Canaan High School
Idutywa, Eastern Cape · Amathole East
About Canaan High School
A independent institution, Canaan High School functions as a secondary school located in Idutywa, Eastern Cape. It falls within the jurisdiction of the Amathole East education district. For the 2025 academic year, 229 learners were enrolled, taught by 14 educators at a ratio of 16:1.
Governance & Funding
Fee Status
Canaan High School 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 High School 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 High School reported a total enrollment of 229 learners with a teaching staff of 14 educators. This translates to a learner-to-educator ratio of 16:1, 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 High School is situated in Idutywa (Ngcingwane Administrative Area), within the Eastern Cape province. The school falls under the Amathole East education district.
Administratively, the school is located in the relevant district municipality. The area is classified as not specified.
The school's physical address is: Ngcingwane Administrative Area, Lencane Location, Dutywa. For postal correspondence, use: Not available.
Curriculum & Academics
Canaan High School is classified as an ordinary school school offering a ordinary curriculum within the secondary school phase of basic education.
History & Background
Canaan High School was historically administered under the Ecdoe education department. Today, the school operates as a non-discriminatory public institution under the Eastern Cape Department of Education.
Facilities & Infrastructure
The school's land is owned by independent and the school buildings are owned by independent.
Admissions
Prospective parents and guardians seeking enrollment for learners at Canaan High School 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
Ngcingwane Administrative Area, Lencane Location, Dutywa
Idutywa, Eastern Cape
Phone
+27 44 050 0584Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Below national average — favourable
Location Map
Coordinates not available
Quick Info
EMIS Number
200300884
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.