SPCEF Ltd is a not-for-profit company, limited by guarantee, whose constitution explains that its core business is the development and maintenance of Christian education. The Foundation elects a Board of Governors, who in turn appoints a Chief Executive Officer (CEO). The CEO leads and oversees the various operations of the Board, which includes a number of individually run mainstream and special schools, early childhood education centres, a tertiary training arm and support services.
St Philip's Christian College was founded in 1982 by the vision and efforts of the leaders and people of St Philip's Anglican Church, Waratah.
Initially the College was operated as an undertaking of St Philip's Anglican Church. However, in May 1985, St Philip's Education Foundation Limited was formed and this non-profit company took over the ownership and operation of the College.
The St Philip's group is led by the Executive Principal (CEO), Mr Graeme Irwin. Graeme is the founder of the group and has overseen the development of the group from its establishment in 1982.
Graeme reports to the Board and is chartered with leading, developing, managing and maintaining the current and planned future operations of the Foundation. Each of the School Principals are responsible to the Executive Principal and meet regularly as the St Philip's Executive Leadership Team (SPELT) in matters relating to the operations of the group of schools.
The Chairman of the Board of Governors is Mr Leslie J Holland. The Board of Governors meet eight times a year to develop the strategy and parameters in which the group operates.