19 Best ICSE Schools In Mumbai For Your Kids

Sakshi has changed three schools in three years. Her parents weren’t happy with the school’s performance. Yes, you read it right, because a school’s performance is what determines your child’s performance. Pick the wrong school and your kid may not gain knowledge and skills the way you want them to. What is worse is that a bad school year creates gaps in their education.

Once you select the right school, your child can study there for 10-12 years. Therefore, MomJunction has come up with a list of top ICSE schools in Mumbai, to make it easier for you to find a school suitable for you and your children. Read on to know what the schools have to offer to your child, and how you can contact them.

Top 19 ICSE Schools in Mumbai

The Indian Certificate of Secondary Education (ICSE) is a private board of school education. English is the medium of instruction at ICSE schools around the country.

1. The Cathedral and John Connon School

The Cathedral and John Connon School is a co-ed school established in 1860. The school topped the 2016 ICSE board exams, beating hundreds of other ICSE schools in the country in academic performance, with an average of 93.2. The school has a student to teacher ratio of 22:1, and invests in modern infrastructure to provide holistic education to the students.

Infrastructure:

• Library
• Computer laboratory
• Science labs for aero-modeling, language, and math
• Music room
• Art & crafts room
• Yoga room
• Counseling room
• Auditorium

Facilities:

• Pick & drop
• Smart aids

Sports and extra-curricular activities:

• Model UN
• Student Council
• Social Service
• Personality development workshops (public speaking, debates, creative writing, etc.)
• Hockey
• Football
• Tennis

Contact info:

No. 6, Purshottamdas Thakurdas Marg,
Fort, Mumbai – 400001
Phone: 022-22001283, 022-22094940
Website: www.cathedral-school.com

2. St. Gregorios High School

Founded in 1994, St. Gregorios High School is one of the smaller ICSE board schools in Mumbai. It is a secondary school (VI to XII standards) with the strength of each class capped to 22. Ranked among the top 10 ICSE schools in the city, St. Gregorios has around 600 students and 100 teachers, including subject matter experts, child counselors, physical education teachers, and other academicians.

An interesting fact is that the school has published almost ten books, each one of them the result of a project to which the students contributed.

Infrastructure:

• Computer laboratory
• Science laboratory
• Library
• Art room
• Playground

Facilities:

• Smart classes

Sports and extra-curricular activities:

• Outdoor sports – athletics, cricket, football, swimming, badminton
• Scrabble Club
• Interact Club
• Project linked field trips
• Dance & music classes
• Peace – school has tied-up with Ohio’s famed Dayton Peace Museum
• EUMIND activities

Contact info:

Gregorious Path, V.N. Purav Marg,
Besides Fairlawn, Chembur,
Mumbai – 400071
Phone: 91-22-2520 3790
Website: www.stgregorios.net

3. GD Somani Memorial School

The GD Somani Memorial School was established in 1975, under the sponsorship of the Hazarimal Somani Memorial Trust. With the number of students per class restricted to 27, this school is among the top ten in Mumbai. Besides top-notch academics, the school also engages kids in a variety of extra-curricular activities such as quiz or trivia events, yoga, and outdoor sports.

Infrastructure:

• Computer laboratory
• Science labs – aero modeling, math, language, and geography based activities
• Playground
• Audio-visual center
• Library
• Art & craft room
• Yoga room

Facilities:

• Pick & drop
• Canteen/food service
• Guidance center

Sports and extra-curricular activities:

• School magazine
• Model UN
• Social service events
• Outdoor sports – athletics, swimming
• Martial arts
• Personality development workshops (public speaking, debates, creative writing, etc.)

Contact info:

625, G D Somani Road, Cuffe Parade,
Colaba Mumbai – 400005
Phone: 022-22184753, 022-22187102
Website: www.gdsomani.org

4. Smt. Sulochanadevi Singhania School

Ranked as one of the top 20 day schools in the country, Smt. Sulochanadevi Singhania School certainly makes it to our list. Located in the Thane district of Mumbai, the school offers children a world of opportunity. The school has a student-teacher ratio of 30:1 and has ranked among the top ICSE schools in India for academic performance.

