Top Schools Mumbai

Hindustan Times - C fore Top Schools Survey

2012Mumbai

top schoolsHINDUSTAN TIMES-C FORE SURVEY 2012

A guide fo

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We are very pleased to present to readers the fourth HT Top Schools Survey. As we did last year, we have refined the methodology to reflect our own deepening under-

standing of the issues and by incorporating sensible suggestions from readers. See ‘Methodology’ for further details.

We hope that the survey will help parents with one of the most significant decisions they will take on behalf of their children: selecting a school. Along with the rankings, we have profiles of the top schools in each zone followed by a series of articles that capture key education trends in the city.

We think that the entire series will help not only newcomers to Mumbai but also parents who have lived here all their lives. This is because city schools are rapidly transforming.

First, over the past year, Indian policy makers have ushered in radical changes in curricula across boards to make it more student-centric and less marks oriented. Second, international boards are rapidly making inroads in to city schools, raising the cost of education but also ushering in innova-tive and wider approaches to learning and teach-ing. Finally, many of today’s generation of highly conscious parents want to be closely involved with their children’s lives at school: they want a lot of information about what goes on at school not only before sending their children there but also afterwards. They would like a school that suits these aspirations.

This series takes into account these key shifts in schooling and parenting.

for young parents


SCHOOLS OF MUMBAI

TOP10The 2012 Hindustan Times-C fore Top Schools Survey gave scores to each school across 14 different parameters, from academic rigour to sports. Here is a list of schools ranked in the Top Ten in Mumbai

History: The Angelo Scottish Education Society founded in 1860, later became the Cathedral and John Connon School. In its early years, the school was closely associated with St Thomas’ Cathedral, from which it takes its name. Cathedral became a co-educa-tional school in 1965.

Unique features: Cathedral was the first school in the country to hold a Model United Nations (MUN), which is now in its 16th year and entirely organised by students. The school’s 80-member strong choir is one of the oldest school choirs in the city. Originally providing choristers to St Thomas’ Cathedral, the cathedral with which the school has been associated and from which it takes its name, the choir performs every Christmas and Founder’s Day. Students are selected on the basis of highly competitive trials.

THE CATHEDRAL & JOHN CONNON SCHOOL1

WEBSITE: www.cathedral-school.com ADDRESS: 6, Purshottamdas Marg, Fort

“We strive for excellence in all fronts and keep students at the focal point of all activities. As educators, we recognise the need to ‘walk the talk’ in order to make a lasting impression on young minds.” M E E R A I S A AC S principal

HIGHEST RATINGS FOR:

■ Selection process■ Teachers

■ Academic rigour

BOARD Class 10 – ICSE; Class 12 - ISC

Annual fee: R90,000 Student strength:

Around 2,000 studentsStudent: Teacher

ratio: 16:1

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History: The school was opened in January 2003 and is housed in a seven-storeyed building with state-of-the-art laboratories. Nita Ambani, wife of industrialist Mukesh Ambani, is the chairperson of the school.

Unique features: Its students have won scholarships from Stanford, Princeton and Yale, among other international universities. It has hosted the pan-Asian Inaugural International Sports and Cultural Fest.

DHIRUBHAI AMBANI INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL1

“We are absolutely delighted that we have been ranked the number one school in Mumbai in the HT Top Schools Survey. As a young school established just nine years ago, this accolade is a tribute to our commitment to provide a world-class educational experience to our children and will inspire us to set new benchmarks of excellence year after year.”

N I TA M A M B A N I ,founder and chairperson


■ Teachers ■ Academic rigour

■ social engagement

BOARD Class 10 – ICSE and ICGSE; Class

12 — IBAnnual fee: R1,09,500

Student strength:1,050 boys and girlsStudent: Teacher

ratio:7:1

WEBSITE:www.da-is.org ADDRESS: Bandra-Kurla Complex, Bandra (East)


History: Gopalkrishna Singhania established the school in 1968 in the memory of his wife, Sulochanadevi Singhania. The school started functioning in 1969. It is located Thane and has a lush campus of around 10.6 acres.

Unique features: Their approach towards education is unique. Till class 4, it follows the thematic teaching pattern, which is designed by the faculty. Students don’t have to carry any note-books. From class 4 to class 7, they follow a policy called ‘one textbook’. The Indian Institute of Management – Ahmedabad has made a case study on their teaching policy.

SMT. SULOCHANADEVI SINGHANIA SCHOOL3

WEBSITE: www.singhaniaschool.org ADDRESS: JK Gram, Thane (West)

“We prepare students for life and not merely exams. We constantly innovate with teaching-learning processes to develop skill-sets rather than merely disseminating information. A balance between scholastic and non-scholastic skills and value-based education makes Sulonians what they are.” R E VAT H I S R I N I VA S A N , principal


■ Academic rigour■ Teachers ■ Value for money

BOARD Class 10 – ICSE, Class 12 - ISE


6350 boys and girlsStudent: Teacher ratio:

27:1

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BOMBAY SCOTTISH SCHOOL4

History: In 1847, a group of Scottish missionaries began Bombay Scottish Orphanage School to educate orphans. In 1976, the name was changed to Bombay Scottish School.

