Orient Islamic School
Private school in Durban, Kwa-ZuluNatal, South Africa
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Orient Islamic School is an independent Muslim school situated in Greyville, Durban, South Africa.
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Durban , Kwa-ZuluNatal South Africa | |
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| Other names | Orient, Orient School or O.I.S. |
| Type | Private school |
| Motto | Knowledge is Light |
| Established | 1959 |
| Locale | Urban |
Exam board | NSC |
| Grades | RR–12 |
| Enrollment | 1075 |
| Colors | White, Navy Blue and Gold |
| Website | www |
Orient School is part of the Orient Islamic Educational Institute that was established in 1938. The school was established in 1959 as a state-aided school. In 1998, the school became an independent school.
Orient Islamic School, commonly known as Orient or O.I.S., is an independent Islamic school in Durban, KwaZulu‑Natal, South Africa. Founded in 1959 by the Orient Islamic Educational Institute (est. 1938), it serves approximately 1,075 learners from Grade RR to Grade 12, offering a dual curriculum under the South African CAPS framework.[1]
History
Academic Program
The school follows the national Curriculum and Assessment Policy Statement (CAPS) and prepares learners for the National Senior Certificate exams. Orient consistently attains a pass rate of 99.5%, with 94% exemption passes among matriculants who regularly rank among the top performers in KwaZulu‑Natal.[2]
Islamic Education
Orient delivers a full Islamic curriculum which includes Qur’an studies, Hifdh, Tajweed, Arabic, Fiqh, Aqeedah, and Seerah alongside daily Salah,
Facilities
- Two Apple computer labs and e-learning-equipped classrooms
- Fully equipped Engineering & Graphics Design (EGD) Lab
- Life Sciences Lab
- Physical Science Lab
- Media Centre and school library
- Musallah (prayer hall) and Hifdh rooms
- Astroturf sports field, basketball/netball courts, Foundation Phase playground
- School hall, tuck shop, counselling and nurse facilities
Extracurricular Activities
The school offers:
Governance
Governed by the Orient Islamic Educational Institute, the school is accredited by Umalusi, registered with the provincial Department of Education, and is a member of the Association of Muslim Schools – South Africa.[5]
