St John's Regional College

What St John's Regional College does

St John's Regional College is a Catholic co-educational secondary school located in Dandenong, Victoria, Australia, delivering Years 7-12 education to students drawn from 13 feeder parishes across the region. Founded in 1958 and operated under the governance of Melbourne Archdiocese Catholic Schools Ltd (MACS), the college is recognised as the first Catholic co-educational Regional College in Australia, a designation it has held since 1977. The college maintains a non-profit operating model and is staffed by 57 employees.

The college's academic product spans three senior secondary pathways: the Victorian Certificate of Education (VCE), Vocational Education and Training (VET), and the Victorian Certificate of Applied Learning (VCAL/VM), supplemented by Religious Education rooted in the Presentation Brothers and Presentation Sisters charism traditions. A differentiated Sports Academy offers specialised football and basketball programs coached by former professional A-League and NBL players, with an additional fee of approximately $500 per year. Applied learning facilities include the Graduates' Restaurant (65-guest capacity) and the College Café, which function as operational training environments for hospitality and food technology students. Technology infrastructure centres on the SEQTA Learn/Engage/Teach learning management ecosystem, continuous reporting systems, and a virtual tour platform for prospective family engagement.

Revenue is generated through tuition fees structured along Catholic/ non-Catholic tiers, supplementary charges for the Sports Academy and VET programs, and government per-capita funding. Distribution relies on parish-based referrals from 13 feeder parishes and direct-to-family marketing. The college's Class of 2025 recorded a 100% completion rate with an average ATAR of 70 and a median ATAR of 29. International engagement includes a partnership with a school in Cambodia established in 2011.

Name

St John's Regional College

Legal name

St John's Regional College

Website

https://sjrc.vic.edu.au

Company type

Private

Founded year

1958

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

St John's Regional College is a Catholic co-educational secondary school in Dandenong, Victoria, delivering Years 7-12 education across VCE, VET, and VM pathways, plus a Sports Academy and faith-based programming, to students from 13 feeder parishes.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Dandenong

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. Tuition Fees: All-inclusive tuition fees covering classroom materials, textbooks, internet, printing, and curriculum-based camps and excursions. Device levy applies for Years 7-9; Years 10-12 students purchase devices independently.
2. Sports Academy Program: Fee-based specialized sports program with $500 annual fee covering coaching, training gear, and sessions. Optional weekly gym sessions available for additional $100 per year.
3. External VET Courses: External VET provider courses capped at $400 per year per course as a significant subsidy for students pursuing vocational pathways.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

St John's Regional College is a Catholic co-educational secondary school providing comprehensive education for students in Years 7-12, encompassing the Victorian Certificate of Education (VCE), Vocational Education and Training (VET), and the Vocational Major (VM) pathway, with a specialised Sports Academy offering football and basketball programs. The college also delivers Religious Education, the STEP Year 7 transition program, the Graduates' Restaurant hospitality training facility, enrichment programs, and free after-school tutoring, all delivered on its Dandenong campus in Melbourne's south-eastern suburbs.

Product overview

St John's Regional College is a Catholic co-educational secondary school offering a comprehensive educational program from Years 7-12. The core academic offerings include VCE and VET programs with over 40 study fields, the STEP transition program for Year 7, and the VM (Vocational Major) pathway for hands-on learners. Specialized programs include the St John's Sports Academy with dedicated football and basketball programs, enrichment programs in music and academics, and the Graduates' Restaurant hospitality training facility. The college provides Religious Education grounded in Catholic tradition, free tutoring support, and participation in Southern Independent Schools cultural and sporting competitions. Student achievement is recognized through the Stella Awards program.

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Products and services

• VCE and VET Programs Victorian Certificate of Education (VCE) and Vocational Education and Training (VET) programs offering over 40 study fields from artistic to scientific disciplines, preparing students for university, TAFE, or employment pathways. Targeted at Years 10-12 students at St John's Regional College.
• STEP Program Year 7 transition program focused on supporting students moving from primary school to secondary school, designed to ensure smooth integration into secondary education at St John's.
• St John's Sports Academy Specialized football and basketball programs for girls and boys from Year 7 onwards, offering integrated academic pathways for student-athletes to develop athletic skills while pursuing secondary education at St John's.
• VM (Vocational Major) Program Years 10-12 hands-on learning program integrating practical vocational education with VCE, including VET courses, work placements, and core subjects for students aspiring to trade or skill-based careers.
• External VET Courses Vocational Education and Training courses delivered through external RTOs as part of the South East Local Learning and Employment Network, capped at $400 per course per year as a significant subsidy for students pursuing vocational pathways.
• Graduates' Restaurant Hospitality training facility operated by Year 11 and 12 students, providing practical experience in front of house management, barista skills, and cookery, with capacity for 65 guests. Bakery products supplied via partnership with Five Loaves Bakery and Patisserie.
• College Cafe (Year 9 Experiential Program) Year 9 experiential program focused on real-world work skills, food handling certification, and practical experience within the Graduates' Restaurant and 5 Loaves Patisserie.
• Free After-School Tutoring Program Free after-school tutoring program available Monday to Thursday from 3:30pm to 5pm in the CLC, providing assistance across a range of subject areas.
• Religious Education Comprehensive Religious Education program from Years 7-12 grounded in Catholic tradition and Gospel values, enhanced through liturgical celebrations, retreats, and faith-based experiences.
• Enrichment Program (Years 8-9) Academic enrichment program offered at Years 8 and 9 providing flexibility and individual skill development across multiple content areas, including cross-curricular and mathematics enrichment.
• Instrumental Music and Vocal Coaching Music instruction program offering instrumental music lessons and vocal coaching for students interested in developing musical skills.
• SIS and Cultural Events Program Southern Independent Schools Association competitions and cultural events including Performing Arts Evening, Theatre Sports, Debating, Public Speaking, Chess, Art and Technology Exhibition.

