A Versatile Educational and Institutional Property Opportunity!
This well-established and fully operational private school presents a unique opportunity for an investor, educational institution, religious organisation or community organisation seeking a substantial property with existing infrastructure.
Combining an established educational history, substantial floor space, existing facilities and versatile potential uses, this property offers an opportunity to acquire a well-established institutional premises with scope for continued educational use or an alternative compatible operation.
The property offers flexibility to prospective purchasers, with the option to acquire the PROPERTY ONLY or to consider acquiring the property together with the existing school business, subject to the agreed sale structure, applicable zoning provisions and all necessary statutory approvals.
Whether acquired as an ongoing school property, an investment opportunity or a premises for a new educational, religious or community initiative, the property provides a substantial foundation for a variety of potential uses.
ZONING AND PROPERTY DETAILS
The property is zoned for Place of Instruction, with Public Worship as a permitted use and Community Hall as a consent use, subject to the applicable municipal land-use scheme and statutory requirements.
The premises are currently operated as a private school with a registered capacity of 240 learners. The school has been established on the property for many years, and the seller advises that the relevant municipal and other necessary approvals are up to date. Prospective purchasers can independently verify all approvals and applicable conditions before concluding a transaction.
Stand size: 1,680 m²
Building size: ±997 m²
Covered hallways: ±223 m²
Registered learner capacity: 240 learners
FLEXIBLE ACQUISITION OPTIONS
A key advantage of this opportunity is the flexibility to consider the property and the existing school business separately.
A prospective purchaser may choose to:
1. Acquire the property together with the existing school business, subject to the agreed sale structure and applicable terms; or
2. Acquire the property independently, without taking over the existing school business, creating an opportunity to establish a new educational, institutional, community or other compatible operation, subject to the applicable zoning, municipal approvals and statutory requirements.
The property and school business can therefore be considered separately, offering flexibility to prospective purchasers with different investment and operational objectives.
THE EXISTING SCHOOL
The school is a fully operational educational institution following the CAPS curriculum, offering classes from Grade R to Grade 12.
Learners have access to an e-learning platform, providing additional educational resources and supporting a modern learning environment.
EARLY CHILDHOOD DEVELOPMENT
The premises can also accommodate children from approximately three months to six years of age.
Established in 1996, the school was founded with the vision of providing a happy, positive and nurturing environment where children can develop and flourish. The school focuses on recognising each child's individual needs and learning capabilities, supported by dedicated teachers, trained staff and assistants.
POTENTIAL ALTERNATIVE USES
The existing building and infrastructure offer potential for a range of educational, religious, community and institutional applications. Any alternative use remains subject to the applicable zoning scheme, land-use rights, building regulations, licensing requirements and municipal approvals.
PLACE OF INSTRUCTION:
Depending on the applicable land-use scheme and the relevant approvals, potential uses may include:
- Private school
- Nursery school or preschool
- Crèche or early childhood development centre
- Primary school
- Secondary school
- College or training centre
- Tutoring or academic centre
- Specialised educational or skills-training facility
- Educational support centre
PUBLIC WORSHIP — Permitted Use
Potential religious uses may include:
- Church
- Chapel
- Bible or religious teaching centre
- Other place of worship
- Religious administration offices
- Meeting or function facilities ancillary to a place of worship
COMMUNITY AND INSTITUTIONAL USES — Consent Use
Subject to obtaining the required consent, potential uses may include:
- Community hall
- Social hall
- Community centre
- Meeting and function venue
- Community organisation
- Non-profit or community activities
- Other compatible institutional uses, where permitted or approved by the municipality
Depending on the applicable zoning provisions and any required consent or approvals, the premises may offer potential for:
- Indoor sports activities
- Children's recreational activities
- Sports training
- Gymnasium or fitness activities
- Sports facilities associated with an educational or community use
PROPERTY FEATURES
Interior Features:
- 4 Administrative offices
- 17 versatile classrooms, with several fitted with movable sliding partition walls that can be opened or closed as required, allowing spaces to be combined into larger rooms for group activities, meetings, training, functions or other uses.
- 1 Baby room
- Kitchen with walk-in scullery
- Storeroom
- 3 Staff quarters with bathrooms, offering potential for alternative use or repurposing
- 8 Bathrooms with toilets, including standard and child-sized facilities
- 2 Staff bathrooms with toilets
- Large staff room or entertainment area under roof
Exterior Features:
- 4 Outside storerooms
- Outside toilet
- Approximately 223 m² of covered hallways
- Carport
- Ample visitors' parking
- Secure garden and children's play areas
- Written agreement with the adjacent church permitting the use of its large grassed area as a soccer field, subject to the terms of the agreement
Additional Features:
- CCTV cameras covering classrooms and play areas
- Ceiling fans in classrooms
- Alarm system in the administrative area
- Fibre internet connection
- Solar power system, currently rented and maintained by the supplier
