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Private high school
Canaan High School
Ngcingwane Administrative Area, Idutywa, Eastern Cape
Canaan High School is a private high school in Ngcingwane Administrative Area, Idutywa, Eastern Cape, in the Amathole East education district. The Department of Basic Education classifies it as a secondary school. In 2025 it had 229 learners and 14 educators, about 16.4 learners per educator. That makes it larger than the average for private high schools in Eastern Cape (179 learners). In the 2025 matric exams, 72.5% of its 40 candidates passed (Eastern Cape average: 84.2%). As an independent school it sets its own fees and admission requirements, so contact the school directly for current fees.
Matric (NSC) results
72.5% of the school's 40 matric candidates passed in 2025, below the Eastern Cape average of 84.2%.
| Year | Wrote | Passed | Pass rate | Eastern Cape |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 27 | 22 | 81.5% | 81.5% |
| 2024 | 45 | 36 | 80.0% | 85.1% |
| 2025 | 40 | 29 | 72.5% | 84.2% |
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 high school |
|---|---|
| Phase (DBE) | Secondary School |
| Sector | Independent (private) |
| School fees | Fee-paying |
| Section 21 | No |
| Learners (2025) | 229 |
| Educators (2025) | 14 |
| Learners per educator | 16.4 (province average 14.4) Fewer learners per educator than 25% of 55 similar schools |
| EMIS number | 200300884 |
Address and location
| Street address | Ngcingwane Administrative Area, Lencane Location, Dutywa |
|---|---|
| Suburb / area | Ngcingwane Administrative Area |
| Town | Idutywa |
| Province | Eastern Cape |
| Education district | Amathole East |
| Former department | Ecdoe |
Admissions
Independent schools run their own admissions. Contact the school for application dates, fees and entrance requirements.
Questions about Canaan High School
Is Canaan High School a public or private school?
Canaan High School is a private high school, registered with the Department of Basic Education as an independent school.
How much are the fees at Canaan High School?
Independent schools set their own fees, so contact the school for its current fee schedule, registration fee and deposit.
What is Canaan High School's matric pass rate?
72.5% of its 40 candidates passed the 2025 NSC exams, against 84.2% for Eastern Cape. Earlier years: 2023 81.5%, 2024 80.0%.
How many learners are at Canaan High School?
229 learners and 14 educators (about 16.4 learners per educator) in 2025. That is fewer learners per educator than 25% of 55 similar schools in Eastern Cape.
What is the EMIS number of Canaan High School?
Its EMIS number is 200300884.
Where is Canaan High School?
Ngcingwane Administrative Area, Lencane Location, Dutywa. It is in Ngcingwane Administrative Area, Idutywa, Eastern Cape, in the Amathole East education district. Phone 044 050 0584.
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