Edu Invest
Where investment, innovation & impact meet
Welcome to Edu Invest
Edu Invest is revolutionising education in the Western Cape through a groundbreaking public-private partnership initiative powered by Wesgro, in partnership with the Western Cape Education Department.
Launched in October 2023, it targets transformative investment in education, focusing on affordable independent school development, and education resources and services. By driving corporate social investment and fostering collaboration between the private sector and government, Edu Invest is setting a new standard for educational innovation and development in the region. With a robust investment pipeline and a strategic roadmap, it is poised to make a profound impact in education.
By 2035, Education needs
244
new schools
3.4
thousand
classrooms
R15
billion
infrastructure funding
"Edu Invest reflects Wesgro's commitment to advancing the business of education. Education is the cornerstone of a thriving economy, essential for both economic prosperity and social well-being."
Wrenelle Stander, CEO of Wesgro
Why invest in education in Cape Town and the Western Cape?
Investment
The Western Cape is dedicated to expanding access to quality education. Over R29 billion was allocated to education in the Western Cape in 2023.
Innovation
The Western Cape is a hub for education innovation on the African continent, with a leading EdTech ecosystem.
Impact
The Western Cape is committed to addressing equal access to education through its R2.5 billion Rapid School Build programme.A snapshot of the Western Cape Education landscape
What we do
Investment facilitation
Education ecosystem stakeholder convening
Strengthening public-private collaboration
Unlocking corporate social investment into education priorities
Pioneers - Education innovation in the Cape
News
3 Dec 2024
Edu Invest celebrates SPARK Schools expansion in the Western Cape
10 Jul 2024
Opening Doors to Education—Innovation and Inclusive Growth at the Forefront of Historic Open edX Conference in South Africa
14 Nov 2023