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We educate our clients using the latest industry data to help them understand the true value of their education business

As the Australian economy continues to grow and innovate, there will always be a strong demand for high-quality education companies both from students and business investors. If you're looking to sell an education business, get a clear understanding of your value by talking to Nash Advisory.

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Get an in-depth understanding of the education industry and how your business fits into the landscape. By knowing about all the recent movements, you'll get a better idea of the value of your business.

Your industry report contains:

  • Sector insights
  • Public trading and operating data
  • Notable transactions
  • Detailed analysis from our team of experts

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total enterprise value transacted
$
1.9
bn+
Total enterprise value transacted
Enterprise value in FY22
$
400
m+
Enterprise value in FY25
successful deals completed
63
Successful deals completed
Private equity bolt-on deals
25
Private equity bolt-on deals
Valued team members
22
Team members
Completed transactions per year
15
+
Completed transactions per year

Education industry insights

Our directors own an investment in the education sector which supplies learning content and materials to over 15,000 students within Australia. As a result, we have a deep understanding of how registered training organisations work and the relevant Australian Skills Quality Authority regulations.

In recent years, there have been a lot of changes to how RTOs operate and which providers can be approved government funded courses. Compliance with government regulations is essential for any business in the education sector and there are significant opportunities for high-quality providers.

Key valuation metrics

  • Regulatory compliance history
  • Number of students that are enrolled in courses
  • The number of courses offered and whether they are government funded or direct fee paying
  • Ownership of course content and other intellectual property
  • The quality of the training material used to deliver the courses
  • The use of IT and software within the business

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Business sales we're proud to have completed.

What our clients say

Working with Nash was an absolute pleasure. They were at all times completely responsible and accountable to everything that we needed. Their strong financial acumen was incredibly important throughout the whole process. It was really important that they were able to truly articulate the value of the business in its current state and also look and really delve into the potential future alternate uses for the business…We were really happy with the interest that Nash generated. So we had multiple seriously interested parties, which created that competitive tension that you really need in a deal and was able to achieve the outcome that we wanted and that we expected.

Fiona Selby
Managing Director of Boneo Park
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Unlock a world of possibilities with Nash Advisory's global capabilities. Through our partnership with REACH, we provide unparalleled access to industry experts and local market connoisseurs across 30 countries.

Whether you're selling your business, merging, or seeking investment, our team of seasoned professionals crafts bespoke strategies tailored to your unique needs. Trust us to navigate the complexities of the global market, ensuring you achieve exceptional outcomes that reflect the true value of your hard work and dedication.

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Experts in the education industry

Real business experience
Real business experience

Our directors have hands-on experience as business owners and investors in the education sector. We understand the needs of the industry and what makes a business valuable.

Work with our directors
Work with our directors

All of our clients work directly with our directors. Our expertise will be at your disposal as we work to achieve your business goals.

Diligent and detail-orientated
Diligent and detail-orientated

The education sector demands high-quality information and processes, and we apply the same rigour to our own services. Our meticulous process is what enables us to get the best results for our clients.

Network of buyers
Network of buyers

Finding the right buyer for your business is essential to getting the best deal, and this requires a specialist approach. We have a proprietary system for locating the best buyer for your business.

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The Nash Advisory team have close to a century of collective experience, and we’re confident our business acumen is second to none. We’ve used that experience to hone a diverse array of corporate financial advisory services that businesses across Australia have benefited from. Many continue to do so, having forged trusted, ongoing partnerships with us.

Once you’ve partnered with Nash, your dedicated advisor will be your point of contact. They’ll leverage the specialist skills of the rest of our team to provide clear, direct advice on how you can meet your goals.

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Completed transactions

We've guided owners to successful exits across diverse industries - from manufacturing to tourism to technology. Each deal reflects our commitment to client success.

Completed deal:

PGL Beyond

Date:
November 2025
Transaction type:
Selling a business
Industry:
Education
Sub sector:
Outdoor adventure and education camps

PGL Beyond, owned by Ares Management, is the United Kingdom’s largest provider of outdoor education. The company operates leading school camps and activity programs across the United Kingdom and France.