Named customers5 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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Feature2 records

Partnerships

16 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• De La Salle Brothers' School in Pouthum, CambodiacoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 201115-year partnership supporting education of underprivileged children in rural Cambodia across the Mekong River from Phnom Penh. Students and staff visit to teach English. Funds provide meals, learning materials, facilities, and teacher education for the 'poorest of the poor'.
• Lasallian FoundationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSt John's Regional College community supports the Lasallian Foundation through annual 'Make A Difference Day' fundraising. The foundation supports education for underprivileged children globally, aligning with the college's Lasallian charism.
• Wellsprings for WomenminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSt John's community raises funds for Wellsprings for Women through Make A Difference Day, supporting women and families in the local community.
• Pavilion RestaurantminorOthersDandenong restaurant that donated to the Staff Silent Auction fundraising campaign.
• Beletti RestaurantminorOthersDandenong restaurant that donated to the Staff Silent Auction fundraising campaign.
• AB BakeryminorOthersDandenong bakery that donated dry-goods hampers for the silent auction.
• Daniel's DonutsminorOthersParkmore Shopping Centre business that donated to the Staff Silent Auction.
• Colours of Love FloristminorOthersNoble Park florist that donated to the Staff Silent Auction fundraising campaign.
• Drouin NurseryminorOthersDrouin nursery that donated to the Staff Silent Auction.
• PFD FoodsminorOthersKnoxfield food services company that donated to the Staff Silent Auction.
• Five Loaves Bakery and PatisserieminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerProvides bakery products to Graduates' Restaurant. VET Certificate III in Patisserie students produce all bakery goods for the restaurant and additional products.
• Crown CoachescoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorOperates private school charter bus services exclusively for St John's students, providing safe and modern transport options.
• Ventura Bus ServicescoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPublic Transport Victoria operator providing 'School Special' bus services for St John's students. Routes cover Lyndhurst, Lynbrook, Hampton Park, Doveton, Cranbourne, Narre Warren, Endeavour Hills, Dandenong North, Noble Park, and Keysborough.
• South East Local Learning and Employment Network (SELLEN)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership providing VET program coordination across local secondary schools and TAFEs in the South East Melbourne region.
• Southern Independent Schools (SIS) AssociationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSt John's is a fully participating member of SIS, competing in major sport and cultural events with 12 other member schools. Includes weekly competitions in netball, softball, basketball, soccer, football, cricket, and tennis, plus cultural events like Performing Arts Evening, Theatre Sports, Debating, and Public Speaking.
• CSIROminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSTEM Professionals in Schools Program - Australia's largest national skilled volunteering program connecting STEM professionals with teachers for flexible, ongoing partnerships.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Emmaus College: Catholic co-educational secondary school in Vermont South, offering Years 7-12 with parallel pathways (VCE, VET, VCAL/VM) and a similar religious charism to St John's. Direct competitor for Catholic families in Melbourne's eastern and south-eastern suburbs.
• Kilbreda College: Catholic girls' secondary school in Mentone run by the Presentation Sisters — the same founding order as St John's. Direct order-affiliated peer with comparable values-based curriculum.
• Salesian College: Catholic boys' secondary school in Chadstone operated by the Salesian order. Comparable Catholic regional secondary offering with strong sport and co-curricular programs.
• Whitefriars College: Catholic boys' secondary school in Donvale run by the Carmelites. Comparable in religious charism-driven co-curricular offering and Years 7-12 VCE/VET pathway structure.
• Mazenod College: Catholic boys' secondary school in Mulgrave, Victoria, operated by the same De La Salle Brothers tradition as St John's Regional College. Direct geographic and curricular peer in Melbourne's south-east.
• Nazareth College: Catholic co-educational secondary school in Noble Park, immediately adjacent to St John's Dandenong catchment. Offers overlapping VCE, VET, and Victorian Curriculum programs to a similar south-eastern suburbs demographic.
• De La Salle College: Catholic boys' secondary school with multiple campuses (Malvern, Mordialloc, Inner City) operated under the same De La Salle Brothers order that founded St John's. Shares charism, sports networks, and curricular structure.
• St Francis Xavier College: Catholic co-educational regional secondary school in Beaconsfield, serving the Casey corridor with a multi-campus model. Comparable in offering VCE, VET, and Catholic faith-based co-education.

Broad incumbents

• Haileybury: Large, established independent (non-Catholic) school with multiple Melbourne campuses offering Years 7-12. Competes for the same fee-paying families in metropolitan Melbourne with broader co-curricular and academic offerings.
• Caulfield Grammar School: Established independent co-educational school across multiple campuses (Caulfield, Wheelers Hill) with strong academic and sporting reputation. Competes for the same metropolitan Melbourne premium-fee market as St John's.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Subsidiaries1 record

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