Gymnasium St. Xaver

What Gymnasium St. Xaver does

Gymnasium St. Xaver is a state-recognized Catholic private secondary school (Gymnasium) in Bad Driburg, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany, serving students in grades 5 through 13 (Sekundarstufe I and II). The school was founded in 1915/1916 by the Steyler Missionaries (Society of the Divine Word) and was transferred in 2001 to the Archdiocese of Paderborn (Erzbistum Paderborn), which now operates it as a non-profit institution under a public-law Schulstiftung (school foundation). It is governed by a Schulleitung (school leadership), Schulsekretariat (school office), and Schulstiftung; publicly listed contact persons number 9, which is consistent with a leadership/contact directory rather than full headcount (the actual teaching and support staff count is not disclosed in the available material).

The school maintains a credentialed positioning through MINT-EC membership (STEM excellence network, since 2015), Europaschule certification (since 2017), and "Digital Schule" certification. Its digital infrastructure comprises an iPad-based learning program, a dedicated Schulportal (school portal), WebUntis for timetable and scheduling, and MensaMax for cafeteria administration. It runs international student-exchange programs with schools in the Netherlands and Hungary and maintains a mission-linked partnership with Steyler projects in Bolivia; it also participates in the regional Talentscouting OWL program for gifted-student identification.

As a German Ersatzschule, Gymnasium St. Xaver's revenue model combines state per-student subsidies (the dominant funding source under NRW private-school financing law) with parental tuition contributions. Surpluses are reinvested in educational programs under the non-profit/archdiocesan structure rather than distributed. The school competes for students primarily within the Bad Driburg and surrounding Ostwestfalen-Lippe catchment area.

Name

Gymnasium St. Xaver

Legal name

Gymnasium St. Xaver

Website

https://st-xaver.de

Company type

Private

Founded year

1915

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Gymnasium St. Xaver is a state-recognized Catholic Gymnasium in Bad Driburg, Germany, operated by the Archdiocese of Paderborn, offering secondary education (grades 5–13) with MINT-EC, Europaschule, and Digital Schule certifications to regional students.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Private Secondary Education

NAICS

Elementary and Secondary Schools (6111), Educational Services (611)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Public Career & Technical Education (CTE) Centers & Programs (EDAJAAAJ)

Keywords

• Secondary education services
• Private catholic schooling
• Gymnasium education programs
• Stem education programs
• Full-day schooling

Headquarters

HQ city

Bad Driburg

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, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Tuition and School Fees: As a state-recognized private school in Trägerschaft (sponsorship) of the Archdiocese of Paderborn, the school generates revenue through tuition fees paid by families. Additional fees include Microsoft 365 vouchers at 5 euros per school year.
2. Government Funding and Subsidies: State-recognized private schools in Germany receive government funding and subsidies as part of the public education system.

Pricing tiers

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Gymnasium St. Xaver is a state-recognized Catholic private school operating under the sponsorship of the Erzbistum Paderborn (Archdiocese of Paderborn), offering secondary education for grades 5-13 leading to the Abitur (general higher education entrance qualification). The school delivers a comprehensive educational program combining academic instruction, values-based Catholic formation, STEM (MINT) excellence, European/international orientation, talent development, career guidance, pastoral care, school social work, learning coaching, and a bound full-day (Ganztag) program with extracurricular activities.

Product overview

Gymnasium St. Xaver is a state-recognized Catholic private school operated by the Archdiocese of Paderborn, offering a comprehensive educational program from grades 5-13. The school provides a unified educational offering built around its 'Eine Mission fürs Leben' (A Mission for Life) guiding principle. Its core products include the Schulportal (internal communication and learning platform), WebUntis (timetable management), MensaMax (canteen management), and an iPad-based 1:1 learning program. The school operates specialized programs including MINT-EC (STEM excellence network), Europa Program (European school certification), Begabungsförderung (talent development with Drehtür projects), Missionspartnerschaft (Bolivia mission partnership), and a full-day program (Ganztag). Additional services include career orientation (StuBo), school pastoral care, school social work, learning coaching, and over 15 after-school activities covering sports, music, and technology. The school serves as a regional educational center offering comprehensive support services for student development.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Gymnasium Secondary Education Program (Grades 5-13) Core Catholic Gymnasium education program covering Erprobungsstufe (grades 5-6), Mittelstufe (grades 7-10), and Oberstufe/gymnasiale Oberstufe (grades 11-13), leading to the Abitur qualification in three years or optional Fachhochschulreife after two Oberstufe years, preparing students for university admission.
• Ganztag (Bound Full-Day School Program) Bound full-day schooling program offering structured learning times, hot lunches, extracurricular activities (AG), individualized support, and supervised full-day environment for working families.
• MINT-EC STEM Excellence Program STEM (Mathematics, Informatics, Natural Sciences, Technology) excellence program and certification pathway as part of the national MINT-EC school network, enabling participation in MINT-EC camps, certificate opportunities, and competitions.
• Europa Program (European School Certification) European school program featuring student exchanges with Netherlands and Hungary, language certifications (Cambridge, DELF, DELE), and bilingual instruction.
• Begabungsförderung (Talent Development Program)

Quantifiable outcome

• 100% of students can achieve Abitur qualification for university entrance
• +2 more outcomes

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

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No

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Partnerships

Nine partnerships are on record, tiered core, major and minor.

