Curro reports 13.4% earnings boost despite 'frustrating' growth in enrolment
The school has been revisiting its pricing strategy to ensure it remains accessible to younger families.
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CapeTalk's and 702's Stephen Grootes interviews Cobus Loubser, CEO of Curro.
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JSE-listed private school group Curro has reported a notable increase in first-half earnings, despite the challenges posed by ongoing economic pressures on South African households at the start of 2025.
Curro saw a 13.4% rise in annual headline earnings per share, even as these economic constraints continue to affect consumers.
Looking back at 2024, CEO Loubser describes it as an "exceptional" year for the group, marked by record matric results and significant achievements in sports and culture.
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However, Loubser notes that this success did not translate into greater learner growth, calling it a "frustrating" outcome.
Shifting focus, he highlights that Curro did experience improvements in learner retention, an area they are particularly focused on.
"That endorses what we do, how we do it and certainly the kind of quality on offer."
- Cobus Loubser, CEO – Curro
Loubser says that their long-term objective is to maintain and enhance the quality of education through their offerings.
He says that Curro has been revisiting its pricing strategy to ensure the school remains accessible to younger families, aligning with their goal of providing quality education for the future.
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