St Thomas' Primary School

What St Thomas' Primary School does

St Thomas' Primary School is a private Catholic co-educational primary school located at 8 Warden Street, Claremont, Western Australia, operating under the governance of Catholic Education Western Australia (CEWA). Founded in 1908 by the Presentation Sisters (following Venerable Nano Nagle's tradition), the school delivers education from Pre-Kindergarten to Year 6 in a single-stream format (one class per year level), supported by approximately 24 staff including a Principal, Assistant Principal, classroom and specialist teachers, education assistants, and administrative personnel. It serves primarily Catholic families of the St Thomas' Parish and the surrounding Claremont area, with a formal sacramental programme (Penance in Year 3, Eucharist in Year 4, Confirmation in Year 6), daily dedicated Literacy (90 minutes) and Numeracy (50 minutes) blocks, and specialist subjects in Visual Arts, Performing Arts, Science & STEM, Health & Physical Education, and Chinese (delivered via video conference from Beijing through My Chinese Teacher).

The school's core technology offerings include a parent-funded 1:1 iPad programme in Years 3-6 (with a shared iPad bank for Pre-Primary to Year 2) and a progressive robotics curriculum spanning Years 1-6 (BeeBots, Lego WeDo 2.0, OzoBots, Spheros, Microbits, Lego EV3 Mindstorms, plus programmable drones), supported by a dedicated MakerSpace area and an E-Challenge gifted-and-talented extension programme for Years 4-6. Operational platforms include SEQTA Engage for formal reporting, Seesaw for ongoing parent communication, Scholastic LOOP for book club orders, Extend OSHC for before- and after-school care, Lunch Box Hub for online lunch orders, and Perm-A-Pleat Schoolwear for uniform procurement. The school has been formally recognised by ACARA for substantially above-average NAPLAN achievement in reading and numeracy.

The revenue model is straightforward and tuition-led: annual tuition fees charged per the 2026 STPS Fees schedule (with automatic concessions for Centrelink Health Care Card holders across all year levels and confidential hardship provisions), a non-refundable $55 application fee per enrolment, plus two scholarship/bursary streams (the means-tested General Excellence Scholarship and the Presentation Foundation Bursary offering a 50% tuition reduction for 2027). Ancillary services (uniforms, lunch orders, OSHC) are delivered by third-party providers rather than generating direct revenue. The go-to-market motion is inquiry-driven: prospective families discover the school through parish networks, word-of-mouth, and online search, book a school tour with the Assistant Principal (conducted Mondays to Wednesdays during school hours), and submit a formal enrolment application processed by the school's Enrolments Officer. The school is a non-profit institution and does not publicly disclose revenue or financial performance.

Name

St Thomas' Primary School

Legal name

St Thomas' Primary School – Claremont

Website

https://stthomas.wa.edu.au

Company type

Private

Founded year

1908

Operating status

Operating

Short description

St Thomas' Primary School is a Catholic co-educational primary school in Claremont, Western Australia, serving Pre-Kindergarten to Year 6 students from the local parish and surrounding area. Operated under Catholic Education Western Australia since 1908, it offers faith-based education with a 1:1 iPad programme, robotics curriculum, and specialist subjects.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Catholic Primary Education (Pre-Kindergarten to Year 6)

NAICS

Elementary and Secondary Schools (61111), Educational Services (61)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Faith-Based (Religious) K–12 Schools (EDAJABAC)

akta.pro secondary industries

Faith-Based Early Learning Academies (EDACADAH), Faith-Based Preschools (EDACABAF)

Keywords

• Catholic primary education
• Primary school curriculum
• Religious education program
• Early childhood learning
• STEM robotics education

