Name

Trinity Lutheran College, Ashmore

Legal name

Lutheran Church of Australia – Queensland District trading as Trinity Lutheran College

Website

https://tlc.qld.edu.au

Company type

Private

Founded year

1970

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Independent K-12 Education

NAICS

Elementary and Secondary Schools (6111), Educational Services (611), Educational Support Services (611710)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Christian Colleges with Theological Programs (EDAHAKAG)

Keywords

• Private K-12 education
• Early childhood learning
• Christian school education
• Vocational education training
• School co-curricular programs

Headquarters

HQ city

Ashmore

HQ country

Australia

HQ region

Oceania

Offices2 records

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: Fee revenue from domestic students across Early Learning, Junior, Middle and Senior years. Trinity is a non-profit organisation with all fee revenue reinvested into learning environments, programs and support. The college reviews fees annually.
2. International Student Fees: Full Fee Paying Overseas Students (FFPOS) pay international tuition fees as approved under ESOS Act 2000. CRICOS Provider Number: 00878A.
3. Early Learning Centre Fees: Sessional Kindergarten at $82/day (2021 rate) and Long Day Care at $127/day. Child Care Subsidy available for eligible families.
4. Outside School Hours Care: Before School Care (6:45am-8:30am), After School Care (2:45pm-6:00pm), Student Free Days, and Vacation Care with fee structure outlined in OSHC Handbook.
5. Application and Enrollment Fees: $90 non-refundable application fee per application. Enrolment Building Fund Contribution and Enrolment Deposit required to secure a place.
6. Playgroup Sessions: Playgroup program at $5 per session or $30 per term (8-10 sessions) for children aged 1-5 years.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Trinity Lutheran College is a non-profit Christian P-12 school on the Gold Coast delivering Early Learning (ages 2.5+), Junior Years (Prep-Year 5 with IB Primary Years Programme), Middle Years (Years 6-9) and Senior Years (Years 10-12 with ATAR and VET pathways) across two Ashmore campuses. The college packages tuition with extensive co-curricular programs in Performing Arts, Sport, Outdoor Education, and the Duke of Edinburgh Award, and is registered as an RTO (30507) and CRICOS provider (00878A) for VET and international student delivery.

