"Selling your business is our business"
"Selling your business is our business"
Fully describe the business's activities?
This is a Private Secondary and Primary School with boarding facilities on the same premises. Department of Education registered. Full Umalusi Accreditation.
The school has plans for expansion and owns the land that is included in the sale. The expansion is for a college/tertiary facility as well as agricultural land that will be used by the college
How long has the business been established?
1992
How long has the owner had the business?
Since inception
How does the business operate on a daily basis?
This is a private school that teaches from Grade R to Grade 12. Some students stay in the hostel with resident educators monitoring the compulsory study and day-to-day activities. They have no more than 25 -30 pupils per class. All teachers are SACE registered
They offer the South Africaâs national Curriculum and Assessment Policy Statement (CAPS) and is Umalusi accredited
How are the clients attracted to the business?
This school has a reputation for being one of the best Private Schools in North-West. Word-of-mouth and client references is a reason for of our students. They maintain a high level of Academic standard and Discipline. They are one of only a very few schools offering Hospitality and Tourism Studies. Their Soccer Academy has dominated the local and regional football leagues over the past ten years. Many of their players has moved on to sign contracts with First Division teams.
What Advertising/Marketing is carried out?
Direct marketing to potential feeder schools mainly. Flyers and newspaper advertisements at intervals. The school has a website but it needs updating. Facebook.
A marketing team sets up Pop-up stations over weekends at busy retail and shopping centres. They attend the yearly Schools Expo at the Regional Shopping Centre.
Botswana parents are referred by other parents who keep our marketing material at their businesses in Botswana.
Does the business have any contract work?
Not formal contracts, but pupils register every year and pay their fees as per agreement with the school
What competition exists?
There are other private schools, but they have either have no sports ground or are more expensive. A close by Curro school's expansion is limited by their already inadequate facilities.
What are the seasonal trends?
School fees are earned equally over the year from January to November.
Some Matrics will come into Boarding over Prelim and Final Exam time to concentrate on studies.
What does the compliance look like?
The school is fully compliant with:
1. Occupational Health and safety Certification 2026
2. Employment Equity compliance 2026
3. Dept Labour and Workmanâs compensation good standing
Is the business VAT Registered?
The school is DoE registered, therefore no VAT payable on school fees.
The school is registered in a CC. An NPO and NPC is also registered for Subsidy and funding purposes.
The school properties, including the farm portion, is registered in a Pty and is VAT registered with rental contracts with school and boarding facilities.
The sports ground is registered in a separate Pty
What VAT documentation is on file?
All relevant documentation like Tax Clearance and PAYE file is available to serious buyers.
Are there up-to-date Management Accounts available?
Yes. Will be supplied to serious buyers.
What percentage of the business is cash/credit?
They no debt or overdraft facility. The business is run on cash. all invoices are paid immediately. No Credit facility required.
REC maintains a No-Cash policy and all School fees are via bank transfers.
How could the profitability of the business be improved?
Intensifying marketing to increase the numbers.
Approved building plans for a new dormitory are available for expansion of the Boarding Facility to double the available beds space from 140 to 280.
External / corporate funding to subsidise Scholars by means of the now registered NPO
Is Seller finance available and for what amount?
Terms can be discussed for serious buyers.
What is the total staff complement?
The total staff complement is 74.
Give a breakdown of staff/ functions/ length of service?
1 Executive Principal - 3 Years
1 High School Principal - 10 years
1 Primary School Principal - 6 years
1 Primary School Deputy Principal - 9 years
24 High School Educators - Varies
19 Primary School Educators - Varies
4 High School administration personnel - 4 to 10 years
1 Primary School admin lady - 2 years
1 Sports and transport director - 25 years
4 HS auxiliary ladies - two 34 years, one 4 years, one 3 years.
3 PS auxiliary ladies - 5-9 years
2 Hostel managers. One F one M - F 2 years. M 18 years
8 Hostel staff. - varies but average 10-12 years. Chefs both 17 years.
4 Ground staff. School and farm - 10 years plus
Do any receive special perks or incentives?
10 Members of staff receive payment in kind, as they live on the premises and have the value of such deducted from their remuneration packages. In exchange for Hostel duty they receive free accommodation and food.
All Hostel and ground staff reside on the School or farm properties.
4 Units on the farm are rented by our Educators for a nominal fee. 2x 1Bed units R3500. 1 x 2Bed Unit R4500. 1 x 3Bed Unit R5000
A communal area with swimming pool. Garden service and Water and Gas included.
Fuel allowance for staff traveling far.
The principals' vehicles are financed by the school.
Only the 3 Principals recveive 13th cheques.
Yearly performance based bonusses and incentives are paid for Extinctions in Grade12
Are they on contract?
The Educators are on fixed-term contracts, renewed annually.
Do any have management potential?
The Principal, as well as the deputy Principal has excellent management qualities
How involved is the Owner in running the business?
