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Playschool for Sale in Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea

For sale: Well-established school with 35 years’ legacy, currently educating 88 students.

Established 30-40 year(s)
Employees 10 - 50
Legal Entity Private Limited Company
Reported Sales USD 220 thousand
Run Rate Sales USD 236 thousand
EBITDA Margin 33 %
Industries Schools + 1 more
Locations  Port Moresby
Local Time 2:21 AM Australia / Darwin
Listed By Business Owner / Director
Status Active
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Full Sale
Asking Price: USD 3.94 million (Native Currency: AUD 6,000,000)
Reason: The owner is retiring, and the valuation has been determined through a detailed report conducted by ... View More
Includes physical assets worth USD 2.55 million
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Business Overview
- Established legacy: The school offers education from playschool to primary levels and has been operating continuously for over 35 years as a registered and permitted institution under Papua New Guinea’s Department of Education.
- Client base: It has served hundreds of families across generations, with many returning students and strong word-of-mouth referrals.
- Revenue model: Income is primarily generated through term-based tuition fees, with additional revenue from after-school care, holiday programs, and textbook sales. The school currently has 88 active students.
- Promoter background: The school is managed by an experienced team with decades of expertise in private education and community service.
- Relationships: It maintains long-standing ties with the Department of Education, local suppliers, and community organizations.
- Reputation: Known for consistency, caring staff, and personalized attention, the school is regarded as a trusted educational institution in Port Moresby.
- Management: The listing is managed by the owner’s son, who currently resides in Australia.
- Compliance: The school holds a valid business registration and taxpayer identification.
Products & Services Overview
The school offers quality early childhood and primary education for children aged 3 to 13 years. Core programs include preschool and primary education from Grades 1 to 4. It is licensed to operate up to Grade 12 and follows the PNG national curriculum. Parents from surrounding suburbs in Port Moresby value the school for its strong academic support, nurturing environment, and long-standing reputation for providing high-quality education and individual attention to students.
Assets Overview
Tangible assets:
- 1,391 sq m land and building (AUD 3.6 million)
- Furniture, fixtures, security equipment, electronic devices, billboard signage, CCTV system, lighting, 2,000L water tank, classroom resources, office equipment, kitchen and canteen appliances, laundry machines, air conditioning units, fans, security infrastructure, reception setup, and parent communication systems. (AUD 280,000)
Intangible assets:
- Fully registered and permitted private school, authorised to operate from K–12.
- Over 35 years of continuous operation.
- Strong local reputation with high student retention.
- Proven curriculum delivery and strong academic outcomes.
- First school in PNG to implement the Jolly Phonics literacy program.
- Consistent term-based tuition fee model.
- Additional revenue from canteen and transport services.
- Established community relationships and staff team.
- Operational systems, templates, branding, and internal policies.
Facilities Overview
- 1,391 sq m fully secured corner allotment in a prime NCD location; land and building are owned.
- Purpose-built facility with five classrooms, a hall, a reception area, and an administrative office.
- Large L-shaped five-bedroom residence used for school operations and staff accommodation.
- Separate dedicated staff housing on-site.
- Concreted driveway, paved car park, retaining walls, and a proper stormwater drainage system.
- On-site amenities include a swimming pool and two playground areas.
Capitalization Overview
The business is privately funded and family-owned, with no external investors or institutional shareholders. It currently carries no outstanding long-term debt and is fully owned by a single shareholder with 100% ownership. The school operates under a conservative financial structure, relying on internally generated revenue from tuition fees and ancillary services to support operations and capital improvements.
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