Edu Invest
Where investment, innovation & impact meet
Welcome to Edu Invest
Edu Invest, powered by Wesgro, is a groundbreaking public-private partnership initiative, in collaboration 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, the Western Cape education sector needs an additional
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 by investing in infrastructure development and essential school supplies.
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 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
Resources
Western Cape Education Department Sector Analysis 2024
World Bank SA Economic Update on Basic Education 2025
News
11 Aug 2025
Wesgro Launches Guide to Unlock Private Investment into Western Cape’s Education Sector
27 Mar 2025
Edu Invest, powered by Wesgro, celebrates the launch of the Space STEM Programme in Atlantis schools
17 Feb 2025