Unique features: The school is strong at sports, which includes shooting. Every student travels to school by bus. The school has facilities for art, craft, music and gymnastics and holiday work-shops. It has distinguished alumni, such as Ranjit Hoskote and Rahul Sharma.

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WEBSITE: www.bombayscottish.in ADDRESS: Veer Savarkar Marg, Mahim


■ Teachers■ Sports ■ Selection

process

BOARD Class 10- ICSE, Class 12 - ISC

Annual fee: R 40,000 Student strength:

Around 3390 studentsTeacher ratio:

21:1

“The school has excelled, for over 166 years, in providing fine education. We endeavoured kindling a fire in young minds and preparing them for tomorrow.”M E L A N I E C H A N D R A S H E K A R ,

principal


JAMNABAI NARSEE SCHOOL5

History: Brothers Chatrabhuj Pratap and Dharamshee Narsee formed the Shri Narsee Public Charitable Trust in 1959. They established the Narsee Monjee Educational Trust in 1970. Jamnabai Narsee School is named after their mother.

Unique features: The school has a resource centre staffed by 11 edu-cators for children with special needs. The school also has a career guidance centre for its IB students. It hosts an annual inter-school festival, ‘Cascades’. It has teams for football, basketball, rugby and swimming. It also hosts a sports week for children with special needs.

WEBSITE: www.jns.ac.in ADDRESS: JVPD Scheme, Vile Parle (West)

“We believe in child-centric education and every policy of the school veers around the optimal resource utilisation for world class facilities for our children. We hope our students will ably shoulder responsibilities in the future, with true accountability to their country, and with empathy for the greater good of the world.”

S U D E S H N A C H AT T E RJ E E ,principal


■ Cultural activities■ Value for money ■ Selection process

BOARD Class 10 - ICSE, IGCSE and NIOS

Class 12 – ISC, IBAnnual fee: R40,000 Student strength:

4800 studentsStudent: Teacher

ratio: 14: 1

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DELHI PUBLIC SCHOOL6

History: The Navi Mumbai branch of the Delhi Public School, one of the largest schooling institutes in India, began in 1996. Delhi Public Society is a not-for-profit organi-sation, whose schools are affiliated to the CBSE board.

Unique features: Students from the school participate in various national level competitions such as National Olympiads, National Math Olympiads, International Informatics Olympiads and so on. More than 50% students who appeared for Class 10 and Class 12 examinations last year secured over 90%. Many of them were awarded the CBSE Merit Certificate at the All India Level.

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WEBSITE: www.dpsnavimumbai.org ADDRESS: Sector 54, Nerul

“We attempt to equip our students with life skills and academic skills through delivery of integrated learning programme in tune with international standards, thus creating Life Long Learners ready to meet the constantly changing challenges and need the world around them.” P C C H H A B R A , principal


■ Cultural activities■ Governance

■ Sports

BOARD Class 10 - ICSE, IGCSE and NIOS

Class 12 – ISC, IBAnnual fee: R40,000 Student strength:

4800 studentsStudent: Teacher

ratio: 14: 1


HIRANANDANI FOUNDATION SCHOOL7History: Hiranandani, a group of property developers, have set up various schools for residents of its townships. This school was estab-lished in 1999 and is fast becoming on the finest co-educational English medium schools in the region.

Unique features: Following their motto, which means a sound mind in a sound body; students are provided with best facilities. In the past one year, 60 classrooms were equipped with educomp software. The school has set up one more computer laboratory and has topped in basketball and football at the national level.

WEBSITE:www.hiranandanischools.edu.in ADDRESS: Hiranandani Estate, Thane

“The child of today needs to be a happy child, that’s what I believe in. We try to create an environment where children get a rounded personality, with very good infrastructure and great opportunities.”

N E E LU L A M B A ,principal


■ Selection process■ Attitude towards

learning■ Teachers

BOARD: Class 10 – ICSE, Class 12 - ISE

Annual fee: R48,800Student strength:

2618 boys and girlsStudent: Teacher ratio: 22:

1

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CAMPION SCHOOL8History: Campion School was founded in 1943, by the Jesuits. The founder principal was Father Joseph Savall. The school started out on a rented ground floor at 45, New Marine Lines with 23 students and shifted its quarters to Wellesely House in January 1948.

Unique features: The school has 140 computers connected to an internal network of projectors in every classroom. Most of the teaching staff have been given laptops The school launched the Jesuit Certificate Programme last year for classes 7 to 10. It an optional programme through which students can earn credits through extra-curriculars.

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WEBSITE:www.campionschool.in ADDRESS: Cooperage Road, Fort

“We are committed to the philosophy that each member of the school community must have the opportunity to reach his full potential, enhance self-esteem, and become a successful part of a changing society.”

