Canaan Academy

Canaan Academy is a private primary school in Idutywa, Eastern Cape, in the Amathole East education district. The Department of Basic Education classifies it as a primary school. In 2025 it had 736 learners and 20 educators, about 36.8 learners per educator. That makes it larger than the average for private primary schools in Eastern Cape (217 learners). As an independent school it sets its own fees and admission requirements, so contact the school directly for current fees.

School facts

School type	Private primary school
Phase (DBE)	Primary School
Sector	Independent (private)
School fees	Fee-paying
Section 21	No
Learners (2025)	736
Educators (2025)	20
Learners per educator	36.8 (province average 19.1)
EMIS number	200300874

Address and location

Street address	31&32 Union Street Idutywa
Postal address	P O Box 2438 Idutywa 5000
Town	Idutywa
Province	Eastern Cape
Education district	Amathole East
Municipality	Mbhashe Local Municipality

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Admissions

Independent schools run their own admissions. Contact the school for application dates, fees and entrance requirements.