Orissa Primary School
KwaZulu-Natal · Umlazi
About Orissa Primary School
As a public school, Orissa Primary School provides primary school education to learners in Orient Hill, KwaZulu-Natal. The school falls under the Umlazi education district. The 2025 school year recorded 1152 learners taught by 34 educators, achieving a ratio of 34:1. As a Quintile 4 school, it receives a lower per-learner government funding allocation.
Governance & Funding
Quintile Classification
Orissa Primary School is classified as a Q4 school, which means it serves communities with lower poverty levels and may charge school fees.
Fee Status
Orissa Primary 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
Orissa Primary 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, Orissa Primary School reported a total enrollment of 1,152 learners with a teaching staff of 34 educators. This translates to a learner-to-educator ratio of 34:1, reflecting a moderate class size typical of South African schools.
Source: Department of Basic Education Annual Snap Survey (2025). Learner and educator counts are as reported by the institution.
Location
Orissa Primary School is situated in Orient Hill, within the KwaZulu-Natal province. The school falls under the Umlazi education district, specifically within the Isipingo 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: Citrus Drive, Orienthill, Isiphingo, 4111. For postal correspondence, use: P.o. Box 42, Lotus Park, Isipingo, 4111.
Curriculum & Academics
Orissa Primary School is classified as an ordinary school school offering a primary subjects curriculum within the primary school phase of basic education.
History & Background
Orissa Primary 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 govt and the school buildings are owned by govt.
Admissions
Prospective parents and guardians seeking enrollment for learners at Orissa Primary 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
Citrus Drive, Orienthill, Isiphingo, 4111
Postal
P.o. Box 42, Lotus Park, Isipingo, 4111
Phone
+27 31 902 3102Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Within typical range
Quick Info
EMIS Number
500244681
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.