PA U L M AC H A D O ,principal


■ Academic rigour■ Sports ■ Selection process

BOARD Class 10 - ICSE


768 studentsStudent:

Teacher ratio: 19:1


JB PETIT HIGH SCHOOL FOR GIRLS9History: Established in 1860 by an English woman, JB Petit School was origi-nally known as Miss Prescott’s Fort Christian School. In 1946, the school was renamed the JB Petit School for Girls after the man who gave it a new lease of life.

Unique features: The school won the International School Award from the British Council for the international dimensions it has fostered in its curriculum. Students participate in the conflict resolution camp, ‘Seeds of Peace’ held in the US every year that aims to empower young leaders from regions of conflict with skills for advancing reconciliation and coexistence.

WEBSITE: www.jbpetithighschool.com ADDRESS: 5, Maharshi Dadhichi Marg, Fort

“There is an incredible buzz at JB Petit. We emphasise creativity, instill a sense of confidence and are not concerned about churning out academic robots. Ours is a happy school.”

B I N A I F E R K U TA R ,principal


■ Selection process ■ Academic rigour ■ Teachers

BOARD Class 10 –ICSE


873 girlsStudent: Teacher ratio:

22: 1

OBEROI INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL10

History: Oberoi International School began in August 2008 with a vision of providing excellent infrastructure and services that complimented the curriculum offered. It is an initiative of the Oberoi Foundation to pro-vide world-class education focusing on the holistic development of young learners. The school is a contemporary urban school and a part of Oberoi Realty’s integrated township, Oberoi Garden City.

Unique features: Knowledge, respect, social responsibility, creativity and celebration of accomplishments are the core values which the school adopts as a part of its identity. Students from almost 16 different nationali-ties contribute to the cultural diversity of the school.

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WEBSITE:www.oberoi-is.org ADDRESS: 5, Oberoi Garden City, Goregaon (East)

“OIS is a young school on a roll. We are about education and collaboration and not competition. We strive to develop the full potential of students and celebrate all achievements, big and small.”

V L A D I M I R K U S K O V S K I ,principal


■ Selection process ■ Cultural activities

■ Sports

BOARD Class 10 - IGCSE; Class 12 -IB

Annual fee: R2,94,000Student strength: 767

Student: Teacher ratio:

5:1

A. ProcessHT and research firm Cfore conducted the survey

in three phases over four months.

In the first phase, we sent out an exhaustive

questionnaire to 307 private schools in the

Mumbai region, asking them to send us detailed

data about themselves, such as their student-

teacher ratios, total area of all their playgrounds,

etc. Of these, 109 schools replied. (We hope that

many more will join in next year.) Based on these

replies, we assigned each school an objective

score.

In the second phase, a perceptual survey was

conducted among a carefully selected sample of

teachers and parents. In all, 2512 respondents

were interviewed using a semi-structured ques-

tionnaire. The respondents were asked to evaluate

the schools that they were aware of on a 10 point

scale against 18 parameters. We used the same

parameters as last year. We had arrived at the

parameters based on suggestions from a panel of

educationists. Simultaneously, objective data was

also collected.

In the third phase, Cfore research-ers visited

each school shortlisted for ranking based on the

objective and perceptual data collected. The data

was also audited by talking to parents and stu-

dents. To arrive at the ranking score, the figures of

perceptual and objective data were combined. In

case the objective data was not available, the per-

ceptual data scores were extrapolated to rank top

10 schools of each of the five zones of the Mumbai

region: north, south, east, west and Navi Mumbai.

B. The parameters along which we rated the schools

Educational philosophy Attitude towards

learning Breadth of vision Social engagement

Academic rigour Innovative teaching

Quality of teachers Teacher-student relation-

ship Sports Cultural activities Life skills

education Infrastructure and facilities Safety,

health and hygiene Diversity Selection

process Governance Parent participation

Value for money

METHODOLOGYNOTES

1. Despite employing such a com-

prehensive process, we at HT

believe that such rankings cannot

be completely objective because

people will have different opin-

ions of what they believe consti-

tutes a good education. Some

parents might be looking for a

school that allows them to be

closely involved while others may

want the opposite. Some parents

might want schools that focus on

sports while others may want one

where academics dominates.

2. We believe that beyond a par-

ticular threshold, it is difficult to

objectively rank schools. Indeed,

as we have said, our survey

includes some subjective, per-

ceptual inputs. Therefore, we will

only list in alphabetical order

schools that emerged as the top

ten in each of the other zones.

We have, however, provided

rankings for the top ten schools

overall in the city because many

readers have asked us for it.

3. In any case, we advise parents

to look carefully at how schools

have scored against the various

parameters instead of going just

by the overall rank. These scores

will indicate to parents which

school might better suit their spe-

cific aspirations. Indeed, a school

that is ranked lower might actually

be better suited to a parent and

his or her child than the top-

ranked one.

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