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Cana Combined School

Public combined school · Piet Retief, Piet Retief, Mpumalanga · Gert Sibande district (Unknown circuit)

Welcome to Cana Combined School, a public combined school serving Piet Retief. The school's latest NSC pass rate stands at 70.7%.

On this page, you will find what parents need to know about Cana Combined School, from its location and fees to its admissions process and matric results.

Cana Combined School is a public combined school in Piet Retief. The school falls under quintile Q1 and charges school fees.

1,358
Learners
37
Educators
QQ1 · R1,500-R8,000/yr est.
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

As a fee-charging quintile Q1 school, Cana Combined School sets school fees to supplement its state funding, with schools in this quintile typically charging an estimated R1,500 to R8,000 a year. Prospective parents should contact Cana Combined School for its exact current amount.

Matric results

Three year NSC pass rate

2023 2024 2025

Of the 133 learners from Cana Combined School who wrote matric in 2025, 70.7% passed. The pass rate has come down over the past three years.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
2023756384.0%
2024705984.3%
20251339470.7%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

Cana Combined School reported results in 8 of these subjects. Mathematics led the field at 100%.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics2626100.0%
Mathematical Literacy453577.8%
Physical Sciences312477.4%
Life Sciences373183.8%
Business Studies77100.0%
Geography645890.6%
History271555.6%
English First Additional Language7070100.0%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Gert Sibande district

5 other schools in Gert Sibande district, for comparison against Cana Combined School.

  • Shapeve Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Cana Combined School, 2,881 compared with 1,358; is a public primary school, a different phase than Cana Combined School; and charges fees under quintile Q5.
  • Kusasalethu Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Cana Combined School, 2,246 compared with 1,358; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Cana Combined School; charges fees under quintile Q5; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 86.4% against Cana Combined School's 70.7%.
  • New Ermelo Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,165 learners against Cana Combined School's 1,358; is a public primary school, a different phase than Cana Combined School; and charges fees under quintile Q2.
  • Ubuhle Buzile Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Cana Combined School, 2,143 compared with 1,358; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Cana Combined School; charges fees under quintile Q1; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 91.1% against Cana Combined School's 70.7%.
  • Kt Twala Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,087 learners against Cana Combined School's 1,358; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Cana Combined School; charges fees under quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 83.9% against Cana Combined School's 70.7%.

Piet Retief

Zooming into Piet Retief, here are 5 other schools to compare against Cana Combined School.

  • Ubuhle Buzile Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Cana Combined School, 2,143 compared with 1,358; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Cana Combined School; charges fees under quintile Q1; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 91.1% against Cana Combined School's 70.7%.
  • Inqubeko Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,944 learners against Cana Combined School's 1,358; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Cana Combined School; charges fees under quintile Q1; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 94% against Cana Combined School's 70.7%.
  • Piet Retief Combined School is a similar size to Cana Combined School, with 1,848 learners against 1,358; charges fees under quintile Q4; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 63.6% against Cana Combined School's 70.7%.
  • Imizamoyethu Primary School is a similar size to Cana Combined School, with 1,824 learners against 1,358; is a public primary school, a different phase than Cana Combined School; and charges fees under quintile Q4.
  • Nqobile Primary School sits in roughly the same size range as Cana Combined School, at 1,534 learners; is a public primary school, a different phase than Cana Combined School; and charges fees under quintile Q4.
Admissions

How to apply

  1. Reach out to the school using the contact details below to check 2027 application windows, since these can shift from year to year.
  2. Gather the required documents ahead of time, including the learner's birth certificate, immunisation records, latest report, and proof of address.
  3. Submit the application through the school's own process, in person or online if the school offers that option.
  4. Provincial placement processes govern the relevant intake grade intake for the 2027 academic year, so allow time between applying and receiving confirmation.
Get in touch

Contact and location

Address
Sulphersprings N2 Klipwal Turn Off, , Piet Retief, 2380
Postal
Po Box 1115 Piet Retief 2380
Telephone
071 696 7054
EMIS number
800001909
Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Cana Combined School?
Application windows are set by the school and the provincial education department rather than on one fixed national calendar, so the surest way to know is to ask Cana Combined School directly, on 071 696 7054, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Cana Combined School?
Reach out to the school using the contact details below to check 2027 application windows, since these can shift from year to year. Gather the required documents ahead of time, including the learner's birth certificate, immunisation records, latest report, and proof of address. Submit the application through the school's own process, in person or online if the school offers that option. Provincial placement processes govern the relevant intake grade intake for the 2027 academic year, so allow time between applying and receiving confirmation.
Is Cana Combined School the best school in Piet Retief?
On the numbers that are published, Cana Combined School's matric pass rate of 70.7% is lower than INQUBEKO SECONDARY SCHOOL's 94%, the highest among the nearby schools we have data for.
How many other schools are there in Piet Retief besides Cana Combined School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Piet Retief, including Ubuhle Buzile Secondary School.
How big are the classes at Cana Combined School?
Cana Combined School reported 1,358 learners and 37 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 37 learners per educator. That's a whole-school average rather than a per-class figure, since actual class sizes vary by grade and subject.
Do you pay school fees at Cana Combined School?
Yes, Cana Combined School is a fee-charging school, with schools in its quintile typically charging an estimated R1,500 to R8,000 a year, though contact the school directly to confirm its exact current fee.
What are Cana Combined School's matric results like?
Cana Combined School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 70.7%, in 2025. That's down from 84% in 2023.
Is Cana Combined School a public or private school?
Cana Combined School is a public combined school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Cana Combined School?
You can call 071 696 7054. It is located at Sulphersprings N2 Klipwal Turn Off, , Piet Retief, 2380.
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