St. Gabriel's School

What St. Gabriel's School does

St Gabriel's School Castle Hill is a not-for-profit Catholic independent K-12 school located at 190 Old Northern Road, Castle Hill, New South Wales, Australia. Founded in 1922 by the Christian Brothers as a residential school for deaf boys, the institution has evolved over more than 100 years into a co-educational day school serving students with mild to moderate intellectual disabilities and additional needs including autism, hearing impairment, and vision impairment. Since joining the Edmund Rice Education Australia Flexible Schools Ltd network in 2022, the school operates under that national governance umbrella as a Public Benevolent Institution endorsed for tax-deductible donations.

The school's core offering is a tailored NESA-aligned curriculum delivered across Primary (K-6) and Secondary (7-12) in small classes of 8 (Primary) and 10-12 (Secondary) students, each staffed by a dedicated teacher and learning support officer. The educational model is integrated with an in-house allied health team (Occupational Therapist, Speech Pathologist, Allied Health Assistant, vision impairment specialist) and a Wellbeing for Learning framework supporting social and emotional development. Vocational training is delivered through structured programs including Mini Woolies (an on-site retail store simulation in partnership with Woolworths) and Abilities Brew (a student-operated mobile coffee van), with a new "Gabe's Tiny Home" life-skills facility under development. The purpose-built campus, completed in 2023, includes dedicated Primary and Secondary wings, sensory playgrounds, science labs, creative arts studio, music rooms, commercial teaching kitchen, and a multi-purpose hall.

St Gabriel's generates revenue primarily through annual tuition fees (AUD $5,820 in K-4 rising to AUD $8,640 in Years 11-12), supplemented by government recurrent funding, philanthropic donations via the Keela donation platform, corporate sponsorships, major annual fundraising events (Gabe's Trivia Night, Golfing for Gabe's), grants, and bequests. Distribution is regional — drawing families primarily from the Sydney Hills District and broader New South Wales — through Open Days, school tours, online enrolment enquiry, and the annual Sydney North West Youth Disability Expo connecting families with 35+ NDIS providers. Marketing relies on the school's website, Instagram, biannual Gabe's Gazette newsletter, and community-led event programming rather than paid acquisition.

Name

St. Gabriel's School

Legal name

St Gabriel's School Castle Hill

Website

https://stgabriels.nsw.edu.au

Company type

Private

Founded year

1922

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

St Gabriel's School is a not-for-profit K-12 Catholic school in Castle Hill, NSW serving students with mild to moderate intellectual disabilities and additional needs (autism, hearing/vision impairment) through small specialist classes, in-house allied health services, and vocational training programs.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Special Education K-12 Schooling

NAICS

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

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Specialized Instruction & Resource Support (Inclusion, Pull-Out, Co-Teaching) (EDAJAKAC)

Keywords

• Special education services
• K-12 special needs school
• Disability education programs
• Vocational training pathways
• Allied health school services

Headquarters

HQ city

Castle Hill, New South Wales

HQ country

Australia

HQ region

Oceania

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. School Tuition and Fees: Annual school fees charged to families for K-12 education, with different fee structures for primary and secondary years. Fees include tuition, resource and activity fees, and building levy.
2. Donations: Tax-deductible donations accepted through the school's fundraising platform, with options for one-off or regular monthly contributions.
3. Fundraising Events: Major annual fundraising events including Gabe's Trivia Night and Golfing for Gabe's, with corporate sponsorship opportunities.
4. Corporate Sponsorships: Sponsorship opportunities for fundraising events and school programs, including Silver Sponsorship for Golf Day and Major Sponsorship for Trivia Night.
5. Bequests: Legacy giving program where supporters can leave gifts in their Will to support future generations of students.
6. Grants: Funding from government grants, foundations, and community organisations to support school programs and facilities.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

St Gabriel's School provides tailored K-12 education for students with mild to moderate intellectual disabilities and additional needs (autism, hearing and vision impairment), structured around the NESA Life Skills Curriculum. The school delivers Primary Learning (K-6), Secondary Learning (7-12), an in-house Allied Health team, the Wellbeing for Learning framework, and Work Education Pathways including the Abilities Brew mobile coffee van and Mini Woolies retail training facility. Tuition is the primary revenue source, supplemented by donations, fundraising, grants and corporate sponsorships.

Product overview

St Gabriel's School is a K-12 independent school providing tailored learning for students with mild to moderate intellectual disabilities and additional needs. The school operates as a single unified educational offering with multiple integrated components: Primary Learning (K-Year 6) and Secondary Learning (Years 7-12) form the core academic programs, supported by Allied Health Services (Occupational Therapy, Speech Pathology) and Student Wellbeing programs. The Work Education Pathways program, including Abilities Brew (mobile coffee van) and Mini Woolies (retail store), provides practical vocational training. Additional support services include school canteen operations and the annual Youth Disability Expo community event.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Abilities Brew: A fully functioning mobile coffee van business that operates as part of the Hospitality and Work Education program, staffed by 2-3 students and 1-2 teachers. Profit goes back into education programs supporting post-school employment and transition for students.
• Mini Woolies
• Gabe's Tiny Home

