What St Peter's University does

St Peter's College, known as SPSC and operating under the legal name 'The Anglican Church of Australia Collegiate School of St Peter', is a non-profit Anglican boarding and day school for boys located on a single heritage campus at 55 Hackney Road, St Peters, Adelaide, South Australia. Founded in 1850, the school delivers a vertically integrated educational program from its Early Learning Centre (ages 3-4) through Junior Years (Prep-Year 6), Middle Years (Years 7-8), and Senior Years (Years 9-12), culminating in SACE completion with ATAR results for university entrance. Core offerings include on-campus boarding for students drawn from remote stations across Australia, an Outdoor Education program (including Year 10 Ikara-Flinders Ranges expeditions), and a Service Learning program anchored by Mission Inc. (a registered charity established in 1908 that has gifted over AUD 1 million to Anglican charities). The school is owned and operated by the Anglican Church of Australia through the Diocese of Adelaide and is currently led by Tim Browning, the 15th Headmaster, commissioned in 2017.

The school's product surface is delivered primarily through direct enrollment via an admissions team, with on-campus Open Mornings, campus tours, and word-of-mouth through parent-run 'Friends of Saints' groups as the principal GTM channels. Core technology is the Keystone learning management and student information system, used internally for academic resources, communication, and parent/student portals; the school has additionally produced a catalog of proprietary iBook digital textbooks across Chinese, English, Mathematics, Programming, Positive Education, and Indigenous education. Ancillary revenue streams include the OSHC program (operated by Camp Australia), an on-campus Uniform Shop, venue hire (Chapel, sporting grounds for community events), and Foundation-driven donations and fundraising.

The revenue model is dominated by recurring subscription-style tuition and boarding fees with CPI-linked annual escalators (1.8% disclosed in 2018), supplemented by transaction-based revenue from the Uniform Shop, Mission Inc. Coffee (a student-led van launched September 2025), and venue hire, plus donations through the Annual Giving Appeal. Customer segments include day-student families in the Adelaide metropolitan area, boarding families from remote and regional Australia (Northern Territory, Western NSW, far-north South Australia), and a smaller international cohort seeking Australian boarding-school credentials. Pricing is not publicly disclosed for core tuition; OSHC is priced at AUD 14.03 per Before School Care session (7:00-8:15am) and AUD 29.95 per After School Care session (3:00-6:00pm), with Child Care Benefit/Rebate rebates materially reducing net out-of-pocket cost. As a non-profit under Anglican ownership, all surpluses are reinvested into programs, facilities, and scholarships rather than distributed to shareholders.

Name

St Peter's University

Legal name

The Anglican Church of Australia Collegiate School of St Peter

Website

https://www.stpeters.sa.edu.au

Company type

Private

Founded year

1847

Operating status

Operating

Short description

St Peter's College is a non-profit Anglican boarding and day school for boys in Adelaide, South Australia, serving 1,000+ students from Early Learning Centre through Year 12, with a boarding program drawing from remote stations across Australia and an SACE/ATAR university-preparation focus.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

St Peters

HQ country

Australia

HQ region

Oceania

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Tuition Fees: Day school tuition fees for students from Early Years (ages 3-4) through to Year 12
2. Boarding Fees: Residential boarding fees for students from remote areas including stations across Australia. The boarding house provides accommodation, pastoral care, and meals.
3. Mission Inc. Coffee: Student-led coffee van initiative where all proceeds support Mission Inc. charity and the Buddy Up Respite Program
4. Uniform Shop Sales: Official supporter wear and uniform sales through the Uniform Shop partnership with Custom by ORTC
5. Venue Hire: Venues, sporting grounds and facilities available for hire for baptisms, weddings, funerals and community events
6. Donations and Fundraising: Annual Giving Appeal and Foundation donations support school projects including outdoor education facility refurbishment

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

St Peter's College is an Anglican day and boarding school for boys offering continuous education from Early Learning Centre (ages 3-4) through Year 12, including Junior, Middle, and Senior Years academic programs, an on-campus Boarding House, co-curricular programs (sport, music, performing arts, clubs), Outdoor Education, Service Learning through Mission Inc., and Anglican Life. Supplemental paid services include before/after school care (OSHC), uniform retail, and venue hire.

