STI Education Systems Holdings, Inc. (STI Holdings), owner of the country’s largest network of private schools, announced stellar financial and operational performance for the Fiscal Year (FY) ended June 30, 2025. The results were propelled by robust enrollment growth, reflecting the sustained trust of Filipinos in STI’s commitment to quality and future-ready education.
STI Holdings achieved a 38% increase in net income, rising to ₱2.22 billion in FY 2024-2025 from ₱1.61 billion in the previous fiscal year. Total revenues also saw significant growth, climbing 18% to ₱5.56 billion, up from ₱4.7 billion in FY 2023-2024.
The remarkable financial success was anchored by a strong surge in its student population. Total enrollment across the STI network for School Year (SY) 2024–2025 jumped by 15%, reaching 138,060 students, from 119,543 in the prior year.
Operational efficiency also saw marked improvements across the organization. Operating income grew 33% year-on-year to ₱2.36 billion (from ₱1.78 billion), as a direct result of higher revenues and diligent cost management. This improved operating margins to 43% in 2025, from 38% previously.
Earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, and amortization (EBITDA) reached ₱3.15 billion, an increase of 27% from the ₱2.49 billion recorded in FY 2023-2024. The EBITDA margin expanded for the third consecutive year, growing to 57% (from 53%), underscoring the company’s strong operational discipline and scalable growth model.
Enrollment growth was particularly strong in programs regulated by the Commission on Higher Education (CHED), which typically generate higher revenues per student. These CHED-regulated programs, including tertiary-level courses and post-graduate degrees at STI West Negros University (STI WNU), grew by 20% to 100,161 students, now representing 73% of total enrollment (up from 70% in SY 2023-2024).
STI Education Services Group (STI ESG): Remained the main growth engine, with owned schools enrolling 84,122 students (+17%) and franchised schools enrolling 37,252 students (+16%).
STI West Negros University (STI WNU): Registered an impressive 9% increase, with 14,503 enrollees. STI WNU was recently conferred Autonomous status by CHED, a recognition signifying “top-quality education and consistently excellent program results.”
iACADEMY: Maintained its solid standing in niche, specialized education programs focusing on creative, design, and technology-driven disciplines, enrolling 2,183 students.
“Building on our strong performance in SY 2024-2025, we are committed to delivering quality education through continued focus on academic innovation and digital integration,” said Monico V. Jacob, STI Holdings President and CEO. “We remain focused on optimizing our nationwide education network and building capacity that strengthens our leadership in the Philippine education sector.”
