Canaan College 2027 Applications and Fees, Schoolhive

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.

862

Learners

Educators

R30,000-R420,000/yr est.

Funding status

Private

Sector

Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

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.

Matric results

Three year NSC pass rate

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.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

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.

District comparison

Umlazi district

Ogwini Comprehensive Technical High School teaches considerably more learners than Canaan College, 2,782 compared with 862; is a secondary school run on a public rather than private basis; charges fees under quintile Q4; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 86.2% against Canaan College's 93.9%.
Andrew Zondo Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Canaan College, 1,964 compared with 862; is a primary school run on a public rather than private basis; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
Thamela Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,912 learners against Canaan College's 862; is a primary school run on a public rather than private basis; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
Siyabonga Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,897 learners against Canaan College's 862; is a secondary school run on a public rather than private basis; and charges no school fees, quintile Q2.
Windy Heights Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,887 learners against Canaan College's 862; is a primary school run on a public rather than private basis; and charges no school fees, quintile Q2.

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.

Get in touch

Contact and location

Address: 17 Isilo Drive Umlazi V Section Umlazi 4089
Telephone: 087 802 5030
Email: info@canaancollege.co.za
EMIS number: 500498908

Frequently asked questions

Are applications open at Canaan College?

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 College directly, on 087 802 5030 or by email at info@canaancollege.co.za, what its current 2027 intake dates are.

How do you apply to Canaan College?

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 Canaan College the best school in Umlazi?

On the numbers that are published, Canaan College's 93.9% matric pass rate is the highest among the schools we track nearby, ahead of OGWINI COMPREHENSIVE TECHNICAL HIGH SCHOOL at 86.2%.

How many other schools are there in Umlazi besides Canaan College?

Schoolhive does not currently list other schools in Umlazi.

How big are the classes at Canaan College?

Canaan College reported 862 learners and 50 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 17 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 College?

Yes. As a private school, Canaan College 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 College's matric results like?

Canaan College's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 93.9%, in 2025. That's up from 86.7% in 2023.

Is Canaan College a public or private school?

Canaan College is a private combined school. It operates outside the government quintile funding system and sets its own fees.

How can I contact Canaan College?

You can call 087 802 5030 or email info@canaancollege.co.za. It is located at 17 Isilo Drive Umlazi V Section Umlazi 4089.