Private education giant AdvTech tops R2bn in profit for first time

Stephen Grootes speaks to Geoff Whyte, CEO of AdvTech about their latest results, which saw the group surpass R2 billion in operating profit for the first time.

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AdvTech has crossed a major financial milestone, reporting more than R2 billion in operating profit for the first time, as strong student enrolment, disciplined cost management and expansion across Africa continue to drive performance.

For the year ended December 2025, the private education group delivered a 14% increase in operating profit to R2.04 billion, while revenue climbed 10% to R9.33 billion. Earnings per share rose 17%, reflecting both growth and improved efficiency.

At the core of AdvTech’s performance is a steady increase in student numbers across its schools and tertiary institutions.

Speaking to Stephen Grootes on The Money Show, AdvTech CEO Geoff Whyte says the combination of healthy enrolment growth, moderate fee increases and tighter control over unpaid fees helped boost results.

"I think the South African market is under a bit of pressure. I think parents are definitely feeling the strain financially, but we're fortunate that quality education is a high-priority purchase, and we're benefitting from that..."

- Geoff Whyte, CEO - AdvTech

"We really endeavour to maintain good relationships with all of our parents. We understand that there are challenges for all of us financially at different times, and we try and help parents through that by providing good information, accurate billing. That's really where we try and deliver."

- Geoff Whyte, CEO - AdvTech

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