Vrije basisschool Sint-Lucia

What Vrije basisschool Sint-Lucia does

Vrije basisschool Sint-Lucia is a Catholic primary school located in Oelegem, in the municipality of Ranst, Belgium, operating within the Flemish Community's government-funded educational system. The school serves children across the kindergarten levels K2 through K5 and primary levels L1 through L6, with a stated class capacity of 24 pupils per class. It is owned and operated by VZW KOBA HeLi, a non-profit umbrella organization for Catholic education in the region.

The school's pedagogical offering is built around several differentiated programs: the Covey-based "Seven Habits" framework for character and leadership development, the RAKET social-skills program, a Care Continuum (zorgcontinuüm) for inclusive student support, and a structured Reading Policy (leesbeleid). Extracurricular and pastoral depth is delivered through a network of local partners, including Parochie Oelegem for Catholic identity, Mad Science for STEM programming, CLB AMI 1 for student guidance, and FERM for community safety.

The business model is that of a publicly subsidized Flemish school: the primary revenue source is per-capita government funding allocated through the KOBA HeLi network, with no tuition fees charged to families. Leadership rests with school director Kevin Francken. The school is a non-profit entity, and the concept of equity-value creation does not apply to its operating model.

Name

Vrije basisschool Sint-Lucia

Legal name

VZW KOBA HeLi

Website

https://st-lucia.be

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Vrije basisschool Sint-Lucia is a Catholic, government-subsidized primary school in Oelegem (Ranst), Belgium, serving kindergarten and primary pupils (K2–L6) under the VZW KOBA HeLi non-profit network, with differentiated curricula and local pastoral partnerships.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Oelegem

HQ country

Belgium

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Government-Funded Education: As a recognized Catholic primary school (vrije basisschool), the school operates under VZW KOBA HeLi (KBO 0488 528 592) and receives government funding per the Flemish education decree. Parents pay limited enrollment fees according to government guidelines.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Vrije basisschool Sint-Lucia is a Catholic primary school providing comprehensive education for children from kindergarten (K2-K5, ages 2.5-6) through elementary school (L1-L6, ages 6-12). The school delivers a broad developmental curriculum spanning cognitive, social, motor, creative, and musical domains, complemented by character education, talent development, and student care programs. Education is delivered on-site at the school's Venusstraat 3 location in Oelegem, within the Ranst municipality of Belgium, with class capacity capped at 24 students.

Product overview

Vrije basisschool Sint-Lucia is a Catholic primary school offering a unified educational service spanning kindergarten (K2-K5) and elementary school (L1-L6). The school's core offering is comprehensive primary education with a focus on broad child development. This is complemented by structured sub-programs including the Zeven Gewoonten (Seven Habits) self-leadership program based on 'The Leader in Me!' methodology, the Oog voor Talent talent development program featuring student teams (Speelmaatjes, Crea-team, MOS-team, Klusteam, and Kinderparlement), and the Zorgzame School (Caring School) care program operating on a four-phase care continuum. Additional educational programs include the RAKET social skills curriculum and the Leesbeleid reading policy featuring kwartierlezen, tandemlezen, and the leescaravan mobile library. Operational services include the V-ICT-OR digital enrollment system and FERM before/after-school childcare.

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Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Basisonderwijs (Primary Education Services) Comprehensive Catholic primary education for children from kindergarten (K2-K5, ages 2.5-6) through elementary school (L1-L6, ages 6-12), offered to families in Oelegem and the broader Ranst municipality in Belgium. The school delivers a broad developmental approach spanning cognitive, social, motor, creative, and musical domains, with class capacity capped at 24 students and priority enrollment for siblings and staff children.
• FERM Buitenschoolse Opvang (Before/After School Care) Before-school care (7:30-8:10, first 30 minutes free) and after-school care (15:40-18:00) on weekdays, with Wednesday afternoon care available by reservation, provided by partner organization FERM at BKO Ferm Ranst for families of enrolled students.

Named customers1 record

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

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No

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Feature5 records

Partnerships

Nine partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• CLB AMI 1 (Vrij CLB)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFree student counseling center that provides medical examinations, vaccinations, study guidance, and support for students with learning or social difficulties. The school is connected with Lies Mertens as anchor contact.
• FERM Buitenschoolse OpvangcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorBefore and after school child care provider operating at the school. Provides morning care (7:30-8:10, free 30 minutes) and afternoon care (15:40-18:00) Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday. Wednesday care available with reservation.
• Mad ScienceminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerScience education program that provides engaging science activities and workshops for students.
• Het Open PoortjeminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerChild welfare organization that places children (0-12 years) in local schools when they cannot live at home. The school provides a 'as normal as possible' environment with educational stability for these children.
• Huis van het Kind / Opvoedingswinkel RanstminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerParent support service offering free, confidential advice on child-rearing questions. Located at Doggenhoutstraat 4, Ranst. Contact via 03/633 98 98 or [email protected].
• Wereld-Delen RanstminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerVolunteer organization with 200 volunteers helping people affected by poverty. Offers language support for non-Dutch speakers at schools, community meetings (De Knoesels), and various social services.
• MODO Antwerpse KempenminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerFree home support service for vulnerable families with children 0-12 years. Volunteers visit weekly for 2 hours minimum one year, providing homework help, language practice, and parenting support.
• Parochie Oelegem (Local Parish)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAs a Catholic school, the school maintains connections with the local parish of Oelegem and the broader local community.
• Schoolraad (School Council)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerGoverning body with equal representatives from parents, school staff, and local community. Advises on matters affecting staff, students, and parents. Members include director Kevin Francken, staff reps Christel Van de Voorde and Liesbet Van Looveren, and parent reps Leen Denckens (secretary) and Noëmi Truyens (chair).

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves1 record

Expansion highlights2 records

Emerging players

• Steinerschool Antwerpen: Alternative primary school in the Antwerp region offering Steiner/Waldorf education. Comparable as a small, values-driven alternative primary school targeting families seeking differentiated pedagogy; competes in the same municipality-level enrollment allocation market.

Regional players

• European Schools of Brussels: Federation of European Schools in Belgium offering primary education with a structured curriculum and care continuum. Comparable in offering differentiated curricula (multi-language, accredited programs) to families seeking alternatives to standard Belgian primary schools, though at a different scale and fee structure.
• British School of Brussels: International primary school in Belgium offering differentiated curriculum and character/values-based education. Comparable as a fee-based alternative education provider in Belgium targeting families seeking a differentiated primary experience, though at a premium fee tier.

Broad incumbents

• VZW KOBA HeLi (parent school board): Parent VZW (KBO 0488 528 592) operating multiple Catholic primary schools across the Antwerp region. Directly comparable governance structure, Flemish Catholic curriculum framework, and subsidy model; the school as a whole is a comparable operating unit within the network.
• GO! scholengroep Antwerpen: Public Flemish Community school network operating primary schools in the Antwerp region. Comparable in serving local K-12 families under the same Flemish subsidy framework, but operates as a public secular counterpart to the Catholic vrije basisschool model.

Direct peers

• Vrije Basisscholen Wuustwezel: Small Catholic primary schools in the Antwerp Kempen region operating under the same Flemish Community subsidy framework. Comparable in size, Catholic character, and reliance on the municipal digital enrollment system.
• Stichting Vrije Basisscholen Zuid-Kempen: Network of free Catholic primary schools in the Kempen region of Antwerp province. Closest direct peer in terms of school type (vrije basisschool), governance structure (VZW), curriculum, and Flemish Community funding model.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

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