St Kevin's College Oamaru

What St Kevin's College Oamaru does

St Kevin's College is a co-educational Catholic secondary school located in Ōamaru, North Otago, New Zealand, operating on a 53-acre campus under the proprietorship of the Catholic Bishop of Dunedin (transferred from the Christian Brothers in 2019). Founded on February 6, 1927, the school serves approximately 465 students across Years 9 to 13, offering both NCEA and Cambridge Assessment International Education (IGCSE, AS & A Level) qualification pathways. Core academic delivery is supplemented by specialist programmes including an Equestrian Academy (NCEA Levels 2 and 3 equestrian studies), Trades Academy, and Gateway vocational pathways, alongside an extensive sports and cultural programme spanning archery, rowing, mountain biking, e-sports and more.

The school's product surface extends beyond academics to include Redcastle Boarding — a co-educational on-site hostel offering private rooms to every student at $15,500 per year — and an International Student Programme recruiting from markets including Germany and Japan under the Education (Pastoral Care of Tertiary and International Learners) Code of Practice 2021. Technology infrastructure is intentionally lightweight: a Bring Your Own Device (BYOD) policy requiring student-owned wireless devices, Google Classroom and Google Drive for file management, and a proprietary-branded Sporty.co.nz mobile app for enrollment information and alerts. The school is preparing for its centennial in February 2027 with concurrent capital projects including Stables Restoration and Redcastle Development.

Revenue is generated through a subscription-style model combining New Zealand government per-pupil funding (for state-integrated status), domestic attendance dues routed to the Diocese of Dunedin ($1,035 GST inc for 2026), boarding fees ($15,500/yr), international tuition ($19,500/yr full year), and variable sports/cultural and uniform charges. Distribution is direct-to-consumer across three enrollment channels: domestic applications processed through the school office with a preference enrollment policy for Catholic families (5% non-preference cap), international recruitment managed by a dedicated International Director, and event-driven Open Days with on-campus tours. Community and alumni engagement is cultivated through the Kevinians alumni network, the St Kevin's College Foundation (est. 1982), and the Redcastle Legacy Programme for planned giving.

Name

St Kevin's College Oamaru

Legal name

St Kevin's College

Website

https://stkevins.school.nz

Company type

Private

Founded year

1927

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

St Kevin's College is a co-educational Catholic secondary school in Ōamaru, New Zealand, serving approximately 465 students in Years 9-13 via NCEA and Cambridge pathways, domestic day and boarding options, and an international student programme on a 53-acre campus under the Catholic Bishop of Dunedin.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Private Secondary Education

NAICS

Elementary and Secondary Schools (6111)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

International/Global Curriculum Schools (IB, Cambridge, etc.) (EDAJABAG)

akta.pro secondary industry

Career Readiness & College Prep (In-School) (EDAJAFAM)

Keywords

• Secondary education
• Boarding school
• Catholic education
• International students
• Vocational training

Headquarters

HQ city

Ōamaru

HQ country

New Zealand

HQ region

Oceania

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Others

Revenue model

1. Domestic Tuition and Attendance Dues: Attendance dues are a condition of enrollment paid to the Diocese of Dunedin. Used for building insurance, loan servicing, and capital improvements. Not tax-deductible.
2. Boarding Fees: On-site hostel accommodation at Redcastle. Boarding fee for 2026 is $15,500. Includes laundry service. Private rooms for every student.
3. International Student Tuition: Full year tuition fee of $19,500 NZD per year for international students. Part-term fees available: 1-10 weeks $6,500, 1 term $6,500, 2 terms $11,000, 3 terms $15,500. Additional Cambridge exam fees approximately $160 per subject.
4. Sports and Cultural Fees: Fees passed on from various sporting and cultural bodies, subject to variation depending on affiliation fees and uniform purchases specific to each code.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion4 records

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

St Kevin's College is a co-educational Catholic secondary school (Years 9-13) that delivers NCEA and Cambridge Assessment International Education (IGCSE, AS & A Level) qualifications to approximately 465 students on a 53-acre campus in Ōamaru, North Otago, New Zealand. The school offers on-site Redcastle boarding with private rooms for every student and runs specialist programmes including Equestrian Academy, Trades Academy, and Gateway, alongside an International Student Programme with pastoral care support.

Product overview

St Kevin's College is a co-educational Catholic secondary school (Years 9-13) offering both NCEA and Cambridge Assessment International Education (IGCSE, AS & A Level) qualifications. The school operates on a 56-acre campus with on-site Redcastle boarding facilities for students from Years 9-13. Specialised programmes include the Equestrian Academy and Trades Academy, alongside a comprehensive sports programme and Gateway vocational pathways. The college also runs an international student programme with pastoral care support, signatory to the Education Code of Practice 2021. Current development projects include the Stables Restoration, Redcastle Development, and Service Hill Mountain Bike Track initiatives.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Secondary Education Programme
• Cambridge International Programme

Quantifiable outcome

• NCEA results among highest in the country

Named customers3 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature1 record

Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• Outdoor Education New Zealand (ODENZ)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSt Kevin's College is a member of Outdoor Education New Zealand (ODENZ), an organization supporting outdoor education programmes for schools. Contact [email protected] for agent recommendations.
• NZQA Education Code of PracticecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSt Kevin's College is a signatory to the Education (Pastoral Care of Tertiary and International Learners) Code of Practice 2021, ensuring compliance with standards for international student welfare.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• King's College (Auckland): Co-educational, Anglican, day and boarding secondary school in Auckland with one of NZ's largest international student programmes. Comparable dual academic pathway, international recruitment operation, and heritage positioning.
• Christ's College: Historic Anglican boys' boarding and day school in Christchurch founded 1850. Directly comparable boarding-led model, international student programme, and traditional values-driven positioning, though single-gender and urban.
• St Andrew's College: Co-educational, Presbyterian, day and boarding secondary school in Christchurch. Comparable in size and structure to St Kevin's with a similar mix of domestic boarding, day students, and international enrolments, plus an established Foundation.
• Scots College: Co-educational, Presbyterian, day and boarding school in Wellington with a long-established international student programme and traditional values positioning. Closely comparable Cambridge pathway and heritage-brand model.
• Rathkeale College: Co-educational, Anglican, day and boarding school in Masterton. Comparable size, regional-town setting, and mixed boarding/day model with smaller international intake.
• John McGlashan College: Catholic, co-educational (since 2018, formerly boys'), boarding and day secondary school in Dunedin, also under the care of the Catholic Bishop of Dunedin. Closest peer geographically and structurally — same diocese, similar heritage, similar boarding and international programmes.
• Sacred Heart College (Auckland): Catholic, co-educational secondary school in Auckland with strong Edmund Rice/Marist traditions and significant sporting programmes. Most direct Catholic co-ed secondary school comparator for product mix and values.
• St Peter's College (Auckland): Catholic, boys', day secondary school in Auckland with strong Edmund Rice tradition, sports programmes, and alumni network. Comparable Catholic identity and structured pastoral care model, though day-only and urban.
• Craighead Diocesan School: Co-educational, Anglican, day and boarding school in Timaru, South Canterbury — geographically very close to Ōamaru. Most direct regional peer by catchment, with a similar NCEA-led academic model and boarding offering.
• Wanganui Collegiate School: Co-educational, Anglican, boarding and day secondary school in Whanganui with a strong international student programme and NCEA/Cambridge offerings. Comparable in size and product mix to St Kevin's, with similar regional-town positioning.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/stkevinscollegoamaru
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/stkevinscollegeoamaru

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles7 records

Subsidiaries2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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