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Facebook Ads Cost Per Purchase Benchmarks for Education in Canada

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Cost Per Purchase for Education in Canada

October 2024 - October 2025

Insights

Detailed observation of presented data

Key takeaways

  • This analysis looks at cost-per-purchase trends for industry Education in Canada compared to the global trend; the analysis is based on $3B worth of advertising data from our dataset, which provides strong directional benchmarks.
  • Overall, Education in Canada sits above market on average due to a sharp September spike. Including September, the 12‑month average is 68.51 versus the global 47.82 (+43% higher). Excluding the September outlier, the average is 50.40, broadly in line with the global benchmark (+5%).
  • Seasonality is visible: both series rise into December, ease into spring, and diverge in September (global drops while Education–Canada surges).
  • Volatility is elevated in Education–Canada. Typical month-to-month changes average ~22.6% (excluding September), versus ~7.0% globally.

Overview and context

This report summarizes Facebook Ads cost-per-purchase benchmarks for Education in Canada against a global baseline. It covers October 2024 through September 2025 and highlights averages, highs/lows, volatility, and month-to-month changes to pinpoint how Canadian Education trends align with or diverge from the broader market.

Education in Canada: series highlights

  • Averages and central tendency:
  • 12‑month average: 68.51 (median month: 51.67)
  • Average excluding September outlier: 50.40
  • Highs and lows:
  • High: 267.64 in Sep 2025
  • Low: 37.43 in Nov 2024
  • Range: 230.21
  • Change over time:
  • From Oct 2024 (41.37) to Sep 2025 (267.64): +547%
  • Volatility and notable moves:
  • Average absolute month-to-month change: ~64% including September; ~22.6% excluding September
  • Notable spikes/dips:
  • Dec 2024 +64% vs Nov (37.43 → 61.47)
  • Jun 2025 −33% vs May (57.27 → 38.55)
  • Jul 2025 +52% vs Jun (38.55 → 58.48)
  • Sep 2025 +479% vs Aug (46.21 → 267.64)

Global baseline: series highlights

  • 12‑month average: 47.82
  • High/low: 53.89 in Feb 2025; 32.29 in Sep 2025
  • Change over time: Oct 2024 (46.67) to Sep 2025 (32.29): −31%
  • Volatility: average absolute month-to-month change ~7.0%
  • Notable moves: Dec 2024 +19% vs Nov; Sep 2025 −29% vs Aug

Comparison to the global trend

  • Relative level:
  • Including September, Education–Canada averages +43% above global. Excluding September, Canadian Education sits just +5% above global, effectively “in line with overall trends.”
  • Monthly positioning:
  • Below market: Oct, Nov, Feb, Mar, Jun
  • Above market: Dec (+19% vs global), Jan (+1.5%), Apr (+18%), May (+12%), Jul (+27%), Sep (over 8× global)
  • In line: Aug (≈+1%)
  • Seasonal patterns:
  • Q4: Both series rise into December; Education–Canada jumps more sharply (Dec spike).
  • Q1–Q2: Both soften from January into spring; Canada shows a deeper June dip than global.
  • Q3: Divergence—global costs slide to a yearly low in September, while Education–Canada surges to the yearly high.

Understanding cost-per-purchase benchmarks on Facebook Ads in industry Education and Canada helps advertisers make more efficient budget and creative choices.

Understanding the Data

Insights & analysis of Facebook advertising costs

Facebook advertising costs vary based on many factors including industry, target audience, ad placement, and campaign objectives. In the Education industry, Facebook ad costs can be moderate, with higher costs for professional and specialized courses. For campaigns targeting Canada, advertisers should consider local market factors and user behavior. Different campaign objectives lead to varying costs based on how Facebook optimizes for your specific goals. The data shown represents median values across multiple campaigns, and individual results may vary based on ad quality, audience targeting, and campaign optimization.

Why we use median instead of average

We use the median CTR because the underlying distribution of click-through rates is highly skewed, with a small share of campaigns achieving extremely high CTRs. These outliers can inflate a simple average, making it less representative of what most advertisers actually experience. By using the median—which sits at the midpoint of all campaigns—we provide a more rigorous and realistic benchmark that reflects the true underlying data model and helps you set attainable performance expectations.

Key Factors Affecting Facebook Ad Costs

  • Competition within your selected industry and audience demographics
  • Ad quality and relevance score – higher quality ads can lower costs
  • Campaign objective and bid strategy
  • Timing and seasonality – costs often increase during holiday periods
  • Ad placement (News Feed, Instagram, Audience Network, etc.)

Note: This data represents industry median values and benchmarks. Your actual costs may vary based on specific targeting, ad creative quality, and campaign optimization.

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The data behind the benchmarks

All data is sourced from over $3B in Facebook ad spend, collected across thousands of ad accounts that use Superads daily to analyze and improve their campaigns. Every data point is fully anonymized and aggregated—no individual advertiser is ever exposed.

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Canada Advertising Landscape

National Holidays

Jan 1New Year's Day
Feb (3rd Mon)Family Day
Apr 18Good Friday
Apr 21Easter Monday (federal)
May (Victoria Day)Victoria Day
Jul 1Canada Day
Sep (1st Mon)Labour Day
Oct (2nd Mon)Thanksgiving
Nov 11Remembrance Day
Dec 25Christmas Day
Dec 26Boxing Day

Key Shopping Season

Late November (Black Friday and Cyber Monday), December (holiday shopping, Boxing Day), Back-to-school (August-September), Mother's Day (May)

Potential Advertising Impact

CPM might increase during Canada Day, Labour Day, and Thanksgiving. Black Friday and Cyber Monday see heightened e‑commerce bidding. December holiday period may spike ad costs. Back-to-school and Mother's Day drive retail competition. Provincial holidays might alter weekday inventory availability.

What's a healthy cost per purchase for ecommerce brands?

It depends on your product price and margins. Most brands aim for $10 to $50. For higher-ticket products, a higher CPA may be acceptable as long as you're maintaining a strong return on ad spend.

How does product price impact CPA benchmarks?

Higher-priced products typically have a higher CPA because people take longer to convert. That's not necessarily a problem if your margin can support it. You should measure CPA in context with AOV and LTV.

Why are my purchase costs going up despite stable ROAS?

Your AOV may be increasing, which helps maintain ROAS even if CPA rises. You could also be facing higher CPMs, lower conversion rates, or creative fatigue.

Should I use manual bidding to control CPA more effectively?

Manual bidding can help if you're struggling to stay within target CPA. It's best used by experienced advertisers who can monitor performance and adjust regularly. It gives more control, but also requires more effort.

How do I scale spend without letting CPA skyrocket?

Increase budget gradually, rotate creative often, and avoid overlapping audiences. Scaling too quickly can lead to audience saturation and rising CPAs.