Assisi Primary School - Conder

Website

https://sca.act.edu.au

Company type

Private

Founded year

1994

Operating status

Operating

Short description

St Clare of Assisi Primary School is a Catholic K-6 primary school in Conder, ACT, serving 700+ students across 28 classes with ~50 staff under the Catholic Education Archdiocese of Canberra & Goulburn network. It delivers faith-based education plus OSHC, specialist programs, and wellbeing/sustainability/Indigenous initiatives to families in South Tuggeranong suburbs.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Catholic Primary Education

NAICS

Elementary and Secondary Schools (611110), Educational Support Services (61171)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200), Services-Child Day Care Services (8351)

akta.pro primary industry

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

Keywords

• Catholic primary education
• Primary school tuition
• Before after school care
• Faith-based schooling
• Student wellbeing programs

Headquarters

HQ city

Conder

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, Others

Revenue model

1. Building Levy and Excursion Charges: Building levy included in fee statements along with tuition fees. Additional charges for excursions and activities.
2. Canteen Services: Food services provided through canteen, ordered via Qkr online system. Revenue from food sales to students.
3. School Fees: Tuition fees charged to families per enrolled child. Fee statements issued monthly by Catholic Education Canberra Goulburn. Fee remission available for families experiencing financial hardship.
4. Outside School Hours Care (OSHC): Before School Care, After School Care, and Vacation Care programs with associated fees. Revenue from childcare services provided outside regular school hours.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

St Clare of Assisi Primary School delivers Kindergarten to Year 6 Catholic primary education on a single Conder campus, following the Australian Curriculum and Catholic Education Canberra Goulburn guidelines, and serving over 700 students across 28 classes with approximately 50 staff. Core delivery combines daily classroom instruction with specialist programs in Music, Indonesian and Library, sports, inclusive education support, the Resilience Project wellbeing program, Indigenous education and sustainability initiatives. Complementary fee-for-service offerings include Outside School Hours Care (Before School, After School and Vacation Care) and the school canteen.

Product overview

St Clare of Assisi Primary School is a Catholic primary school offering Kindergarten to Year 6 education. The school operates a single-campus model providing core academic instruction alongside specialist programs in Music, Indonesian, and Library. Additional services include Outside School Hours Care (Before School, After School, and Vacation Care), the Resilience Project wellbeing program, Digital Technologies with 1:1 device access, Inclusive Education support services, and sustainability initiatives. The school follows the Australian Curriculum and Catholic Education Canberra Goulburn guidelines, with approximately 700+ students across 28 classes supported by around 50 staff members.

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Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Kindergarten to Year 6 Education Comprehensive Catholic primary education program for students from Kindergarten through Year 6, following the Australian Curriculum and Catholic Education Canberra Goulburn guidelines. Delivered on the Conder campus across 28 classes to over 700 students.
• Outside School Hours Care (OSHC) Before School Care (7:30am-8:45am), After School Care (3:00pm-6:00pm), and Vacation Care programs providing safe, supervised care outside regular school hours. Enrolment via Xplor (myxplor.com); enquiries via [email protected] or 6294 8004. Breakfast is included with Before School Care and afternoon tea with After School Care; Vacation Care includes activities, excursions, morning and afternoon tea at $105 per day.
• Religious Education Program Faith-based curriculum nurturing spiritual development aligned with Catholic values and traditions, including sacramental preparation for Reconciliation, Eucharist and Confirmation delivered in partnership with Corpus Christi Parish.
• Specialist Programs (Music, Indonesian, Library) Weekly specialist sessions in Music (singing, instruments, movement), Indonesian language and culture, and Library (literature exploration, reading skills) delivered to all students.
• Sports and Physical Education Program Twice-weekly sport lessons aligned with the Australian Curriculum, including specialist clinics, gala days, and three major school carnivals (Athletics, Swimming, Cross Country).
• The Resilience Project Wellbeing Program Whole-school wellbeing program teaching resilience through Gratitude, Empathy, Mindfulness and Emotional Literacy (GEM + EL), with weekly explicit lessons and reflective activities and an associated TRP App for home engagement.
• Inclusive Education Support Targeted support for diverse learners including MiniLit and MacqLit literacy intervention, Spelling Mastery, personalised plans, and classroom support assistants, plus onsite Marymead CatholicCare counselling (Wednesday to Friday).
• Indigenous Education Program First Nations education featuring Yarning Circle, Aboriginal Garden, Bush Play Area, and integration of Indigenous perspectives across the curriculum.
• Sustainability Program Environmental education through gardening, recycling initiatives, the school garden and greenhouse, an Aboriginal Bush Tucker space, and the Conder Wetlands community partnership.
• School Canteen Services Food services provided through the school canteen with online ordering via the Qkr platform, supplying meals and snacks to students.

