Al Falaah College

Al Falaah College
Al Falaah College
Address
99 Lotus Road Springfield Durban, KwaZulu-Natal, 4091 South Africa
Coordinates	29°49′12″S 30°59′54″E / 29.82000°S 30.99833°E / -29.82000; 30.99833 (Al Falaah College)Coordinates: 29°49′12″S 30°59′54″E / 29.82000°S 30.99833°E / -29.82000; 30.99833 (Al Falaah College)
Information
Religious affiliation(s)	Islam
Established	1984
Founded	1985
Authority	Board of Governors of Al Falaah College
Administrator	I Dawood
Principal	Z. Muhammad (Primary)
Principal	Z Ahmed (High)
Vice principal	HI Bhayat (Primary)
Grades	R - 12
Gender	F/M
Enrolment	950
Colour(s)	Navy blue and silver
Exam Board	National Senior Certificate
Website	www.alfalaah.org.za

Al Falaah College is an alternative, independent school situated in the coastal city of Durban, in KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa.

History

In 1985 Ahmedia School opened its doors in Bellair Road, Cato Manor, Durban.^[1] The school marked the establishment of the first Islamically-based independent school in Durban, South Africa.

The school ran for the first year with a student population of 74. The first set of matriculants, a total of 21, graduated from what was then known as Lockhat Islamia College in 1991. The school was housed in Cato Manor for 12 years.

With the growth of the college, in 1997, under the name of Lockhat Islamia College, the high school moved to Umbilo Road, Durban while the primary school was moved to Westville. This move was a temporary move due to the construction of the new campus. In 1999 the college was re-located to its present campus in Lotus Road, Springfield, Durban, KwaZulu-Natal.

Al Falaah College today

The school enrollment stands at 950 students. The college caters for both male and female students from Grade R - 12. The intermediate and Further Education and Training (FET)^[2] phase have separate classes for male and female students. AFC participates in the National Curriculum Examinations.

School emblem

The school emblem has changed three times during the school's existence due to the name changes that the school underwent.

The college emblem consists of a crescent to the right, signifying the birth of a new era of enlightenment. The minaret to the left signifies the Muslim call to success and the center holds the book of knowledge. The quotation within the book is a saying of the Islamic prophet, Muhammad, encouraging the endeavor towards academic excellence.

Islamic curriculum

In addition to the National Curriculum the following studies are integrated into the Al Falaah curriculum:

Islamic Studies (Theory)
Islamic Studies (Oral)
Arabic
Hifz - Memorization of the Qur'an (Optional)

Academics

In the Grade 12 examination each year Al Falaah College achieves an average of over two distinctions per student.^[3] The College was also voted among the top 18 independent schools in South Africa by The Sunday Times.^[4] It was recognized as by the Department of Education to be amongst the top 200 maths and science schools in the country.^[5]

Matric Examination Results	2003	2004	2005	2006	2007	2008	2009	2010	2011	2012	2013	2014	2015
Number of candidates	55	45	49	59	51	53	54	73	71	53	86	79	68
Number of failures	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
University endorsement (%)	97	100	100	100	100	98	96	99	100	98	94	99	100
A aggregates (%)	31	33	38	50	47	32			30	46	37	25	43
A-B aggregates (%)	86	90	95	100	100	90.5							88
Subject distinctions	94	81	98	142	128	159	126	175	242	197	263	232	225
Number in top 50 (KZN)	0	0	0	0	0	0	1	0	1	0	0	0	0

Sports

Soccer
Cricket
Swimming
Netball
Mini-cricket
Table tennis
Indoor soccer
Volleyball
Archery
Indoor Soccer
Quraan Challenge

Achievements

100% accreditation with UMALUSI (National Monitoring Body for Independent Schools)
Voted among the top 18 independent schools in South Africa (Sunday Times -2005)
100% exemption matric pass rate over the past few years (with over two distinctions per student)
Awarded recognition from Department of Science & Technology for exceptional progress in Science and Mathematics
Awarded recognition for outstanding humanitarian efforts by many non-governmental organizations
Hafiz graduates
Best School at the Global Peace and Unity Festival 2013 (Africa/Primary)

Memberships

Association of Muslim Schools^[6]

Headmasters

Primary School

T Seymore (1985–1988)
OF Ameen (1989–2012)
Z Muhammad (2013–present)

High School

EH Khamissa
MS Karodia
Y Salot
Z Ahmed (2009–present)

References

External links

KwaZulu-Natal High Schools

Alternative schools	Crawford College, Durban Crawford College, La Lucia Crawford College, North Coast Roseway Waldorf School

Private schools	Al Falaah College Ashton International College Bechet High School Brettonwood High School Clifton College Creston College Deutsche Schule Hermannsburg Durban Girls' College Domino Servite School Eden College Durban Embury College Epworth School Felixton College Grace College Grantleigh Hilton College Inanda Seminary School Inkamana High School Kearsney College Maris Stella School Maritzburg Christian School Michaelhouse Orient Islamic School Richards Bay Christian School Southcity Christian College St. Anne's Diocesan College St. Benedict's School St. Charles College St. Henry's Marist Brothers' College St. John's DSG St. Mary's DSG St. Patrick's College The Wykeham Collegiate Thomas More College Treverton College Underberg High School Waterfall College

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Vocational schools	Edendale Technical High School George Campbell School of Technology Meadowlands School of Technology

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