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Canaan College
Umlazi V Section, KwaZulu-Natal
Canaan College is a private combined school in Umlazi V Section, KwaZulu-Natal, in the Umlazi education district. The Department of Basic Education classifies it as a combined school. In 2025 it had 862 learners and 50 educators, about 17.2 learners per educator. That makes it larger than the average for private combined schools in KwaZulu-Natal (380 learners). In the 2025 matric exams, 93.9% of its 114 candidates passed (KwaZulu-Natal average: 90.6%). As an independent school it sets its own fees and admission requirements, so contact the school directly for current fees.
Matric (NSC) results
93.9% of the school's 114 matric candidates passed in 2025, above the KwaZulu-Natal average of 90.6%.
| Year | Wrote | Passed | Pass rate | KwaZulu-Natal |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 83 | 72 | 86.7% | 86.4% |
| 2024 | 102 | 95 | 93.1% | 89.7% |
| 2025 | 114 | 107 | 93.9% | 90.6% |
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 | Private combined school |
|---|---|
| Phase (DBE) | Combined School |
| Sector | Independent (private) |
| Learners (2025) | 862 |
| Educators (2025) | 50 |
| Learners per educator | 17.2 (province average 12.2) Fewer learners per educator than 17% of 103 similar schools |
| EMIS number | 500498908 |
Address and location
| Street address | 17 Isilo Drive Umlazi V Section Umlazi 4089 |
|---|---|
| Town | Umlazi V Section |
| Province | KwaZulu-Natal |
| Education district | Umlazi |
| Circuit | Isipingo |
Admissions
Independent schools run their own admissions. Contact the school for application dates, fees and entrance requirements.
Questions about Canaan College
Is Canaan College a public or private school?
Canaan College is a private combined school, registered with the Department of Basic Education as an independent school.
How much are the fees at Canaan College?
Independent schools set their own fees, so contact the school for its current fee schedule, registration fee and deposit.
What is Canaan College's matric pass rate?
93.9% of its 114 candidates passed the 2025 NSC exams, against 90.6% for KwaZulu-Natal. Earlier years: 2023 86.7%, 2024 93.1%.
How many learners are at Canaan College?
862 learners and 50 educators (about 17.2 learners per educator) in 2025. That is fewer learners per educator than 17% of 103 similar schools in KwaZulu-Natal.
What is the EMIS number of Canaan College?
Its EMIS number is 500498908.
Where is Canaan College?
17 Isilo Drive Umlazi V Section Umlazi 4089. It is in Umlazi V Section, KwaZulu-Natal, in the Umlazi education district. Phone 087 802 5030.
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Source: DBE EMIS School Masterlist, Quarter 3 of 2025. Details can change; please confirm with the school.