Product overview

Trinity Lutheran College operates as a non-profit Christian educational institution on the Gold Coast, Queensland, offering a comprehensive P-12 education across two campuses. The college delivers its programs through distinct phases: Early Learning Centre (ages 2.5+) and Junior Years (Prep-Year 5) at Cotlew Street Campus; Middle Years (Years 6-9) and Senior Years (Years 10-12) at Ashmore Road Campus. Core academic offerings include the International Baccalaureate Primary Years Programme (PYP), ACARA-aligned curriculum, QCAA Senior syllabuses, and ATAR pathway. The college functions as an RTO (30507) delivering vocational certificates in partnership with Binnacle Training, Aurora Training, Connect 'n' Grow, and Barrington College. Technology-enabled learning uses the MyUnity portal powered by Schoolbox LMS, with BYOD program for Years 6-12. Extensive co-curricular program spans Performing Arts (Choral, Dance, Drama, Instrumental), Sport (APS competition, swimming, rowing, development squads), Outdoor Education, Leadership programs, and the Duke of Edinburgh Award. Value-added services include OSHC, bus transport (RollCall-managed), canteens, and uniform shop. The college also operates specific sporting programs (Trinity Aquatic Club, Rowing, Water Polo, Velocitas) and an Arts Centre for Excellence with private tuition offerings.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Early Learning Centre (Little Stars and Sessional Kindergarten) Early childhood education for children from 2.5 years of age, providing Little Stars pre-primary program and Sessional Kindergarten grounded in Queensland Kindergarten Learning Guidelines, Early Years Learning Framework and the IB Primary Years Programme framework, with weekly specialist lessons in PE, swimming, library and Japanese.
• Junior Years Program (Prep to Year 5) Primary education program at the Cotlew Street Campus serving approximately 400 students from Prep to Year 5, following the International Baccalaureate Primary Years Programme (PYP) and Australian Curriculum (ACARA) standards, with specialist teachers for Japanese, Sport, Music, Art, STEM and Library.
• Middle Years Program (Years 6 to 9) Secondary preparation program at the Ashmore Road Campus offering broad curriculum across nine learning areas including Languages (Japanese, German, Mandarin), with The Rite Journey program for Year 9 leadership development, pastoral care, and outdoor education camps.
• Senior Years Program (Years 10 to 12) Senior secondary education offering ATAR pathway, Vocational Education and Training (VET) certificates, and Applied subjects, with personalised pathways, career guidance, and the Friday sport program for all students.
• Outside School Hours Care (OSHC) Childcare facility operating before school (6:45am-8:30am), after school (2:45pm-6:00pm), student free days, and vacation care, based on the 'My Time, Our Place' National Curriculum, with fees structured per the OSHC Handbook.
• Playgroup Facilitated playgroup for children aged 1-5 years held every Tuesday during term time (9:00am-11:00am) at Cotlew Street Campus, priced at $5 per session or $30 per term (8-10 sessions), supporting social development and school transition.
• Vocational Education and Training (VET) Certificates Nationally recognised VET certificates delivered at Trinity (RTO 30507) and in partnership with Connect 'n' Grow, Binnacle Training, Aurora Training, and Barrington College, covering Engineering Pathways, Furnishing, Applied Digital Technologies, Health Support Services, Business, Tourism, Sport and Recreation, Cookery, Hospitality, and a Diploma of Business.
• ATAR Pathway Academic pathway for university entrance through General and Extension subjects aligned with QCAA syllabuses, with externally moderated assessment standards.
• International Student Program (FFPOS) Program for Full Fee Paying Overseas Students (FFPOS) with Trinity registered under ESOS Act 2000 and CRICOS Provider Number 00878A, including English language testing and interview requirements, with 2026 International School Fees published separately.
• Performing Arts Program Co-curricular program covering Acting, Choral, Dance and Instrumental from Prep to Year 12, structured on a 4-year rotating program with mass participation approach and weekly sessions offered free of charge, including the Arts Centre for Excellence and Private Tuition for auditioned students.
• Music Program Music education and co-curricular program including Choral ensembles (Sparkles Choir, Piccolo Choir, Bel Canto, Glee Club, Muzique Cantabile, College Choir, Senior Vocal Group) and Instrumental (Band and Strings) from Year 2 to 12, supported by Private Tuition in instruments, voice, speech and drama.
• Dance and Drama Program Dance program with ensembles (Jazzettes, Starlets, Dynamics, Groove, Vibe, Synergy, Senior Sacred Dance) and Drama program including clubs, play rehearsal, and Gold Coast Drama Festival participation, supported by Private Tuition in Contemporary, Hip Hop, Jazz and Ballet.
• Sport Program APS sport competition (Years 4-12), Junior Sport development (Prep-Year 3), representative pathways through Hinterland District Sports Association and South Coast Region, and the Stamina, Strength, Speed (FAST) fitness program.
• Specific Sporting Programs Specialised sport programs including Trinity Aquatic Club (Learn to Swim through Adult Swimming), Rowing program, Tennis Development Squad (90-minute Wednesday morning training with Tennis Plus), Water Polo Development with Rio Olympian Kelsey Wakefield, and the Velocitas Sport Program.
• Bus Transport Services Eight private bus services for exclusive student transport, including the inter-campus route between Cotlew Street and Ashmore campuses, managed through the RollCall travel app with tap-on/off functionality and parent tracking.
• Uniform Shop Uniform retail service open Monday to Friday 7:30am-11:00am during school terms, with formal hat cleaning service and online store access for families.
• Canteen Services College canteens operating five days a week with age-appropriate menus aligned to the Queensland Government's Smart Choices Healthy Food and Drink Supply Strategy.
• MyUnity Parent and Student Portal Parent and student portal powered by the Schoolbox Learning Management System, providing access to learning materials, grades, communication, and school resources.

