St. Raphael-Gymnasium

What St. Raphael-Gymnasium does

St. Raphael-Gymnasium is a state-recognized Catholic private school (katholische freie Schule) located in Heidelberg's Neuenheim district, operated as part of the St. Raphael Schulen verbund by the Schulstiftung der Erzdiözese Freiburg. The institution comprises a four-track Gymnasium and a two-track Realschule on a single nine-building campus at Roonstraße 1-5, serving approximately 1,100 students, with 98 Abiturienten and 50 Realschulabsolventen in the 2026 cohort. Programs span general academic education (leading to Abitur and Mittlere Reife), with profile offerings in MINT (IMP/NIT), languages (including Italian), music, and values-based pastoral care.

The school's technology stack is conventional educational infrastructure rather than proprietary product: self-hosted Moodle LMS at moodle.srgh.de, Nextcloud Schüler-Cloud at cloud.srgh.de, WebUntis for timetabling and substitution planning (web and mobile), Schoolfox for messaging, plus iPads, digital whiteboards (digitale Tafeln), and 3D printers in computer labs. Notable internal tools include the student-built Kurswahl-Helfer (a rule-based Abitur course-validation tool) and RaphPrep summer tutoring. External partnerships with BASF, SRH Hochschule Heidelberg, MAINS, Zukunftslabor Heidelberg, Klima Arena Sinsheim, and Universität Heidelberg support the MINT profile, alongside Erasmus+ exchange programs and athletics partnerships with Heidelberger Ruderklub.

The business model is a non-profit Catholic education delivery model: tuition and fees are not publicly disclosed, enrollment is managed through a formal Anmeldeverfahren, and the institution is funded through a combination of parental contributions, state co-funding for recognized private schools, and the charitable Förderverein (Verein der Freunde, est. 1957, €15 minimum annual membership). Marketing is dominated by the school's website (raphael-schulen.de), with community events (Night of the Bands, concerts, sports meets) and Instagram (@smv.srgh) serving as supplementary channels. ESG positioning is a strategic priority, evidenced by Fairtrade-School certification, fair.nah.logisch. certification, Klima Arena partnership, and 'Schule ohne Rassismus – Schule mit Courage' designation (with Terrence Boyd as patron since May 2025).

Name

St. Raphael-Gymnasium

Legal name

St. Raphael Schulen – Staatlich anerkannte, katholische freie Schule

Website

https://srgh.de

Company type

Private

Founded year

1957

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

St. Raphael-Gymnasium is a state-recognized Catholic private school in Heidelberg, Germany, operated by the Schulstiftung der Erzdiözese Freiburg. It runs a four-track Gymnasium and two-track Realschule on a single campus serving approximately 1,100 students through Abitur and Mittlere Reife programs.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

K-12 Education

NAICS

Elementary and Secondary Schools (6111)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Classical Education K–12 Schools (EDAJABAF)

akta.pro secondary industry

Performing Arts Programs (Band, Choir, Orchestra, Theater) (EDAJAJAE)

Keywords

• Secondary education
• Catholic school
• Gymnasium education
• STEM curriculum
• School administration

Headquarters

HQ city

Heidelberg

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure, Others

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

St. Raphael-Gymnasium is a state-recognized Catholic private school in Heidelberg operating a four-track Gymnasium and a two-track Realschule on a single campus serving approximately 1,100 students. The school delivers secondary education leading to the Abitur (Gymnasium) or Mittlere Reife (Realschule), combined with pastoral care, MINT/STEM programs, and extracurricular activities under the Schulstiftung der Erzdiözese Freiburg.

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Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Allgemeinbildendes Gymnasium Four-track general education Gymnasium offering academic secondary education from Klasse 5 through Abitur (university entrance qualification), with profile subjects including IMP/NIT, language profiles (Italian, music), and preparation for university entrance examinations.
• Realschule Two-track secondary school offering intermediate education leading to Mittlere Reife (intermediate secondary certificate), with Technik as profile subject and MINT as a dedicated lower-level subject.
• MINT am Raphael (STEM Program) Structured STEM profile program covering Mathematics, Informatics, Natural Sciences, and Technology. Includes IMP/NIT profile subjects at Gymnasium, Technology as profile subject at Realschule, MINT as Unterstufe subject, and IuM (Informatik und Medien) for digital competency early promotion.
• Girls' Digital Camps-AG Dedicated girls' MINT support program targeting increased female participation in STEM fields through protected learning environments and confidence building.
• RaphPrep Summer holiday tutoring project pairing student tutors (from grade 9+) with tutees (from grade 5+) for mutual learning support during the last two weeks of summer break.
• Kurswahl-Helfer (Course Selection Tool) Online tool helping students verify if their desired course selections meet Abitur requirements, including Leistungskurse (advanced courses) and Basiskurse (base courses), as well as minimum course counts and weekly hour requirements.
• Fairtrade-Schule Program Fair trade school initiative with student company RaFAIRel selling fair trade snacks and environmentally friendly stationery, integrating fair trade topics into Religion and Geography curriculum.