Product overview

St Peter's College is a leading Anglican boarding and day school for boys offering a comprehensive educational program from Early Learning Centre (ages 3-4) through to Senior Years (Years 9-12). The school operates on a single-unified-product model providing integrated educational services including academic programs (Junior, Middle, and Senior Years), on-campus boarding, co-curricular activities (Sport, Music, Performing Arts, Clubs), Outdoor Education, Service Learning (Mission Inc.), and Anglican Life. The school utilizes the Keystone learning management system internally and has produced various iBook digital resources for specific curriculum areas including languages, mathematics, English, programming, and positive education. Additional services include before/after school care, venue hire, and an official uniform shop.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Early Learning Centre (ELC) Early childhood education program for boys ages 3 and 4, forming the foundation years of learning at St Peter's College.
• Junior Years Program Primary education program covering Prep to Year 6, focusing on foundational learning, wellbeing, and pastoral care for young boys in an Anglican framework.
• Middle Years Program Secondary education for Years 7 and 8, providing transition support and age-appropriate academic and pastoral programs.
• Senior Years Program Senior secondary education for Years 9 to 12, preparing students for SACE completion and ATAR results for university entrance.
• Boarding House On-campus boarding facility for boys from regional and remote areas of Australia, providing pastoral care, academic support, and a home-away-from-home residential environment during school terms.
• Co-Curricular Program Comprehensive co-curricular program covering Sport, Music, Visual and Performing Arts, and Clubs and Societies that complements the academic curriculum.
• Outdoor Education Outdoor learning experiences including camps at Finniss and journeys such as the Ikara-Flinders Ranges expedition for Year 10 students.
• Service Learning and Mission Inc. Community service programs including the Mission Inc. initiative (established 1908) supporting Anglican charities and the Buddy Up Program for families in need.
• Anglican Life and Chapel Program Spiritual development program embedded in the Anglican tradition, including regular chapel services and chaplaincy support.
• Before and After School Care (OSHC) Before School Care (7:00am-8:15am) and After School Care (3:00pm-6:00pm) programs operated by Camp Australia, with Child Care Benefit and Child Care Rebate eligibility for families.
• Venue Hire Venues and sporting grounds available for hire, including the Chapel for baptisms, weddings, funerals, and memorial services.
• Uniform Shop Official uniform retail outlet located at 55 Hackney Rd, St Peters, open during school terms, offering school uniforms and official supporter wear in partnership with Custom by ORTC.

Quantifiable outcome

• 16% of students achieved ATAR of 99+ (top 1% nationally) in 2025
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered supporting, core and minor.

• Camp AustraliasupportingImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerCamp Australia operates the Before School Care and After School Care programs at St Peter's College. The school OSHC program is eligible for Child Care Benefit and Child Care Rebate, reducing costs for families.
• Custom by ORTCsupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerOfficial SPSC supporter wear collection created in partnership with Custom by ORTC, available for purchase at the Uniform Shop. Designed to foster community and connection.
• Mission Inc.coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMission Inc. is a registered charity representing the service activities of students since 1908. Has gifted over $1 million to various Anglican charities over 15 years. Supports initiatives including the Magdalene Centre, Elizabeth Mission, and St John's Youth Services.
• Anglican Church of AustraliacoreOthersThe school is owned and operated by The Anglican Church of Australia through the Diocese of Adelaide. Operates under Anglican framework with school chaplains and Anglican liturgy.
• St Peter's Girls SchoolminorOthersCoeducation Day events held with St Peter's Girls School for joint activities and community building.
• International Boys' Schools Coalition (IBSC)supportingOthersSchool participates in IBSC Australasian Conference for boys' schools professional development and networking.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Geelong Grammar School: Anglican co-educational boarding school in Victoria with multiple campuses and a strong outdoor education program. Comparable in Anglican heritage, boarding model, and outdoor education emphasis (e.g., SPSC's Ikara-Flinders Ranges expedition).
• Trinity Grammar School, Sydney: Anglican boys' day and boarding school in Sydney's inner west. Comparable in Anglican identity, boys-only model, House system, and academic/boarding program structure.
• Prince Alfred College: Adelaide-based independent boys' day and boarding school with a long heritage, offering ELC-Year 12 education. Closest direct competitor to St Peter's College in the same Adelaide market, sharing the same GPS-style academic positioning and single-sex boys' model.
• Cranbrook School, Sydney: Anglican boys' day and boarding school in Sydney's eastern suburbs with a strong House system and modern campus. Comparable in Anglican identity, boys' only model, and premium academic positioning.
• Scotch College Adelaide: Adelaide-based Presbyterian boys' day and boarding school covering ELC to Year 12. Direct competitor in the same Adelaide boys' school market, comparable in size, heritage, and academic focus.
• Melbourne Grammar School: Leading Anglican boys' day and boarding school in Melbourne with similar ELC-Year 12 structure and Anglican heritage. Comparable premium positioning, House system, and academic outcomes to St Peter's College at greater scale.
• Sydney Grammar School: Elite boys' day school in Sydney with strong academic outcomes and historic heritage. Comparable in single-sex boys' model, fee premium positioning, and academic excellence focus, though operates without a boarding program.
• Wesley College Melbourne: Uniting Church day and boarding school in Melbourne with multiple campuses. Comparable in religious heritage, K-12 structure, boarding operations, and co-curricular program breadth.
• The King's School, Parramatta: Anglican boys' day and boarding school in Parramatta, NSW, one of Australia's oldest and largest GPS schools. Highly comparable in Anglican identity, boarding scale, multi-campus structure, and academic outcomes.

Regional players

• Hale School: Anglican boys' day and boarding school in Perth, Western Australia. Comparable in single-sex boys' model and Anglican heritage, but operates in a different state/territory market from St Peter's College.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Number of profiles

Profiles5 records

Funding overview

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