Infrastructure:

• Computer laboratory
• Science laboratory
• Specialized labs for aero modeling, language, and math
• Library
• Music and dance rooms
• Yoga room
• Art & crafts room
• Auditorium

Facilities:

• Pick and drop

Sports and extra-curricular activities:

• Athletic track
• Basketball court
• Cricket pitch
• Tennis court
• Swimming pool
• Badminton and volleyball courts
• Skating rink
• Self-defense classes
• Personality development workshops (public speaking, debates, creative writing, etc.)
• Model UN
• Social Service activities
• International exchange programs
• Student Council
• Educational excursions

Contact info:

Pokharan Road No.1, J K Gram
Thane West, Maharashtra- 400606
Phone: 022- 40368410, 022-40368411
Website: www.singhaniaschool.org

5. Campion School

If you are looking for an all-boys school in Mumbai, Campion School is one of the best choices you have. The school was founded in 1943, as a part of the Roman Catholic group named Society of Jesus. With a well-balanced curriculum of academics and extra-curricular activities, the school manages to deliver the right kind of education to boys. The student-to-teacher ratio is slightly higher, at 45:1.

Infrastructure:

• Computer laboratory
• Science labs
• Art & craft rooms
• Library
• Music room

Facilities:

• Cafeteria
• Smart classes

Sports and extra-curricular activities:

• Basketball court
• Hockey and football field
• Yoga room
• Swimming pool
• Student Council
• Personality development workshops (public speaking, debates, creative writing, etc.)

Contact info:

No.13, Cooperage Road, Dr Ambedkar Statue Chowk Area
Fort, Mumbai, Maharashtra- 400001
Phone: 022-22020883,022-22020575
Website: campionschool.in

6. J.B. Petit High School

J.B Petit is one of the oldest all-girls school located in Mumbai’s busy Fort area. Established by an English woman way back in 1865, it is one of the top ICSE schools in South Mumbai offering holistic education to children. In addition to the ICSE board examinations, girls are also encouraged to complete their Socially Useful and Productive Work (SUPW) certificate in school.

The school has won the Maharashtra State Sports Association award for the best All Round Girls School in 2015-2016.

Infrastructure:

• Computer laboratory
• Science laboratories
• Art & craft room
• Yoga room
• Library
• Specialized labs for aero-modeling, language, and math
• Auditorium

Facilities:

• Smart classes
• Student counseling
• Learning Resource Center for students with special needs

Sports and extra-curricular activities:

• Basketball
• Dodgeball and throw ball
• Gymnastics
• Volleyball
• Badminton
• Swimming
• Roller Skating
• Model UN
• Student Council
• Social Service
• Personality development workshops (public speaking, debates, creative writing, etc.)

Contact info:

5 Maharshi Dadhichi Marg,
Fort, Mumbai 400001
Phone: 022-22883114 (Primary Section), 022-22042617 / 022-22812849 (Secondary Section)
Website: www.jbpetithighschool.com

7. Villa Theresa High School

Villa Theresa High School is an all-girls school located in Cumballa Hill. The school has a sprawling campus equipped with modern amenities such as an e-library, smart classes, and a language lab. It was established in 1932 and is promoted by the Franciscan Missionaries of Mary.

Infrastructure:

• e-library
• Computer laboratory
• Science laboratories
• Counseling room
• Auditorium
• Sports room – table tennis, chess, and caroms

Facilities:

• CCTV cameras
• Pick & drop

Sports and extra-curricular activities:

• Basketball
• Trivia and essay writing events
• Yoga
• Music, dance, and drama

Contact info:

66, Dr. Gopal Rao Deshmukh Marg, Next To Wama Showroom,
Cumbala Hill, Peddar Road, Mumbai – 400026
Phone: 022-23841438,022-23879817
Website: www.vtsmumbai.org

[ Read: Top 25 Schools In Mumbai ]

8. Maneckji Cooper Education Trust School

Founded in 1882 by Mr. Jehangir Maneckji Cooper, the Maneckji Cooper Foundation School is a co-educational institution in Mumbai. The school has a student to teacher ratio of 40:1, with a total of around 2000 students. The school has secondary, middle, and senior schools, so if you are looking for a primary school, this isn’t the one. It is among the best ICSE schools in Mumbai. Alongside modern infrastructure and amenities, the school also has medical staff on location, a canteen, and some clubs for extracurricular activities.

