Private combined school · Umlazi V Section, KwaZulu-Natal · Umlazi district (Isipingo circuit)
On this page, you will find what parents need to know about Canaan College, from its location and fees to its admissions process and matric results.
Canaan College is a private combined school in Umlazi V Section. Being privately run, it sets its own fees rather than following the government quintile scale.
In 2025, 114 matric candidates from Canaan College sat the National Senior Certificate exams, and 93.9% passed. That marks an improvement over the previous two years.
| Year | Candidates wrote | Achieved NSC | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 83 | 72 | 86.7% |
| 2024 | 102 | 95 | 93.1% |
| 2025 | 114 | 107 | 93.9% |
Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.
Canaan College reported results in 8 of these subjects. The best-performing subject was Geography, with a 100% pass rate.
| Subject | Wrote | Achieved | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mathematics | 66 | 54 | 81.8% |
| Mathematical Literacy | 38 | 37 | 97.4% |
| Physical Sciences | 43 | 32 | 74.4% |
| Life Sciences | 48 | 47 | 97.9% |
| Accounting | 17 | 16 | 94.1% |
| Business Studies | 57 | 41 | 71.9% |
| Geography | 37 | 37 | 100.0% |
| History | 27 | 27 | 100.0% |
Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.
As a private school, Canaan College 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.