What St Patrick's College, Strathfield does

St Patrick's College, Strathfield is an independent Catholic day school for boys from Years 5 to 12, founded in 1928 by the Christian Brothers and operating within the Edmund Rice Education Australia (EREA) network. The college is headquartered on Francis Street in Strathfield, NSW, approximately 15 kilometres west of Sydney CBD, serving primarily practicing Catholic families in the western Sydney corridor. With a workforce of approximately 161 employees, the college operates selective admissions with Year 5 as the primary intake point (~217 students annually) and offers continuous education through to Year 12 graduation, organized into Middle School (Years 5-8) and Senior School (Years 9-12) programs.

The college's educational platform comprises multiple interconnected programs: a BYODD (Bring Your Own Designated Device) technology program built on a Windows-only environment using Microsoft Office 365, Canvas Learning Management System (Instructure), and TASS (The Administration System for Schools) for student/parent portals and Flexischools for cashless canteen operations. Academic offerings include core subjects, VET courses, a Diverse Learning Program (including the F Gleeson Gifted Education program), a Wellbeing Framework with three full-time counsellors, and extensive co-curricular activities spanning sport, cultural pursuits (music, theatre, debating, chess), and justice/advocacy groups. State-of-the-art facilities include the newly opened (2025) Scientia Building for science and hospitality, multiple libraries, sporting facilities, and the Bryan Brown Theatre.

The college operates a subscription-based revenue model primarily through tiered annual tuition fees (AUD $13,920 for Years 5-6 to $16,790 for Years 11-12 in 2026), supplemented by one-time application fees ($250), enrollment acceptance fees ($1,500), a $750 tax-deductible building fund contribution per family, and ancillary fees for programs like Duke of Edinburgh, music tuition, and excursions. Additional revenue streams include philanthropic donations through the Luceat Giving Program, the Vestra Bursary Program for financial assistance, and Parents and Friends Association fundraising (including car raffles). The go-to-market is sales-led through a formal selective admissions process with information sessions, documentation review, pre-enrolment interviews, and priority given to practicing Catholic families, siblings of current students, and Old Boys' children. The college is structured as a non-profit (ABN: 70 273 700 830) affiliated with EREA and does not accept international students unless Australian citizens, permanent residents, or on working visas.

Name

St Patrick's College, Strathfield

Legal name

St Patrick's College Strathfield

Website

https://spc.nsw.edu.au

Company type

Private

Founded year

1928

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

St Patrick's College, Strathfield is an independent Catholic day school for boys from Years 5 to 12, founded in 1928 in the Edmund Rice tradition. It serves approximately 1,300-1,700 students through selective admissions, generating revenue primarily via tiered annual tuition fees ($13,920-$16,790 in 2026) and philanthropic contributions.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Independent Catholic K-12 Education (Boys' Day School)

NAICS

Elementary and Secondary Schools (6111), Educational Services (611)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Nonsectarian Independent Day Schools (EDAJABAA)

Keywords

• Catholic boys education
• Years 5-12 schooling
• Edmund Rice tradition
• Independent secondary school
• HSC preparation programs

Headquarters

HQ city

Strathfield

HQ country

Australia

HQ region

Oceania

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Operations, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Tuition Fees: Annual tuition fees charged to families for student education across Years 5-12, with tiered pricing by year level
2. Application and Enrollment Fees: Non-refundable application fee of $250 and enrollment acceptance fee of $1,500 charged upon offer acceptance
3. Building Fund Contributions: Tax-deductible building fund contributions of $750 per family to support building and refurbishment programs
4. Ancillary Programs and Services: Fees for Duke of Edinburgh programs, excursions, interstate/overseas tours, musical instrument hire, optional private music tuition, and canteen purchases through Flexischools
5. Luceat Giving Program: Philanthropic donations supporting scholarships, learning initiatives, facilities, and programs including the Vestra Bursary Program for financial assistance
6. Parents and Friends Fundraising: Fundraising activities including car raffles and social events to support college improvements

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

St Patrick's College, Strathfield is an independent Catholic day school for boys from Years 5 to 12 in the Edmund Rice tradition, delivering academic programs across a Middle School (Years 5–8) and Senior School (Years 9–12) pathway, with Diverse Learning, Wellbeing, and co-curricular programs (Sport, Cultural, Justice/Peace). The college charges annual tuition on a per-year-level subscription basis, supported by ancillary fees for VET courses, music tuition, excursions, and canteen services, and is funded additionally through a Building Fund and the Luceat Giving philanthropy program.

