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Orient Hill Primary School

Public primary school · Orient Hill, KwaZulu-Natal · Umlazi district (Isipingo circuit)

Welcome to Orient Hill Primary School, a public primary school serving Orient Hill. The school's roll stands at roughly 705 learners.

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Orient Hill Primary School is a public primary school in Orient Hill. The school falls under quintile Q5 and charges school fees.

705
Learners
28
Educators
QQ5 · R1,500-R8,000/yr est.
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

As a fee-charging quintile Q5 school, Orient Hill Primary School sets school fees to supplement its state funding, with schools in this quintile typically charging an estimated R1,500 to R8,000 a year. Prospective parents should contact Orient Hill Primary School for its exact current amount.

District comparison

Umlazi district

5 other schools in Umlazi district, for comparison against Orient Hill Primary School.

  • Ogwini Comprehensive Technical High School teaches considerably more learners than Orient Hill Primary School, 2,782 compared with 705; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Orient Hill Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q4; and posted a 86.2% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Orient Hill Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Andrew Zondo Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Orient Hill Primary School, 1,964 compared with 705, and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Thamela Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,912 learners against Orient Hill Primary School's 705, and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Siyabonga Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,897 learners against Orient Hill Primary School's 705; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Orient Hill Primary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q2.
  • Windy Heights Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,887 learners against Orient Hill Primary School's 705, and charges no school fees, quintile Q2.
Admissions

How to apply

  1. Reach out to the school using the contact details below to check 2027 application windows, since these can shift from year to year.
  2. Gather the required documents ahead of time, including the learner's birth certificate, immunisation records, latest report, and proof of address.
  3. Submit the application through the school's own process, in person or online if the school offers that option.
  4. Provincial placement processes govern Grade 1 intake for the 2027 academic year, so allow time between applying and receiving confirmation.
Get in touch

Contact and location

Address
Citrus Orient Hill Drive, Orient Hills, Durban, 4133
Postal
P.o.box 4, Lotuspark, 4111
Telephone
031 902 3633
Email
orienthillprimary@gmail.com
EMIS number
500244607

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Orient Hill Primary School?
Application windows are set by the school and the provincial education department rather than on one fixed national calendar, so the surest way to know is to ask Orient Hill Primary School directly, on 031 902 3633 or by email at orienthillprimary@gmail.com, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Orient Hill Primary School?
Reach out to the school using the contact details below to check 2027 application windows, since these can shift from year to year. Gather the required documents ahead of time, including the learner's birth certificate, immunisation records, latest report, and proof of address. Submit the application through the school's own process, in person or online if the school offers that option. Provincial placement processes govern Grade 1 intake for the 2027 academic year, so allow time between applying and receiving confirmation.
Is Orient Hill Primary School the best school in Umlazi?
No matric pass rate is on record for Orient Hill Primary School to compare with other schools nearby; like other schools nearby, its funding quintile and fee status are published above instead.
How many other schools are there in Umlazi besides Orient Hill Primary School?
Schoolhive does not currently list other schools in Umlazi.
How big are the classes at Orient Hill Primary School?
Orient Hill Primary School reported 705 learners and 28 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 25 learners per educator. That's a whole-school average rather than a per-class figure, since actual class sizes vary by grade and subject.
Do you pay school fees at Orient Hill Primary School?
Yes, Orient Hill Primary School is a fee-charging school, with schools in its quintile typically charging an estimated R1,500 to R8,000 a year, though contact the school directly to confirm its exact current fee.
Is Orient Hill Primary School a public or private school?
Orient Hill Primary School is a public primary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Orient Hill Primary School?
You can call 031 902 3633 or email orienthillprimary@gmail.com. It is located at Citrus Orient Hill Drive, Orient Hills, Durban, 4133.