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Canaan High School

Private secondary school · Ngcingwane Administrative Area, Idutywa, Eastern Cape · Amathole East district (Unknown circuit)

Canaan High School is a private secondary school based in Ngcingwane Administrative Area, Idutywa. The school's latest NSC pass rate stands at 72.5%.

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On this page, you will find everything you need to know about Canaan High School, including its location, admissions process, fees and matric results.

In Ngcingwane Administrative Area, Idutywa, Canaan High School operates as a private secondary school. As a private school, it operates outside the government quintile funding system.

229
Learners
14
Educators
R30,000-R420,000/yr est.
Funding status
Private
Sector
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

Canaan High School is privately funded and sets its own fees. Fees at private schools in South Africa typically fall between R30,000 and R420,000 a year depending on the school. Prospective parents should contact Canaan High School directly for the current fee schedule.

Matric results

Three year NSC pass rate

2023 2024 2025

Of the 40 learners from Canaan High School who wrote matric in 2025, 72.5% passed. That is a step back from the previous two years.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
2023272281.5%
2024453680.0%
2025402972.5%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

That year, Canaan High School offered results across 11 of the gateway subjects tracked nationally. The best-performing subject was History, with a 100% pass rate.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics271140.7%
Mathematical Literacy181583.3%
Physical Sciences181161.1%
Life Sciences262388.5%
Agricultural Sciences11981.8%
Accounting7685.7%
Business Studies161275.0%
Economics131292.3%
Geography252496.0%
History1919100.0%
English First Additional Language4545100.0%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Amathole East district

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

  • Mida School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,728 learners against Canaan High School's 229; is a private combined school, a different phase than Canaan High School; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 97.1% against Canaan High School's 72.5%.
  • Ngubetole Bam Junior Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Canaan High School, 1,642 compared with 229; is a combined school run on a public rather than private basis; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Js Skenjana Senior Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Canaan High School, 1,629 compared with 229; is a secondary school run on a public rather than private basis; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 88.1% against Canaan High School's 72.5%.
  • Butterworth High School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,558 learners against Canaan High School's 229; is a secondary school run on a public rather than private basis; charges fees under quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 80.6% against Canaan High School's 72.5%.
  • Ndabankulu Senior Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,145 learners against Canaan High School's 229; is a secondary school run on a public rather than private basis; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 91.4% against Canaan High School's 72.5%.

Idutywa

And within Idutywa itself, 5 other schools for a closer comparison.

  • Mida School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,728 learners against Canaan High School's 229; is a private combined school, a different phase than Canaan High School; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 97.1% against Canaan High School's 72.5%.
  • Ngubetole Bam Junior Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Canaan High School, 1,642 compared with 229; is a combined school run on a public rather than private basis; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Js Skenjana Senior Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Canaan High School, 1,629 compared with 229; is a secondary school run on a public rather than private basis; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 88.1% against Canaan High School's 72.5%.
  • Xolilizwe Senior Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,073 learners against Canaan High School's 229; is a secondary school run on a public rather than private basis; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 99.3% against Canaan High School's 72.5%.
  • Colosa Senior Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Canaan High School, 889 compared with 229; is a secondary school run on a public rather than private basis; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 91.7% against Canaan High School's 72.5%.
Admissions

How to apply

  1. Contact the school directly, using the details below, to confirm 2027 application dates and requirements.
  2. Prepare the standard documents: the learner's birth certificate, immunisation record, most recent report card, and proof of the parent or guardian's address.
  3. Submit the completed application form to the school office, either in person or however the school currently accepts applications.
  4. Wait for confirmation of a place. Provincial education departments coordinate Grade 8 placements for the 2027 school year, so timing can vary.
Get in touch

Contact and location

Address
Ngcingwane Administrative Area, Lencane Location, Dutywa
Telephone
044 050 0584
EMIS number
200300884

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Canaan High School?
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 High School directly, on 044 050 0584, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Canaan High School?
Contact the school directly, using the details below, to confirm 2027 application dates and requirements. Prepare the standard documents: the learner's birth certificate, immunisation record, most recent report card, and proof of the parent or guardian's address. Submit the completed application form to the school office, either in person or however the school currently accepts applications. Wait for confirmation of a place. Provincial education departments coordinate Grade 8 placements for the 2027 school year, so timing can vary.
Is Canaan High School the best school in Idutywa?
On the numbers that are published, Canaan High School's matric pass rate of 72.5% is lower than XOLILIZWE SENIOR SECONDARY SCHOOL's 99.3%, the highest among the nearby schools we have data for.
How many other schools are there in Idutywa besides Canaan High School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Idutywa, including Mida School.
How big are the classes at Canaan High School?
Canaan High School reported 229 learners and 14 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 16 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 High School?
Yes. As a private school, Canaan High School 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 High School's matric results like?
Canaan High School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 72.5%, in 2025. That's down from 81.5% in 2023.
Is Canaan High School a public or private school?
Canaan High School is a private secondary school. It operates outside the government quintile funding system and sets its own fees.
How can I contact Canaan High School?
You can call 044 050 0584. It is located at Ngcingwane Administrative Area, Lencane Location, Dutywa.
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