• Steyler Missionary Sisters in Bolivia (Tapacari)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 1997Missions partnership established in 1997 supporting self-help projects in Bolivia. Projects include funding for women's cooperatives, agricultural school computers, orphanage supplies, water cisterns, and agricultural inputs. Annual Bolivia week held during Lent with solidarity fundraising events, school festivals, and collections supporting partner communities.
• MINT-EC (National Excellence School Network)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPart of national excellence network for STEM education since 2015. Enables participation in MINT-EC camps, certification opportunities for students, networking with other STEM-focused schools, and access to competitions and advanced programs in mathematics, computer science, natural sciences, and technology.
• Christelijk College Groevenbeek (Ermelo, Netherlands)majorStrategic or Co-development PartnerRegular student exchange program with Dutch partner school. Initiated and coordinated by former Europa coordinator Julia Assmuth. Provides international cultural exchange opportunities for students through school partnerships.
• Hungarian Partner SchoolsmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerRegular project-based student exchange with Hungarian partner schools as part of European school network.
• Erinnerungs- und Gedenkstätte Wewelsburg (Wewelsburg Memorial)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerEducation partnership with memorial site. History classes visit Kreismuseum Wewelsburg as part of educational program, providing historical education and remembrance culture.
• Talentscouting OWLmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerNetwork member since June 2024 providing individualized career guidance and long-term support for upper secondary students. Helps students develop career goals, explore pathways, and access educational support programs.
• Erzbistum Paderborn (Archdiocese of Paderborn)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSchool sponsor (Träger) since 2001. Provides institutional support, funding, and alignment with Catholic educational mission. Coordinates joint events like Domwallfahrt with other archdiocese schools.
• Converge (Device Management Provider)majorTechnology or IntegrationProvides device management and repair services for school iPads. Handles warranty claims, insurance claims (schoolProtect), and device repairs through their service portal.
• Local Sports Clubs (Kreis Höxter)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCooperation with local sports clubs for athletics, providing students access to club facilities and enabling club-based sports competitions.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• Canisius-Kolleg Berlin: Well-known Jesuit Gymnasium in Berlin with full-day programs, MINT emphasis, international exchange, and Catholic pastoral care. Comparable on faith-based Gymnasium model and differentiated Catholic secondary offering, though operating at much larger scale in a major city.
• Kolping-Gymnasium (Kolping network): Network of Catholic Gymnasien across Germany connected to the Kolpingwerk. Comparable on Catholic sponsorship, values-based Gymnasium model, and Abitur pathway at scale across multiple sites.
• St. Ursula Gymnasium (network): Network of Catholic Ursuline Gymnasien across Germany providing secondary education with Abitur, pastoral care, and international programs. Comparable on Catholic sponsorship and comprehensive secondary offering, though anchored by a different religious order.

Direct peers

• Liebfrauengymnasium Büren: State-recognized Catholic Gymnasium in the Archdiocese of Paderborn offering grades 5–13 with Abitur pathway. Directly comparable on sponsor, faith-based profile, and Archdiocese network; explicitly named in connection with leadership mobility between the two schools.
• Theodorianum Paderborn: Long-established Catholic Gymnasium in Paderborn run by the Erzbistum, offering Abitur preparation with strong STEM, language, and pastoral offerings. Same sponsor (Erzbistum Paderborn), same Catholic secondary model, same Abitur outcome.
• Aloisius-Kolleg Bonn: Catholic secondary school in NRW with similar ethos, MINT focus, and pastoral care offering. Comparable on state-recognized private Catholic Gymnasium model within the same federal state.
• Marienschule Münster: Catholic secondary school in Westphalia offering Gymnasium-level instruction with Abitur pathway and values-based education. Comparable on regional Catholic secondary positioning and Erzbistum-style governance.
• Kardinal-von-Galen-Gymnasium Münster: Catholic Gymnasium in Westphalia offering grades 5–13 with full-day structure, MINT profile, and university preparation. Comparable on faith-based mission, Catholic sponsorship, regional Westphalia catchment, and program breadth.
• Gymnasium St. Kaspar Neuenheerse: Catholic Gymnasium under the Archdiocese of Paderborn in the same Kreis Höxter region, offering grades 5–13 with comparable full-day, MINT, and values-based programs. Named directly as a sibling school from which staff movement has occurred.
• Ursulinenschule Fritzlar: Catholic Gymnasium in Hesse run by Ursuline order, offering grades 5–13 with strong language, MINT, and pastoral programs. Comparable on faith-based secondary education, full-day structure, and Erzbistum-style Catholic oversight.

Market position

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks1 record

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Number of profiles

Profiles8 records

Funding overview

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