Canaan Academy
East London, Eastern Cape · Buffalo City
About Canaan Academy
Canaan Academy functions as a independent secondary school in East London, Eastern Cape, falling within the Buffalo City education district. The school recorded 210 learners and 14 educators for the 2025 academic year, giving a learner-to-educator ratio of 15:1.
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 210 learners with a teaching staff of 14 educators. This translates to a learner-to-educator ratio of 15:1, enabling relatively small class sizes and individualized attention.
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 East London (Coveridge), within the Eastern Cape province. The school falls under the Buffalo City education district.
Administratively, the school is located in the Buffalo City, under the Buffalo City Metropolitan Municipality local municipality. The area is classified as not specified.
The school's physical address is: Farm A70 Cove Ridge, Cove Ridge, East London, 5200. For postal correspondence, use: Farm A/A 70, Cove Ridge 5201.
Curriculum & Academics
Canaan Academy is classified as an ordinary school school offering a ordinary curriculum within the secondary 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
Farm A70 Cove Ridge, Cove Ridge, East London, 5200
East London, Eastern Cape
Postal
Farm A/A 70, Cove Ridge 5201
Phone
+27 43 555 0958Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Below national average — favourable
Quick Info
EMIS Number
200200181
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.