Quantifiable outcome

• 380+ students participate in major college productions
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

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Integration8 records

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Nine partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Connect 'n' Grow (RTO 40518)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerVET partnership for delivery of Certificate II in Health Support Services (HLT23221) and Certificate III in Health Services Assistance (HLT33115). Trinity provides training and assessment services in partnership with this Registered Training Organisation.
• Binnacle Training (RTO 31319)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerVET partnership for Certificate III in Business (BSB30120), Certificate II in Tourism (SIT20125), Certificate III in Sport, Aquatics and Recreation (SIS30122) and Certificate II in Sport and Recreation (SIS20122).
• Aurora Training (RTO 32237)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerVET partnership for Certificate II in Cookery (SIT20421) and Certificate III in Hospitality (SIT30622).
• Barrington College (RTO 45030)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerVET partnership for delivery of Diploma of Business (BSB50120).
• The Duke of Edinburgh's International AwardcoreOthersInternationally recognised program equipping young people aged 14+ for life and work. Students learn a skill, improve physical well-being, volunteer in community and experience team adventure. Award has three levels: Bronze, Silver and Gold.
• Gardiner Chess CompanyminorOthersProvides professional chess coaching for Trinity Checkmates chess club. Students develop chess knowledge and skills through expert instruction.
• Tennis PlusminorOthersCoaching staff for Tennis Development Squad targeting aspiring players with 90 minutes of quality tennis training each Wednesday morning, focusing on skill refinement and game play.
• Associated Private Schools (APS)coreOthersAPS competition comprising eight schools across the Gold Coast providing wide variety of sporting opportunities. Junior APS Sport (Year 4-6) and Senior APS Sport (Year 7-12).
• Hinterland District Sports AssociationminorOthersFirst step in representative sport selection pathway. Talented athletes progress to South Coast Region at State Championship level.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves1 record

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• All Saints Anglican School: Faith-based P-12 private school on the Gold Coast with comparable religious affiliation model, co-curricular programs, and family-oriented positioning. Direct competitor for Christian families in the catchment.
• John Paul College: Catholic P-12 college in Brisbane/Daisy Hill where Trinity's Principal previously held Director of Teaching and Learning. Comparable faith-based P-12 college with similar aspirational family positioning.
• Pacific Lutheran College: LEQ member Lutheran P-12 college on the Sunshine Coast with similar Lutheran values framework, IB-style curriculum, and co-curricular programs. System peer within Lutheran Education Queensland.
• The Southport School: Boys' private school on the Gold Coast competing in the same APS sporting competition and serving similar aspirational Gold Coast families. Direct competitor for senior-year enrollments.
• St Hilda's School: Girls' private school on the Gold Coast where Trinity's current Principal previously served. Competes for the same premium-fee families in overlapping Gold Coast suburbs.
• Somerset College: Independent private K-12 school on the Gold Coast with similar co-curricular depth, IB programs, and aspirational family appeal. Most directly comparable competitor in the same geographic catchment.
• LORDS Lutheran College: Lutheran P-12 college in Queensland where Trinity's Deputy Principal previously served as Head of Secondary. Direct LEQ system peer with comparable faith-based educational model.
• Faith Lutheran College Redlands: Another Lutheran Education Queensland school offering P-12 education with similar values framework. Operates as a system peer within LEQ, comparable on curriculum, ethos, and governance structure.
• Citipointe Christian College: Independent Christian P-12 college in Brisbane with comparable evangelical Christian values, IB-style curriculum, and extensive co-curricular programs. Regional peer with overlapping family market.

Regional players

• King's Christian College: Christian P-12 college in Loganholme, Queensland with similar Christian values framework and co-curricular breadth. Regional peer targeting similar Christian family demographic but in different geography.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Number of profiles

Profiles9 records

Subsidiaries2 records

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