Orient Islamic School has achieved excellent results over the years with an average pass of 99.5%. In the Senior Certificate examinations, 94% of the learners achieved exemption passes. Orient learners have featured among the top (5) achievers in the independent school’s sector in the KwaZulu-Natal provincial list. The school has developed sterling achievements since 1998 when it became an independent school.
The idea of establishing the School arose in 1940 amongst the Members of the Orient Club in Isipingo. It took nearly 20 years for the School to finally open. The founders encountered great difficulty in getting the project off the ground because of the naked racism prevalent at the time. Securing the present School site took about 15 years. First, 3 acres of land were bought just below the Botanic Gardens, a few hundred meters away from the present site, but this land had to be given up because of anti-Indian agitation. Then 80 acres of land was purchased in the Bluff. On the eve of the laying of the foundation stone on the Bluff land, the project had to be given up as a result of racist agitation again. Eventually, the then Prime Minister, General Smuts, had to intervene and finally the 80 acres of land on the Bluff were exchanged for the 3 acres on which the School is presently sited with the Institute only acquiring possession of the present site in 1955. One of the prime movers behind all these efforts was A I Kajee, a community stalwart and visionary.
The School functioned as a State Aided Institution until the advent of the Schools Act of 1996, following which the State tried to wrench the School away from the community. The Institute was constrained to approach the High Court in Durban which declared that the School belonged to the community and could register itself as an Independent Institution.
To be an institution of educational excellence producing well-rounded learners who will be the future leaders of the community and the nation.
The Orient Islamic School is committed to providing a holistic education compatible with Islamic principles and practices to enable our young learners to live harmoniously in our multi-cultural society and contribute to the growth and well-being of the nation as a whole whilst retaining their Islamic identity and commitment to the development of the Ummah.
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My child has been attending Orient Islamic School for the past year, and I couldn't be more impressed with the quality of education they provide. The staff is incredibly helpful and dedicated to ensuring each student's success. The Islamic curriculum has been incorporated seamlessly into their learning, promoting a well-rounded education. I've seen tremendous progress in my child's academic and personal growth. I highly recommend Orient Islamic School to any parent seeking a nurturing and inclusive educational environment.
By Khanyisile Ngcobo (Dec, 2023) |