St Francis Xavier Catholic Primary School

What St Francis Xavier Catholic Primary School does

St Francis Xavier Catholic Primary School Frankston is a Catholic primary school located at 8 Park Street, Frankston, Victoria, serving students from Foundation through Year 6. The school operates a single Foundation intake per year, consistent with a small enrolment footprint, and is led by Principal Steve Peart. Curriculum delivery spans core literacy and numeracy alongside specialist programmes in STEM and Robotics, Performing Arts, Visual Arts, Physical Education, and Italian, with the school app and an online enrolment portal supporting day-to-day operations and family engagement.

The school's pastoral and wellbeing framework is built on the Berry Street Education Model, Body Right, Respectful Relationships, and the Fire Carriers reconciliation programme, positioning it as a whole-child institution rather than a purely academic provider. Operational partnerships extend the school's service surface: Camp Australia delivers on-site before and after school care, and John Paul College functions as a designated secondary feeder. The school markets itself around small-class individualised learning, family communication through an active Instagram presence, and Catholic identity tied to the local parish.

As a non-government, not-for-profit primary school, the institution is funded through a mix of Australian Commonwealth and Victorian state recurrent grants, Catholic Education Office (Melbourne/CEMO) funding, and parental fees or voluntary levies. It sits within the regulatory framework of the Victorian Registration and Qualifications Authority (VRQA) and the Catholic Education system. The competitive position is that of a small, parish-affiliated Catholic primary competing with larger Catholic schools, government primaries, and independent schools in the Frankston catchment, with differentiation driven by community intimacy, wellbeing pedagogy, and feeder pathways rather than scale or technology.

Name

St Francis Xavier Catholic Primary School

Legal name

St Francis Xavier Primary School Frankston

Website

https://sfxfrankston.catholic.edu.au

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

St Francis Xavier Catholic Primary School Frankston is a small Catholic primary school (Foundation to Year 6) led by Principal Steve Peart, serving parish families in Frankston, Victoria, with STEM, arts, and wellbeing programmes plus on-site before/after care via Camp Australia.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Primary Education (Catholic K-6)

NAICS

Elementary and Secondary Schools (6111), Elementary and Secondary Schools (611110)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

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

Keywords

• Catholic primary education
• Primary school programs
• Religious education
• STEM curriculum education
• Student wellbeing programs

Headquarters

HQ city

Croydon 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, Marketing or Sales

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels2 records

Core offering

St Francis Xavier Catholic Primary School Frankston delivers Catholic primary education from Foundation (Prep) through Grade 6 in a single-campus school located in central Frankston, Victoria. The school provides a structured year-level program (Prep, Juniors, Middles, Seniors) supported by a curriculum that includes Religious Education, English, Mathematics, STEM & Robotics, Performing Arts, Visual Arts, Physical Education, and Italian language, alongside wellbeing, intervention, and extracurricular programs. The school also facilitates before and after school care through Camp Australia and supports families through enrollment tours, school advisory governance, and fundraising/community engagement.

Product overview

St Francis Xavier Catholic Primary School Frankston is a Catholic primary school offering a comprehensive educational program from Foundation (Prep) through Grade 6. The school provides a structured learning pathway organized into four year-level bands (Prep, Juniors, Middles, and Seniors), supported by a broad curriculum including Religious Education, English, Mathematics, STEM & Robotics, Performing Arts, Visual Arts, Physical Education, and Italian language. Beyond core academics, the school offers wellbeing programs (Berry Street Education Model, Body Right, Respectful Relationships), intervention and extension services, and extracurricular activities including Cooking Club, Gardening Club, and Camp Rumbug. Before and After School Care is provided through an external partnership with Camp Australia. The school also operates a Buddy Program pairing Year 6 students with Prep students, a Student Representative Council, and a Fire Carriers reconciliation program.