Only one of the 3 directors is involved permanently. He runs mostly Financial and general operations.
The senior management team runs all the day-to-day and academic activities
When does the current lease end?
The School owns all the properties and are included in the sale. The main property (3Ha) is zoned as Business 1 with special consent for Private School. Three Residential properties (1800s/m each) and the sport field (8800S/m) Recreational 1
The farm portion is 28 Ha and also Zoned as Educational. An active EIA, SDP and Water use license is available.
What are the trading hours?
The school operates on normal school hours and the boarding facility is 24 hours.
What is the square meters of the business?
The square meters of the School, Boarding including the sports field is 4.3 hectares.
The farm portion is 28Ha
Do you require a licence?
Health certificate for school, boarding and kitchen.
Umalusi Accreditation renewed every 7 years.
What are the main assets of the business?
The main assets are fixed property and furniture and electronic equipment. The assets register will be available to serious buyers.
Included is a 2007 Toyota Corolla branded, 2013 Isuzu DC bakkie, 2x Yamaha Quads, 3x trailers, Tractor, Slasher and other implements, 12Meter container.
Ride on mower and all other machinery and 8 backup generators.
A complete solar installation supplies the Primary School classrooms.
The business was optimised with LED and separate wiring to be fed in totality by 2 x 7KVa generators.
Are any items not included in the sale?
One or two personal furniture items in the Directors office.
Some personal furniture items in the Main house on the farm.
All other movable property and goods on the school and farm included.
What is their overall condition?
The property and movable assets are in good condition and well maintained.
Do any require repairing?
No repairs are required as all assets are continuously maintained
How have they been valued ?
Third party valuations have been done in 2015 and 2022 on the land and buildings. Available upon request.
R47m for the existing college with hostel and sports field (Market value on Income) 2022
R16m for the undeveloped land with plans to further develop the college for tertiary education (market land value) 2022
Which assets are on lease/HP and with whom?
2 x Ricoh MP7503 printers at High School
1 x Ricoh MP2500 printer at Primary School
1 x Ricoh MP 370 printer at Primary
Financed by Safin. Expires March 2027.
Steiner services Girls she-bins only.
Will Seller settle or Buyer to take over?
Can be discussed.
Are copies of agreements available?
Yes.
Are they presently insured?
All assets are comprehensively insured.
Strengths?
Fully CAPSâaligned private school from Grade RRâ12 â gives parents a complete schooling pathway without transitions.
Consistent academic excellence â This is a major differentiator in the North West.
UMALUSI full accreditation â strong credibility and compliance with national quality standards.
Small class sizes (max 25-30 learners) â supports personalised learning and discipline.
Specialised academies and valueâadds such as a Soccer Academy and SA Chef Association Diploma for Hospitality Studies (Grades 10â12).
Boarding facilities on school premises â expands the catchment area and supports enrolment growth.
30+ years of operation â long-standing reputation and community trust
Weaknesses?
Limited differentiation in academic curriculum â although CAPS is standard, there is no unique academic programmes beyond Hospitality and Soccer, which may limit appeal against schools offering robotics, STEM labs, or international curricula.
Potential capacity constraints â small class sizes are a strength but may restrict enrolment growth without expanding facilities.
Brand visibility â despite strong results, the schoolâs marketing presence appears modest, which may limit broader regional awareness.
Opportunities?
Growing demand for quality private schooling in the North West, especially with consistent matric results.
Expansion of academies â e.g., adding STEM, arts, or entrepreneurship academies to attract diverse learners.
Digital learning integration â offering hybrid or online support could differentiate the school and support scalability.
Partnerships with universities or industry bodies â similar to the SA Chef Association partnership, more could be added in IT, engineering, or sports science.
Regional recruitment â boarding allows the school to attract learners from outside Rustenburg and even neighbouring provinces.
Future development of the empty land for a tertiary institute. All paperwork and Accreditations are in place for rapid deployment.
Threats?
Competition from other private and semiâprivate schools offering IEB or international curricula, which some parents perceive as higher status.
Economic pressure on parents â private school fees may become harder to sustain in a tightening economy.
Regulatory changes â shifts in CAPS, UMALUSI requirements, or education policy could increase compliance costs.
Teacher retention challenges â highly qualified educators are a strength, but competition for talent in private schools is increasing.
Local safety and infrastructure issues â load shedding, transport challenges, and community safety concerns can affect school operations and parent decisions
What is the reason for the sale?
Founder / owner wishes to retire.
Active director wants to pursue other opportunities.
Why is this a good business?
This is a well-established and well-run school with a long history of excellence situated in a scenic location. Proven academic performance builds trust and demand. Fully accredited and compliant and a recurring predictable revenue model with little seasonality.
This is a high barrier to entry needing space, qualified staff, accreditation and a reputation that takes years to build
Annual Turnover Amount between R 500 thousand and R 6 million