Products and services

• Primary Learning (K-6) Tailored primary education following the NESA K-6 curriculum with foundational literacy and numeracy, Science, Technology, HSIE, Creative Arts, Religion, plus specialist Art, Music and PE classes for students with mild to moderate intellectual disabilities and additional needs.
• Secondary Learning (Years 7-12) Secondary education following the NESA Life Skills Curriculum including English, Maths, Science, Geography, History, PDHPE, Religious Education, Auslan, Hospitality, Retail Studies, and Work Education, including TVET/VET courses in Years 11-12.
• Student Wellbeing Wellbeing for Learning framework supporting social and emotional development, with leadership opportunities including School Captain, House Leader and SRC. Includes small-group programs such as Lego Club, Breakfast Club, Lunch Club and social skills activities.
• Allied Health Services In-house Allied Health team consisting of an Occupational Therapist, Speech Pathologist, Allied Health Assistant and staff with vision impairment expertise, delivering small-group programs and integrated therapy support across the school and home environments.
• Work Education Pathways Work Education program equipping students with practical skills for post-school life through classroom learning, vocational experiences and community-based opportunities. Years 9-10 focus on life and workplace skills; Years 11-12 include vocational learning and work experience.
• Abilities Brew Mobile Coffee Van Fully functioning mobile coffee van business operating as part of the Hospitality and Work Education program, staffed by 2-3 students and 1-2 teachers offering barista-made beverages. Profits support post-school employment programs.
• Mini Woolies Retail Training Store On-site retail store program delivered in partnership with Woolworths to build student financial literacy, communication and customer service skills through a simulated retail environment.
• School Canteen On-site canteen providing healthy and affordable food prepared on premises, operating Wednesday to Friday for recess and lunch.
• Sydney North West Youth Disability Expo Annual free event hosted by the school connecting families with NDIS providers and specialist services for children with special needs aged 5 to 18.
• Enrolment Process Individualised enrolment process for students with mild to moderate intellectual disability, including Open Days, online enrolment enquiry, formal application, interview and eligibility verification with psychometric assessments.

Quantifiable outcome

• Small class sizes of 8 students in Primary and 10-12 in Secondary ensure personalized attention
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers6 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration3 records

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Twelve partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• Stonecutters Ridge Golf ClubminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2026World class golf course designed by Greg Norman hosting the annual Golfing for Gabe's fundraising event.
• Gathered HereminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2026Australian online Wills and Estates firm partnered with school for free step-by-step online Will writing service for bequests program.
• Edmund Rice Education Australia (EREA)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2007National governing body for schools in the Edmund Rice tradition; St Gabriel's is part of EREA Flexible Schools network since 2007/2022.
• Woolworths (Mini Woolies Program)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership delivering the Mini Woolies program where students build financial literacy, communication and customer service skills through an on-site retail store simulation.
• MiniFit (Anthony Minichiello)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerMiniFit founded by former Australian Rugby League player Anthony Minichiello provides specialized physical education sessions encouraging health and fitness for students.
• NOVA EmploymentminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPresented 'Mapping Your Career' workshop for Year 11 students to explore employment pathways and workplace expectations.
• Endeavour FoundationminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPost-school pathway organisation visited during Parent Bus Tour to help families discover options for life after school.
• Scope Supported EmploymentminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSupported employment organisation included in Post School Pathways Parent Bus Tour for discovering post-school options.
• MTC FutureReadyminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerFutureReady program provider included in Parent Bus Tour for discovering post-school life options.
• NDIS Providers NetworkcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNearly 35 NDIS providers attend the annual Sydney North West Youth Disability Expo hosted by the school, connecting families with services, resources and expert advice.
• Laing+Simmons MerrylandsminorGTM or Marketing PartnerMajor Sponsor of Gabe's Trivia Night 2026, providing generous support to make the fundraising event possible.
• Transport NSW - Assisted School Travel Program (ASTP)minorOthersDepartment of Education program providing free specialized transport for students with disabilities where parents cannot provide transport.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Giant Steps: Sydney-based specialist school for children with autism offering small-class individualized education. Highly comparable on geography (Sydney), student profile (autism), small-class model, and integration of therapy with education.
• Aspect (Autism Spectrum Australia): Australia's largest autism-specific education provider, operating a network of autism schools and satellite classes across NSW, VIC, and QLD. Direct overlap with St Gabriel's on student demographic (autism spectrum) and specialist K-12 delivery model, making it the most directly comparable scale peer.
• Royal Institute for Deaf and Blind Children (RIDBC): Operates specialist schools (e.g., Alice Betteridge School, Garfield Barwick School) for children with hearing and vision impairment in NSW. Closely comparable to St Gabriel's heritage as a school founded for deaf students and its sensory-impairment student segment.
• Waranara School: NSW Department of Education specialist school for students with moderate to severe intellectual disabilities, located in the same Sydney region. Directly comparable student profile and curriculum focus, though operates as a government school rather than independent NFP.

Regional players

• Carinity Education: Queensland-based special assistance schools operated by faith-based NFP Carinity, serving students disengaged from mainstream education. Comparable faith-based NFP operating model and special-needs student focus, though serving a different geography.
• St Edmund's College Canberra: Catholic secondary college in Canberra with a long tradition of supporting students with diverse learning needs. Comparable faith-based Catholic education heritage and inclusion ethos, though broader mainstream secondary rather than purely special education.

Others

• Edmund Rice Education Australia Flexible Schools (network): The national network of which St Gabriel's has been a member since 2022, operating flexible schools for students disengaged from mainstream education. Related network peer sharing governance, brand identity, and operating philosophy.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Instagraminstagram.com/stgabrielsschoolcastlehill
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/st-gabriel's-school

Compliance3 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles5 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

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