Infrastructure:

• Library
• Computer laboratory
• Science laboratories
• Music room
• Art & crafts room
• Auditorium / AV room

Facilities:

• Cafeteria
• Pick & drop

Sports and extra-curricular activities:

• Swimming pool
• Tennis
• Basketball
• Athletics
• Skating
• Model UN
• Social Service
• Personality development workshops (public speaking, debates, creative writing, etc.)

Contact info:

Juhu Tara Road, Near Top Security & Hotel Atlanta Santa Cruz West,
Juhu, Mumbai, Maharashtra – 400049
Phone: 022-26606397, 022-26601908
Website: www.maneckjicooperschool.org

9. Diamond Jubilee High School

Established by Aga Khan III in 1947, Diamond Jubilee High School is managed by the Aga Khan group of institutions. There are two branches of the school, one for girls and the other for boys. The boy’s school follows the ICSE syllabus while the girls’ school follows the Maharashtra state board curriculum.

Infrastructure:

• Library
• Computer laboratory
• Science laboratory

Facilities:

• Pick & drop facility
• After school enrichment program

Sports and extra-curricular activities:

• School band
• Debate/elocution competitions
• Excursions
• Scouts
• Basketball
• Carrom
• Cricket
• Squash
• Volleyball
• School magazine
• WWF photojournalism workshops

Contact info:

No, 39/43, Diamond Complex, Nesbit Road,
Mazagaon, Mumbai – 400010
Phone: 022-66139792, 022-66139795,
Website: www.agakhanschools.org/india/djb

10. Queen Mary School

Queen Mary School was established in Mumbai by the Christian Medical Educational Fellowship Trust in 1875. The all-girls’ school offers ICSE curriculum for classes I to X standard. The school encourages its girls to partake in more than just academics, with its modern infrastructure and amenities.

Infrastructure:

• Library
• Computer laboratories
• Science laboratories
• Home science laboratory
• Audio-visual rooms
• Auditorium
• Yoga room
• Music room
• Art & crafts room

Facilities:

• Pick & drop facility

Sports & extra-curricular activities:

• Dramatics
• Music
• Throw ball
• Swimming
• Table tennis
• Karate
• Personality development workshops (public speaking, debates, creative writing, etc.)

Contact info:

Next to Congress House, V.P. Road,
Girgaon, Mumbai, Maharashtra-400004
Phone: 022-23875700
Website: queenmaryschoolmumbai.in

11. Hiranandani Foundation School

Established in 1999, the Hiranandani Foundation School has moved to the top of the list of ICSE schools in Mumbai. The school focuses on all aspects of a child’s education, from academics to sports, arts and personality development. The school has an average student-teacher ratio of 32:1.

Infrastructure:

• Library
• Computer laboratory
• Science laboratories, including a robotics lab
• Art & crafts room
• Yoga room
• Music room
• Auditorium

Facilities:

• Smart classrooms
• CCTV

Sports and extra-curricular activities:

• Basketball
• Badminton
• Volleyball
• Hockey
• Football
• Student Council
• Model UN
• Meditation workshops
• Social Service
• Personality development workshops (public speaking, debates, creative writing, etc.)

Contact info:

Wood Street, Patli Pada, Off Ghodbunder Road, Thane West,
Thane, Maharashtra – 400607
Phone: 022-25867300, 022-25307058,
Website: www.hiranandanischools.edu.in/thane/index.php

12. Jamnabai Narsee School

A part of the Narsee Moinjee Educational Trust, the Jamnabai Narsee School is a co-educational school established in 1971. The school has ICSE as well as IB certification and has been ranked among the top schools in Mumbai. Located in Juhu, the school also offers distance education in Home science, business studies, and economics among others, through the National Institute of Open Schooling program.

