Canaan Academy
Idutywa, Eastern Cape · Amathole East
About Canaan Academy
Serving the Idutywa community in Eastern Cape, Canaan Academy operates as a independent primary school. The school is administered under the Amathole East education district. In 2025, the school reported 736 learners and 20 educators, resulting in a ratio of 37:1.
Governance & Funding
Fee Status
Canaan Academy is a fee-charging school. Prospective parents should contact the school directly for information regarding the current fee structure and any available bursaries or payment plans.
Section 21 Status
Canaan Academy operates under Section 20 of the South African Schools Act, meaning the provincial education department manages the school's budget centrally.
Enrollment & Staffing
For the 2025 academic year, Canaan Academy reported a total enrollment of 736 learners with a teaching staff of 20 educators. This translates to a learner-to-educator ratio of 37:1, indicating larger class sizes common in high-density school populations.
Source: Department of Basic Education Annual Snap Survey (2025). Learner and educator counts are as reported by the institution.
Location
Canaan Academy is situated in Idutywa, within the Eastern Cape province. The school falls under the Amathole East education district.
Administratively, the school is located in the Amathole District Municipality, under the Mbhashe Local Municipality local municipality. The area is classified as not specified.
The school's physical address is: 31&32 Union Street Idutywa. For postal correspondence, use: P.o. Box 2438 Idutywa 5000.
Curriculum & Academics
Canaan Academy is classified as an ordinary school school offering a ordinary curriculum within the primary school phase of basic education.
Facilities & Infrastructure
The school's land is owned by private and the school buildings are owned by private.
Admissions
Prospective parents and guardians seeking enrollment for learners at Canaan Academy are advised to contact the school directly for the most current information regarding:
- Grade intake availability for the upcoming academic year
- Transfer and mid-year admission procedures
- School fee structure and payment options
- School uniform requirements and code of conduct
- Open day events and registration periods
Address & Contact Details
Address
31&32 Union Street Idutywa
Idutywa, Eastern Cape
Postal
P.o. Box 2438 Idutywa 5000
Phone
+27 63 345 0004Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Above average — large class sizes
Quick Info
EMIS Number
200300874
Department of Basic Education
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Data source: The information on this page is sourced from the Department of Basic Education's EMIS (Education Management Information System) annual Snap Survey (2025). While every effort is made to ensure accuracy, some fields may contain incomplete data where information was not provided by the institution during the survey period. Contact details are as reported by the school. We recommend verifying important information directly with the school before making decisions based on this data.