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Canaan Academy

Private primary school · Idutywa, Eastern Cape · Amathole East district (Unknown circuit)

Welcome to Canaan Academy, a private primary school serving Idutywa. Around 736 learners are enrolled here.

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

Canaan Academy is a private primary school in Idutywa. Being privately run, it sets its own fees rather than following the government quintile scale.

736
Learners
20
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

Amathole East district

A look at 5 other schools sharing Amathole East district with Canaan Academy.

  • Mida School teaches considerably more learners than Canaan Academy, 1,728 compared with 736; is a private combined school, a different phase than Canaan Academy; and posted a 97.1% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Canaan Academy doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Ngubetole Bam Junior Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,642 learners against Canaan Academy's 736; is a combined school run on a public rather than private basis; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Js Skenjana Senior Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,629 learners against Canaan Academy's 736; is a secondary school run on a public rather than private basis; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 88.1% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Canaan Academy doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Butterworth High School teaches considerably more learners than Canaan Academy, 1,558 compared with 736; is a secondary school run on a public rather than private basis; charges fees under quintile Q3; and posted a 80.6% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Canaan Academy doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Ndabankulu Senior Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Canaan Academy, 1,145 compared with 736; is a secondary school run on a public rather than private basis; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 91.4% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Canaan Academy doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.

Idutywa

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

  • Mida School teaches considerably more learners than Canaan Academy, 1,728 compared with 736; is a private combined school, a different phase than Canaan Academy; and posted a 97.1% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Canaan Academy doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Ngubetole Bam Junior Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,642 learners against Canaan Academy's 736; is a combined school run on a public rather than private basis; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Js Skenjana Senior Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,629 learners against Canaan Academy's 736; is a secondary school run on a public rather than private basis; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 88.1% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Canaan Academy doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Xolilizwe Senior Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Canaan Academy, 1,073 compared with 736; is a secondary school run on a public rather than private basis; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a 99.3% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Canaan Academy doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Colosa Senior Secondary School is a similar size to Canaan Academy, with 889 learners against 736; is a secondary school run on a public rather than private basis; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a 91.7% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Canaan Academy doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
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 1 intake for the 2027 academic year, so allow time between applying and receiving confirmation.
Get in touch

Contact and location

Address
31&32 Union Street Idutywa,
Postal
P O Box 2438 Idutywa 5000
Telephone
063 345 0004
EMIS number
200300874

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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 063 345 0004, 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 1 intake for the 2027 academic year, so allow time between applying and receiving confirmation.
Is Canaan Academy the best school in Idutywa?
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 Idutywa besides Canaan Academy?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Idutywa, including Mida School.
How big are the classes at Canaan Academy?
Canaan Academy reported 736 learners and 20 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 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.
Is Canaan Academy a public or private school?
Canaan Academy is a private primary school. It operates outside the government quintile funding system and sets its own fees.
How can I contact Canaan Academy?
You can call 063 345 0004. It is located at 31&32 Union Street Idutywa,.
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