Tintern Grammar

What Tintern Grammar does

Tintern Grammar is an independent, not-for-profit co-educational school located on a 16+ hectare campus in Ringwood East, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia. Founded in 1877 and employing 169 staff, the school serves approximately 900–1,400 students across an Early Learning Centre (3-year-old kindergarten) through Year 12, with the senior years delivered via the Victorian Certificate of Education (VCE). Its core educational differentiator is the proprietary Parallel Learning model, which combines single-gender and co-educational settings on a single campus, calibrated to each age and learning stage. Unique facilities include Tinternwood Farm, a 5.6-hectare working farm used for applied learning from ELC to Year 12, alongside a CM Wood Performance Centre and dedicated art, music, and technology spaces.

The curriculum is supported by a digital learning environment — iPads for Prep through Year 9, a Bring Your Own Device (BYOD) program for Years 10–12, and STEAM-aligned tools including robotics, 3D printing, an industrial laser cutter, and coding instruction. Co-curricular programming spans sport, music, performing arts, visual arts, school camps, the Duke of Edinburgh's Award, and the Horizons gifted extension program. Technology and AI are positioned as teaching aids rather than as core platform capabilities.

Revenue is generated primarily through recurring tuition fees charged to domestic and overseas students (with scholarships of up to 50% of tuition available), supplemented by term-based charter bus services across multiple Melbourne zones and tax-deductible donations and fundraising. International students are recruited into Years 10 and 11 via a network of authorized agents in mainland China, Hong Kong, and Australia, supported by approved homestay providers and ELICOS English-language partners. The school is governed by a School Board, operates under Tintern Communities Ltd following the 2019 merger of Tintern and Southwood, and is preparing to celebrate its 150-year anniversary in 2027 alongside a publicly stated Forward Strategy Towards 2030.

Name

Tintern Grammar

Legal name

Tintern Grammar

Website

https://tintern.vic.edu.au

Company type

Private

Founded year

1877

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Tintern Grammar is an independent not-for-profit co-educational school in Ringwood East, Melbourne, delivering ELC to Year 12 education to Australian and international students via its proprietary Parallel Learning model and a 16-hectare campus featuring Tinternwood Farm.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Independent K-12 Education

NAICS

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

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Language Immersion & Bilingual Private Schools (EDAJABAL)

Keywords

• Independent school education
• K-12 education services
• VCE secondary schooling
• Early learning centre
• Parallel learning model

Headquarters

HQ city

Ringwood East

HQ country

Australia

HQ region

Oceania

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Tuition Fees: Primary revenue stream from tuition fees charged to Australian resident and overseas students. Fees are subject to annual review to maintain quality of education and facilities.
2. Charter Bus Services: Transportation fees for charter bus routes serving students from surrounding areas including Blackburn, East Doncaster, Glen Waverley, Kangaroo Ground, Park Orchards, Rowville, and Warrandyte. Fares are charged per term with full and part fare options.
3. Donations and Fundraising: Tax-deductible donations accepted for Giving Day, Scholarships, Library Fund, and Building Fund. Non-tax-deductible donations for specific departments including Music, Performing Arts, and Sports.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Tintern Grammar is an independent co-educational school that delivers tuition-based education from the Early Learning Centre (3-year-old kindergarten) through Year 12, built around its proprietary Parallel Learning model that combines single-gender and co-educational settings. The core offering spans academic programs (ELC, Junior School, Middle School, Senior College with VCE), co-curricular programs (Sport, Music, Performing Arts, Visual Art and Design, Technology, School Camps, Duke of Edinburgh's Award), and the on-campus Tinternwood Farm, with revenue primarily from tuition fees and ancillary fees such as charter bus transport.