Product overview

St Patrick's College, Strathfield is an independent Catholic day school for boys from Years 5 to 12 in the Edmund Rice tradition. The institution operates as a unified educational platform with distinct but interconnected programs: Middle School (Years 5–8) and Senior School (Years 9–12) form the core academic offerings, supplemented by the Wellbeing Framework, Diverse Learning Program (including Gifted Education), and BYODD Technology Program. Co-curricular programs span Sport, Cultural activities (Music, Theatre, Chess, Debating), and Justice/Peace advocacy groups. The College also offers VET courses for vocational pathways, a Luceat giving platform for philanthropy, and publishes regular community communications through Lucerna, Lumen, and Especean.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Middle School Program (Years 5–8)
• Senior School Program (Years 9–12)
• Wellbeing Framework
• Bring Your Own Designated Device (BYODD) Program
• Diverse Learning Program
• Co-Curricular Programs
• Vocational Education and Training (VET) Courses
• Luceat Giving Program

Quantifiable outcome

• 34% of Class of 2025 achieved ATAR above 90 (top echelon of HSC candidates)
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers6 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration1 record

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered flagship, core and minor.

• Edmund Rice Education Australia (EREA)flagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerSt Patrick's College is part of the Edmund Rice Education Australia network, following the charism of Blessed Edmund Ignatius Rice and the Christian Brothers tradition. The college adheres to the EREA Charter and Four Touchstones: Gospel Spirituality, Liberating Education, Inclusive Community, and Justice and Solidarity.
• International Boys' Schools Coalition (IBSC)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMembership in global network connecting boys' schools worldwide for sharing best practices in boys' education, professional development, and student enrichment programs.
• St Ignatius' College, RiverviewminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration for First Nations programs including combined cultural performances during Reconciliation Week, sharing of First Nations cultural experiences and education resources.
• Academic Assessment Services (AAS)coreOthersStudents undertake testing with Academic Assessment Services as part of the enrollment process, scheduled after an offer of acceptance.
• FlexischoolscoreTechnology or IntegrationAustralia's leading school ordering and payment platform (ISO 27001 certified, ST4S approved) providing cashless canteen system for the college. Manages student ID cards, online ordering, and payment processing.
• MicrosoftcoreTechnology or IntegrationCollege uses Microsoft Office 365 for email, file storage, and cloud-based collaboration across the BYODD program.
• Canvas (Instructure)coreTechnology or IntegrationCloud-based Learning Management System used by teachers and students for online learning, assignments, and collaboration.
• BYD ParramattaminorOthersBYD Parramatta (Parramatta Motor Group) supplies BYD Atto 1 Essential electric vehicle valued at $23,990 for Parents and Friends car raffle fundraising.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights3 records

Direct peers

• St Ignatius' College, Riverview: Jesuit Catholic boys' school in Sydney and an explicit collaboration partner of SPC for First Nations programs. Both are faith-based Boys' Years 5-12 schools on Sydney's north/west serving similar affluent Catholic family segments at similar tuition price points.
• Sydney Grammar School: Elite non-denominational boys' school with the strongest HSC ranking in NSW. Represents the aspirational benchmark for SPC families and competes indirectly for the highest-attaining applicants within Sydney's boys' school market.
• Knox Grammar School: Independent Uniting Church boys' school on Sydney's Upper North Shore. Directly comparable in faith-affiliated ethos, Years K-12 structure, and high-ATAR outcomes, competing for a similar professional family demographic.
• The King's School, Parramatta: Australia's oldest independent school, a GPS boys' school in western Sydney. Comparable in prestige positioning, boarding/day structure, and broad academic/co-curricular offering, with a higher price point and stronger HSC ranking.
• Christian Brothers' High School Lewisham: Edmund Rice/Christian Brothers Catholic boys' school in Sydney's Inner West, historically part of the same broader CBS community as SPC. Closest direct peer in religious tradition, geographic proximity, and educational philosophy.
• Trinity Grammar School: Anglican independent boys' school in Sydney's Inner West (Summer Hill), operating in the same geographic catchment as SPC. Directly competing for the same affluent western Sydney families with similar HSC track record and tuition bands.
• St Edward's College, East Gosford: Catholic boys' school in the EREA network (same Edmund Rice tradition as SPC). Directly comparable in faith framework, Four Touchstones pedagogy, and strategic priorities, though operating in a Central Coast catchment.
• St Joseph's College, Hunters Hill: Marist Catholic boys' school in Sydney, one of the most established Catholic boys' schools in NSW. Directly comparable in faith-based ethos, Years 7-12 structure, and competitive enrollment positioning versus SPC's catchment.
• Scots College, Sydney: Presbyterian GPS boys' school in Sydney's eastern suburbs with a strong HSC record. Comparable in selective admission, broad co-curricular program, and premium tuition positioning targeting similar affluent professional families.
• Waverley College: Salesian Catholic boys' school in Sydney's eastern suburbs. Comparable in faith-based identity, Years 5-12 structure, and commitment to educating boys from diverse socioeconomic backgrounds via bursary programs.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/stpatrickscollege
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/school/spcstrathfield
• Instagraminstagram.com/spc.strathfield

Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles7 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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