In Australia, PGL owned and operated three large-scale camp facilities, welcoming more than 40,000 guests annually. These camps cater to a diverse range of groups, including schools, religious organisations, and sporting associations, with the capacity to accommodate over 1,000 guests at any given time.

The shareholders of PGL Beyond engaged Nash Advisory to manage the divestment of its Australian operations, following a strategic decision by PGL Beyond to focus on its European operations and brand portfolio. The sale encompassed three well-established sites in prime regional locations, offering significant growth potential within the outdoor education and experiential learning sector.

PGL Beyond’s Australian facilities and operations were ultimately acquired by The Great Aussie Bush Camp, a portfolio company owned by MA Financial and FinCap.

The transaction was led by Thomas Butler and Kieran Ellis, with support from Jock Mitchell.

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Completed deal:

Pinnacle Travel Group

Date:
July 2025
Sub sector:
Luxury Cruising

Pinnacle Travel Group, a vertically integrated operator with over 40 years of tourism experience, delivers premium travel experiences across Western Australia. Its portfolio includes leading ferry services to Rottnest Island, award-winning coach tours, and seasonal adventure products.

Pinnacle Travel Group engaged Nash Advisory to assist with the strategic acquisition of Great Escape Charter Company, a luxury small-ship cruise operator in the Kimberley region. This acquisition complements Pinnacle’s existing ownership of Kimberley Quest, bringing together two of the region’s most respected expedition cruising brands.

Founded in 1999, Great Escape has built a strong reputation for exceptional service and bespoke small-group experiences. While continuing to operate independently, Great Escape will now benefit from Pinnacle’s shared services platform across marketing, sales, finance, HR and ICT, further strengthening Pinnacle’s operational base in Broome.

The transaction was led by Kieran Ellis of Nash Advisory.

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Completed deal:

Kincumber Nautical Village

Date:
June 2025
Transaction type:
Selling a business
Industry:
Healthcare
Sub sector:
Leisure & retirement living

Kincumber Nautical Village is one of Australia’s largest Residential Land Lease Communities (RLLCs), comprising 363 sites on the New South Wales Central Coast, one of the nation’s fastest-growing retirement regions. The Village offers an affordable and desirable lifestyle, just minutes from local shops, cafés, restaurants, and the beaches of MacMasters, Copacabana, and Avoca.

RLLCs are a rapidly growing sector in Australia, meeting strong demand for affordable housing in attractive coastal and regional locations.

The owners of Kincumber Nautical Village engaged Nash Advisory to lead the divestment of the business. The transaction was completed in 2025 following a competitive process. The business ultimately acquired by Hampshire Property Group.

The transaction was led by Thomas Butler, supported by Kieran Ellis, Harry Bahr, and Jock Mitchell.

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Our process for education business sales

Education

4 - 6 weeks

We perform a thorough examination of every detail of your professional services business to gauge its true market potential.

  • Educate clients about the process
  • Explain different buyer options, including large professional services firms and private equity
  • Prepare a valuation report about the business
  • Create a score card on the business and areas where it may need improvement
Preparation

Preparation

4 - 12 weeks

To prepare key items for the sale, we analyse your operational practices and overall performance.

We analyse your business practices and operational performance to prepare the key items for a sale.

  • Working with your management team to find areas of growth or limited areas of weakness
  • Implementing ideas from our valuation report
  • Assessing the level of normalisations
  • Getting financial data and customer data, covering 50 areas of data we need
  • Preparing a secure data room to provide buyers with everything they need
Research

Research

4 weeks

When we know everything about your business, we learn more about the key players in the professional services industry, including potential buyers.

  • Speaking to buyers early in the process to get an 'early view' of value from them
  • Research who is buying in Australia and globally
  • We use our proprietary method to ensure our buyer pool is strong and competitive
Marketing

Marketing

6 weeks

We contact ideal buyers from a pool of potential buyers, positioning your business for the best sales outcome.

  • Contacting the buyer pool
  • Sending marketing documents
  • Q&A management calls
  • Meet with owners and management
Negotiation

Negotiation

4 weeks

We navigate the negotiations process, keeping you well informed of sales prices, terms, and conditions for your professional services business.