Infrastructure:

• Computer laboratory
• Science laboratories
• Art & Craft room
• Music room
• Library
• Special labs for aero-modeling, geography, math and language
• Auditorium

Facilities:

• Cafeteria
• Pick & drop facility

Sports and extra-curricular activities:

• Athletics
• Cricket
• Swimming
• Football
• NCC
• Dramatics and theater group
• Social work and community service
• Nature club

Contact info:

Narsee Monjee Bhavan, N.S. Road No. 7,
JVPD Scheme, Vile Parle West, Mumbai 400049
Phone: 022-26187676,022-26187575
Website: www.jns.ac.in

13. Bombay Scottish School

Bombay Scottish has two branches in Mumbai, one in Powai and the other in Mahim. Both locations have sprawling campuses with modern facilities and infrastructure for kids of all ages and grades. The institution is over 169 years old and is perhaps one of the most popular schools in Mumbai. The Mahim branch also offers ISC curriculum for XI and XII standards, while Powai offers ICSE up to X standard.

Infrastructure:

• Computer laboratory
• Science laboratories
• Art & Craft room
• Music room
• Library
• Special labs for aero-modeling, geography, math and language
• Yoga room
• Auditorium

Facilities:

• Canteen
• Pick & drop facility
• Get well room – resting room for kids
• Counseling services
• Special education remedial department

Sports and extra-curricular activities:

Bombay Scottish exposes its students to a variety of indoor and outdoor sports including:

• Athletics
• Football
• Swimming
• Badminton
• Basketball
• Rifle Shooting
• Karate
• Gymnastics

Co-curricular activities include:

• Spelling Bee, Debates, Essay Writing, and Script Writing competitions
• Quizzes
• Music & dance
• Choir
• Adventure club
• Robotics

The school also encourages students to be a part of the many educational and fun clubs formed by students.

Contact info:

Raheja Vihar, off Chandivali Farm Road, Powai, Mumbai-400072 (MH)
Phone: 022-28572206,022-28573205

Veer Savarkar Marg, Opposite Hinduja Hospital, Mahim, Mumbai, Maharashtra – 400016
Phone: 022-24451365,022-24453460
Website: bombayscottish.in

14. Vibgyor High

A popular franchise of schools located across India, Vibgyor High Mumbai, is a relatively young school offering both the ICSE and IGCSE curricula to students. The school boasts of providing a balanced education to help kids grow intellectually, morally, athletically, and artistically. The school has five branches in Mumbai at Goregaon, Airoli, Kharghar, Malad and Borivali.

• Computer laboratory
• Science laboratories
• Art & Craft room
• Dance room
• Library
• Special labs for aero-modeling, geography, math, and language
• Yoga room
• Auditorium
• Gymnasium

Facilities:

• Cafeteria
• Pick & drop facility
• CCTV

Sports and extra-curricular activities:

• Basketball
• Skating
• Table Tennis
• Hockey
• Football
• Swimming
• Model UN
• Personality development workshops (public speaking, debates, creative writing, etc.)

Contact info:

Website: www.vibgyorhigh.com

15. St. John’s Universal School

Established in 1969, St. Johns Universal School in Goregaon, Mumbai is a co-ed school offering holistic education for the students. The emphasis is on developing the child’s critical and creative thinking abilities, creating global awareness and teaching them to co-exist in the world through collaboration and communication skills.

Infrastructure:

• Library & e-libraryComputer laboratory
• Science laboratories
• Athletic track
• Playground
• Arts & crafts room

Facilities:

• Smart classrooms
• Cafeteria/lunch
• Health care center
• CCTV

Sports and extra-curricular activities:

• Play zone for primary school kids
• Athletics
• Football
• Chess
• Theater workshops
• Film club
• Music & dance lessons – Shiamak Davar’s Dance Education
• Yoga
• Student Council
• Excursions and educational tours

Contact info:

St. John’s Universal School,
SV Road,
Goregaon West,
Mumbai 400104.
Phone: +91 22 28747474
Website: stjohnsuniversal.edu.in

16. St. Mary’s High School

Among the oldest educational institutions in Mumbai, or even the country, St. Mary’s High School in Mazagaon was established in 1864. An all-boys school. St. Mary’s has a huge campus with smart boards in classrooms, the school has restricted each class’ strength to 30, which is pretty good. Alongside modern amenities such as labs and AV rooms, the school also has the infrastructure in place to encourage student’s artistic and athletic pursuits.