Product overview

Tintern Grammar is an independent co-educational school offering a comprehensive educational program from Early Learning Centre (3-year-old kindergarten) through to Year 12 VCE completion. The school's educational portfolio is built around its proprietary Parallel Learning model, which combines single-gender and co-educational settings on one campus. Core educational programs include the Early Learning Centre, Junior School (Prep-Year 6), Middle School (Years 7-9), and Senior College (Years 10-12). The school supplements its academic curriculum with extensive co-curricular offerings including Sports, Music, Performing Arts, Visual Art and Design, Technology (with robotics, 3D printing, and coding), School Camps and Outdoor Education, the Duke of Edinburgh's Award, and the Horizons gifted education program. The campus features Tinternwood Farm, a 5.6-hectare working farm for applied learning. Financial support is available through various scholarship programs.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Early Learning Centre (ELC) Early Learning Centre providing education for 3-year-old kindergarten and Pre-Prep programs on the main campus with integrated indoor/outdoor play spaces and a natural adventure playground.
• Junior School Junior School (Prep to Year 6) providing foundational academic skills development with single-gender and co-educational settings through the Parallel Learning model.
• Middle School Middle School (Years 7-9) providing gender-based pastoral care and age-appropriate developmental programs aligned with the Parallel Learning approach.
• Senior College Senior College (Years 10-12) providing VCE education with co-educational learning environments and comprehensive pastoral support for final years and tertiary preparation.
• Parallel Learning Model Proprietary educational methodology combining single-gender and co-educational settings on one campus, giving students the benefits of both environments according to age and learning stage.
• Tinternwood Farm 5.6 hectare on-campus working farm providing applied learning experiences for sciences, mathematics, humanities, and environmental studies, with animal care and vegetable gardens for students from ELC to Year 12.
• Co-Curricular Activities Program Broad range of clubs and activities including Sport, Music, Performing Arts, Drama, Technology, School Camps, Duke of Edinburgh's Award, and various interest-based clubs.
• Technology Program Technology education featuring iPads for Prep to Year 9, BYOD for Years 10-12, robotics, 3D printers, industrial laser cutter, and coding programs within the STEAM curriculum.
• Horizons Program Extension program identifying students with high intellectual potential, offering enrichment activities including quizzes, tournaments, and strategic games beyond classroom learning.
• School Camps & Outdoor Education Structured camp program from Year 3 through Year 12 featuring age-appropriate adventures including aquatic camps, bushwalking, skiing, and international World Challenge expeditions.
• Visual Art and Design Visual arts education from ELC to Year 12 including ceramics, painting, sculpture, printmaking, textiles, 3D printing, and laser cutting in dedicated art spaces and gallery facilities.
• Music Program Music education with ensembles, private tuition, and performance opportunities across the school year.
• Performing Arts & Drama Drama and performing arts program featuring annual productions, school musicals, and opportunities for students in acting, singing, dancing, and stage production roles.
• Duke of Edinburgh's Award Internationally recognized award program with Bronze, Silver, and Gold levels across four sections: Service, Skill, Physical Recreation, and Adventurous Journey.
• Scholarship Programs Scholarship opportunities including Academic Achievement and Leadership, Future Voices (General Excellence), Music, Performing Arts, Social Justice, and Alumni family scholarships, with values up to 50% of tuition fees.

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

17 partnerships are on record, tiered core, supporting and primary.

