Orient Islamic School
KwaZulu-Natal · Umlazi
About Orient Islamic School
Orient Islamic School is a independent combined school located in Greyville, KwaZulu-Natal. The school recorded 1107 learners and 92 educators for the 2025 academic year, giving a learner-to-educator ratio of 12:1.
Governance & Funding
Fee Status
Orient Islamic 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
Orient Islamic 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, Orient Islamic School reported a total enrollment of 1,107 learners with a teaching staff of 92 educators. This translates to a learner-to-educator ratio of 12:1, 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
Orient Islamic School is situated in Greyville, within the KwaZulu-Natal province. The school falls under the Umlazi education district, specifically within the Durban West circuit.
Administratively, the school is located in the Ethekwini, under the Ethekwini Metropolitan Municipality local municipality. The area is classified as urban.
The school's physical address is: 49 Centenary Road, Greyville, Berea, 4067. For postal correspondence, use: P.o. Box 701211, Overport, 4067.
Curriculum & Academics
Orient Islamic School is classified as an ordinary school school offering a ordinary curriculum within the combined school phase of basic education.
History & Background
Orient Islamic School was historically administered under the House Of Delegates(hod) education department. The House of Delegates administered education for Indian learners during the Apartheid era. Today, the school operates as a non-discriminatory public institution under the KwaZulu-Natal Department of Education.
Facilities & Infrastructure
The school's land is owned by trust land and the school buildings are owned by not specified.
Admissions
Prospective parents and guardians seeking enrollment for learners at Orient Islamic 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
49 Centenary Road, Greyville, Berea, 4067
Postal
P.o. Box 701211, Overport, 4067
Phone
+27 31 655 0952Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Below national average — favourable
Quick Info
EMIS Number
500244644
Department of Basic Education
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.