Infrastructure:

• Library
• Compared laboratory
• Science laboratories
• Music room
• Playground
• Arts & crafts room
• Indoor games

Facilities:

• Smart classrooms
• Pick and drop facilities

Sports and Extra-Curricular

• Volleyball
• Badminton
• Cricket
• Basketball
• Skating
• Hockey
• Football
• Theater workshops
• Student council
• Social service
• Personality development workshops (public speaking, debates, creative writing, etc.)

Contact info:

Sardar Balwant Singh Dhody Marg, Mazagaon,
Mumbai, Maharashtra – 400010
Phone: 2377 8264 / 23712912
Website: stmarysicse.com

17. Dhirubhai Ambani International School

Dhirubhai Ambani International School, established in 2003 is a coeducational day boarding school, which offers classes from kindergarten to XII. This school has more than 140 teachers, including expatriates from various countries of the world. The student-teacher ratio is said to be 7:1.

Infrastructure:

• Learning center and library
• Playground
• Volleyball court
• Basketball court
• Tennis courts
• Science laboratories
• Mathematics laboratory
• Computer labs
• Social science laboratory
• Language laboratories
• Art room
• Yoga room
• Auditorium

Facilities:

• Smart classrooms
• Wifi enabled campus
• Cafeteria
• Medical center
• Transport facility

Sports And Extracurricular Activities:

• Athletics
• Judo and taekwondo
• Robotics club
• Dance and music club

Contact info:

Bandra-Kurla Complex,
Bandra (East)
Mumbai – 400098
Phone: +91 22 35637000, 35637001
Website: www.da-is.org

18. Prime Academy

Prime Academy is a highly popular ICSE school offering all-round education to boys and girls, from pre-primary to standard VIII. The school has all the modern amenities and infrastructure that you would want for in a school. The school’s management has ensured that kids get the best facilities including a special ramp, toilets, and other amenities for kids with a handicap.

Infrastructure:

• Computer laboratories
• Science laboratories
• AV Room/ Auditorium
• Art & crafts room
• Library
• Playground and play area

Facilities:

• Cafeteria (in-house dining)
• Pick & drop facility
• Career counseling

Contact info:

Plot No. 281/283 B,
Marol Village, Off Military Road,
Andheri (East), Mumbai – 400 059
Phone: 022 29207621
Website: www.primeacademy.net.in/contact.html

19. Thakur International School

Established in 2007, Thakur International School offers ICSE curriculum for classes from pre-primary to X standard. The school also offers IGCSE for the secondary level students. The school has a sprawling campus equipped with modern facilities that parents would look for in their child’s school. Besides academics, the school also has sports and other extra-curricular activities.

Infrastructure:

• Library
• Indoor play area for pre-primary kids
• Science laboratories
• Computer laboratories
• Sandpit
• Audio-Visual room
• Auditorium

Facilities:

• Digi classrooms
• In-house counselors
• Pick & drop facility
• Infirmary managed by a trained nurse

Sports and extra-curricular activities:

• Badminton
• Basketball
• Swimming
• Volleyball
• Table tennis
• Cricket
• Chess
• Dance & music
• Skating
• Flute band

Contact info:

C.T.S. No. 1299 Shivaji Road, Off.M.G.Road,
Kandivali (w). Mumbai – 400 067.
Tel: 022-28020000, 28020004.
Website: www.tismumbai.in

Scattered in different parts of the city, these ICSE schools claim to deliver the best education while exposing children to a variety of non-academic activities.
While gathering information about schools on the Internet is a good start, it is not enough. Pick your choice of schools from our list and plan a campus tour with the kids to identify ‘the one’ for them.

Think we missed on any schools in the list? Tell us about it and why it is good in our comments section.

Disclaimer: “The list of schools has been taken from various surveys done by third-party print and online publications. MomJunction was not involved in the surveys nor it has any business partnerships with the schools covered in the list. This post is not an endorsement of the schools and parents’ discretion is advised in selecting a school.”

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