Berbice Primary School
Piet Retief, Mpumalanga 4.4 km
Public combined school
Cana Combined School
Sulphurspring Area, Piet Retief, Mpumalanga
Cana Combined School is a public combined school in Sulphurspring Area, Piet Retief, Mpumalanga, in the Gert Sibande education district. The Department of Basic Education classifies it as a combined school. In 2025 it had 1 358 learners and 37 educators, about 36.7 learners per educator. That makes it larger than the average for public combined schools in Mpumalanga (736 learners). It is a quintile 1 school, meaning it serves the poorest 20% of communities according to the national poverty ranking. It is a fee-paying public school. Parents who cannot afford the fees can apply to the school for a full or partial exemption. As a Section 21 school, its governing body manages part of its own budget. In the 2025 matric exams, 70.7% of its 133 candidates passed (Mpumalanga average: 86.4%).
Matric (NSC) results
70.7% of the school's 133 matric candidates passed in 2025, below the Mpumalanga average of 86.4%.
| Year | Wrote | Passed | Pass rate | Mpumalanga |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 75 | 63 | 84.0% | 76.9% |
| 2024 | 70 | 59 | 84.3% | 84.8% |
| 2025 | 133 | 94 | 70.7% | 86.4% |
Source: Department of Basic Education, 2025 NSC School Performance Report. Pass rate = candidates who achieved the NSC ÷ candidates who wrote. It doesn't show bachelor passes, distinctions or learners who left before Grade 12.
School facts
| School type | Public combined school |
|---|---|
| Phase (DBE) | Combined School |
| Sector | Public |
| Quintile | 1 of 5 (what is this?) |
| School fees | Fee-paying |
| Section 21 | Yes |
| Learners (2025) | 1 358 |
| Educators (2025) | 37 |
| Learners per educator | 36.7 (province average 31.3) Fewer learners per educator than 21% of 62 similar schools |
| EMIS number | 800001909 |
| Exam centre number | 6602008 |
Address and location
| Street address | Sulphersprings N2 Klipwal Turn Off, Piet Retief, 2380 |
|---|---|
| Postal address | Po Box 1115 Piet Retief 2380 |
| Suburb / area | Sulphurspring Area |
| Town | Piet Retief |
| Province | Mpumalanga |
| Education district | Gert Sibande |
| Municipality | Mkhondo Local Municipality |
| Ward | 9 |
Admissions
Applications for Grade R, Grade 1 and Grade 8 at public schools in Mpumalanga open the year before your child starts school. Contact the school for its application form and dates. Read our guide on applying for Grade 1 and Grade 8.
Questions about Cana Combined School
Is Cana Combined School a public or private school?
Cana Combined School is a public combined school.
Does Cana Combined School charge school fees?
It is a fee-paying school; the fees are set each year by parents at the school governing body budget meeting, and families who cannot afford them can apply for an exemption. It is a quintile 1 school.
What is Cana Combined School's matric pass rate?
70.7% of its 133 candidates passed the 2025 NSC exams, against 86.4% for Mpumalanga. Earlier years: 2023 84.0%, 2024 84.3%.
How many learners are at Cana Combined School?
1 358 learners and 37 educators (about 36.7 learners per educator) in 2025. That is fewer learners per educator than 21% of 62 similar schools in Mpumalanga.
What is the EMIS number of Cana Combined School?
Its EMIS number is 800001909. Its exam centre number is 6602008.
Where is Cana Combined School?
Sulphersprings N2 Klipwal Turn Off, Piet Retief, 2380. It is in Sulphurspring Area, Piet Retief, Mpumalanga, in the Gert Sibande education district. Phone 071 696 7054.
Schools near Cana Combined School
Source: DBE EMIS School Masterlist, Quarter 3 of 2025. Details can change; please confirm with the school.