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Functional benefit

Products and services

• Prep (Foundation) Foundation year program for children turning 5 years of age prior to April 30th, introducing early literacy, numeracy, and social skills in a nurturing Catholic environment.
• Juniors Program Lower primary learning program focusing on foundational academic skills, social development, and engagement with the curriculum.
• Middles Program Middle primary program building on foundational skills with increased complexity in literacy, numeracy, and inquiry-based learning.
• Seniors Program Upper primary program (Grade 5/6) preparing students for secondary education with leadership opportunities and advanced curriculum.
• Religious Education Catholic faith-based education integrated across all year levels, including sacramental preparation and spiritual development.
• STEM & Robotics Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics and Robotics program developing computational thinking and problem-solving skills.
• Performing Arts Drama, music, and dance education including specialist instruction and performance opportunities.
• Visual Arts Creative arts program covering drawing, painting, sculpture, and visual design across all year levels.
• Physical Education Sports, movement, and health education promoting physical fitness, teamwork, and motor skill development.
• Italian Language LOTE (Languages Other Than English) program teaching Italian language and cultural awareness.
• Intervention & Extension Differentiated learning support providing targeted assistance for students needing additional help or enrichment beyond standard curriculum.
• Before & After School Care Before and after school care program operated by Camp Australia, held at Frankston Primary School with safe walking supervision provided for St Francis Xavier students.
• Wellbeing Programs Comprehensive wellbeing support including Berry Street Education Model, Body Right personal safety program, and Respectful Relationships education.
• Buddy Program Year 6 and Prep Buddy Program pairing older students with younger students for mentorship, support, and inclusive community building.
• Learning Diversity Neuro-affirming support services partnering with families, specialists, and support networks to ensure inclusive education for all learners.
• Enrolment Tours Principal-led and group school tours available throughout the year for prospective families to experience the learning environment.
• Camp Rumbug Outdoor education camp program for senior students featuring activities such as giant swing, mud runs, and team-building exercises.
• Cooking Club After-school cooking club teaching culinary skills and food preparation to interested students.
• Gardening Club Environmental and gardening club maintaining worm farms, planting, and garden sustainability projects.

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

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Has API

No

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Partnerships

Twelve partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• John Paul CollegecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerProud feeder school for local Catholic Secondary College. Large number of Grade 6 students transition to John Paul College in Frankston for secondary education.
• Frankston High SchoolcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMany Grade 6 students attend Frankston High School in Year 7 as a secondary pathway option.
• Frankston Bobcats BasketballminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerLocal basketball club with strong ties to the school, providing sports club connections for students.
• YCW Football and NetballminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerLocal football and netball club with school connection for community sports engagement.
• Fairway Netball ClubminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerLocal netball club partnership for sports club connections.
• Baxter Soccer ClubminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerLocal soccer club with ties to the school community.
• Camp AustraliacoreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerExternal provider running Before and After School Care program at nearby Frankston Primary School, providing childcare services for SFX families.
• Frankston HospitalminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCommunity partnership providing meaningful opportunities for students to learn about service and social responsibility.
• Vasey Hill RSL Aged CareminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAged care facility partnership for student engagement in service learning and community responsibility programs.
• Community Support FrankstonminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerLocal community organization partnership enriching students' understanding of service and social responsibility.
• St Vincent de PaulminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCharitable organization partnership providing opportunities for students to serve and build empathy in the community.
• Peninsula UniformsminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorUniform supplier for school uniforms, available in-store and online from Peninsula Uniforms and Embroidery in Carrum Downs.

Scale indicators1 record

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights3 records

Broad incumbents

• Catholic Education Melbourne: System administrator overseeing Catholic primary and secondary schools across the Melbourne archdiocese, including SFX. Provides policy, funding, and curriculum frameworks — a higher-level peer rather than a direct competitor.
• Nazareth College (various): Catholic secondary college serving multiple feeder primary schools across Melbourne's southeast. Comparable as a Catholic education institution in the same broader region, though focused on secondary rather than primary education.

Regional players

• Derinya Primary School: Public primary school in the Frankston South area offering Foundation to Grade 6. Local competitor for families choosing between government and Catholic primary education in the broader Frankston region.
• Stella Maris Catholic Primary School: Catholic primary school in a neighbouring Melbourne bayside suburb with comparable Catholic identity and program structure. Shares the same parish-school model and target demographic but operates in a different catchment.
• St Patrick's Primary School (various Victorian campuses): Other Catholic primary schools within the Melbourne archdiocese offering Foundation to Grade 6 with Catholic values. Comparable in mission, program structure, and target demographic, but located in different suburbs and thus not competing directly for the same families.
• Holy Family Primary School (Mount Waverley): Catholic primary school in eastern Melbourne with similar program offerings, including Italian language and STEM emphases. Competes for the same parent mindset but in a different geographic area.
• Our Lady of Fatima Primary School: Catholic primary school in a neighbouring Melbourne region offering a similar Foundation-to-Grade 6 program with religious education and specialist subjects. Comparable in size and mission but operates in a different geographic catchment.
• St Joseph's Primary School (various Victorian campuses): A network of Catholic primary schools across Victoria with similar Foundation-to-Year 6 offerings and Catholic identity. Comparable in educational model and target demographic, but distributed across the state.

Direct peers

• Frankston Primary School: Government public primary school located 100m from SFX, hosting the Camp Australia before/after school care that serves SFX families. Direct local competitor for primary-aged students in the Frankston catchment, contrasting public vs. Catholic education options.
• John Paul College (Frankston): Catholic secondary college in Frankston that is the primary destination for SFX Grade 6 graduates. Operates the same Catholic education mission within the same local catchment, completing the K–12 pathway SFX feeds into.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights5 records

Customer concentration

• Instagraminstagram.com/stfrancisxavierfrankston
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/st-francis-xavier-catholic-primary-school

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Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

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