SA Private School Group ADvTech Reports Strong Growth In Enrolments And Profits

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Guest - Geoff Whyte - ADvTECH CEO

Group revenue grew by 10% to R4 683 million for the six months ended 30 June 2025 (2024: R4 274 million), driven by a 13% increase in the education division.

Group operating profit increased by 14% to R982 million (2024: R865 million), with the education division’s operating profit increasing by 15%, supported by strong enrolment growth. Group operating margin improved to 21.0% (2024: 20.2%).

Operating margin in the education divisions improved to 23.8% (2024: 23.5%) through the benefit of operating leverage and a continued focus on efficiencies. This more than offset the additional costs incurred to strengthen our brands through the introduction of additional global benchmarking measures, artificial intelligence tools to support personalised learning and enhanced student information systems.

Normalised earnings for the period increased by 16% to R620 million (2024: R535 million) while normalised earnings per share increased by 16% to 113.0 cents (2024: 97.7 cents) per share.
25 Aug 2025 12PM English South Africa Business News · Investing

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