Quantifiable outcome

• 700+ students served across 28 classes with approximately 50 staff
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

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Integration4 records

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Marymead Catholic CarecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMarymead counsellor is onsite three days a week (Wednesday to Friday) providing counselling support services to students. Supports student wellbeing, mental health awareness, and personal growth. Amelie Nicholson serves as Student and Family Counsellor. Service available to students needing emotional guidance or help navigating personal challenges.
• Catholic Education Archdiocese Canberra & Goulburn (CECG)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerParent organization overseeing 56 Catholic primary and secondary schools across ACT and Southern NSW. Provides participation in Catalyst journey (system-wide improvement initiative), access to teaching resources, professional development, and dedicated support in wellbeing, inclusion, and faith formation. Fee statements issued monthly by CECG.
• Corpus Christi Parish, South TuggeranongcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerParish-based, school-supported sacramental program for Reconciliation, Eucharist, and Confirmation. Parish schools include St Francis of Assisi, St Clare of Assisi, and Holy Family. Parish Priest Fr Simon Falk serves on Community Council. School communities work together in preparation for sacraments.
• St Francis of Assisi Early Learning Centre - CalwellminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAffiliated preschool education provider serving families in Calwell, Theodore, Richardson, Isabella Plains, Bonython, Conder, Gordon, Banks, Tharwa, Royalla. Provides preschool education and smooth transition to primary school.
• Holy Family Early Learning Centre - GowrieminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAffiliated preschool education provider serving families in Gowrie, Fadden, Gilmore, Chisholm, Macarthur. Provides preschool education and smooth transition to primary school.
• Conder WetlandsminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerLocal environmental organization partnership for sustainability education. Students participate in environmental projects that make a real difference to the community. Supports hands-on sustainability learning beyond the school gate.
• The Resilience ProjectcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerWhole-school wellbeing program introduced in 2024. Teaches resilience through Gratitude, Empathy, Mindfulness, and Emotional Literacy (GEM + EL). Weekly explicit lessons and reflective activities. Brooke Coles serves as Resilience Project Ambassador. Includes TRP App for home engagement.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• St Francis of Assisi Primary School: Sister Catholic parish primary school in Calwell, ACT, operating in an explicitly documented 'brother-sister relationship' with St Clare of Assisi. Both share the same CECG system, parish partnership structure, and Tuggeranong Valley catchment, making them the closest functional peer.
• Holy Family Primary School: Catholic primary school in Gowrie serving families from Gowrie, Fadden, Gilmore, Chisholm, and Macarthur. Part of the same Corpus Christi Parish network and CECG system, with directly comparable K-6 faith-based offerings and adjacent Tuggeranong catchment.
• Good Shepherd Catholic Primary School: Catholic K-6 primary school in Amaroo, ACT, also operated by Catholic Education Archdiocese of Canberra & Goulburn. Comparable in size, CECG affiliation, faith-based curriculum, and OSHC operating model.
• St Anthony's Parish Primary School: Catholic primary school in Wanniassa, ACT, also under CECG. Operates in the broader Tuggeranong area with similar K-6 enrollment scale, OSHC services, and parish-based sacramental programming.
• St Thomas the Apostle Primary School: Catholic K-6 school in Kambah, ACT, also part of the CECG system. Closely comparable in operating model, faith-based curriculum, and Tuggeranong geographic proximity.
• Sacred Heart Primary School: Catholic primary school in Pearce, ACT, within the CECG network. Comparable faith-based K-6 offering, fee structure, OSHC services, and parish-linked sacramental programs.

Broad incumbents

• Canberra Grammar School: Large independent P-12 school in the ACT serving the same broad Canberra family demographic. Competes for the same value-conscious, education-prioritizing families, but operates at a wider scale and premium price point.
• Radford College: Independent P-12 Anglican school in Bruce, ACT. Comparable as a faith-based independent alternative drawing on the same ACT family market, but with a much larger enrollment and premium tuition positioning.

Emerging players

• Goodstart Early Learning: Australia's largest not-for-profit early childhood education provider, operating long day care centers and kindergarten programs. Comparable as a competitor for the same Canberra families' before/after-school care and preschool needs, intersecting St Clare's OSHC and ELC feeder activities.

Others

• Catholic Education Archdiocese of Canberra & Goulburn (CECG): System-level parent body overseeing 56 Catholic schools across ACT and Southern NSW. Not a competitor but the operating umbrella that determines St Clare's fee structure, curriculum framework, and policy environment.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks3 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/scaconder
• Instagraminstagram.com/stclareofassisiconder

Compliance4 records

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Number of profiles

Profiles5 records

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