Victorian Association of Catholic Primary School Principals (VACPSP)

What Victorian Association of Catholic Primary School Principals (VACPSP) does

The Victorian Association of Catholic Primary School Principals (VACPSP) is a non-profit professional membership association that represents approximately 300 Catholic primary school principals across the state of Victoria, Australia. The organization functions as the peak representative body for principals within 19 local Area Primary Principal Networks spanning four Catholic dioceses: Ballarat, Sale, Sandhurst, and the Archdiocese of Melbourne. Its mandate centres on professional development, education policy advocacy, and collegial support for principals, with the biennial state conference serving as a flagship engagement event — the 2026 edition reportedly achieved record attendance.

VACPSP's core deliverables include advocacy representation to diocesan and state education authorities, professional learning programs, networking structures across the 19 networks, and convening of members through events and the national partnership with the Australian Catholic Primary Principals Association (ACPPA). The organization is supported operationally by a small staff of approximately 5 employees and uses the MemberJungle membership management platform to administer subscriptions, member communications, and event registration. A tiered corporate partnership program (Platinum and Gold sponsors) provides a supplementary engagement channel with education-sector vendors.

The association's business model is built on recurring membership subscription revenue, with paid membership reported at greater than 70% of the total principal population in scope. Leadership is provided by an elected executive, with the presidency recently transitioning to Damian Howard in 2026 following Michael Gray's nine-year tenure. The 2026 conference cycle, the executive renewal, and continued national-level partnership activity indicate an active, ongoing operation.

Name

Victorian Association of Catholic Primary School Principals (VACPSP)

Legal name

Victorian Association of Catholic Primary Principals Inc

Website

https://vacpsp.org.au

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

VACPSP is a non-profit professional association representing approximately 300 Catholic primary school principals across Victoria, Australia, across four dioceses. It delivers advocacy, professional development, and networking, funded primarily through membership subscriptions.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Professional Association Services

NAICS

Business, Professional, Labor, Political, and Similar Organizations (8139), Business Associations (813910), Professional Organizations (813920)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200), Services-Membership Organizations (8600)

akta.pro primary industry

Education Professionals (Teacher/Administrator CE, CPD) (EDAAALAE)

Keywords

• Professional association services
• Education advocacy
• Principal membership
• Professional development
• Catholic education support

Headquarters

HQ city

Melbourne

HQ country

Australia

HQ region

Oceania

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Membership Fees: The association generates revenue through membership fees from Catholic primary school principals across Victoria. Membership provides access to advocacy services, professional development, networking events, publications, and support resources.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

VACPSP is a professional collegial body that delivers membership-based advocacy, professional development, networking, and support services to approximately 300 Catholic primary school principals across Victoria, Australia. The association operates through a Principal Council providing collective voice on policy and funding matters, organizes biennial conferences and social events, publishes official communications and position papers, and offers wellbeing, legal, and supplier-partner benefits to members.

Product overview

VACPSP is a professional collegial body representing Victorian Catholic primary school principals. The organization offers a unified portfolio of membership services including advocacy through the Principal Council, professional development through conferences and publications, wellbeing support, legal assistance, and a trusted suppliers directory. The association connects approximately 300 Catholic primary school principals across Victoria through 19 local Area Primary Principal Networks, providing representation locally, statewide, and nationally through partnerships including the Australian Catholic Principals Association (ACPPA).

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• VACPSP Membership

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

Feature1 record

Partnerships

Twelve partnerships are on record, tiered platinum partner, gold partner and core.

• Woods Furnitureplatinum partnerGTM or Marketing PartnerPlatinum partner providing furniture solutions for schools. Listed as a business partner supporting the association.
• Catholic Development Fund (CDF)platinum partnerGTM or Marketing PartnerPlatinum partner supporting the association. CDF hosts events and provides financial services to Catholic education.
• The School Photographer (TSP)platinum partnerGTM or Marketing PartnerPlatinum partner providing school photography services.
• Brennan Law Partnersplatinum partnerImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerLegal support partner providing constitutional oversight and legal services to the association.
• anzuk Educationgold partnerGTM or Marketing PartnerGold partner providing education staffing and recruitment services.
• B2 Architecturegold partnerGTM or Marketing PartnerGold partner providing architectural services for schools.
• Enquiry Trackergold partnerGTM or Marketing PartnerGold partner providing enquiry tracking solutions.
• Footsteps Dance Companyplatinum partnerGTM or Marketing PartnerPlatinum partner providing dance education services.
• Schoolzineplatinum partnerTechnology or IntegrationPlatinum partner providing school communication and administration software solutions.
• SOS Teacher Agencygold partnerGTM or Marketing PartnerGold partner providing teacher staffing agency services.
• Teeth on Wheelsgold partnerGTM or Marketing PartnerGold partner providing mobile dental services to schools.
• Australian Catholic Principals Association (ACPPA)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNational partnership providing direct communication and representation at the national level. VACPSP provides national Catholic and Commonwealth partnerships for Australia-wide influence.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Others

• Schoolzine: Platinum technology partner of VACPSP providing school communication software. Included as an ecosystem partner rather than a peer; supplies the membership communications infrastructure VACPSP relies on.

Emerging players

• Australian Institute for Teaching and School Leadership (AITSL): National body for teacher and principal standards, including the Australian Professional Standard for Principals. Adjacent to VACPSP's professional development remit and a reference point for principal leadership.
• Principals Australia Institute (PAI): National provider of professional development and credentialing for school leaders. Overlaps with VACPSP's CPD and professional learning remit but operates as a paid training provider rather than a membership association.

Direct peers

• Catholic Primary Principals Association NSW (CPPA): State-level professional association for Catholic primary principals in New South Wales. Closest direct analog to VACPSP in another state, with a near-identical membership and advocacy model.
• Queensland Catholic Primary Principals Association (QCPPA): State-level professional association for Catholic primary principals in Queensland. Mirrors VACPSP's structure, mission, and member services at a state level.
• Australian Primary Principals Association (APPA): National association for government primary principals, distinct from Catholic-affiliated bodies but addresses the same principal persona with overlapping advocacy, professional development, and wellbeing offerings.
• Australian Catholic Principals Association (ACPPA): National peak body for Catholic principals; VACPSP's primary strategic partner for national representation. Directly comparable as a peer professional association serving Catholic principals, with a federal rather than state scope.

Broad incumbents

• Catholic Education Commission of Victoria (CECV): Peak body for Catholic education in Victoria. VACPSP engages with CECV as a stakeholder but operates at a narrower principal-focused layer; CECV is a broader systemic incumbent.
• Independent Schools Victoria (ISV): Peak body for independent schools in Victoria. Touches the same principal/customer base but with a broader scope (all independent schools, not just Catholic primary), making it a broader incumbent rather than a direct competitor.

Regional players

• Victorian Principals Association (VPA): State-level professional association for government primary principals in Victoria. Operates in the same geographic market with a comparable membership and advocacy model but caters to government rather than Catholic school principals.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/vacpsp
• Facebookfacebook.com/VACPSP
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/vacpsp
• Instagraminstagram.com/vacpsp

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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