  • Buyers send through a Term Sheet and conditions attached to the deal
  • Nash Advisory and buyers exchange data and modelling
  • Signing of the Term Sheet
Diligence

Diligence

6 - 10 weeks

We undertake and manage due diligence, ensuring that everything is where it should be.

  • RFI sent by interested parties
  • Lawyers engaged and contracts are sent through
  • Further Q&As and site tours as necessary
Finalise

Finalise

2 weeks

The Nash Advisory team will manage the process of finalising the sale.

  • Signing of key documents
  • Conditions Precedent to the transaction
  • Managing the flow of funds

Recently completed deals

PGL Beyond
Date:
November 2025
Transaction type:
Selling a business
Industry:
Education
Sub sector:
Outdoor adventure and education camps

PGL Beyond, owned by Ares Management, is the United Kingdom’s largest provider of outdoor education. The company operates leading school camps and activity programs across the United Kingdom and France.

In Australia, PGL owned and operated three large-scale camp facilities, welcoming more than 40,000 guests annually. These camps cater to a diverse range of groups, including schools, religious organisations, and sporting associations, with the capacity to accommodate over 1,000 guests at any given time.

The shareholders of PGL Beyond engaged Nash Advisory to manage the divestment of its Australian operations, following a strategic decision by PGL Beyond to focus on its European operations and brand portfolio. The sale encompassed three well-established sites in prime regional locations, offering significant growth potential within the outdoor education and experiential learning sector.

PGL Beyond’s Australian facilities and operations were ultimately acquired by The Great Aussie Bush Camp, a portfolio company owned by MA Financial and FinCap.

The transaction was led by Thomas Butler and Kieran Ellis, with support from Jock Mitchell.

The Great Aussie Bush Camp
Date:
November 2023
Transaction type:
Selling a business
Industry:
Education
Sub sector:
School Outdoor Education Camps

The Great Aussie Bush Camp is the largest privately owned school camp operator in Australia and is forecast to accommodate over 63,000 school students from all regions of NSW in FY24. The business operates from two prime freehold locations including Tea Gardens in the NSW Hunter region, and Kincumber located in the Central Coast. It also has one leasehold camp located at Lake Macquarie which was opened in early 2023.

The Great Aussie Bush Camp (“GABC”) engaged Nash Advisory to run a process for the sale of up to 100% of the business in April 2022 and were able to guide the owners through a complex sale process during uncertain economic times that involved many sophisticated parties. The transaction was led by Thomas Butler, who was supported by Kieran Ellis.

The Great Aussie Bush Camp was sold to FinCap and MA Financial in November 2023.

Plain English Foundation
Date:
August 2022
Transaction type:
Selling a business
Industry:
Education
Sub sector:
Training & development

Plain English Foundation is Australia’s leading provider of written communication training services for professionals. Nash Advisory was appointed to conduct a strategic review of the business in 2021 before commencing a formal sale process in 2022. Nash identified a number of suitable acquirers of the business, ran a competitive sale process, and in August 2022 Arowana and its portfolio company EdventureCo completed the acquisition of the business. The transaction was managed by Sean O'Neill.

Our process for education business sales

Education

4 - 6 weeks

We perform a thorough examination of every detail of your professional services business to gauge its true market potential.

  • Educate clients about the process
  • Explain different buyer options, including large professional services firms and private equity
  • Prepare a valuation report about the business
  • Create a score card on the business and areas where it may need improvement
Preparation

Preparation

4 - 12 weeks

To prepare key items for the sale, we analyse your operational practices and overall performance.

We analyse your business practices and operational performance to prepare the key items for a sale.

  • Working with your management team to find areas of growth or limited areas of weakness
  • Implementing ideas from our valuation report
  • Assessing the level of normalisations
  • Getting financial data and customer data, covering 50 areas of data we need
  • Preparing a secure data room to provide buyers with everything they need
Research

Research

4 weeks

When we know everything about your business, we learn more about the key players in the professional services industry, including potential buyers.

  • Speaking to buyers early in the process to get an 'early view' of value from them
  • Research who is buying in Australia and globally
  • We use our proprietary method to ensure our buyer pool is strong and competitive

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