Headquarters

HQ city

Claremont

HQ country

Australia

HQ region

Oceania

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Tuition Fees: Annual tuition fees charged to enrolled families. Fee information documented in the 2026 STPS Fees PDF. Discounts available through Centrelink Health Care Card scheme (automatic concession for eligible families across all year levels) and additional financial considerations for families experiencing hardship.
2. Application Fee: Non-refundable application fee of $55 charged upon submission of enrolment application. Payable by card in person or over the phone.
3. Scholarships and Bursaries: St Thomas' Primary School General Excellence Scholarship (for families experiencing financial hardship, requires statutory declaration) and Presentation Foundation Bursary (50% tuition fee reduction for 2027). These reduce net tuition revenue for selected recipients.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

St Thomas' Primary School is a single-stream Catholic co-educational primary school delivering faith-based education from Pre-Kindergarten to Year 6. Its core offering is a comprehensive curriculum aligned with the WA Curriculum and Catholic Education WA standards, comprising Religious Education with Sacramental preparation, daily dedicated Literacy and Numeracy blocks, Specialist Subjects (Visual Arts, Performing Arts, Science & STEM, Health & Physical Education, Chinese), and a robust Early Childhood program. Distinctive offerings include a 1:1 iPad program (Years 3-6), a progressive robotics curriculum (Years 1-6), a MakerSpace, and the E-Challenge gifted and talented program.

Product overview

St Thomas' Primary School is a Catholic co-educational primary school (Pre-Kindergarten to Year 6) offering a comprehensive educational program centered on Catholic faith and values. The core educational offerings include Religious Education, Literacy and Numeracy programs with daily dedicated instruction time, and Specialist Subjects (Drama, Music, Science, Visual Arts, Physical Education, and Chinese Language). The school operates a distinctive 1:1 iPad Program in Years 3-6 and an extensive Robotics Program from Years 1-6 using age-appropriate resources (BeeBots through Lego EV3 Mindstorms). Gifted and talented students are served through the E-Challenge enrichment program. Early Childhood Education (Pre-Kindy to Year 2) emphasizes nature play and STEM inquiry. Support programs include LLI (Levelled Literacy Intervention) and EMU (Extending Mathematical Understanding) for students requiring additional assistance. Extracurricular offerings include private music tuition, Before/After School Care through Extend OSHC, and Tiny Toms playgroup for community families.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Religious Education Program Develops religious literacy in the Catholic Christian tradition for students from Pre-Kindergarten to Year 6, including teaching religion as a curriculum area and nurturing religious, spiritual and faith development. Features the Sacramental Programme (Penance in Year 3, Eucharist in Year 4, Confirmation in Year 6) and the St Thomas' Prayer Book.
• Literacy Program Daily 90-minute Literacy Dedicated Time structured for whole class, small group and individual instruction, based on the WA Curriculum, Catholic Education WA Literacy Strategy, and Early Years Learning Framework. Initial assessments inform instruction starting points.
• Numeracy Program Daily 50-minute Numeracy Dedicated Time block with whole class, small group and individual instruction, based on the WA Curriculum, Catholic Education Office of WA Numeracy Strategy, and Early Years Learning Framework. Features explicit teaching, concrete materials, and hands-on learning.
• Specialist Subjects Program Specialist subjects including Drama, Music, Science, Visual Arts, Physical Education & Sport, Languages (Chinese via My Chinese Teacher program), and Library services with MakerSpace area, delivered to students across the school.
• Early Childhood Education Program Early Years program for Pre-Kindy to Year 2 featuring nature play, contemporary collaborative and creative learning environments. Incorporates STEM inquiry experiences and is underpinned by the Early Years Learning Framework and Western Australian Curriculum.
• 1:1 iPad Program Parent-funded 1:1 iPad program operating in Years 3-6 where each student has their own iPad as part of the booklist. From Pre-Primary to Year 2, classrooms have shared iPad banks. The program supports classroom teaching and learning across all learning areas and is widely recognised for its quality.
• Robotics Program Extensive robotics program throughout Years 1-6 developing programming and coding skills. Resources include Year 1 BeeBots, Year 2 Lego WeDo 2.0, Year 3 OzoBots, Year 4 Spheros, Year 5 Microbits, Year 6 Lego EV3 Mindstorms, plus programmable drones for upper primary.
• E-Challenge Gifted and Talented Program Enrichment and extension program for gifted and talented students designed to incorporate both enrichment and extension. Features modules with emphasis on higher-order thinking, enabling students to progress beyond standard curriculum requirements.
• Music Tuition Private instrumental lessons available on a variety of instruments and voice during school time, provided by three private tutors and Keyed Up Music company.
• Extend OSHC (Before and After School Care) Outside school hours care provided through Extend, Australia's largest family-owned OSHC provider. Before School Care 7:00am–8:45am, After School Care 3:00pm–6:00pm Monday to Friday, with activities including science, cooking, and sports.
• Tiny Toms Playgroup Free playgroup for 0-3 year-old children and parents/grandparents held every Wednesday 9:00-10:30am at the school, providing early community engagement with the school.

