Private secondary school · Ngcingwane Administrative Area, Idutywa, Eastern Cape · Amathole East district (Unknown circuit)
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.
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.
| Year | Candidates wrote | Achieved NSC | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 27 | 22 | 81.5% |
| 2024 | 45 | 36 | 80.0% |
| 2025 | 40 | 29 | 72.5% |
Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.
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.
| Subject | Wrote | Achieved | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mathematics | 27 | 11 | 40.7% |
| Mathematical Literacy | 18 | 15 | 83.3% |
| Physical Sciences | 18 | 11 | 61.1% |
| Life Sciences | 26 | 23 | 88.5% |
| Agricultural Sciences | 11 | 9 | 81.8% |
| Accounting | 7 | 6 | 85.7% |
| Business Studies | 16 | 12 | 75.0% |
| Economics | 13 | 12 | 92.3% |
| Geography | 25 | 24 | 96.0% |
| History | 19 | 19 | 100.0% |
| English First Additional Language | 45 | 45 | 100.0% |
Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.
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.