Orient Islamic School

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Orient Islamic School
Orient Islamic School Hall.jpg
Location
Durban
,
Kwa-ZuluNatal

South Africa
Information
Other namesOrient, Orient School or O.I.S.
TypePrivate school
MottoKnowledge is Light
Established1959
LocaleUrban
Exam boardNSC
GradesRR–12
Number of students1075
Color(s)    White, Navy Blue and Gold
Website www.orientschool.co.za

Orient Islamic School is an independent Muslim school situated in Greyville, Durban, South Africa.

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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

Land for the current campus at Greyville was acquired in 1955 following decades of community efforts against apartheid-era barriers. [2] Originally state-aided, Orient gained full independent status in 1998 after successfully asserting legal autonomy in the KwaZulu‑Natal High Court in 1996. [2]

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

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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]

See also

References

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  2. 1 2 3 Edarabia staff, “Orient Islamic School, Durban”, Edarabia.com
  3. ↑ "Facilities – Orient Islamic School", orientschool.co.za/facilities
  4. ↑ Innovative Teaching at Ori ent Islamic School – LinkedIn
  5. 1 2 Association of Muslim Schools (SA) list (KZN chapter entry for Orient Islamic School)

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