Orient Islamic School

Land for the current campus at Greyville was acquired in 1955 following decades of community efforts against apartheid-era barriers. Originally state-aided, Orient gained full independent status in 1998 after successfully asserting legal autonomy in the KwaZulu‑Natal High Court in 1996. == 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. == 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: • STEM enrichment: math/science Olympiads, coding, robotics (Maker & Digi labs) • Islamic competitions: Qur’an recitation, quizzes • Sports: soccer, cricket, netball, volleyball, swimming; participates in AMS‑SA tournaments • Public speaking, debating, community outreach initiatives == 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. == See also ==

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