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Canaan Academy

Private secondary school · Coveridge, East London, Eastern Cape · Buffalo City district (Unknown circuit)

In Coveridge, East London, Canaan Academy operates as a private secondary school. The school's roll stands at roughly 210 learners.

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On this page, you will find the key facts about Canaan Academy: where it is, how to apply, what it costs and how its matric results have performed.

Canaan Academy is a private secondary school serving families in and around Coveridge, East London. Being privately run, it sets its own fees rather than following the government quintile scale.

210
Learners
14
Educators
R30,000-R420,000/yr est.
Funding status
Private
Sector
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

As a private school, Canaan Academy sets its own fee structure rather than following the government's quintile system. Independent schools nationally charge an estimated R30,000 to R420,000 a year, though independent school fees vary enormously, from low-fee private schools to boarding schools; contact the school directly for its current fees.

District comparison

Buffalo City district

Here is how Canaan Academy compares with 5 other schools listed under Buffalo City district.

  • Ebenezer Majombozi High School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,355 learners against Canaan Academy's 210; is a secondary school run on a public rather than private basis; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 94.2% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Canaan Academy doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Mzamowethu Public School teaches considerably more learners than Canaan Academy, 2,087 compared with 210; is a combined school run on a public rather than private basis; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 76.7% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Canaan Academy doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Ulwazi Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Canaan Academy, 2,067 compared with 210; is a secondary school run on a public rather than private basis; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 98.3% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Canaan Academy doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Qaqamba Public School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,507 learners against Canaan Academy's 210; is a secondary school run on a public rather than private basis; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 91.8% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Canaan Academy doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Kusile Comprehensive School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,440 learners against Canaan Academy's 210; is a secondary school run on a public rather than private basis; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.

East London

Zooming into East London, here are 5 other schools to compare against Canaan Academy.

  • Ebenezer Majombozi High School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,355 learners against Canaan Academy's 210; is a secondary school run on a public rather than private basis; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 94.2% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Canaan Academy doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Ulwazi Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Canaan Academy, 2,067 compared with 210; is a secondary school run on a public rather than private basis; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 98.3% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Canaan Academy doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Kusile Comprehensive School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,440 learners against Canaan Academy's 210; is a secondary school run on a public rather than private basis; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Pefferville Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,396 learners against Canaan Academy's 210; is a primary school run on a public rather than private basis; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • A W Barnes Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Canaan Academy, 1,372 compared with 210; is a primary school run on a public rather than private basis; 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 Grade 8 intake for the 2027 academic year, so allow time between applying and receiving confirmation.
Get in touch

Contact and location

Address
Farm A70 Cove Ridge, Cove Ridge, East London, 5200
Postal
Farm A 70 , Cove Ridge 5201
Telephone
043 555 0958
EMIS number
200200181

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Canaan Academy?
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 Canaan Academy directly, on 043 555 0958, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Canaan Academy?
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 Grade 8 intake for the 2027 academic year, so allow time between applying and receiving confirmation.
Is Canaan Academy the best school in East London?
No matric pass rate is on record for Canaan Academy to compare with other schools nearby; it is privately run and sets its own admissions criteria.
How many other schools are there in East London besides Canaan Academy?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around East London, including Ebenezer Majombozi High School.
How big are the classes at Canaan Academy?
Canaan Academy reported 210 learners and 14 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 15 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 Canaan Academy?
Yes. As a private school, Canaan Academy sets its own fees, typically in the range of R30,000 to R420,000 a year nationally for schools like it, so contact the school directly to confirm its exact current fee.
What are Canaan Academy's matric results like?
No matric (Grade 12 / NSC) results are on record for Canaan Academy.
Is Canaan Academy a public or private school?
Canaan Academy is a private secondary school. It operates outside the government quintile funding system and sets its own fees.
How can I contact Canaan Academy?
You can call 043 555 0958. It is located at Farm A70 Cove Ridge, Cove Ridge, East London, 5200.
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