Named customers1 record

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

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Integration5 records

Feature4 records

Partnerships

13 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Universität Heidelberg – Biochemisches InstitutcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 24 July 2026The school participated in the phänoMINTal! Day at the University of Heidelberg, with the school's chemistry course conducting a biochemistry workshop ('Biochemie der Spucke') in the biochemical institute's teaching laboratory. Students performed hands-on experiments including pH analysis and lactate concentration measurements using photometers.
• Reiss-Engelhorn-Museum MannheimminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 23 April 2026The school organizes field trips to the Reiss-Engelhorn-Museum for Latin classes to explore Roman history and archaeology, aligning with the Latin curriculum's focus on Roman culture and daily life.
• Schülerreferat MannheimminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 17 March 2026The Schülerreferat Mannheim delivered a two-day peer mediation training (Streitschlichterausbildung) to ten students, led by trained psychologists, to develop conflict resolution skills among the student body.
• Terrence Boyd / SV Waldhof MannheimminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2019Terrence Boyd, a former US National Team soccer player currently with SV Waldhof Mannheim, became the patron (Pate) for the 'Schule ohne Rassismus – Schule mit Courage' program in May 2025. He collaborates with the SMV on activities related to anti-racism and civic courage, with potential for cooperation in the sports area.
• Verein der Freunde der privaten Schulen St. Raphael Heidelberg e.V.coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 1957The 'Verein der Freunde' (Friends Association) is the school's non-profit support association (Förderverein) established in 1957. It provides financial support for language exchanges, the music landheim in Weikersheim, social awards, SMV projects, the RaFAIRel student company, and direct financial aid to families in need for class trips and study tours. Minimum annual membership fee is €15.
• Klima Arena SinsheimcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerKlima Arena Sinsheim is a key external partner for MINT education and environmental awareness. The school collaborates with Klima Arena on climate education and sustainability programs, and the school holds a Klima Arena Partnerschaftsplakette (Climate Arena Partnership Plaque).
• BASFminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerBASF collaborates with the school on MINT (STEM) education, providing authentic insights into industry, technology, and research for students through workshops, visits, or project collaborations.
• SRH Hochschule HeidelbergminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe SRH Hochschule Heidelberg is an external partner in the school's MINT profile and career orientation programs, providing students with insights into higher education and university study programs.
• MAINS HeidelbergminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerMAINS Heidelberg (Mathematik-Informatik-Naturwissenschaften-Schule) is a partner providing science outreach programs that complement the school's MINT curriculum.
• Zukunftslabor HeidelbergminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerZukunftslabor Heidelberg is an external learning location that cooperates with schools to foster future skills such as problem-solving, creativity, and teamwork through hands-on programs.
• Heidelberger RuderklubcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerRené Modrack and coaching colleagues from the Heidelberger Ruderklub support the school's rowing program (Ruder-AG), assisting with boat transportation and training support, enabling the school's participation in state competitions.
• Hetzner Online GmbHminorOthersHetzner Online GmbH (Industriestr. 25, 91710 Gunzenhausen) provides external web hosting services for the school's website, as documented in the school's privacy policy. The school has a data processing agreement (AVV) with Hetzner.
• Eye-Able Web Inclusion GmbHminorOthersEye-Able GmbH provides the website accessibility software solution that enables contrast adjustments, enlargements, and text-to-speech features to improve digital accessibility for all users.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Kolleg St. Thomas: Catholic private school in Vechta (Lower Saxony) offering Gymnasium secondary education in a Dominican tradition. Comparable as a Catholic secondary school with values-based education framework across Germany.
• Internatsschule Landesschule Pforta: Historic Gymnasium and Internat in Saxony-Anhalt with strong traditions. Comparable as a high-prestige German secondary institution with heritage emphasis and academic excellence profile.
• Schule Schloss Salem: One of Germany's most prestigious private boarding schools, offering Gymnasium-level secondary education with a strong values and leadership orientation. Closely comparable to St. Raphael as a high-end private secondary institution serving families willing to pay above state provision in southern Germany.
• Schule Birklehof: Private boarding school in the Black Forest offering Gymnasium and Realschule tracks with a holistic education philosophy. Comparable dual-track private school model with values-based education in Baden-Württemberg.
• Gymnasium Ettal: Catholic Benedictine boarding school in Bavaria offering Gymnasium education with a Christian values framework. Comparable as a religious-affiliated private Gymnasium with boarding and pastoral care emphasis.
• Heidelberg International School: International school in Heidelberg serving the expatriate and internationally-oriented German community. Comparable as a private English-medium secondary school competing for the same Heidelberg-area premium private-school families.
• Gymnasium St. Blasien: Catholic private boarding school (Internat) in the Schwarzwald offering Abitur-track secondary education rooted in Benedictine tradition. Direct comparable as another Catholic Gymnasium in Baden-Württemberg serving premium-conscious families.

Regional players

• Kurfürst-Friedrich-Gymnasium Heidelberg: State-run Gymnasium in Heidelberg directly competing for academically-oriented families in the same catchment. Comparable as the primary public Gymnasium alternative families weigh against St. Raphael's Catholic premium.
• Bunsen-Gymnasium Heidelberg: Public Gymnasium in Heidelberg with a strong STEM/scientific profile. Comparable as another tuition-free Heidelberg Gymnasium competing for the same MINT-oriented student pool that St. Raphael targets.
• Helmholtz-Gymnasium Heidelberg: State Gymnasium in Heidelberg with a language and science profile. Comparable as a free public Gymnasium alternative for Heidelberg-area families considering St. Raphael.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Instagraminstagram.com/smv.srgh
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/st.-raphael-gymnasium

Compliance3 records

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Profiles5 records

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