The Bai Avabai F. Petit Girls' High School
14, Pali Hill Bandra Mumbai Maharashtra - 400050 India · Mumbai · Maharashtra
If you’re looking for a girls-only ICSE school in Bandra with a long-standing reputation and a spacious campus, The Bai Avabai F. Petit Girls’ High School is worth exploring. This school has been around for over a century and continues to balance academics, sports, and community values.
Basic Details
- Boards
- Council for the Indian School Certificate Examinations (ICSE)
- Classes
- Playschool / Toddler up to Class 10
- Co-ed
- No — Girls only
- Boarding
- Yes — for Zoroastrian (Parsee) girls only
- Founded
- 1913
- Student–teacher ratio
- ~25:1 (Ezyschooling, Justdial)
- Students
- Around 1,000 (school site) / ~1,120 (Ezyschooling)
- Staff
- Head: Ms. Diana Dara Marfatia (CISCE listing); Boarding Head: Mrs. Yasmin N. Charna
Summary for the Parent
Overview
The Bai Avabai F. Petit Girls’ High School is a heritage ICSE institution that blends tradition with modern education. It’s ideal for families who value a structured, community-oriented environment and want their daughters to grow in a balanced academic and extracurricular setting.
What kind of child will this school work best for
Girls who thrive in a single-gender environment
Children who enjoy sports, clubs, and community activities
Families who appreciate a school with deep cultural roots
Strengths
Large, green campus in the heart of Bandra
Strong sports and extracurricular programs
Supportive environment and long-standing reputation
Boarding option for Zoroastrian girls
Potential trade-offs / Things to check
Limited transparency on fees and board results
Boarding restricted to one community
Some older reviews mention administrative delays
No senior secondary (Classes 11–12) section
Recommendations / Questions to Ask
Request the latest ICSE results and subject toppers list
Ask for a detailed fee structure and payment schedule
Confirm transport options and routes
Visit the campus and boarding facilities in person
Inquire about academic support for weaker students
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