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Public high school
Kanana Secondary School
Kanana, Okkney, North West
Kanana Secondary School is a public high school in Kanana, Okkney, North West, in the Dr Kenneth Kaunda education district. The Department of Basic Education classifies it as a secondary school with a comprehensive specialisation. In 2025 it had 1 561 learners and 49 educators, about 31.9 learners per educator. That makes it larger than the average for public high schools in North West (783 learners). It is a quintile 2 school, meaning it serves the second-poorest 20% of communities according to the national poverty ranking. It is a no-fee school, so parents do not pay school fees. As a Section 21 school, its governing body manages part of its own budget. In the 2025 matric exams, 94.3% of its 141 candidates passed (North West average: 88.5%).
Matric (NSC) results
94.3% of the school's 141 matric candidates passed in 2025, above the North West average of 88.5%.
| Year | Wrote | Passed | Pass rate | North West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 72 | 58 | 80.6% | 81.7% |
| 2024 | 103 | 92 | 89.3% | 87.5% |
| 2025 | 141 | 133 | 94.3% | 88.5% |
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 high school |
|---|---|
| Phase (DBE) | Secondary School |
| Specialisation | Comprehensive |
| Sector | Public |
| Quintile | 2 of 5 (what is this?) |
| School fees | No-fee school |
| Section 21 | Yes |
| Learners (2025) | 1 561 |
| Educators (2025) | 49 |
| Learners per educator | 31.9 (province average 28.7) Fewer learners per educator than 36% of 83 similar schools |
| EMIS number | 600100626 |
| Exam centre number | 9215042 |
Address and location
| Street address | 1495 Ramncwane Street, Kanana, Orkney, 3747 |
|---|---|
| Postal address | P.O.Box 709,orkney,2620 |
| Suburb / area | Kanana |
| Town | Okkney |
| Province | North West |
| Education district | Dr Kenneth Kaunda |
| Municipality | Matlosana Local Municipality |
| Ward | 64003027 |
| Former department | Department of Education & Training(DET) |
Admissions
Applications for Grade R, Grade 1 and Grade 8 at public schools in North West 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 Kanana Secondary School
Is Kanana Secondary School a public or private school?
Kanana Secondary School is a public high school.
Does Kanana Secondary School charge school fees?
It is a no-fee school, so parents do not pay school fees. It is a quintile 2 school.
What is Kanana Secondary School's matric pass rate?
94.3% of its 141 candidates passed the 2025 NSC exams, against 88.5% for North West. Earlier years: 2023 80.6%, 2024 89.3%.
How many learners are at Kanana Secondary School?
1 561 learners and 49 educators (about 31.9 learners per educator) in 2025. That is fewer learners per educator than 36% of 83 similar schools in North West.
What is the EMIS number of Kanana Secondary School?
Its EMIS number is 600100626. Its exam centre number is 9215042.
Where is Kanana Secondary School?
1495 Ramncwane Street, Kanana, Orkney, 3747. It is in Kanana, Okkney, North West, in the Dr Kenneth Kaunda education district. Phone 018 476 1107.
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98.1% matric 2025Source: DBE EMIS School Masterlist, Quarter 3 of 2025. Details can change; please confirm with the school.