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
Matric results
Three year NSC pass rate
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.
Year
Candidates wrote
Achieved NSC
Pass rate
2023
75
63
84.0%
2024
70
59
84.3%
2025
133
94
70.7%
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%.
Subject
Wrote
Achieved
Pass rate
Mathematics
26
26
100.0%
Mathematical Literacy
45
35
77.8%
Physical Sciences
31
24
77.4%
Life Sciences
37
31
83.8%
Business Studies
7
7
100.0%
Geography
64
58
90.6%
History
27
15
55.6%
English First Additional Language
70
70
100.0%
Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.
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.
Admissions
How to apply
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.