Quantifiable outcome

• Substantially above-average gain in reading and numeracy as measured by NAPLAN (per ACARA)
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration8 records

Feature5 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• My Chinese TeachercoreTechnology or IntegrationNative-speaking Mandarin teachers based in Beijing, China deliver live video conference language lessons to students in Years 3-6 once per week. The program aligns with the Australian Curriculum and WA-specific requirements. The classroom teacher conducts follow-up consolidation activities after each video conference session.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Loreto Primary School Nedlands: Catholic primary school (Pre-Kindergarten to Year 6) in the close western-suburbs Perth cluster, serving a similar affluent demographic under the same CEWA governance. Closely comparable on faith-based positioning, single-stream capacity, and feeder-parish model.
• Christ the King Catholic Primary School: Catholic K–6 primary school in the Perth metropolitan area operating under CEWA with a comparable faith-centred, single-stream academic offering. Direct overlap on curriculum structure, sacramental preparation, and parent-funded digital learning programs.
• Holy Rosary Catholic Primary School: Catholic K–6 primary school in the Perth metropolitan area under CEWA. Direct comparator on single-stream structure, Sacramental program, parent-funded digital devices, and similar means-tested concession framework.

Broad incumbents

• Iona Presentation College: Long-established Catholic school in Mosman Park (close to Claremont) also founded by the Presentation Sisters. Comparable heritage, governance under CEWA, and Presentation-Sisters ethos, but operating as a K–12 college with substantially larger scale.
• John XXIII College: Large Catholic K–12 college located in Mount Claremont, immediately adjacent to the St Thomas' catchment. Directly comparable on faith-based positioning and CEWA governance, but with multi-stream capacity and a much broader curriculum footprint.
• Christ Church Grammar School: Major independent (non-Catholic) boys' school in Claremont/Swanbourne. Competes for the same affluent western-suburbs primary cohort as St Thomas' on academic outcomes, co-curricular sport, and digital learning investment, offering a private-school benchmark for pricing and differentiation.
• Mercedes College: Catholic secondary college in Perth operating under CEWA, with feeder-pipeline overlap from Perth western-suburbs Catholic primary schools including St Thomas'. Comparable faith-rooted positioning, though operating at secondary level and larger scale.

Others

• Catholic Education Western Australia (CEWA): System-level governance body that employs St Thomas' staff, sets curriculum and policy, and owns most Catholic school assets in WA. Functions as both parent organisation and ecosystem context for fee-setting, Strategic Plan alignment, and shared services.
• SEQTA: School reporting and parent-communication platform used by St Thomas' for formal academic reports. Relevant ecosystem participant enabling parent engagement and operational workflow at scale across CEWA schools.
• Seesaw: Student portfolio and family-communication platform used alongside SEQTA at St Thomas'. Comparable K–6 digital learning infrastructure that supports differentiated parental engagement and student-led documentation.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xtwitter.com/stthomascps
• Facebookfacebook.com/StThomasPrimarySchoolClaremont
• Instagraminstagram.com/stthomasprimaryschoolclaremont

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles20 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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