• Australian Homestay Network (AHN)coreOthersApproved homestay provider for international students requiring accommodation. Provides carefully selected homestay families within short distance to school or with convenient transport access.
• Student Accommodation Services Pty Ltd (SAS)coreOthersApproved homestay provider for international students requiring accommodation and student support services.
• International Student Alliance (ISA)supportingOthersLocal support agency assisting international students with accommodation, support services, and welfare compliance in Melbourne.
• Melbourne Students Services CentresupportingOthersStudent services provider offering accommodation and support services for international students in Melbourne.
• Austar GroupprimaryChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorInternational education agent with offices across China (Shanghai, Beijing, Guangzhou, Shenzhen) recruiting international students for Tintern Grammar.
• Aida International Pty LtdsupportingChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAustralian education agent based in Box Hill, Victoria, recruiting international students.
• Aus-Asia International Education Alliance Pty LtdsupportingChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorEducation agent in Docklands, Melbourne assisting with international student recruitment.
• Australia Visa LinksupportingChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorMigration and education agent in Melbourne CBD assisting international students with visa and enrollment matters.
• Frontier Planning InternationalsupportingChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorEducation consultancy in Melbourne assisting international student recruitment.
• YES EducationsupportingChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorEducation agent based in Sydney, recruiting international students for Australian schools.
• AEC Education ConsultancysupportingChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorHong Kong-based education agent recruiting students from Hong Kong for Australian schools.
• DPV EducationsupportingChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorEducation agent in Causeway Bay, Hong Kong assisting with international student placement.
• EduGlobalsupportingChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorInternational education agent with offices across China in Beijing, Guangzhou, Tianjin, Nanjing recruiting students for Australian institutions.
• Hong Kong Overseas Studies CentresupportingChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorHong Kong-based education consultancy assisting students with overseas study arrangements.
• Blackburn Language SchoolsupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerApproved ELICOS provider accepted by Tintern Grammar for English language preparation for international students.
• Avalon CollegesupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerApproved ELICOS provider for English language preparation of international students prior to enrollment.
• Hawthorn-Melbourne EnglishsupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerApproved ELICOS provider for English language preparation of international students seeking enrollment.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Xavier College: Xavier College is a prestigious Melbourne independent Catholic school offering co-educational K-12 programs across multiple campuses with strong academic and co-curricular offerings, competing with Tintern for Melbourne premium independent families.
• Caulfield Grammar School: Caulfield Grammar is the closest direct peer to Tintern, operating two Melbourne campuses (Caulfield and Wheelers Hill) with a parallel learning approach that combines single-sex and co-educational settings on separate campuses, mirroring Tintern's Parallel Learning model.
• Ivanhoe Grammar School: Ivanhoe Grammar is a Melbourne independent school offering co-educational ELC through Year 12 with multiple campuses, comparable to Tintern in scale, heritage, and positioning within Melbourne's premium independent school market.
• Methodist Ladies' College: MLC is a leading Melbourne independent girls' school offering comprehensive ELC through Year 12 programs, comparable to Tintern in scale, heritage, and positioning within Melbourne's premium independent school market.
• Haileybury: Haileybury is a major Melbourne co-educational independent school operating across multiple campuses (Brighton, Keysborough, Berwick, Melbourne CBD) with extensive co-curricular programs, comparable to Tintern in serving Melbourne premium independent school families.
• Scotch College: Scotch College is a prestigious Melbourne independent boys' school with extensive academic, sporting, and international programs, comparable to Tintern in scope, heritage, and serving similar Melbourne premium independent families.
• Melbourne Grammar School: Melbourne Grammar is one of Melbourne's most prestigious independent schools, offering ELC through Year 12 with parallel co-educational and boys' school components, structurally similar to Tintern's Parallel Learning single-gender and co-ed combination.
• Wesley College Melbourne: Wesley College is a long-established Melbourne independent school offering co-educational K-12 education across multiple campuses (Glen Waverley, Elsternwick, St Kilda Road, Melbourne), comparable to Tintern in scale and the Melbourne premium independent market.
• Trinity Grammar School: Trinity Grammar is a Melbourne independent boys' school offering K-12 education with extensive co-curricular and international programs, comparable to Tintern in family-focused educational model and Melbourne premium independent market positioning.
• Carey Baptist Grammar School: Carey Baptist Grammar operates co-educational K-12 programs across Donvale and Kew campuses in Melbourne's eastern suburbs, directly competing with Tintern for families in overlapping geographic catchments.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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• LinkedInlinkedin.com/school/tintern-grammar

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Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

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